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Deep DiveWhy reusable food packaging has a promising future
Consumers are looking for both convenience and sustainability, and companies are responding with containers, bottles and bags designed for many uses.
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Deep DiveAs consolidation sweeps the food space, why do some brands stay independent?
Companies such as Palermo's and Jelly Belly said remaining solo gives them more freedom and flexibility to run the business, connect with consumers and develop new products.
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Brazi Bites expands Latin portfolio with empanadas
The maker of Brazilian cheese bread snacks said frozen snacking represents an untapped space for this ethnic cuisine.
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Keurig Dr Pepper withdraws Peñafiel bottled water from US for high arsenic levels
The company voluntarily pulled back its mineral spring water sourced from Mexico after sampling found levels higher than allowed by the FDA.
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Coca-Cola and PepsiCo reduce dependency on plastics with water dispenser systems
The beverage giants are launching drink stations that let customers choose flavor and carbonation level, which is then dispensed into their reusable bottles.
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Kraft Heinz launches spoonable smoothie brand Fruitlove
The fruit and vegetable-packed product comes in four flavors, including Strawberry Banana Twirl and Mango Medley.
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Fairlife, Coca-Cola sued after animal abuse videos exposed at supplier's dairy farm
Four lawsuits have been filed against the milk producer, accusing the company of consumer fraud and deceptive marketing.
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ColumnLeftovers: Going nuts for Nutter Butter's new design; Wonderful Co. debuts seedless lemons
The peanut butter sandwich cookie is going back in time to revisit history through its packaging, and Cap'n Crunch cereal announced its summer offerings this week, including Cotton Candy Crunch.
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Caulipower to roll out frozen chicken tenders this fall
The new line from the maker of cauliflower crust pizzas will be baked, not fried and use a mix of cauliflower and different flours in the product's breading.
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At Molson Coors, supply risk management starts with real-time data
Climate change presents risks to malting grade barley, prompting beer manufacturers to protect the crucial crop.
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FDA clarifies 'added sugars' labeling rules for honey and maple syrup
The agency also said cranberry products such as Craisins and beverages must declare how much extra sweetener is included in grams and the percent Daily Value that it makes up.
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DouxMatok raises $22M to commercialize its sugar reduction technology
The Israeli company plans to use the funding to scale up production and explore similar innovations in areas such as salt.
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Epogee Foods launches fat replacement ingredient
The company claims its product can reduce calories by up to 92% without sacrificing taste, texture or appearance.
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Buyers agree to minimum cocoa price increase after Ghana and Ivory Coast threaten to stop sales
Governments of the West African countries, where about two-thirds of the world's supply is grown, said a higher price is needed to balance what farmers and commodity traders are paid.
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Mondelez acquires majority stake in Perfect Bar owner
The purchase expands the food giant's reach into the $89 billion snacking segment increasingly popular with on-the-go consumers.
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Plant-based cheesemaker Parmela Creamery raises $1.25M to grow brand recognition
The company, which makes non-GMO cultured items from cashew milk, said it wants to be known for making nutcheese "the world's first option."
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Will Reese's peanut butter help Take5 soar?
The little-known Hershey bar that tops taste tests will be rebranding — with some help from a name-brand ingredient that's always been part of the candy.
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7-Eleven launches Quake to shake up the energy drink market
The convenience store chain said 12 ounces of the new product contains 250 milligrams of caffeine, is sugar-free and has no artificial flavors.
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Kellogg plans to cut 150 more North American jobs
The cereal maker will take a $35 million pretax hit as it continues to try to streamline as part of its cost-cutting Project K program.
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Gene-edited chicken cells may stop the spread of bird flu
Removing part of the DNA from lab-grown cells could eliminate the threat, researchers say, but would consumers accept food products from these birds?
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Can food companies avoid consumer lawsuits about GMO labeling?
Attorney Martin Hahn told IFT19 attendees that the answer to that question is probably no since there's a large lack of understanding about genetically modified food and the new law requiring disclosure.
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Why personalized packaging works for CPG companies
Benefits include greater consumer engagement and brand awareness, increased sales and more consumer loyalty, a report from PreScouter found.
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Junk food may cause kids' allergies, study says
Parents are feeding their children healthier food as trends shift, but is it enough?
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Domino goes for the gold with its new sugar product
This less-processed option can be used to replace the granulated white variety in recipes, the company says — and attract consumers focused on more natural ingredients.
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What cannabis edibles on Canadian shelves means for the US
The country's health department issued regulations for the products last week, and items are expected to be in stores starting in December.
