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Natural and organic demands are driving growth in private label syrup and honey

Flavors from The Gracious Gourmet include chile mango lime, blueberry lemon thyme and more

The four items will roll out as part of the retailer’s weekly limited release runs called Aldi Finds

Counterpart to its Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning, a fan favorite, comes an elote blend

Mount Franklin Foods offers Brew House Legends, a snack mix based on flavor profiles that beer enthusiasts enjoy. The snack mix is available in Hops and Pepper, Hoppin’ Chili, and Michelada, which is a tangy tomato flavor.

One hot trend is the seasonings on everything bagels, and Marathon Ventures offers Everything Bagel Flavored Cashews under its Pear’s Gourmet and several store brands. Also new is Sugar Cookie Confetti Cashews. The snacks are available to private label customers, too.

Snak King offers Nutibles, which are baked corn snacks coated with nut-based flavors. Nutibles have 5 g of protein per serving, are gluten-free, and are certified by the Non-GMO Project.

In this week’s Store Brands in the Wild feature, Target begins ramping up athletic gear line

Leading private label tomato producer changed packaging on its branded ketchup to honor the organization and is donating proceeds of sales

With plenty of nutrition in a small package, nut butters are poised to expand their presence as private brands

Washington Caps player will adorn box of Giant Food’s OviO’s, which will benefit Children’s Cancer Foundation

Innovative products in the category provide retailers the opportunity for higher margins

Snackers don't want empty calories; they do want better-for-you' junk food

Simply White Cheddar Puffs in regular and Jalapeño flavors

The fastest-growing categories in private brands are clearly innovating with distinctive products, meeting consumers’ needs and capitalizing on current trends

Demand for healthier options competes with desire to indulge in flavor, satisfaction

Line comes in five flavors

After years of stagnant growth, ketchup and mustard kick it into high gear

The cookies were the only store brand item honored in the 2015 Better Homes and Gardens Best New Product Awards.

The brand includes more than 40 better-for-you foods.

The kettle-cooked potato chips come in four flavors.