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The food industry is evolving and so is NOSH Live, as many participants discovered during Day One of the business development conference.

Today, private equity investor Alliance Consumers Growth (ACG), announced an investment in greek yogurt snacking brand Clio. Sold in over 2,000 doors, Clio produces a chocolate dipped greek yogurt bar.

From Chobani’s new food tech residency program to new playbooks at major retailers, here’s what you need to know in natural food news this week.

Encore Consumer Capital has made an undisclosed investment in the premium bacon and pork product maker.

Over the past year meat producer Tyson has worked to diversify its portfolio into new categories, as well as tackle global issues of sustainability. Today the company announced the debut of ¡YAPPAH!, a line of “protein crisps” made from upcycled chicken breasts, juice byproducts and spent grain from Molson Coors.

SnackNation said it will use the new funds to expand into new distribution channels such as hospitality and transportation and scale its direct-to-consumer business.

In a presentation last week at the Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, Emily Mescher, managing director of Harris Insights, emphasized the need for manufacturers and retailers to build brand equity by innovating around evolving consumer needs and emerging shopping channels in response to shifts in brand loyalty.

Finland-based premium chocolate maker Goodio will be bringing its newest innovation, ChocOats, to the U.S. this summer.

There’s green to be had for food brands looking to cash in on the green rush — but that’s only if they can navigate the complicated and strict regulations surrounding cannabis.

The addition of Bare Snacks will further expand PepsiCo’s portfolio of healthy and better-for-you snacks.