Packaging / Labeling
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Courtesy of Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz tests recyclable paper Macaroni & Cheese bowls
The new cups are part of the CPG giant's commitment to make all of its packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 15, 2021 -
Courtesy of Chobani
Chobani enters crowded RTD coffee space
The Greek yogurt giant has taken a big step to expand its reach beyond the dairy aisle, but the move will pit it against heavyweights such as Nestlé, Starbucks and Danone.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 14, 2021 -
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Megan Poinski
TrendlineClean Label
In the world of clean labels, chemical-sounding names are out, while simple ingredients are in. Despite having no official definition, consumers are prioritizing these products in their shopping as manufacturers evolve to meet demand.
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Retrieved from PepsiCo on January 07, 2021
Mtn Dew releases its first new flavor in more than a decade: Major Melon
The watermelon-flavored soda is the newest permanent addition to the brand portfolio as PepsiCo leans on innovation to combat declining soda sales during the pandemic.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 07, 2021 -
"Woman in Yellow Tshirt and Beige jacket Holding a Fruit Stand" by Anna Shvets is licensed under CC BY 1.0
Deep Dive5 trends fueling food and beverage innovation in 2021
Consumers will pick up their pursuit of immunity boosts, new plant-based options, global flavors and tech-enhanced foods after a tough year.
By Lillianna Byington , Christopher Doering , Megan Poinski • Jan. 04, 2021 -
AB InBev to sell stake in US metal container plants for $3B
Private-equity firm Apollo and other investors will purchase 49.9% of the business, giving the beer giant much-needed cash to pay down debt from its 2016 SABMiller acquisition.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 28, 2020 -
Christopher Doering
Frozen food sales soar with homebound consumers during pandemic
Sales in the category jumped 17.4% between November 2020 and the same month a year earlier. The largest gains came in processed poultry, seafood, snacks and beverages.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 23, 2020 -
FDA OKs 'potassium salt' for ingredient labels
Ingredients company NuTek Food Science petitioned the agency in 2016 to allow a more consumer-friendly name for potassium chloride, the nutrient-dense salt replacement.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 18, 2020 -
Courtesy of Bay State Milling
Bay State Milling launches high-fiber flour targeted at consumers
Flourish, an all-purpose flour made from high-amylose wheat, has five times the fiber as its regular counterpart, but performs and tastes the same.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 17, 2020 -
USDA plans to crack down on nitrate and nitrite labeling claims in meat
In response to a request from the Center for Science in the Public, the department said it intends to approve non-synthetic sources such as celery powder as curing agents.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 16, 2020 -
FDA approves GMO pork, but there's no determination if it's safe for those with allergies to eat
GalSafe pigs cause no reaction in pharmaceutical uses and general consumption, but their path as a food is unclear without further safety verifications.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 15, 2020 -
Courtesy of General Mills
New launches highlight cereal's use as a snack
General Mills and Kellogg's sweet varieties, mixes and portable bars show the products aren't just for breakfast anymore.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 11, 2020 -
Courtesy of Ben & Jerry's
Ben & Jerry's debuts ice cream flavor honoring Colin Kaepernick
Change the Whirled's theme aligns with the brand's history of activism and amplifies Kaepernick's stances around divisive issues like defunding the police.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 11, 2020 -
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Nestlé to invest $3.6B to curb emissions and boost sustainability
The world's largest food company says it will use the money over the next five years as part of its long-term goal to cut its emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 03, 2020 -
Labeling on plant-based meat is 'potentially misleading,' judge rules
An Oklahoma court issued the first ruling that favored state labeling restrictions on the segment, denying the motion for an injunction as the case continues.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 03, 2020 -
Courtesy of Eat Just
Eat Just lands first regulatory approval for cell-based meat
Singapore has greenlighted the company's chicken bites, which will be sold at a restaurant on the island nation in the near future.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 02, 2020 -
Retrieved from Ynvisible and Innoscentia on December 01, 2020
Real-time digital labels would detect spoiled food and reduce waste
Although it is still in the prototype stage, technology firm Innoscentia is partnering with Ynvisible Interactive to adapt system sensors for large scale production and printing.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 01, 2020 -
Courtesy of Ocean Spray
Ocean Spray expands better-for-you offerings with new functional waters
The cranberry co-op's product called B1U taps into the growing shopper demand for having more benefits in the products they consume.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 25, 2020 -
Danone
Danone to cut up to 2,000 jobs as it tries to save nearly $1.2B
CEO Emmanuel Faber says the company needs to "reinvent" itself as it gets hit hard by restaurant closures, a reduction of SKUs offered by retailers and a drop in birth rates that curtails formula consumption.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 23, 2020 -
Courtesy of Mondelez
Gluten Free Oreos coming to stores in January
Wheat-free varieties of Mondelez's signature sandwich cookie in original and Double Stuf will be permanent additions to the product lineup, the company said.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 17, 2020 -
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Premium foods are popular with consumers during COVID outbreak, IRI says
The market research firm said the growth is coming from millennials seeking new experiences while low-income households identify consuming them with special occasions.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 16, 2020 -
Christopher Doering
Home food consumption to fall in 2021 as normal spending patterns return: Moody's
Still, the firm added that "residual benefits from the pandemic ... will support solid earnings growth for 2022 and beyond," with large food makers as the biggest beneficiaries.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 13, 2020 -
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The pandemic is making natural ingredients more popular, Symrise says
The company said the trend is driven by younger consumers and is likely to have staying power even after the coronavirus pandemic is over.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 12, 2020 -
Courtesy of Mars Wrigley
Mars Wrigley doubles down on digital to align with shifting c-store shopping behavior
E-commerce strategy and innovative new products help chart the confectioner's success this year in convenience stores and beyond, company officials said.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 11, 2020 -
FDA publishes sesame labeling draft guidance
While the government has not yet concluded the seed is a top allergen, this document, which would ask for voluntary disclosure of the ingredient, indicates a change may be on the way.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 10, 2020 -
Fibre Box Association
Sponsored by Fibre Box AssociationCatering to the plant-based diet trend: What about the package?
Isn’t it only natural to put plant-based food in a plant-based package?
