Nestlé develops recyclable paper packaging for Yes snack bars

The Swiss company may eventually use it for Kit Kat bars and other products, according to Reuters, once they can get a sufficient amount of the specially coated material.

By Cathy Siegner • July 8, 2019

Report: Supply chains cause 40% of food waste in North America

Balancing the desire to cut down on what's thrown away with having high quality products in stock can be difficult, said an associate from the World Resources Institute.

By Matt Leonard • July 3, 2019

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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

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PepsiCo will test Aquafina in aluminum cans

The beverage giant also pledged to switch its bubly brand to all cans and move its Lifewtr products to 100% recycled plastic by the end of 2020.

By Cathy Siegner • June 28, 2019

Leftovers: Mixallogy pods shake up cocktails; Bimbo USA thinks small

The pods look like K-cups, but are intended for something much stronger, and Runamok Maple mixes two breakfast staples with a coffee-infused syrup.

By Food Dive staff • June 28, 2019

Are baby boomers the key to growing the organic sector?

While the segment remains popular, older consumers and those with lower incomes are not buying as many products with the certification.

By Jessi Devenyns • June 28, 2019

Cocoa bean shells could reverse health issues related to obesity, study finds

Researchers at the University of Illinois also found reusing the byproduct would help the environment by reducing the amount of toxins generated by the waste.

By Cathy Siegner • June 27, 2019

Why 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.

By Jessi Devenyns • June 25, 2019

As 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.

By Christopher Doering • June 24, 2019

Should frozen food be used as a battery to lower energy costs?

Is the common practice of flywheeling on your frozen food really the best way to save the most energy?

June 24, 2019

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.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 21, 2019

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.

By Cathy Siegner • June 20, 2019

CPG companies haven't shown significant progress on sustainability goals, report claims

Greenpeace challenged 50 companies in early 2019 to "demonstrate meaningful effort" to eradicate deforestation from their supply chain but none have followed through.

By Jessi Devenyns • June 14, 2019

Tyson to unleash Big Food push into plant-based meats with new products

The protein giant is the latest CPG company to enter the rapidly growing space where Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods dominate. Perdue Farms, Nestlé and Hormel Foods also plan to enter the nascent market.

By Christopher Doering • June 13, 2019

Can New York City solve waste and health problems through a food sustainability initiative?

The city joins London and São Paulo in the three-year initiative sponsored by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, working with global corporate partners to try to improve financial, health and ecological outcomes with a circular economy.

By Cathy Siegner • June 12, 2019

Ocado makes more tech-focused food investments

Following its investment in meal-assembly robotics, the online grocery provider will provide funding and expertise to two indoor farming ventures.

By Lauren Manning • June 12, 2019

Upcycling: A Big Food problem with a startup solution?

Food waste is worth $46.7 billion and is expected to grow 5% during the next decade, providing companies with a lucrative way to make money and cater to consumers who value sustainability.

By Thai Phi Le • June 10, 2019

Could kelp really become the new kale?

The industry needs to overcome processing, marketing and logistical challenges before the sea vegetable can become the next hot superfood.

By Cathy Siegner • June 6, 2019

Inside Corteva's plan to bridge gaps between farmers, food companies and consumers

The new company, which was officially spun off last week, aims to be an agricultural entity that conducts business like a food manufacturer.

By Megan Poinski • June 5, 2019

Insects could play a role in lab-grown meat and poultry, study finds

Several questions still need to be answered for this to work, including their impact on taste and consumer willingness to try it, Tufts University researchers said. 

By Cathy Siegner • June 4, 2019

Analysts: Cell-cultured and plant-based meat could be 10% of the market by 2029

While wide distribution of lab-grown meat is likely years away, Barclays says plant-based products have garnered favorable consumer response and both sectors could be worth $140 billion.

By Cathy Siegner • May 28, 2019

Can giant greenhouses help feed consumers? AppHarvest wants to find out.

Founder and CEO Jonathan Webb says the first 60-acre facility is expected to open in Kentucky in 2020 with crops that are non-GMO, chemical-free and watered by the rain.

By Christopher Doering • May 28, 2019

Perdue Farms to acquire grass-fed beef brand Panorama Meats

Terms of the deal between the poultry company and the nation's largest producer of 100% grass-fed certified organic beef were not disclosed.

By Jessi Devenyns • May 24, 2019

Consumers are confused about the definition of plant-based, survey finds

A lot of what is printed on today's food and beverage products asks people to read between the lines, and manufacturers may be causing more consternation than clarity.

By Jessi Devenyns • May 23, 2019

From trash to treasure: Upcycled food waste is worth $46.7B

The segment is expected to grow 5% over the next 10 years as companies find ways to use typically discarded items and Americans prioritize sustainability in their shopping. 

By Jessi Devenyns • May 22, 2019

Safety, sustainability concerns limit seafood in children's diets, report says

The American Academy of Pediatrics found consumption of the protein-rich food — many types of which contain vitamin D, calcium and omega-3s — has declined every year since 2007.

By Cathy Siegner • May 22, 2019