November 1, 2025
Companies
Rollagranola Launches Kids’ Granola Range
Rollagranola is entering the children’s breakfast market with Little Rollas, a new line of naturally sweetened granolas made for young palates. The three flavors are Vanilla, Berry and Cocoa, with each providing 4g of protein from chickpeas, fortified with vitamin D. The gluten- and dairy-free recipes feature over 25% nuts and seeds with no artificial ingredients. The launch builds on Rollagranola’s expansion from local markets to national retailers.
Goodness Plant Debuts Thai-Inspired Protein Snacks
Goodness Plant’s Bangkok Bites is a line of Thai-inspired, plant-based protein snacks featuring Tom Yum and Sriracha chips, and Pad Thai and Thai BBQ vegan jerkies. Each variety offers 10-18g of soy protein with clean, low-fat ingredients. Developed through in-house R&D in Thailand, the products blend authentic flavors with modern nutrition and texture innovation. Available on Amazon US, Bangkok Bites marks the company’s move into high-protein, global-flavor snacking. The women- and AAPI-owned brand plans to showcase the line at the Winter Fancy Food Show 2026, highlighting how heritage and wellness can coexist in the snack aisle.
Song Hwa Bets On Original Seaweed Flavor
Korea’s Song Hwa Food is expanding across Asia with a focus on premium, minimally processed seaweed snacks that preserve their natural flavor and crispness. Song Hwa found that consumers prefer original flavors over heavily seasoned varieties, aligning with traditional eating habits that pair seaweed with rice. By using clean ingredients and less oil, Song Hwa delivers a crisp texture while maintaining a clean-label profile. The firm is also innovating in packaging to preserve freshness in humid markets like Singapore and Malaysia. With premium sourcing from Korea’s southern coast and child-friendly packaging, Song Hwa is positioning its seaweed as a high-quality, healthy snack choice for both everyday meals and on-the-go consumption.
Utz Phases Out Artificial Colors
Utz Brands will eliminate all FD&C certified colors from its product portfolio by the end of 2027. 80% of its products are already free from artificial colors and it will highlight its commitment to simple ingredients on select packaging starting later this year. Utz joins other major food companies including Nestlé USA, JM Smucker, Kraft Heinz and General Mills in removing artificial colors, decisions that reflect emerging consumer preference for cleaner labels and transparency.
Wise Snacks Revives Mascot, Grows Clean Label
Wise Snacks, a century-old US brand, is modernizing while honoring its heritage, by reintroducing its mascot, Peppy the Owl, to connect with new generations and strengthen brand recognition. Under parent company Arca Continental, Wise invested in clean-label innovation, particularly through its Deep River line of kettle chips made with simple ingredients. Popular products like Cheez Doodles and flavored popcorn remain core offerings, while manufacturing upgrades at its Berwick, Pennsylvania facility boosted efficiency and service levels. Wise aims to expand its geographic footprint beyond the East Coast.
Tallow-Cooked Chips Gain New Flavors
Indiana-based brand Fat of the Land expanded its seed-oil-free potato chip line with Back Porch BBQ and Salt & Vinegar, cooked in beef tallow. Emphasizing traditional fats and simple ingredients, the brand positions its products as a clean-label alternative to conventional chips. These new flavors join the original Simple Sea Salt variety and are made in small batches without artificial additives. Fat of the Land is seeking retail partnerships to grow beyond direct-to-consumer sales. By using tallow, the chips deliver a distinctive taste while tapping into rising demand for snacks free from industrial seed oils.
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