Packaging / Labeling: Page 11


  • 2 Pepsi cans with the retro logo
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    What’s old is new: Food and beverage brands put a modern spin on retro packaging

    Consumer-facing companies are tapping into buyers’ emotions as they redesign logos and packaging.

    By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 28, 2024
  • Oatly oatmilk creamer
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    Oatly pours into coffee creamer category with new product launch

    The oat milk creamers are the latest push from the Swedish brand to connect to a wider net of consumers.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 27, 2024
  • A person in a grocery store putting items in a smart cart. Explore the Trendline
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Food Dive

    The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

    By Food Dive staff
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    Why Waterdrop’s CEO sees hydration beverages overtaking soft drinks

    Martin Donald Murray said the viral water bottle craze will continue to benefit the company’s “microdrink” given its better-for-you and sustainability benefits.

    By Feb. 27, 2024
  • Varities of Lay's chips, made by PepsiCo, from around the world.
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    How PepsiCo, Kellanova adapt their snacks to local tastes around the world

    CPG companies have turned to different shapes, textures and flavors, such as Cucumber Lays in China and Tangy Tomato Pringles in India, to appeal to regional preferences.

    By Feb. 26, 2024
  • Hubba Bubba Skittles
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    Leftovers: Hubba Bubba gum tastes the rainbow | Guinness and Tipsy Scoop feel the luck of the ice cream

    The Mars Wrigley brand is unveiling a new format for the first time since 1988 and Icelandic Provisions is getting into the spirit of summer extra early.

    By Food Dive Staff • Feb. 23, 2024
  • A cup of Dannon yogurt made by Danone.
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    How Dannon has managed to last, and thrive, in a crowded yogurt category

    The Danone brand has succeeded by offering a lower price point, a smaller product mix and versatility — filling a valuable niche in the company’s portfolio.

    By Feb. 20, 2024
  • Coca-Cola's new K-Wave soda created under its Creations platform.
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    Coca-Cola tunes into K-pop for latest limited-time launch

    The fruit-flavored drink is the 10th under Coke’s Creations platform for younger consumers.

    By Feb. 20, 2024
  • Hostess, which was purchased last year by J.M. Smucker for $5.6 billion, launched shareable Hostess HoneyBun Donettes.
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    Leftovers: Hostess gets sweet on 2 of its popular treats | Wonderful takes a crack at new pistachio line

    The J.M. Smucker brand is marrying a pair of its snack offerings, and My/Mochi is taking a bite at the breakfast category.

    By Food Dive staff • Feb. 15, 2024
  • Meat sample in open disposable plastic cell culture dish in modern laboratory or production facility.
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    ‘Completely misguided’: How the cultivated meat industry is responding to legislative backlash

    Legislators across states have introduced laws to prohibit the sale of the alternative protein, but proponents of the namesake product say their tactics are unconstitutional.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 15, 2024
  • A Keurig brewing machine from Keurig Dr Pepper.
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    Deep Dive

    Inside Keurig’s evolution from single-serve novelty to coffee powerhouse

    The platform is aiming to more than double its nearly 40 million household user base by adding features and increasing the system’s versatility.

    By Feb. 12, 2024
  • Organic labeled vegetables are for sale at a grocery store in Chicago.
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    USDA Organic changes are coming. What will it mean for farmers and consumers?

    Large amendments aimed at enhancing recordkeeping and defining outdoor rules for livestock and poultry will take effect in March.

    By Lydia Noyes • Feb. 7, 2024
  • Star studded commercial courtesy of M&Ms
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    Sponsored by Mars

    Mars releases star-studded M&M’S® “Almost Champions” Super Bowl LVIII ad highlighting comforting M&M’S peanut butter candies

    M&M'S has released its Super Bowl LVIII ad, "Almost Champions," featuring NFL Legends Dan Marino, Terrell Owens and Bruce Smith, highlighting the brand's purpose of creating a world where everyone feels they belong.

    Feb. 6, 2024
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    General Mills boosts cereal lineup with Loaded line

    The latest innovation from the cereal giant includes favorites like Cocoa Puffs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Trix reimagined and filled with a vanilla creme center to be indulged as breakfast or a snack.

    By Feb. 5, 2024
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    Phytolon, Ginkgo Bioworks reach milestone with natural colors

    The biotech companies developed a range of yellow to purple hues using yeast fermentation, with the intent of bringing the products to market soon.

    By Feb. 1, 2024
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    Robert Downey Jr and CPG exec enter $28B coffee category with Happy

    The growing popularity of the beverage has brought smaller players into the space and prompted large manufacturers to bulk up their presence through acquisitions.

    By Jan. 30, 2024
  • Sangento's Balanced Breaks snack
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    Say cheese! Inside Sargento Foods’ evolution into a $2B dairy giant

    The 71-year-old company, once the target of prospective buyers, has stayed independent and prioritized innovation to grow and remain competitive.

    By Jan. 29, 2024
  • A bag of Justin's hard candies. The brand is owned by Hormel Foods.
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    Justin’s turns to healthier ingredients to challenge M&M’s

    The organic brand avoids synthetic dyes and artificial sweeteners. It is the first major confectionery launch for the Hormel Foods-owned product in 13 years.

    By Jan. 23, 2024
  • Coca-Cola launches BodyArmor Zero Sugar.
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    Coca-Cola’s BodyArmor launches zero sugar offering in battle with Gatorade

    The brand is optimistic that the sports drink will win over health-conscious consumers and fill a key void in its portfolio.

    By Jan. 18, 2024
  • Aleph Cuts
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    Aleph Farms receives green light from Israel for cultured beef

    This is the first time a company has received approval globally to sell a non-chicken cultivated meat product.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 17, 2024
  • New Kraft Heinz flavors
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    Kraft Singles releases new cheese slice flavors for first time in nearly a decade

    About 70% of U.S. consumers buying the dairy product are interested in trying different varieties, with flavor being a key factor that influences their purchasing decisions, according to the company.

    By Jan. 17, 2024
  • Bottles of the new Coffee mate Iced Coffee made by Nestle.
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    Deep Dive

    The key for growth in 2024 is innovation. Will more CPG companies embrace it?

    Analysts said new products are more important than ever as consumers curtail their spending, seek items loaded with attributes important to them and navigate through a plethora of choices.

    By Jan. 16, 2024
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    Is your brand worth its price?

    Learn how to offer more value by optimizing packaging, delivery, and promotion.

    Jan. 16, 2024
  • Oatly Super Basic Oatmilk
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    Oatly launches new product variations for the first time in 5 years

    The Swedish company’s Unsweetened and Super Basic Oatmilks are part of its efforts to reach a wider consumer base.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 11, 2024
  • Hain Celestial's latest innovation under its Garden Veggies brand.
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    Hain Celestial launches better-for-you offering in $9B tortilla chip category

    The product fills a void in the category dominated by PepsiCo’s Doritos and Tostitos and smaller diet-focused snacking brands geared toward adults.

    By Jan. 10, 2024
  • Coca-cola, soda
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    Sales of sugary drinks plunge 33% in cities taxing those beverages, study finds

    The American Beverage Association, which represents Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, said these taxes have not improved public health or reduced calories in a meaningful way.

    By Jan. 9, 2024