Packaging / Labeling: Page 15
-
Vicky Gosselin via Getty Images
Craft rum market poised to reach $2.5B by 2031
As young consumers prefer artisanal alcohol, the increased demand has created significant opportunities for small producers.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 23, 2023 -
Retrieved from Juicy Marbles on August 22, 2023
Juicy Marbles creates plant-based ribs with edible ‘bones’
Made from soy-based protein, the bones can be transformed into a snack, or used in broths and soups.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 22, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of Instacart
TrendlineTop 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 -
Kameleon007 via Getty Images
Could food freshness sensors be the end of ‘best by’ dates?
Expiration and date labels on packaging can cause confusion and food waste. To change that, companies and researchers around the world are testing inks, pH sensors, hydrogels and other approaches.
By Danielle Beurteaux • Aug. 21, 2023 -
Permission granted by Amcor
Amcor, Oreo maker team on advanced recycling for plastic packaging
The partnership with Mondelēz International comes as it aims to help customers work with hard-to-recycle flexible material.
By Maria Rachal • Aug. 21, 2023 -
Courtesy of Eggo, Sugarlands Distilling Company
ColumnLeftovers: Kellogg’s Eggo brings boozy brunch to a jar | Entenmann’s debuts ready-to-bake cookies
The cereal giant partners with spirit specialists from Sugarlands Distilling on a waffle-inspired creamy liqueur, while bakery giant Entenmann’s brings its cookie dough to the refrigerated section.
By Food Dive Staff • Aug. 18, 2023 -
Courtesy of Liquid I.V.
How Unilever’s Liquid I.V. is quenching a rise in thirst for hydration drinks
An executive with the electrolyte mix explained why the brand is launching new items with better-for-you attributes — and how its product line could evolve.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 17, 2023 -
Mario Tama via Getty Images
Beverage makers respond to EPA’s draft plastic pollution prevention strategy
PepsiCo, American Beverage, the Consumer Brands Association and others weighed in on defining key terms like “single-use,” EPR policies, recycled content research and more.
By Maria Rachal • Aug. 14, 2023 -
Permission granted by Nestle
From the freezer to the kiosk: Nestlé testing a vending machine that makes DiGiorno pizza in 3 minutes
With more than $1 billion in sales, the world's largest food manufacturer is moving the brand beyond the grocery aisle to places such as airports and college dorms.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 14, 2023 -
Courtesy of Post Holdings
Post brings Pebbles cereal into frozen waffles
The CPG company was inspired to create the offering after noticing consumers were adding the cereal to their breakfast recipes and nostalgic parents were feeding the cereal to their kids.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 11, 2023 -
Retrieved from Sovos Brands.
Campbell Soup to buy Rao’s maker Sovos Brands for $2.7B
The purchase, the largest in five years for the CPG giant, also will allow the soup and snacks maker to expand its portfolio with brands such as Michael Angelo’s frozen meals and Noosa yogurt.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 7, 2023 -
Courtesy of Blue Diamond Growers
ColumnLeftovers: Blue Diamond is sweet on Honey Butter flavored almonds | Lunchables debuts in produce aisle
The nut offering is inspired by Korean Honey Butter potato chips, while broth and stocks maker Swanson rips into portable pouches containing chicken.
By Food Dive staff • Aug. 4, 2023 -
Retrieved from Danone.
Danone’s 50-calorie label claim receives watchdog support after challenge by Chobani
The evidence offered by the Greek yogurt giant, which showed Dannon Light & Fit Zero Sugar has more calories than indicated, was deemed “not more persuasive” than what Danone provided.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 3, 2023 -
Daniele Mezzadri via Getty Images
Beer controversy exacerbates 16% drag in Ardagh’s North American glass shipments
The company is progressing on a planned 15% net reduction in North American glass capacity amid market factors such as lower beer demand, including at customer AB InBev’s brand Bud Light.
By Maria Rachal • Aug. 2, 2023 -
Retrieved from Lactalis.
Lactalis brings dairy brand Président into whipped cream
The product is embracing premium ingredients while eschewing corn syrup to give it an edge against established offerings such as Conagra’s Reddi-wip and Kraft Heinz’s Cool Whip.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 2, 2023 -
Permission granted by The Kraft Heinz Company
Kraft Heinz looks to transform plastic packaging portfolio
The food and beverage giant is trying to cut virgin plastic use 20% by 2030. U.S. consumers can expect to buy certain mayo products in packaging made entirely from recycled content starting next year.
By Maria Rachal • July 31, 2023 -
Christopher Doering/Food Dive
How Mondelēz’s 60-year-old Chips Ahoy! brand is resonating with younger consumers
The chocolate chip cookie offering with $1 billion in sales is one of the snacking giant’s fastest-growing products, increasing by “double digits” annually.
By Christopher Doering • July 31, 2023 -
Courtesy of French's
ColumnLeftovers: French’s tastes the rainbow with mustard Skittles | Spam sweetens things with maple
Fun-sized packs of the mustard candy will be given away next week at pop-up events in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta and look for a new Ragu to celebrate National Lasagna Day.
By Food Dive Staff • July 28, 2023 -
DrAfter123 via Getty Images
Postbiotics pack a punch as gut health boom continues
Proponents of the ingredients tout their immune-boosting capabilities, but food science experts want consumers to be cautious about claims appearing on products ahead of regulation and labeling.
By Chris Casey • July 27, 2023 -
Courtesy of Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz’s Maxwell House launches its first innovation in nearly a decade
The coffee brand’s Iced Latte with Foam, which is made by mixing together one of its packets with iced water, is aimed at consumers who want the premium beverage but also want to save time and money.
By Christopher Doering • July 26, 2023 -
Courtesy of Philadelphia brand
Philadelphia Cream Cheese debuts three new plant-based flavors nationwide
After seeing success with an original version of the vegan spread, the renowned cream cheese brand is launching in strawberry and onion and chive.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 25, 2023 -
Courtesy of Konscious Foods
Konscious Foods launches first ever plant-based frozen ‘raw’ seafood in Whole Foods
French chef and founder Yves Potvin’s latest venture is disrupting the plant-based seafood industry with a frozen sushi option.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 25, 2023 -
Permission granted by Novamex
With Coca-Cola and Nestlé dominating sparkling water, Mineragua finds its niche
The beverage, which competes with Topo Chico, San Pellegrino and other brands, has benefited as consumers gravitate toward better-for-you offerings while still wanting fizz.
By Christopher Doering • July 24, 2023 -
Courtesy of Kellogg Company
Pop-Tarts brings back ‘Crazy Good’ characters with a modern twist
Tapping into nostalgia for the 2000s continues to be a major marketing trend as the Kellogg brand resurrects its animated toaster pastries.
By Peter Adams • Updated July 20, 2023 -
Courtesy of General Mills
General Mills doubles vitamin D in cereals following FDA ruling
The move to include more of the nutrient in products like Cheerios and Cinnamon Toast Crunch comes after Kellogg petitioned the government department to increase the amount allowed in consumer products.
By Chris Casey • July 20, 2023 -
Gustavo Caballer via Getty Images
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo sales likely to withstand WHO aspartame cancer ruling
The beverage giants have large stakes in the sugar-free space with popular offerings such as Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Pepsi Zero Sugar and Diet Pepsi.
By Christopher Doering • July 17, 2023
Previous
