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B Sides Snacks

B-SIDES Secures Seed Funding to Expand Upcycled Snack Brand

Better-for-you snack startup plans retail growth, sales investment and vertically integrated ingredient sourcing strategy
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
May 20, 2026

B-SIDES closed a $500,000 seed round to support expansion of its allergen-friendly snack puff brand made with upcycled ingredients from oat milk and grits production. The funding will help accelerate retail distribution, strengthen sales infrastructure and advance vertically integrated sourcing aimed at improving scalability and unit economics.


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Goodies Products

Goodies Launches Better-For-You Kids Snacks

Hero Group debuts snack line for preschoolers with simple ingredients and playful flavors
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
May 18, 2026

Goodies by Hero Group launched a six-product snack line for children ages 4 and older, targeting parents seeking better-for-you options in the baby and toddler aisle. The lineup includes bars, oat bites and crunchy snacks made with simple ingredients, bold flavors and kid-friendly formats designed for growing tastes.


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Simple Mills Oat Flour Baking Mixes pouches

Simple Mills Launches Regenerative Organic Oat Baking Mixes

New pancake, waffle and muffin mixes expand the brand’s portfolio with oat-based formulations focused on soil health and clean-label ingredients
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
May 14, 2026

Simple Mills is entering the oat-based baking category with two Regenerative Organic Certified mixes designed to deliver familiar flavors with simplified ingredient lists. The launches reflect growing interest in regenerative agriculture, minimally processed foods and allergen-friendly pantry staples.


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STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 2026 - CEREALS & BARS

Protein Powers Cereal, Bar Boom

Despite inflation, tariffs and GLP-1 pressures, 2025 launches surged as processors doubled down on portable protein, texture and targeted health claims
Tom Vierhile
March 6, 2026

From high-protein granola and regenerative oats to crispy energy bites and indulgent mashups, cereal innovation climbed as much as 44% across segments. Clean label cues, functional ingredients and bold flavors set the table for an even crunchier 2026.


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Oatrageous Dairy Free Cream bottles

Oatrageous Wins Walmart Golden Ticket for Expansion

Dairy-free oat milk liqueur gains Florida distribution as Misunderstood Brands taps rising demand for lighter, inclusive indulgence
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
November 24, 2025

Oatrageous Oat Milk Liqueur secured a Walmart Open Call Golden Ticket, paving the way for expanded distribution in Florida and regional growth through 2026. The award-winning, dairy-free lineup—crafted with non-GMO oats and small-batch bourbon—continues to lead innovation in the emerging oat-based cream liqueur category.


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Pop Oats Variety Box
INNOVATION MONTH

Pop Oats Brings Crunch to the Oat Aisle

A USDA partnership helps reinvent oats as a bold, ready-to-eat snack with patented roasting technology
David Feder
David Feder , RDN
Rodger Morris
November 19, 2025

Pop Oats transforms the humble oat into a craveable, crunchy snack that goes far beyond breakfast. With USDA-backed innovation, the brand aims to launch oats into the snacking universe.


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Daves Killer Oats & Blues Plus Sourdough packages

Flowers Foods Expands Bread Innovation Lineup

New Nature’s Own and Dave’s Killer Bread loaves highlight protein and sourdough trends
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
October 27, 2025

Flowers Foods introduces a keto-friendly, high-protein Nature’s Own Wheat + Protein loaf and Dave’s Killer Bread Supreme Sourdough, tapping into consumer demand for nutritious and flavorful bread options. The launches join a broader lineup of innovative new products across the company’s brands.


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Organic Valley Oat Beverage bottle

Organic Valley Debuts Clean-Label Oat Beverages

Original and Creamy varieties offer simple, organic ingredients and nationwide availability this fall
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
September 22, 2025

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.


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Balchem: Functional Food Solutions

Balchem showcasing better-for-you food, beverage solutions at IFT First 2025
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
June 23, 2025

At booth #3418, visitors will have the opportunity to sample Balchem’s latest prototypes, including INjoy-powered beverage systems, MeatShure®-enabled snack sticks and a delicious, high-protein chocolate oat soft serve concept. Each prototype highlights Balchem's commitment to developing functional and indulgent solutions for the modern consumer.


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Nature Valley Apple Cinnamon Cereal

Season’s Eatings: New Summer Products Bring Fruit, Fun, and Function

From cherry-packed limited editions and protein-rich smoothies to toddler snacks and nostalgic cereal twists, brands are dishing out bold flavors and better-for-you innovations to fuel every moment of summer
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
June 16, 2025

Summer gets a flavor upgrade with new launches ranging from fruity indulgences to functional, family-friendly snacks.


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