As consumers increasingly seek authenticity and transparency in their products, a simple snack that is healthy and seemingly ethical could be appealing. Toats’ Friendly O’s has launched Organic Snacks, said to be free from eggs, wheat, dairy, trans fat, petroleum and chlorine. These snack-sized biscuits claim to be a good source of omega-3 and fiber, and are packaged in a biodegradable and recyclable pack. Most interestingly, this product markets itself as a snack for dogs, horses and…humans! This proposition could be appealing to busy mothers concerned about feeding their children and pets allergen-free snacks, and Toats’ Organic Snacks pack a punch for either one.

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