Packaging / Labeling
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Miyoko's Creamery brings vegan cheese out of 'the dark ages of food'
The company's sales grew 170% last year, with dairy-free products available in about 12,000 stores. It is planning new cheddar and pepper jack varieties in 2019 that include hemp protein.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Dasani's packaging gets a sustainability upgrade
The Coca-Cola-owned brand will add more recyclable options and use less new plastic in a bid to keep ecologically minded consumers buying its products.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Investors put $13M behind Hazel Technologies' packets to reduce food waste
A small sachet tossed into produce packing crates inhibits ripening and can triple shelf life.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 13, 2019 -
3 trends in food and beverage packaging
They say you can't judge a book by its cover, but many consumers judge products by their packages. Food Dive and Grocery Dive took a look at three trends in packaging today.
By Food Dive and Grocery Dive staff • Aug. 09, 2019 -
ColumnLeftovers: Atomik vodka creates a nuclear reaction; Twinkies shoots for the moon
Scientists created artisanal spirits made from crops grown near Chernobyl, and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is celebrating the anniversary of "Friends."
By Food Dive staff • Aug. 09, 2019 -
Thinking outside the box: How SafeTraces tracks food, not packages
The traceability startup uses DNA to track and identify items ranging from apples to oils. It is working with UL and JBT FoodTech to expand its reach.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 05, 2019 -
Manischewitz to sell its kosher food business to Kayco
After a number of ownership changes during its long history, the well-known manufacturer of Jewish foods is being acquired by one of the largest kosher food distributors.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 01, 2019 -
Deep DiveBeyond bottles: How today's drink packages quench consumers' thirst
Resealable cans, portability, sustainability and reinvented user experiences are helping beverage companies stand out on crowded shelves.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2019 -
When kids have access to more snack variety, they eat more, study reveals
Researchers also found the size of containers or packages had little impact on consumption for both children and adults.
By Cathy Siegner • July 26, 2019 -
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo exit plastic lobbying group amid environmental concerns
The two soft drink giants have great influence within the industry and the move may encourage other companies to follow suit.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 26, 2019 -
Tofurky lawsuit: Arkansas 'meat' labeling law violates right to free speech
The legacy maker of plant-based meat alternatives says the state's prohibition of terminology traditionally associated with meat, dairy and rice products is unconstitutional.
By Cathy Siegner • July 24, 2019 -
Lay's selfie-focused 'Smiles' campaign returns, building on success of 1st run
The Frito-Lay brand claims the first crack at the concept resulted in 700 selfies posted per day with its products.
By Peter Adams • July 18, 2019 -
Food Dive's top 10 stories for summer reading
From Big Food embracing CBD to arsenic in bottled water, it's been a newsworthy season in the food business.
By Food Dive staff • July 17, 2019 -
Stonyfield Organic debuts dairy-free smoothie pouches
Customer surveys and popular trends prompted the country's leading organic yogurt maker to enter into the non-dairy market with this six-ingredient smoothie.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 16, 2019 -
General Mills and GoodBelly partner to launch probiotic cereal, yogurt
The maker of Yoplait and Cheerios has worked with the young upstart on a line of bars since 2017, and its 301 Inc. venture arm participated in a funding round for the company last year.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 12, 2019 -
Food brands embrace stand-up pouches to stand out on shelves
More companies also are implementing the flexible flip-top packaging because it's more durable, sustainable and cheaper to produce than glass bottles.
By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • July 11, 2019 -
Mycoprotein more effective than milk protein for muscle growth, study says
Research from the University of Exeter in the U.K. could be significant for Quorn Foods because mycoprotein is a key ingredient in its products.
By Cathy Siegner • July 11, 2019 -
No butcher required: Plant-based items now available in a California grocer's meat case
Packaged products often are sold next to their animal-based counterparts, but this Bristol Farms store is the first to move them behind the glass counter.
By Cathy Siegner • July 10, 2019 -
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 08, 2019 -
Post and Kellogg fight back against sugar content claims
Two lawsuits filed in California argue the cereal giants are misleading consumers with the nutritional advertising on their packaging.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 03, 2019 -
Plant-based meat company sues Mississippi over state labeling law
The plaintiffs claim the new ban prohibiting the products from using meat terminology violates their First Amendment rights.
By Cathy Siegner • July 03, 2019 -
Oatly stops advertising 'no added sugars' after challenge from Campbell
The legacy company argued Oatly's claims were misleading because its production process breaks down oat starch into simple sugars.
By Cathy Siegner • July 02, 2019 -
Diet Coke debuts label-free cans in challenge to stereotypes
The soda brand has introduced the packaging as part of an advertising push that challenges stereotypes around class, race and gender.
By Peter Adams • June 28, 2019 -
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 -
ColumnLeftovers: 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
