Packaging / Labeling
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Nestlé to invest up to $2B in sustainable packaging
The global company wants to lead the shift to food-grade recycled plastics and accelerate the development of more environmentally friendly solutions with a venture fund.
By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 17, 2020 -
PepsiCo to get all its US electricity from renewable sources
The maker of its namesake soda, Gatorade and Doritos plans to reach the target later this year. America accounts for nearly half of its total global electricity consumption.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Quorn displaying carbon footprint data on some labels
The U.K. firm said the information is shown on some items sold online, making the company the first global meat-free brand to list it on products.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 13, 2020 -
PepsiCo unveils Mtn Dew Zero Sugar
The sugar-free signature soda brand will be sweetened with acesulfame potassium, aspartame and sucralose, FoodBev Media reported.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 10, 2020 -
New Label Insight CEO aims to transform grocery e-commerce
Todd Morris, former global president at Catalina, wants to make better information available for consumers doing online searches.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 06, 2020 -
Consumers can trace coffee beans through new blockchain app
U.S. and Canadian consumers will be able to track the origin of their cup of joe by scanning QR codes on packages of Folgers 1850 premium single-origin beans.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 06, 2020 -
USDA creates new strawberry with a longer shelf life
The new fruit called "Keepsake" is a spring-bearing variety developed using cross-pollination to have greater resistance to fruit rot.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 02, 2020 -
OpinionWhere does cannabis packaging design fit as the industry evolves?
Companies that participate in the nascent space need to understand changing state regulations and trends impacting product design, Tom Newmaster with FORCEpkg said.
By Tom Newmaster • Jan. 02, 2020 -
Duncan Hines introducing keto-friendly cake mix
The refresh of the Conagra brand will give those participating in the low carb, high fat eating regimen a chance to indulge.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 02, 2020 -
Diet Dr Pepper doesn't make false weight loss promises, court rules
This unanimous ruling at the close of 2019 from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could dissuade consumers from filing lawsuits about "diet" labels.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 02, 2020 -
Opinion2020 will be the year sustainability goes from buzzword to necessity
Retailers are putting pressure on manufacturers to deliver goods that satisfy consumers' new preference for green and clean options, writes IFS' Colin Elkins.
By Colin Elkins • Dec. 23, 2019 -
Israeli startup Sufresca gets $500K to develop edible produce packaging
The company received the money from agri-foodtech venture capital fund Rimonim Agro to improve coatings that will cut down on waste and spoilage.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 20, 2019 -
Food and drink labels showing exercise needed to burn off calories may curb obesity, study says
U.K. researchers found physical activity calorie equivalent food labeling could reduce daily consumption by up to 200 calories per person.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 18, 2019 -
Pete and Gerry's Organics debuts reusable egg cartons
About 500 of the sturdy containers have been purchased at Co-Op Food Stores in New Hampshire and Vermont, and the company plans to expand the program next year.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 18, 2019 -
Danone Waters accelerates push toward carbon neutrality
Four of the company's water brands, including Evian, have committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 16, 2019 -
Will vitamin C-enhanced Vizzy spark a new hard seltzer trend?
MillerCoors' second offering in the trendy space gets the nutrient from acerola cherries, making the popular alcoholic drink functional.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 13, 2019 -
Trade group issues voluntary plant-based meat labeling standards
The Plant Based Foods Association's guidance is based on a compromise it reached with Mississippi, which allows companies to use common meat terms with qualifiers.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 11, 2019 -
Dive Awards
Executive of the Year: James Quincey, Coca-Cola
Since he became CEO in May 2017, Quincey has added coffee, sports drinks and sparkling water to its portfolio while innovating some of its key brands such as Diet Coke.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 09, 2019 -
ColumnLeftovers: Hidden Valley Ranch gets fresh; Aldi wishes you a cheesy holiday
The buttermilk dressing brand launches into refrigerated dips and chicken salad, and Chips Ahoy puts together almost everything consumers need to make ice cream sandwiches.
By Food Dive staff • Dec. 06, 2019 -
OpinionAs consumer tastes evolve, so should FDA standards of identity
As the federal agency considers updating definitions of food items and ingredients, Janet E. Collins of Motif FoodWorks says it needs to consider new technology and changing mindsets about plant-based alternatives.
By Janet E. Collins • Dec. 02, 2019 -
ColumnLeftovers: Hidden Valley Ranch stuffs stockings with dressing; Blue Diamond goes nuts for pickles
As the holidays grow nearer, the Clorox-owned brand made the perfect gift for lovers of the ubiquitous sauce, while Goya launches a campaign to bring coquito's Caribbean flavor to the season.
By Food Dive staff • Nov. 22, 2019 -
Pretty in pink: FDA allows ruby to carry coveted chocolate label
Barry Callebaut has been working with federal regulators for more than a year to market its distinctive pink confection this way. The temporary approval is effective for 15 months.
By Megan Poinski • UPDATED: Nov. 25, 2019 at 12:57 p.m. -
Deep DiveBehind the scenes: Data and technology bring food product R&D into the 21st century
With CPG companies under pressure to develop items faster and stretch their spending, Conagra, Mars Wrigley and Ferrara are rethinking the decades-old way of creating new things for consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Ben & Jerry's sued again over 'happy cows' labeling claim
A Vermont man claims the Unilever-owned brand "breached consumer trust" by sourcing more than half its milk and cream from mass-production factory dairy farms.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 19, 2019 -
Chobani goes all oat with new yogurt and milk launches
After disrupting the category 12 years ago with its Greek offering, the company is now using the cereal grain to strengthen its market dominance, while adding milk and a dairy creamer.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 18, 2019
