Imagine a diet cereal brand suddenly being bought by a candy manufacturer. It may sound unexpected, but there's more behind the move than meets the eye. As consumers become more health-conscious, seeking snacks with fewer calories, simpler ingredients, and less artificial processing, major food companies are adapting by investing heavily in healthier alternatives to avoid being outpaced by the competition as shoppers turn away from traditional, sugary treats. That shift became more evident this April wh ...