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Puffed snacks and probiotics are leading the growth in the on-the-go “shelf-stable chips, pretzels and snacks” category.

After making the decision to outsource to a contract manufacturer, a brand owner should ensure the manufacturer has the technical capabilities, capacity, facilities, systems and qualified people to provide the desired services—outlined in a contract.

Conagra Brands is acquiring Pinnacle Foods Inc. for approximately $10.9 billion, a deal that would bolster the company’s foothold in the frozen food and snack food sectors with the addition of such iconic brands as Birds Eye, Hungry-Man, Duncan...

Innovation in healthy aging products has been consistent since 2001, but brands are moving away from terms such as “aging” and “old” to focus on “wellness.”

Dietary supplement brands can create several types of contracts with their contract manufacturer, but they must ensure all provisions and details cover their specific operations.

Bayer has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to move ahead with its $66 billion acquisition of Monsanto, a Maryland man who marketed dietary supplements through eBay and his personal website has pleaded guilty to introducing...