Goldfish crackers are getting a makeover as new health trends reshape the snack aisle
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Gluten-free, whole-grain, and protein Goldfish are a signal that even legacy comfort brands are being forced into health-adjacent line extensions to defend shelf space. CPG operators should treat “better-for-you” SKUs as table stakes in every mature category, not a niche experiment.
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