Mariani's dried apricots and dried prunes contain soluble fiber, acting as a prebiotic, that may be a fuel source for probiotics to thrive. They are also naturally sweet, with no sugar added, and a good source of antioxidant vitamins A and E, vitamins B6, B12, potassium, and iron.

Freeze-dried fruit snacks company Crunchies unveiled a top to bottom branding refresh.

Healthy Food Brands, a licensed and branded confectionary manufacturer with headquarters in New York, announced that they have partnered with Welch's to develop and market a wholesome snacking line under the Welch's brand

TreeHouse Foods, Inc., Oak Brook, Ill., said it completed its previously announced acquisition of Flagstone Foods, the Minneapolis provider of private label healthy snacks

Farbest Brands, Montvale, N.J., said it will begin distribution a full line of USDA organic-certified products following an agreement with Naturz Organic, a privately held company with primary headquarters in Dalian, China.

Milne Fruit Products offers a revolutionary new dried fruit ingredient that is bigger, looks better and retains most of its original size, when compared to freeze-dried and infused dried fruits.

Milne Fruit Products has expanded its dried products line with its first MicroDried vegetables and two powerhouse fruit varieties.