Organic & Natural

Nature’s Path Expands Dessert-Inspired Granola Line

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Nature’s Path Organic Foods introduced two new Love Crunch granola flavors inspired by trending dessert profiles, including Dubai Style Chocolate and Dark Chocolate & Blueberry Cream. The launches build on strong demand for the brand’s Strawberry Cheesecake variety and reflect continued interest in indulgent, trend-driven flavors paired with organic and gluten-free positioning.

Frankie’s Expands Organic PuffCorn Distribution

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Frankie’s Organic Snacks is expanding distribution with new placements in MOM’s Organic Markets and Earth Fare, adding 41 stores across the East Coast. The move highlights continued demand for clean-label, better-for-you snacks made with simple ingredients and alternative processing methods like oven-baking.

Earth’s Best Targets ‘Big Kid’ Snacking

Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Earth’s Best is expanding beyond early childhood nutrition with a new snack line designed for kids ages 4 to 8, featuring organic, baked products with bold flavors. The launch reflects an opportunity for brands to meet evolving needs as children age out of toddler-focused offerings but still demand better-for-you options.

De La Calle Launches Strawberry Citrus Soda

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0400

De La Calle introduced Strawberry Citrus, a fermented soda blending strawberry and citrus flavors with a low-sugar, functional profile. The launch underscores how brands are evolving traditional beverages with bold flavor, better-for-you positioning and cultural storytelling that resonates with modern consumers.

Row 7 Seed Co. Launches Line of Tinned Vegetables

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Row 7 Seed Co. is introducing a line of shelf-stable tinned vegetables made from crop varieties bred for flavor. The products pair peak-season vegetables with olive oil or vinaigrette and are merchandised in the produce aisle.

WMU Food Marketing Conference Returns in 2026

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Nearly 1,000 food industry professionals will gather in Kalamazoo, Mich., March 24–25, 2026 for the WMU Food Marketing Conference. The event blends executive insight, emerging talent and timely topics—from AI to health and wellness—shaping food and CPG marketing.

GNT: Sustainable, Plant-Based Colors

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0500

EcoVadis, a leading global provider of business sustainability ratings, has awarded the EXBERRY color supplier a Platinum medal. The achievement marks another important step forward for the company following Silver and Gold medals in the previous two assessment periods.

Horizon Organic Enters Dairy Creamer Category

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Horizon Organic has launched Real Dairy Creamers, a simply crafted line made with just four organic ingredients and bold flavor profiles. The debut reflects growing demand for clean-label options as consumers seek coffeehouse-style experiences at home.

Laird Superfood Updates Creamer Line

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Laird Superfood has updated its Creamer with Lion’s Mane using organic coconut milk and organic vanilla extract. The refrigerated line now includes a caramel option and debuts packaging made with post-consumer recycled plastic.

Bascom Farms: Sweet, Natural Appeal

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Maple syrup is used by more than one-third of adults, with its use growing especially among younger consumers. This increase reflects a greater trend toward ingredients consumer recognize, and the desire for sweeteners that deliver both flavor and natural associations when compared to standard white granulated sugar.

GNT: Colors—To Connect

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0500

As people worldwide navigate instability and digital overload, shared eating and drinking occasions are becoming a joyful way to come together, express identity, and feel grounded. This shift is transforming the look and feel of food and drink, putting color at the center of experiences that feel more social, expressive, and emotionally resonant.

Kalsec: Natural Color Wins

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500

As the natural colors market accelerates, natural ingredients industry leader Kalsec has just released a new global consumer report, focusing exclusively on how consumers perceive and purchase products with natural colors.

Dave’s Killer Bread Debuts Supreme Sourdough

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Dave’s Killer Bread is expanding its lineup with Supreme Sourdough, a thick-sliced, double-fermented loaf made with an authentic starter and organic ingredients. The brand also brings back its legacy Oats & Blues loaf, now available in a Thin-Sliced option for 2025.

General Mills Expands Kernza Use in Cascadian Farm Cereals

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0500

General Mills is scaling its investment in Kernza, a perennial grain with deep roots that improve soil health and carbon sequestration. The expansion brings Kernza to four Cascadian Farm cereals, furthering the brand’s long-term sustainability goals.

California Natural Color: Navigating Color Bans

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500

California Natural Color products deliver bright, stable hues derived from natural sources, helping manufacturers achieve a clean label with both liquid and crystal formats available.

Big Tree Farms Brings Bali BBQ Sauces to US Retail

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Big Tree Farms is entering the BBQ category with its Naughty Bali lineup, crafted from organic coconut nectar and Balinese ingredients sourced through its Fair Trade farmer network. The three sauces range from mellow to volcanic and are now available at Sprouts and select Publix locations.

Organic Sales Surge to $71.6B, Doubling Market Growth Rate

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

US sales of certified organic products accelerated in 2024 with an annual growth rate of 5.2%, more than double that of the overall marketplace which grew at 2.5% in the same period. Dollar sales for organic also reached a new high of $71.6 billon in 2024, according to the 2025 Organic Market Report.

Natural Colors Move From Trend to Mandate

aethiel1991@gmail.com (Abbey Thiel, PhD) — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Eight synthetic dyes are on the chopping block—are your formulations ready to survive without them? Natural pigments aren’t plug-and-play, and the brands that wait will pay in cost, speed and shelf appeal. From stability and sourcing to flavor impacts and cost, natural pigments require new strategies across formulation, labeling and supply chains.

Organic Valley Debuts Clean-Label Oat Beverages

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Organic Valley is expanding its oat portfolio with the launch of Original and Creamy Oat Beverages made with ethically sourced organic oats. Free from gums, seed oils and artificial colors, these beverages are designed for coffee, cereal, baking and more.

Nature’s Path Debuts Organic Protein Granola With 10g Plant-Based Protein Per Serving

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

A protein granola on the market made with both organic pea protein and baked with coconut oil, these crunchy clusters are a source of fiber, healthy fats and sustained energy.

Manatee Coffee Introduces Organic Swiss Water Decaf Collection

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Crafted using a cleaner decaffeination process to mirror the flavor of their caffeinated counterparts, and the releases continue the brand’s mission to provide premium, sustainably sourced coffee.

GNT: Natural Appeal

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400

EXBERRY colors are created from non-GMO fruits, vegetables, and plants. They can be used to achieve a vast array of bold shades, creating opportunities across cakes, breads, cookies, snacks, decorations, fillings, and coatings.

Organic Food Market Expands as Regulations Tighten: What Product Developers Need to Know

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Momentum is strongest in the natural channel, where protein, gut health, hydration, functional ingredients, and kid-focused “clean” launches are leading categories. Early reads from Expo West 2025 and SPINS market data confirm that brands aligning to these need states are gaining traction.

Horizon Family Brands Targets Growth in Organic and Better-for-You Categories

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Horizon Organic and Wallaby meet several consumer demand drivers—organic certification, cleaner ingredient decks, value-added nutrition, and sensory appeal—positioning the brands for long-term relevance.

Jungbunzlauer: Functional Gummies

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400

With the global gummy supplement category projected to more than double in size by 2030 to US $52.2 billion[i] and nearly two-thirds of U.S adults now favor gummies over tablets[ii] Jungbunzlauer's offer reflects the shifting preferences shaping this rapidly expanding category.

Layn: Natural Appeal

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Throughout the IFT event, Layn will be serve functional drink prototypes, including a tasty probiotic drink with Galacan to promote gut-health, and a refreshing tea beverage with US-grown American Ginseng to support energy.

Nexira: Cheers to Your Health

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Nexira brings targeted solutions for formulators eager to capitalize on this vibrant space. From precision prebiotics to botanical extracts and natural texturizers, Nexira’s booth will be a destination for inspiration and innovation across multiple market segments.

GNT: Plant-Based Pink Color

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400

EXBERRY Organics Brilliant Pink is a liquid-based concentrate made from purple sweet potatoes grown in compliance with both EU and US organic standards. It is created using physical processing methods and supports simple label declarations, such as “concentrate (sweet potato*)” (*from certified organic agriculture) in the EU and “organic vegetable juice for color” in the US.

GNT: Clean Colors

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:15:00 -0400

As regulatory pressures mount and clean-label expectations rise, manufacturers in the US and beyond are seeking out effective alternatives to Red 3 and other FD&C dyes.

Meli Quinoa Beer

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400

The new brew is both vegan and gluten-free, and contains bright notes with a mild sweetness, according the company. In addition to organic quinoa, Meli contains anti-inflammatory hop flowers, gluten-free yeast and water.