Cravings can make even the strongest among us weak in the knees, and cravings often strike at the worst possible time: When you’re in the grocery store surrounded by every…
Ashley BellApril 17, 2018
You pack outfits designed to suit your travel destination, so why not do the same thing with your snacks? After all, you wouldn’t wear the same thing in the mountains…
Ashley BellApril 17, 2018
It’s totally normal for new and even veteran vegans to face cravings as their bodies demand nutrients they used to get from animal products. These nutrients include amino acids,…
Ashley BellApril 17, 2018
Tara Bosch is on a mission to kick sugar. In service of that mission, she and her team at SmartSweets make low sugar, non-chocolate confections... and really nothing else. The…
Jeff MurphyApril 16, 2018
Making healthy food is pretty easy once you have the basics down. Making healthy food that excites and delights the kiddos is an art. Developing palettes are often sensitive to…
Ashley BellApril 12, 2018
We’re currently experiencing a golden age for startup brands. It’s easier today to launch, build, and scale a consumer brand than perhaps any other time in history. But that’s not…
Jeff MurphyApril 9, 2018
When you think about the major distribution channels in the natural products space, you probably think of Whole Foods, Wegman's, Kroger, maybe UNFI. I'm guessing your brain doesn't automatically go…
Jeff MurphyApril 2, 2018
SnackNation today announced recognition as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. SnackNation earned this certification based on extensive ratings provided by its employees in…
Jeff MurphyMarch 30, 2018
Make sure attendees are able to give your meeting their full attention from start to finish by providing a variety of healthy meeting snacks.
Ashley BellMarch 30, 2018
Daniel Katz might have the ultimate entrepreneur story. Sleeping under a desk? Check. Half a million dollar mistakes? Check. Breeding reptiles and flipping houses in high school? Also check. Daniel…
Jeff MurphyMarch 28, 2018
Here's a list of heart-pumping, fun fitness activities paired with healthy snacks to help kick your boring routine to the curb.
Ashley BellMarch 22, 2018
Didn’t make it to Expo West this year? Or maybe you attended, but were overwhelmed by all the new brands and products you saw? Perhaps you hit up too many…
Jeff MurphyMarch 19, 2018
Here are some creative titles for Office Managers, no matter how diverse your responsibilities are.
Ashley BellMarch 16, 2018
Early March, thousands of food and beverage companies flood to Expo West with their newest and most exciting products launching in 2018. Our snack experts reveal the top 12 trends…
Victoria HolbrookMarch 15, 2018
Welcome to our first ever Battle of the Brands. We spoke to 10 interesting emerging brands on the Hot Products floor of Expo West, and asked them to tell us…
Jeff MurphyMarch 12, 2018
In honor of International Women's day, we’ve called on our community to chime in on this year’s theme, #pressforprogress, and to discuss how women and men alike can celebrate women’s…
Victoria HolbrookMarch 8, 2018
The Super Bowl of Snacks. CPG Christmas. Whatever you call it, it’s one of the most anticipated trade shows of the year. This is where deals are made, where dreams…
Jeff MurphyMarch 5, 2018
There was a certain point in the early days of LivBar where most people probably would have given up. Despite a product that people really loved and some encouraging momentum,…
Jeff MurphyFebruary 25, 2018
February is American Heart Month, and we’re celebrating with a list of good-for-you snacks and feel-good songs.
Ashley BellFebruary 21, 2018
Evan Delahanty is not a foodie. Yes, the man who founded Peaceful Fruits, a company that makes honest, whole fruit snacks ... was not all that into food at first.…
Jeff MurphyFebruary 20, 2018