Packaging / Labeling: Page 2
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Nestlé to invest $3.6B to curb emissions and boost sustainability
The world's largest food company says it will use the money over the next five years as part of its long-term goal to cut its emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 03, 2020 -
Labeling on plant-based meat is 'potentially misleading,' judge rules
An Oklahoma court issued the first ruling that favored state labeling restrictions on the segment, denying the motion for an injunction as the case continues.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 03, 2020 -
Eat Just lands first regulatory approval for cell-based meat
Singapore has greenlighted the company's chicken bites, which will be sold at a restaurant on the island nation in the near future.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 02, 2020 -
Retrieved from Ynvisible and Innoscentia on December 01, 2020
Real-time digital labels would detect spoiled food and reduce waste
Although it is still in the prototype stage, technology firm Innoscentia is partnering with Ynvisible Interactive to adapt system sensors for large scale production and printing.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 01, 2020 -
Ocean Spray expands better-for-you offerings with new functional waters
The cranberry co-op's product called B1U taps into the growing shopper demand for having more benefits in the products they consume.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 25, 2020 -
Danone to cut up to 2,000 jobs as it tries to save nearly $1.2B
CEO Emmanuel Faber says the company needs to "reinvent" itself as it gets hit hard by restaurant closures, a reduction of SKUs offered by retailers and a drop in birth rates that curtails formula consumption.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 23, 2020 -
Gluten Free Oreos coming to stores in January
Wheat-free varieties of Mondelez's signature sandwich cookie in original and Double Stuf will be permanent additions to the product lineup, the company said.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 17, 2020 -
Premium foods are popular with consumers during COVID outbreak, IRI says
The market research firm said the growth is coming from millennials seeking new experiences while low-income households identify consuming them with special occasions.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 16, 2020 -
Home food consumption to fall in 2021 as normal spending patterns return: Moody's
Still, the firm added that "residual benefits from the pandemic ... will support solid earnings growth for 2022 and beyond," with large food makers as the biggest beneficiaries.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 13, 2020 -
The pandemic is making natural ingredients more popular, Symrise says
The company said the trend is driven by younger consumers and is likely to have staying power even after the coronavirus pandemic is over.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 12, 2020 -
Mars Wrigley doubles down on digital to align with shifting c-store shopping behavior
E-commerce strategy and innovative new products help chart the confectioner's success this year in convenience stores and beyond, company officials said.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 11, 2020 -
FDA publishes sesame labeling draft guidance
While the government has not yet concluded the seed is a top allergen, this document, which would ask for voluntary disclosure of the ingredient, indicates a change may be on the way.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 10, 2020 -
Sponsored by Fibre Box Association
Catering to the plant-based diet trend: What about the package?
Isn’t it only natural to put plant-based food in a plant-based package?
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Pricing can limit consumer purchases of new products, report says
While innovation is still welcome, shoppers weigh health, safety and cost when deciding if they want to experiment with different foods.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 29, 2020 -
Q&A
Using science to progress food's future: Q&A with the VP of the Mars Advanced Research Institute
The industry has opportunities for innovation, food safety and increasing food security. Abi Stevenson talks about how her division is using research to try and improve all of those things — and more.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 29, 2020 -
Nestlé moves to keep rights to sell California Pizza Kitchen's frozen line
The restaurant chain wants to reject its trademark contract with the Switzerland food giant, which acquired the license in 2010 from Kraft, as part of its bankruptcy restructuring.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 26, 2020 -
Retrieved from Bacardi on October 23, 2020
Bacardi to use 100% biodegradable plastic bottles by 2023
The company said the new packages break down in 18 months and will eliminate 3,000 tons of plastic it currently uses each year.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 23, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Less sugar, more problems: How reducing the popular sweetener causes reformulation challenges
Sugar helps with the texture, structure, color and shelf-life of products — all aspects that need to be replaced when manufacturers reduce the amount of the ingredient they use.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 22, 2020 -
Opinion
Elections have consequences: How a Biden win could reshape the food policy agenda
If the former vice president wins the White House, there will be significant changes in regulatory priorities and a new focus on larger issues impacting the industry, writes Sean McBride of DSM Strategic Communications.
By Sean McBride • Oct. 19, 2020 -
FDA to examine labeling for some alternative sweeteners
The agency may be opening the door to additional reform with other sugar substitutes as it tries to figure out how they fit into the Nutrition Facts panel.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 19, 2020 -
Lawsuit claims Steaz has too much added sugar to be 'lightly sweetened'
The class action case filed against parent company Healthy Beverage Co. argues the labels on its iced tea — with 30% of the recommended consumption amount of the sweetener — are misleading.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 13, 2020 -
Driscoll's partners with Plenty to grow strawberries indoors
The affiliation with the vertical farming company will allow the berry producer to grow a more reliable crop and expand into regions that have historically been difficult to serve.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 13, 2020 -
Tofurky sues Louisiana over plant-based meat labeling law
Several states have passed similar labeling measures targeting the plant-based meat industry, but they have not held up well when challenged in court.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 12, 2020 -
Sponsored by Fibre Box Association
News flash: Pizza boxes can be recycled!
Pizza and recycling are a deluxe combo! Pizza boxes are proven recyclable.
By Rachel Kenyon, Senior Vice President, Fibre Box Association • Oct. 08, 2020 -
AB InBev's new partnership could cut carbon emissions by 30% per beer can
The world's largest beer company is working with miner Rio Tinto to create packaging using low-carbon aluminum made with renewable hydropower.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 07, 2020