Packaging / Labeling
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Deep DiveTracking sustainable food and beverage packaging innovation
As plastic waste continues to drive the industry's significant carbon footprint, major CPGs have launched packaging designs in recent years using materials like paper and aluminum.
May 23, 2022 -
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More consumers look for clean eating as they battle stress, survey shows
The International Food Information Council's annual survey shows that more than half of Americans are now following a diet or eating pattern, while nearly three in four snack daily.
By Megan Poinski • May 23, 2022 -
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TrendlineNatural and organic
Natural and organic foods have caught a brisk tailwind during the pandemic, as consumers increasingly seek out food options with a health halo.
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Kraft Heinz to test paper-based ketchup bottle with Pulpex partnership
The company said it will assess the performance of the prototype before trying the packaging with consumers and then eventually bringing it to market.
By Christopher Doering • May 11, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Pure Leaf tea gets sweet on less sugar; Opopop goes global with wasabi-flavored popcorn
The Pepsi Lipton Tea partnership's Lower Sugar line slashes the sweetener while keeping the taste, while Laird Superfood upcycles coffee waste into compostable pods.
By Food Dive staff • May 6, 2022 -
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Big brands targeted for plastic reduction and refill commitments in 2022 proxy season
Plastics remain a potent issue for shareholder advocacy this year, with CPGs such as Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Tyson facing calls to slash their use of the material in packaging.
By Cole Rosengren • May 2, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Fibre Box AssociationCorrugated boxes: The ultimate expression of a circular economy
Learn how corrugated boxes are manufactured, used and recycled with the utmost care to maintain circularity and prevent waste throughout the supply chain – all the way to consumers' homes.
April 25, 2022 -
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After a sharp decline in sales, Halo Top changes its recipe
The ice cream, which faces mounting competition, is switching to ultra-filtered milk to create a creamier feel while keeping the same taste and low-calorie count.
By Christopher Doering • April 19, 2022 -
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Kosherization: How one food factory transitions for Passover
Every January, whipped topping and creamer maker Hanan Products undergoes the rigorous process — and unyielding rabbinic scrutiny — to make items that observant Jews can enjoy during the eight-day holiday.
By Megan Poinski • April 14, 2022 -
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Conagra's Evol brand to introduce carbon-neutral frozen meals
The CPG giant said eight single-serve offerings will reach store shelves starting in June and be verified by the Carbonfree Product Certification Program.
By Christopher Doering • April 13, 2022 -
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Deep DiveThe 'silent salesman': How kosher certification went mainstream
While the seal signifies that items meet Jewish dietary laws, it increasingly represents purity, good practices and trustworthiness to non-observant consumers.
By Megan Poinski • April 13, 2022 -
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Cracker Jack ushers in a new ballgame with Cracker Jill packaging
The 126-year-old snack from Frito-Lay is leaning into the rising popularity of women's sports, which could boost its image as a socially conscious brand.
By Sara Karlovitch • April 7, 2022 -
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Specific claims like 'cruelty-free' are more effective than USDA organic label: survey
Many of the individual statements are already covered under the department's Organic Standard, indicating a lack of understanding from consumers about what "organic" means.
By Chris Casey • April 6, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Fibre Box AssociationCorrugated boxes: The ultimate expression of a circular economy
Circularity is the epitome of sustainable materials management – linking all life cycle stages for production, use and reuse to protect the environment.
April 4, 2022 -
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Louisiana plant-based meat labeling law is unconstitutional, judge rules
The court ruled the products caused no consumer confusion, and agreed with Tofurky, the Good Food Institute and the Animal Legal Defense Fund that the law limited free speech.
By Megan Poinski • Updated March 30, 2022 -
FDA. (2021). "Appendix G Healthy Symbols Figure" [Illustration]. Retrieved from Regulations.gov.
FDA will conduct research on front-of-pack 'healthy' symbol
The results are the first step in a regulated optional seal to help consumers more easily determine if a product is nutritious by the federal government's standards.
By Megan Poinski • March 25, 2022 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper makes sustainability push with new water goal and packaging prototype
The beverage giant set a target to become net water positive by 2050 and will test a recyclable and compostable paper bottle in the U.S. later this year.
By Chris Casey • March 23, 2022 -
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PepsiCo to set time-bound, single-use plastic reduction goal by end of 2022
The soda giant's pledge comes after a shareholder proposal from nonprofit As You Sow, and follows Coca-Cola's commitment to increase its use of refillable bottles.
By Christopher Doering • Updated March 17, 2022 -
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From a turkey-and-gravy soft drink to cannabis, Jones Soda looks for its next high
The company, which plans an aggressive rollout of its new Mary Jones brand where recreational use is legal, is optimistic the offering could eclipse sales of its iconic soda within a few years.
By Christopher Doering • March 16, 2022 -
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Fewer than 1 in 10 consumers can make healthy choices from front-of-pack labeling, study finds
Consumer research platform Attest found that 60% of consumers want products that support their overall health, but 46% believe items with wellness-targeted packaging might not actually be as good for them.
By Megan Poinski • March 15, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Lay's taps Lionel Messi for a legendary chip variety; Clif gets slim for on-the-go snacking
The PepsiCo-owned brand honors the decorated soccer star with a standout bag, and Godiva chills out with new ice cream pints.
By Food Dive staff • March 11, 2022 -
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Sugar Association updates its sweetener labeling petition after 2 years of regulatory inaction
The industry group first asked the FDA to change the rules in 2020, arguing consumers don't know when they are consuming other sweeteners.
By Megan Poinski • March 8, 2022 -
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Consumer interest in probiotics is growing far beyond yogurt, survey finds
Research from Chr. Hansen shows opportunity for food manufacturers to expand the microorganisms to new categories and dayparts — and to educate about their benefits.
By Chris Casey • March 3, 2022 -
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Coors Light to begin global shift from 6-pack plastic rings in 2022
Molson Coors will spend $85 million to start the transition to cardboard-wrap carriers for the brew while upgrading machinery so its entire North American portfolio can use the material by the end of 2025.
By Christopher Doering • March 1, 2022 -
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Deep DiveOnce an afterthought, brand licensing reaps billions for CPGs hungry for growth
Hershey, Conagra and Post are a few companies using the strategy to expand their business, build equity and keep products relevant.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 22, 2022 -
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Sustainability label claims are influencing more consumers, Cargill survey finds
Nearly four in 10 U.S. consumers would be more likely to purchase a food product that highlights sustainable sourcing or other qualities, according to the research.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 8, 2022
