Solutions
Looking for inspiration and solutions for living more sustainably? Check out these daily highlights of innovative brands and products in apparel, home, food, travel, beauty, spirits, mobility and more!
Abe’s Is Making School Treats More Inclusive and Intentional
Abe’s Muffins is a family-founded bakery brand creating vegan, allergy-friendly treats designed to be safe for more kids to enjoy. Baked in a dedicated School-Friendly facility and made with all-natural, non-GMO ingredients, Abe’s makes inclusive snack time both intentional and delicious.
Califia Farms Aims to Replace Dairy the Delicious Way
Califia Farms is a plant-based beverage innovator creating delicious, versatile alternatives to dairy across milks, creamers, coffees and more. The brand pairs great taste with meaningful climate impact, making it easier for people to choose options that are better for their health and the planet.
More Protein Than Beef Jerky? Snapper Creek’s Plant-Based Approach
In this LIVE From: Sweets & Snacks Expo conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Snapper Creek Jerky about its plant-based jerky and mission to bring bold flavor and high protein to a classic snack category. The conversation explores the founders’ journey building a vegan food company in Nashville, Tennessee, the inspiration behind the brand and why they believe plant-based jerky can win over consumers almost anywhere.
Found: The Superfood Hidden Inside Chocolate - Blue Stripes Shows
In this LIVE From: Sweets & Snacks Expo conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Blue Stripes about its mission to utilize 100% of the cacao fruit across products like superfruit gummies, superfood water and chocolate bars. The conversation explores how Blue Stripes is turning traditionally discarded parts of the cacao fruit into nutrient-dense snacks and beverages, the company’s focus on reducing food waste and supporting cacao farmers in Ecuador and why the brand believes cacao may be one of the world’s most overlooked superfoods.
Can Fruits & Veggies Be Easy, Craveable Snacks? DJ&A Shows How
In this LIVE From: Sweets & Snacks Expo conversation, Seeing Green speaks with DJ&A about its lineup of vacuum-cooked vegetable snacks and freeze-dried fruit products designed to make fruits and veggies easier and more craveable for everyday snacking. The conversation explores DJ&A’s approach to preserving the natural shape, color and flavor of real produce, the brand’s focus on clean eating and sustainability and its rapid expansion from Australia into more than 55 countries worldwide.
Plastic in Our Gum?! Milliways Offers a Better Way
In this LIVE From: Sweets & Snacks Expo conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Milliways about its lineup of plastic-free chewing gum and the company’s mission to create a biodegradable alternative to conventional gum. The conversation explores the surprising connection between gum and microplastics, Milliways’ use of plant-based ingredients instead of synthetic gum base and the brand’s focus on delivering a chewing experience designed to match or exceed traditional gum.
Revealed: 3 New Flavors Join Mezcla’s Protein Treat Lineup
In this LIVE From: Sweets & Snacks Expo conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Mezcla about its lineup of plant-based protein treats and newly revealed flavor launches, including mint chocolate, chocolate pretzel and salted caramel chocolate. The conversation explores the brand’s gluten-free and non-GMO approach, its focus on creating protein snacks that feel indulgent and enjoyable and why Mezcla believes better-for-you products should still taste like a treat.
The Snackatere Makes Marshmallows More Allergy- and School-Friendly
In this LIVE From: Sweets & Snacks Expo conversation, Seeing Green speaks with The Snackatere about its Good Mallow lineup of plant-based marshmallows and mission to create more allergy- and school-friendly sweet treats. The conversation explores the brand’s gelatin-free approach, seasonal marshmallow innovations and its commitment to creating more inclusive snack and holiday moments for families.
JOJO’s on Less Sugar Chocolate, Real Ingredients & Living Like Jojo
In this LIVE From: Sweets & Snacks Expo conversation, Seeing Green speaks with JOJO’s about its lineup of less sugar chocolate treats and the personal story that inspired the brand’s creation. The conversation explores JOJO’s focus on real ingredients, plant-based protein, gluten-free products and its mission to create chocolate snacks that feel indulgent while still supporting a more thoughtful approach to everyday snacking.
Can Treats Bring Inclusion & Joy? Free2b Says Absolutely
In this LIVE From: Sweets & Snacks Expo conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Free2b Foods about its allergy-friendly chocolate treats and mission to help food allergy families feel more included in everyday moments and celebrations. The conversation explores the brand’s plant-based approach, products free from the top nine food allergens and commitment to creating treats centered around inclusion, joy and accessibility.
Unreal's Take on Nostalgic Candy, Less Sugar & Cleaner Labels
In this LIVE From: Sweets & Snacks Expo conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Unreal about reimagining nostalgic candy favorites with less sugar, simpler ingredients and cleaner labels. The conversation explores the brand’s lineup of chocolate treats and peanut butter cups, along with its mission to modernize familiar candy classics without sacrificing flavor or fun.
Better Chocolate? We Tried 4 Thoughtful Chocolate Brands
Can chocolate be indulgent and still have a positive impact? Seeing Green sampled four brands — Justin’s, Unreal, Endangered Species Chocolate and Chocolove — to explore how more thoughtful ingredients, sourcing and practices are reshaping the chocolate aisle.
SNEAK PEEK: Seeing Green at Sweets & Snacks Expo 2026
Seeing Green is heading to Sweets & Snacks Expo 2026 in Las Vegas to explore what’s next in snacks, candy and treats. From cleaner ingredients and plant-based offerings to more thoughtful packaging and allergen-friendly options, we’ll be spotlighting brands bringing fresh ideas to store shelves.
In Their Own Words: Rootless on Seaweed, Nutrition and Hormone Health
Rootless shares how seaweed, whole food ingredients and a daily ritual approach to nutrition are coming together to support women’s hormone health. It’s a firsthand look at how climate-driven thinking and functional wellness can align in a simple, everyday product.
Inside SF Climate Week: Chocolate, Craft & What’s Next
Seeing Green visited TCHO Chocolate during San Francisco Climate Week for a behind-the-scenes look at bean-to-bar chocolate making and a glimpse of what’s next. From responsible sourcing to Savor’s carbon-derived EcoButter, this is how chocolate may evolve with a lighter footprint.
Where Bold Flavor Meets Plant-Based: A Visit to Tacotarian
In this episode of Tried It, we take a closer look at Tacotarian, a plant-based Mexican eatery bringing bold flavor and personality to every dish. From craveable tacos to a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere, it’s a quick look at how plant-based dining is showing up in a way that feels easy, satisfying and built for real life.
Actual Veggies' Whole-Food Approach to Plant-Based Eating Done Right
Actual Veggies is rethinking what plant-based eating can look like, building a lineup of chef-crafted veggie burgers, Super Fries and Dinosaur Nuggets from whole, recognizable ingredients that are as colorful as they are delicious. Discover how this better-for-you brand is making it easier to put more vegetables on the table — without the fillers, the processing or anything you can't pronounce.
A Fresh Take on Candy: Two Brands Rethinking Everyday Treats
In this episode of Tried It!, we take a closer look at YumEarth and Candy Kittens, two candy brands rethinking everyday treats with more thoughtful ingredients and a cleaner approach. From classic favorites to gourmet gummies, it is a quick look at how the candy aisle is starting to evolve.
Plant-Forward Foods Bringing New Choices to the Table
Plant-forward foods continue to evolve as brands experiment with new ways to deliver familiar flavors while reducing the environmental footprint of what we eat. In this roundup, explore several innovative companies reimagining burgers, chicken, seafood and dairy alternatives, including brands we encountered while exploring Expo West.
Our Faves: Sweet Discoveries & Better For You Treats
Sweet treats are getting a cleaner, greener makeover, with brands rethinking chocolate, ice cream, candy and baked goods using better ingredients, thoughtful sourcing and lighter-footprint production. In this roundup, explore a selection of indulgent treats that are better for you and the planet, including several brands we recently discovered while exploring Expo West.