Prepared Foods explores natural and organic product trends with Kristine Carey, executive director at Naturally Colorado, part of The Naturally Network.

Baked into a square shape with a soft and chewy texture inspired by a brownie, Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites, Blondie variety, are made with  real chocolate chips and no high fructose corn syrup, offering an entirely reimagined Chips Ahoy! experience. 

Annual eGrocery sales climbed 9.1% compared to 2023, driven by aggressive promotions on subscription and membership programs, which became widespread mid-year. These discounts, ranging from 33% to 80%, resonated with budget-conscious shoppers seeking savings and contributed to increased engagement and retention rates among digital grocery customers.

Certain tea products, including tea bags and bottled tea, can now display the "healthy" claim on packaging, provided they contain less than five calories per 12fl-oz serving.