Packaging / Labeling
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FDA approves 8 ingredients to boost fiber counts
The agency said it may approve additional options to help people consume more of the substance. The average person only gets about half of the 28 grams recommended.
By Cathy Siegner • June 21, 2018
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FDA steps back from 'added sugars' on maple syrup and honey labels
After receiving thousands of negative comments, the agency is backtracking on its proposal and hopes to come to a "sensible solution."
By Cathy Siegner • June 21, 2018
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General Mills taps into trends with new low-sugar, high-protein YQ yogurt
The product, which follows the 2017 introduction of Oui by Yoplait, could help the company regain its footing in the category where it has ceded market share to upstarts like Chobani.
By Patti Zarling • June 20, 2018
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Why Costco's avocados will last twice as long
Apeel Sciences is debuting its plant-based film to slow the rate of spoilage at the warehouse club and Harps Food Stores — a discovery that could help curtail food waste.
By Krishna Thakker • June 19, 2018
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Kellogg fights extinction with exclusive 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' content
The company hopes to reinvigorate sales with footage on special-edition boxes and in-store promotions.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 19, 2018
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SponsoredHow less, in the eyes of consumers, has become more
The food and beverage trend eclipsing all others, is consumer demand for ‘clean label’ products.
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Beverage makers harvest wine-infused water
Wine Water and Napa Hills are offering non-alcoholic versions of the drink that contain the health benefits but lack the adverse effects.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 18, 2018
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Commenters are sour on FDA's plan to list added sugars on honey, maple syrup and cranberry products
Many find the draft proposal unnecessary and confusing and say consumers will think pure items have extra sweeteners mixed in.
By Cathy Siegner • June 14, 2018
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Chef'd meal kits now sold in Walgreens and Duane Reade
The meal kit company is expanding into the drug store space starting with 30 stores in New York City.
By Krishna Thakker • June 14, 2018
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Product transparency driving sales growth in consumer goods
Nielsen found nearly 65% of U.S. households buy sustainable items, and brands that value sustainabilty and social responsibility saw the largest purchase increase.
By Patti Zarling • June 14, 2018
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GMA and FMI kick off SmartLabel consumer campaign
With information available on about 28,000 grocery store products and seven in 10 shoppers wanting more information on products, the industry groups will start showing how their transparency initiative works.
By Megan Poinski • June 12, 2018
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Proposed bill seeks to prevent inaccurate product labeling
Backers of the Accurate Labels Act say that too many labeling requirements aren't based on science and are unnecessarily scaring and confusing consumers.
By Cathy Siegner • June 08, 2018
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With recyclable packaging, Purple Carrot says it's rooting for the environment
The company's new corrugated boxes are made from 95% post-consumer material, using a recycled cellulose paper fiber liner and disposable ice packs.
By Alicia Kelso • June 06, 2018
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Sniff Seal lets consumers determine if products pass the smell test
Tri-Seal has acquired a patent for the technology, which can help grocers and manufacturers avoid losses from shoppers breaking product seals to sample aromas.
By Cathy Siegner • June 06, 2018
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Publix serves up ready-to-cook meal kits
The new dinner offerings are portioned for two and feature recipes like pork tenderloin with apple compote and wild rice.
By Krishna Thakker • June 04, 2018
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HelloFresh to sell meal kits at nearly 600 Ahold Delhaize stores
The pre-packed meals will be sold at Giant and Stop & Shop starting this week — the latest migration of the product into traditional brick-and-mortar locations.
By Christopher Doering • June 04, 2018
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Food industry braces for impact from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs
Production costs for canned foods and beverages are likely to rise as import taxes of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum are imposed on Canada, Mexico and the European Union.
By Cathy Siegner • June 01, 2018
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Albertsons expands private label offerings to include new premium line
The grocery chain's first product under the new Signature Reserve brand will be ice cream with flavors such as Brazilian Guava Cheesecake and Bourbon Maple Blondie.
By Krishna Thakker • June 01, 2018
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FDA's definition of chocolate excludes new ruby variety
Barry Callebaut, which said several U.S. food companies are interested in the new ingredient, is asking the agency for a temporary marketing permit so it can properly label the new product.
By Cathy Siegner • June 01, 2018
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OTA tests out its own fraud prevention strategy
Eleven members of the group are trying supply chain recommendations to make sure items carrying the "USDA Organic" seal deserve it.
By Cathy Siegner • May 30, 2018
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Spreading the Kinder Joy: Ferrero's product is on track for $100M in first-year sales
The two-part candy that contains chocolate and a toy is well-known in other countries, but it only recently arrived in the U.S.
By Cathy Siegner • May 29, 2018
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Premium brands drive private label growth, study finds
Dollar sales year-over-year increased eightfold — to 3.2% from 0.4% — making up $125 billion in sales across all traditional grocery stores.
By Krishna Thakker • May 29, 2018
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OpinionStronger standards can build consumer confidence in delicious and healthy olive oil
The oil is a better-for-you ingredient — and what's on grocery store shelves is almost certainly the real deal, writes Joseph R. Profaci of the North American Olive Oil Association.
By Joseph R. Profaci
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Nestlé's former U.S. candy brands getting a refresh under new owner
Ferrara, owned by Nutella maker The Ferrero Group, plans to reformulate and repackage some of the Swiss giant's former products, starting with Butterfinger.
By Cathy Siegner • May 25, 2018
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Q&AHow Brandless built a following with its 'just what matters' approach
Ido Leffler, co-founder and chairman of the direct-to-consumer company, talks about how its values, branding strategy and unique model have made it a retail standout.
By Emma Liem • May 24, 2018