Packaging / Labeling
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'Added sugars' on food labels will improve health and save money
While relabeling and potentially reformulating are expensive propositions, a modeling study found it could prevent thousands of diabetes and cardiovascular disease cases.
By Cathy Siegner • April 18, 2019 -
Doctors group sues USDA, claiming chicken contaminated with fecal matter
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine says the agency has disregarded its concerns about the issue for six years.
By Lillianna Byington • April 18, 2019 -
Jack Daniel's turns bottles into pop-up books with AR app
A series of virtual dioramas share the history of the brand and aim to more deeply engage mobile users.
By Robert Williams • April 18, 2019 -
Shoppers want more premium private label products, report says
Although 85% of customers now trust store brands as much as their national counterparts, retail consulting firm Daymon found there is still room for growth.
By Krishna Thakker • April 17, 2019 -
How a simple sticker may help stick it to produce waste for good
StixFresh, which could be applied to labels that are already used on produce, extends shelf life up to 14 days.
By Lauren Manning • April 15, 2019 -
Kind exposes sugar content in its competitors' products
The company this week debuted an augmented reality display and an online database to showcase hidden sweeteners and sugars in packaged foods.
By Lillianna Byington • April 10, 2019 -
OpinionHow to free the market — and green it too
For once, the free market is helping the environment. Cameron Meyer Shorb of The Good Food Institute writes the government couldn't pick a worse time to intervene.
By Cameron Meyer Shorb • April 08, 2019 -
OpinionTransparency and buying behavior are changing the game for category management
Manufacturers vying for customer loyalty must develop an omnichannel strategy that meets shopper demands for convenience and personalization, argues Label Insight co-founder Anton Xavier.
By Anton Xavier • April 04, 2019 -
Mississippi and South Dakota criminalize misuse of term 'meat'
The new laws are similar to one passed in Missouri that is the subject of a federal lawsuit, while a Montana bill awaits the governor's signature.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 04, 2019 -
Lifewtr debuts 'Art Through Technology' packaging designs
The premium water's new bottles focus on the work of three artists and expand on what art means with "next-generation tools."
By Cathy Siegner • April 01, 2019 -
New tomato varieties turn to the skies to meet consumer demands
A Cornell University professor spent 15 years creating small varieties focusing on flavor, shelf life and looks with names like Starlight and Midnight Pear.
By Christopher Doering • March 28, 2019 -
Crisp Sensation debuts low-fat, no fry crispy coating
ZeroFry targets health-conscious consumers who like tasty crumb-coated snacks, but don't want the extra calories that often accompany them.
By Cathy Siegner • March 28, 2019 -
OpinionStandardized date label legislation is a crucial step in addressing food waste
During a time filled with partisan debate, master of public health candidate Maya Sandalow writes that both sides of the aisle already agree upon one thing: perfectly good food should not be thrown out while millions go hungry.
By Maya Sandalow • March 27, 2019 -
SponsoredPlant-based cartons satisfy many shopper concerns and expectations
According to the 2018 EcoFocus Trend Study conducted by EcoFocus Worldwide, plant-based food and beverage packaging, and paper-based in particular satisfies consumer expectations.
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Conagra aims to expand Pinnacle's big 3 brands: Birds Eye, Wish-Bone and Duncan Hines
Frozen spiral-cut veggie noodles and improved branding for cake mix and salad dressing are ways the newly acquired brands could grow their market share.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 25, 2019 -
Honey testing reveals no labeling fraud, study shows
Tests on 30 top-selling products from U.S. stores found no adulteration in the 28 labeled as pure, according to the Honey Integrity Task Force.
By Cathy Siegner • March 21, 2019 -
How a2 Milk plans to revitalize the slumping dairy category
The New Zealand company aims to rebuff the growing plant-based segment with a product that removes a harmful protein while keeping a healthier one.
By Lillianna Byington • March 21, 2019 -
Deep DiveHow companies respond when consumers blame ingredients for making them ill
Shoppers have wanted more transparency about the food and drinks they buy, demanding additional testing to ensure the safety of products.
By Lillianna Byington • March 21, 2019 -
Mars uses new look to double down on doing good
The classic confectioner's new packaging and mission places more emphasis on the causes the company champions.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 15, 2019 -
Coca-Cola pledges $5.4M in recycling grants to 'fix' the system
The bulk of the money will go toward a curbside education program in Atlanta that will be run by The Recycling Partnership. Other target cities include Boston, Houston and Orlando.
By Cole Rosengren • March 15, 2019 -
Functional foods attract health-conscious consumers
Kerry found a balanced diet is seen as the top way to proactively manage health, and nearly two-thirds of people want added benefits from what they eat and drink.
By Megan Poinski • March 14, 2019 -
Kind asks FDA to restrict nutrient claims to food with health-promoting ingredients
The current regulation examines the quantity of a nutrient and not the quality, which the snacks company says "enables food marketers to put these claims on unhealthy products."
By Lillianna Byington • March 14, 2019 -
Survey: 53% of consumers motivated to purchase by 'natural' claim
The online survey from Label Insight asked 1,000 adults which loosely regulated claims would be more likely to influence their choices.
By Cathy Siegner • March 14, 2019 -
Cage-free egg commitments are in the spotlight — and may cost companies billions
Experts say U.S. producers pledging to make the change have transitioned between 17% and 25% of their birds so far.
By Cathy Siegner • March 13, 2019 -
SponsoredFor 2019, plant-based is an important innovation opportunity for packaging
Trend watchers worldwide are pointing to ‘plant-based’ as a global trend in 2019. The search for plant-based options is fueling innovation throughout the food and beverage industry, from the ingredients to the packaging.
