Packaging / Labeling
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Cove debuts biodegradable water bottles
The Los Angeles-based startup will launch the containers, which it says are the first of their kind, on Thursday in Southern California.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 28, 2022 -
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Once a ‘sleepy category,’ the pretzel grabs its fill of the $106B snacking space
Long mocked as an unloved staple of bars and airplanes, brands such as Hershey’s Dot’s have turned to bold flavors to attract snack-obsessed consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 28, 2022 -
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Honest, clear and effective messaging on product labels is important to both manufacturers and consumers — but finding the right way to communicate can be challenging.
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Nestlé’s Nespresso to debut paper-based compostable capsules
The new pods will be piloted in France and Switzerland in spring 2023, and will complement the brand’s existing aluminum option.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 22, 2022 -
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Hummus leader Sabra regaining swagger after ‘difficult’ move to halt production
Several months after temporarily shutting down its Virginia plant for repairs, CEO Joey Bergstein said the brand, co-owned by PepsiCo, is experiencing a sharp rebound in sales and recouping lost market share.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 21, 2022 -
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Inside Campbell Soup’s overhaul to innovation and how it’s paying off
From technology to how workers collaborate, the 153-year-old food giant is scrapping old practices in favor of new ones to quicken product development and boost its chances of success.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 15, 2022 -
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How PepsiCo adapts to keep pace with food innovation
The company’s Frito-Lay unit is using artificial intelligence and expanding its consumer outreach to design new products and create more flavor options.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 3, 2022 -
Courtesy of General Mills
General Mills thinks big with mini versions of 3 cereals
With bite-sized offerings of Trix, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Reese’s Puffs, the CPG giant is capitalizing on cereal’s growing popularity as a snack.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay introduces bite-sized versions of popular snacks
Doritos, Cheetos and SunChips Minis are packaged in canisters that the CPG giant said are conducive to sharing or eating on the go.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 1, 2022 -
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Nestlé aims for bigger bite of $600M thaw and eat category
The nascent segment, which is growing at a 25% CAGR, allows food makers to get their brands into the hands of on-the-go consumers who don’t have immediate access to an oven or microwave.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 31, 2022 -
Courtesy of Entenmann's
ColumnLeftovers: Entenmann’s bakes a truffle treat; Kellogg and Elf on the Shelf cool down breakfast
The sweets baker rolls out two varieties of bite-size indulgent treats, and Sierra Nevada’s new brew gives fresh hops the deep freeze.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 28, 2022 -
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Constellation transitions to passive role at Canopy Growth
As part of a deal, the alcohol giant would keep its existing 35.7% stake, but no longer be allowed to nominate representatives to the board or approve certain transactions.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 25, 2022 -
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Consumer Brands Association names news industry trade group head as CEO
David Chavern, who takes over on Jan. 3, joins the group as CPGs deal with issues such as inflation, supply chain challenges and labor shortages.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 25, 2022 -
Courtesy of General Mills
General Mills’ Old El Paso enters snack category with chips
The brand, best known for taco shells, tortillas and seasoning mixes, is debuting three sweet and savory Tex-Mex-inspired flavors at Walmart.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 21, 2022 -
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FDA leaders say the agency is ‘focused on food’
Commissioner Robert Califf and safety and nutrition head Susan Mayne told a conference this week how they plan to use policy to improve what people eat amid unhealthy diets and poor nutrition.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 13, 2022 -
Courtesy of Tofurky
Arkansas plant-based meat labeling restrictions are unconstitutional, judge rules
The court said terms like “burger” and “hot dog” on Tofurky’s clearly labeled plant-based items aren’t deceptive and provide consumers with important information about the products.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 11, 2022 -
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Nestlé sees green in plant-based business despite category slowdown
While the segment got overheated during the pandemic, a top executive said it remains a “strong consumer trend” and one the global food giant will continue to invest in.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 11, 2022 -
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Pea protein maker Puris launches first consumer product in plant-based egg
The company said AcreMade, which has yellow field peas as its main protein source, will allow it to grab a portion of the lucrative vegan egg market.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 6, 2022 -
Courtesy of Hostess Brands
Hostess Brands ‘betting big’ on smaller versions of classic treats to catch snacking competitors
Bouncers, tiny versions of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Donettes, are the latest entry into the snacking space that has seen cookies, crackers and candy launch convenient bite-size portions.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 5, 2022 -
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Consumer groups sue for nutritional labeling on alcoholic beverages
The organizations want the Treasury Department to require product labels with alcohol content, ingredient lists and serving size information — changes they first petitioned for in 2003.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 5, 2022 -
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‘A win for public health’: Initial reactions to the ‘healthy’ definition
Executives, industry groups and an attorney share their first impressions of the FDA’s long-awaited labeling proposal, which is currently open for comments.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 4, 2022 -
Courtesy of Hershey
ColumnLeftovers: Reese’s stuffs with Puffs cereal; Jelly Belly quenches thirst with chocolate drink
The popular Hershey sweet introduces what “might be the most meta mashup ever,” and Nick’s Swedish Ice Cream turns Minecraft into a square meal.
By Food Dive Staff • Sept. 30, 2022 -
Courtesy of Berry Global Group, Inc.
Mars unveils plastic jars with 15% recycled plastics
The candy giant and packaging manufacturer Berry say the new containers for Starburst, Skittles and M&M’s will eliminate roughly 300 tons of virgin plastic annually.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 28, 2022 -
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‘Healthy’ gets a new definition from FDA
The regulated definition looks at how well food items measure up to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, with limits on the amounts of sodium, added sugars and saturated fats they contain.
By Megan Poinski • Updated Sept. 28, 2022 -
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Biden administration releases strategy to end hunger and increase dietary and physical health by 2030
The policies outlined ahead of the first White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health in more than 50 years target improving access to healthy food, labeling changes and connecting healthcare with nutrition.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 27, 2022 -
Courtesy of PepsiCo
ColumnLeftovers: Pepsi pours a s’mores soda; Kellogg goes nutty with Little Debbie cereal
The beverage giant is tapping the campfire staple for the latest variety of its flagship cola, and Old Bay gets sweet with a new caramel-flavored seasoning.
By Food Dive staff • Sept. 23, 2022
