Packaging / Labeling
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American consumers waste about a pound of food each day
A USDA study found fruits and vegetables account for a majority of this loss, and that consumers with the healthiest diets are the biggest offenders.
By Alicia Kelso • April 20, 2018
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Deep DiveWhy millennials are leading the way in prepared foods
The nation's largest and most influential demographic is pushing supermarkets to offer bolder, higher quality meals.
By Pamela DeLoatch • April 16, 2018
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Nielsen: Private-label sales grew three times faster than national brands
The findings represent a reversal from negative trends in 2016, as retailers use the products to build customer loyalty and differentiate themselves from competitors.
By Cathy Siegner • April 12, 2018
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Missouri bill would prohibit 'meat' label on lab-grown or plant-based alternatives
The bill's sponsors have ties to the meat industry, and the legislation passed two committees of the state's House of Representatives.
By Cathy Siegner • April 12, 2018
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Nestle vows to convert to environmentally friendly packaging by 2025
The Swiss company says 100% will be recyclable or reusable in the next few years and pledges to help countries create favorable waste systems.
By Patti Zarling • April 11, 2018
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Special effects: Tetra Pak offers eye-catching options
The company's new lineup includes holographic images, metallic effects and a wooden fiber look.
By Cathy Siegner • April 10, 2018
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Deep DiveFDA's Gottlieb will stay the course on food transparency measures
At a conference last week, he said the agency will continue its work on Nutrition Facts, menu labeling and definitions, as well as pursue measures to improve consumer health.
By Megan Poinski • April 02, 2018
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Study: Kid-targeted food gets into health trends
As the millennial parent demographic expands, manufacturers are doing whatever it takes to meet their demands and stand out on increasingly crowded shelves.
By Alicia Kelso • March 28, 2018
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Taco Bell's new rollout adds flavor to the retail chip aisle
The partnership between quick-service restaurant products and retail has grown increasingly popular, with Arby's and Bob Evans among the companies infiltrating the grocery store aisle.
By Alicia Kelso • March 23, 2018
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US trade reps: No new junk food warnings in NAFTA
Canada and Mexico are pushing the idea in negotiations following Chile's imposition of warning labels on fatty, salty and sugary products two years ago, The New York Times reports.
By Cathy Siegner • March 22, 2018
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Plastic particles in bottled water — ubiquitous or dangerous?
Coca-Cola, Nestle and other bottled-water manufacturers said the levels found by Orb Media are inconsequential and that their products are safe.
By Cathy Siegner • March 19, 2018
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Deep DiveOrganic trade group head: 'We've got a learning curve' with the Trump administration
Laura Batcha, CEO of the Organic Trade Association, told Food Dive the industry is growing but faces a few challenges, including fraud, limited acreage for some crops and the need to educate consumers about the specialty food.
By Christopher Doering • March 19, 2018
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Michelob Ultra introduces 7-oz. bottles to attract more weeknight consumption
The brand's owner, AB InBev, hopes to entice casual, health-conscious beer drinkers to consume the product without disrupting their fitness routines or leaving them hungover at work.
By Alicia Kelso • March 16, 2018
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Clean label study warns brands to rethink strategies
Solutions for Retail Brands and the Food Marketing Institute found there is room for companies to better promote the benefits of these products, while at the same time avoiding the impression that non-clean-label items are bad.
By Erika Kincaid • March 13, 2018
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Deep DiveHitting refresh: Grocers update their store brands to stay top-of-mind with shoppers
As competition grows, retailers are looking at the ingredients found in many of their private label products while moving into new categories within the space.
By Pamela DeLoatch • March 12, 2018
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Kellogg, PepsiCo's Frito Lay sued over 'naturally flavored' claims
A California couple says the packaging on Pringles and Lay's Salt and Vinegar chips leads consumers to believe they are buying a product that's free from artificial flavors.
By Alicia Kelso • March 12, 2018
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RXBAR spreads its presence into the nut butter category
The new item is the company's first product expansion since the clean-label protein bar maker was acquired by Kellogg last fall for $600 million.
By Alicia Kelso • March 08, 2018
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Unilever enters the organic snack space with mission-based brand
The new product, called "Growing Roots," will donate half of its profits to develop and sustain urban farms.
By Erika Kincaid • March 07, 2018
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How manufacturers can develop packaging for the health-conscious consumer
Benjamin Purchard, global packaging insights director at Mintel, says packaging needs to offer portability while clearly and conveniently displaying nutritional benefits.
By Alicia Kelso
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London supermarket tests BYO Tupperware concept
In an effort to cut down on packaging waste and promote a more relaxed environment, grocers are letting customer bring their own containers to stock up on bulk items.
By Erika Kincaid • March 06, 2018
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FDA updates Nutrition Facts label changes, issues more guidance for industry
Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced draft and final guidance documents outlining how to meet the label requirements. He didn't address the compliance deadline.
By Cathy Siegner • March 05, 2018
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Food and beverage industries warn of higher costs, job cuts from Trump tariffs
While companies such as Campbell Soup said the import taxes will result in higher prices, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told CNBC on Friday they are "no big deal."
By Erika Kincaid
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Oatmeal makers wake up to consumer demand for breakfast convenience
Quaker Oats and Bob's Red Mill are among the manufacturers of the popular morning food, already known for its healthy benefits, that have introduced portable on-the-go cups.
By Christopher Doering • March 01, 2018
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Johnnie Walker debuts female logo to make scotch less 'intimidating' for women
This change could appeal to many consumers who are increasingly interested in mission-based brands.
By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 28, 2018
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Deep DiveHormel Foods CEO: 'We haven't stopped looking' for acquisitions
Jim Snee, whose firm spent $1.4 billion on three deals in 2017, said the company's M&A targets include businesses that are global, multi-cultural, on-the-go and focused on health.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 28, 2018