Q&A with YouBar

Aug 19, 2026

The Seed Oil Question, the Color Deadline, and Why Savory Bars Are Tricky

by Emily Vencat

Three more questions from our inbox this month — answered from the manufacturing floor. Q: Every other brief we get now says "no seed oils." Is that actually achievable in a bar Mostly yes, but not the way the internet...

Jul 28, 2026

Fiber's Big Moment, the Cocoa Hangover, and Formulating for a Smaller Appetite

by Emily Vencat

Three questions we've been fielding from brand founders this summer — answered from the manufacturing floor. Q: Every 2026 trend report is calling fiber "the next protein." Is that real, or is it a hashtag? It's real enough that PepsiCo's...