Recent legislation and proposed bans on various artificial colors and flavors have some producers scrambling to clean up their labels. That's it., maker of fruit-based snacks with very short, natural ingredients lists, has less to worry about than those guys. Eshuys, president, talks about the legislation, trends in BFY, feeding kids healthy treats, and more.

Chips Ahoy is a brand with some serious staying power, with its origins dating back more than six decades. Since the beginning, the cookie has continued to innovate flavors and formats, and Sierant, senior director for U.S. Chips Ahoy, shares a peek at its history, its future, and notable creations over the years.

Once Again Nut Butter Collective has been offering better-for-you eats for a while. More recently, they've been putting out organic, natural graham sandwich snacks that incorporate the nut butters they've been known for. Orr, marketing director for the company, talks about its history, innovation, and growth path.

The bar category has seen some fun, interesting innovations in recent years. One of these innovative brands is Clio Snacks, whose BFY bars can be found chilling in the refrigerated case. McGuckin, CEO of the company, talks about its unique origin story, recent growth, and what makes its products special.

Companies often talk about putting their people first, but Rich's has put its money where its mouth is with the recent hire of Novomisle, recently named the company's chief people officer. She tells us about the importance of truly supporting a company's workforce, and what that people-centric policy looks like in action.

Producers have been sharing some nutrition information on their package fronts. Depending on how proposed FDA legislation swings, snack and bakery producers might not have a choice whether to put that info on their bags, cartons, and other packs. Skolnick, owner of the snack company, shares why that's a good thing.

Trend reports are always fun and fascinating, and Mondelēz International’s annual State of Snacking dive is no exception. In this discussion, Davies (senior manager of global insights and trendspotting with the snacking giant) highlights some of the key points shared in the report, offers perspective about how Mondelēz puts such insights to work, and shares some of her personal snacking habits.