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Sweets and snacks defend sales as interest in GLP-1 medications rise by expanding better-for-you indulgent products

Rivalz’s stuffed, vegan snacks could deliver the satiety effects of GLP-1 medications and meets USDA guidelines for healthy snacks distributed in schools thanks to patented extrusion technology that creates vegan fillings packed with protein and fiber, company CEO Peter Barrick told FoodNavigator-USA during the Sweets & Snacks Expo lasts week.

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Sweets and snacks defend sales as interest in GLP-1 medications rise by expanding better-for-you indulgent products

USDA grant could help close organic ‘knowledge gap,’ to drive industry sales, reduce need for redundant certifications

How a platform for businesses seeking smaller batches of quality ingredients is delivering door-to-door success

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Trust in food industry declining

Chocolate brands cash in on America’s largest candy and snack trade show

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Plant-based 3.0: Industry insiders share strategies for pushing alternative proteins forward

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