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!
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.
Upcycled Fruit, Bigger Flavor? Inside BranchOut’s Snack Mission
In this LIVE From: Sweets & Snacks Expo conversation, Seeing Green speaks with BranchOut Food about its upcycled fruit snacks and mission to create more flavorful, crunchy dried fruit products. The conversation explores BranchOut’s dehydration technology, its sourcing of fruit from small family farmers in Peru and how the brand is transforming surplus fruit into nutrient-dense snacks with significantly more retained flavor.
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.
Sneak Peek: Dream Puffs Join SmartSweets’ Lower Sugar Candy Lineup
In this LIVE From: Sweets & Snacks Expo conversation, Seeing Green speaks with SmartSweets about its lineup of lower sugar candies and newly launched Dream Puffs, a Swedish candy-inspired treat with a light, airy and squishy texture. The conversation explores SmartSweets’ approach to reducing sugar without artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols, its expansion into new candy formats and the brand’s mission to deliver all the joy of candy with fewer of the typical downsides.
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.
Sneak Peek: New Protein Bars Join Kate’s Real Food Lineup
In this LIVE From: Sweets & Snacks Expo conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Kate’s Real Food about its lineup of organic energy bars and new protein bars made with simple, recognizable ingredients. The conversation explores the brand’s founding story in Jackson Hole, its focus on real food energy and its commitment to creating organic, gluten-free snacks designed to fuel active everyday lifestyles.
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.
Quinn’s Take on Simpler Ingredients, Trust & Better Snacks
In this LIVE From: Sweets & Snacks Expo conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Quinn Snacks about its lineup of gluten-free pretzels and mission to create snacks made with simpler, more understandable ingredients. The conversation explores Quinn’s focus on ingredient transparency, regenerative agriculture, organic sourcing and building snacks that families can feel happy and confident sharing every day.
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.
Undercover's Quinoa, Chocolate & Simpler Ingredients at 35,000 Feet
In this LIVE From: Sweets & Snacks Expo conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Undercover Snacks about its chocolate quinoa crisps, simpler ingredients and approach to more thoughtful snacking. The conversation explores the brand’s growing national presence, Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa and efforts to combine indulgent chocolate treats with cleaner, more sustainably minded sourcing.
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.
Bobo’s on Better Ingredients, PB&Js & Snacks for Real Life
In this LIVE From: Sweets & Snacks Expo conversation, Seeing Green speaks with Bobo’s about the brand’s journey from a homemade snack recipe in a Boulder kitchen to a nationally recognized better-for-you snack company. The conversation explores Bobo’s lineup of oat bars, PB&Js and bites, along with the brand’s focus on gluten-free, non-GMO ingredients and snacks designed for real life.
Can Candy Be Cleaner Too? Inside Sweet Stash’s Modern Gummy Mission
In this LIVE From: Sweets & Snacks Expo conversation, Seeing Green speaks with the Potash Twins about launching Sweet Stash, a gummy brand focused on cleaner ingredients, natural colorants and a more modern approach to candy. The fast-growing startup combines non-GMO, no-corn-syrup gummies with music-inspired branding and a mission to help push the candy industry toward more thoughtful ingredients and practices.
Can a Potato Chip Be Cleaner? The Good Crisp Co. Thinks So
In this LIVE From: Sweets & Snacks Expo conversation, Seeing Green speaks with The Good Crisp Company founder Matt Parry about rethinking familiar snack favorites with cleaner ingredients, shorter ingredient lists and seed oil-free offerings. The brand focuses on delivering the taste and crunch consumers expect while creating snacks parents can feel better about giving their families.
Better Snacks and Treats? Sneak Peek at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Ahead of Sweets & Snacks Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, Seeing Green previews some of the brands, products and trends already catching our attention across the worlds of candy, snacks and treats. From better-for-you ingredients and upcycled foods to more thoughtful packaging and sourcing, we share a first look at some of the companies we’re looking forward to sharing with you next week.
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.
GoodSAM Small Farms and the Snacks Supporting Farmers and Regenerative Agriculture
GoodSAM Small Farms is building a new kind of snack brand rooted in regenerative agriculture and direct partnerships with small farmers. Discover how their lineup of coffee, nuts, chocolate and fruit snacks supports farming communities while bringing clean, flavorful foods to everyday kitchens.
Savory Snacks Bringing Cleaner Ingredients to Everyday Cravings
Savory snacks are getting a thoughtful refresh, with brands using simpler ingredients, bold flavors and more responsible sourcing to reinvent everyday favorites. From crunchy chips and pretzels to plant-based jerky, dips and snack bars, explore a selection of savory snack brands worth discovering.