Packaging / Labeling: Page 2
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Deep DiveOnward and upward: Clean label trend shows no signs of slowing
Despite the proliferation of products with simpler ingredient lists, experts say there is plenty of room to grow — especially down the supply chain.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 14, 2019
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Q&AHow Kerry helps companies transition their food and beverage products to clean label
The company's director of marketing insights told Food Dive about the challenges the shift has caused, where it is heading and the most common ingredients being targeted by its customers.
By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 14, 2019
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Q&AClean label movement faces consumer confusion and regulatory hurdles
Roger Clemens, the former president of the Institute of Food Technologists, talked to Food Dive about the challenges and future for the ambiguous term.
By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 14, 2019
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Labeling transparency, dilly dilly! Bud Light gives consumers more information
Will the AB InBev beer see the same success as Michelob Ultra when it begins displaying its calorie and carb content on the can?
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 14, 2019
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Americans would rather exercise than eat healthy
Consumers looking to drop weight in the new year recognize the importance of a healthy diet, but are unlikely to change what they eat, a Mintel study found.
By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 11, 2019
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Heineken launches high-alcohol Tecate Titanium beer
The beer company wants to capture the Hispanic market with the new drinks available in convenience stores across the country.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 10, 2019
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Pepsi pops open first new tagline in 7 years with 'For the Love of It'
The soda brand is partnering with musical group Now United on the international campaign, which includes fresh packaging, out-of-home displays, commercials and digital content.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 09, 2019
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Study: 1 in 10 adults have a food allergy
According to the survey of 40,443 U.S. consumers, at least half developed them after childhood.
By Nina Sparling • Jan. 08, 2019
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Will Missouri's new labeling law criminalizing 'meat' hurt the plant-based sector?
As of Jan. 1, anyone using the term on food labels or in ads could be fined and receive a jail sentence unless the product came from harvested livestock or poultry.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 08, 2019
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Sponsored2019 food and beverage trends show shoppers expecting more from packaging and brands
Is the packaging made with renewable materials? Are the packaging materials plant-based? These kinds of questions are on grocery shoppers’ minds as they decide on a food or beverage purchase.
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Deep Dive6 trends to impact the food industry in 2019
Concepts that started rocking the business in 2018 will continue, making this year sure to be full of big deals, new functional ingredients and items that are sustainable on many levels.
By Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering , Lillianna Byington • Jan. 07, 2019
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The choice of a robot generation: PepsiCo rolls out campus snackbots
The University of the Pacific is home to the technology, the first of its kind at a U.S. college from a major CPG company.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 04, 2019
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Does oxygenated water help the body?
An Ohio company is planning a big expansion — and has the goal of using science to prove that its product helps with muscle recovery.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 04, 2019
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Can Soylent Bridge cross the gap between meal replacements and snacking?
Rosa Foods selected a serendipitous time to release a new version of its trendy beverage, but it remains to be seen if it holds on after healthy eating resolutions fade.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 03, 2019
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Boxed scores 3-month exclusive on new Smartwater line
Following reports that Amazon was pulling back on low-margin products, the online bulk retailer will test Smartwater alkaline and antioxidant waters before the brand expands to other retailers in April.
By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 03, 2019
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Packaging challenges could leave bottled water companies all wet
As consumers try to avoid disposable, single-use plastic and governments and businesses are banning it, manufacturers search for recycled and alternative packaging.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 02, 2019
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How food companies are getting consumers to pay more
Several already signaled planned increases to cover ingredient and shipping costs, and more expensive items helped boost grocery prices by 2% last year — though sales were flat by volume.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 02, 2019
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Our best stories of 2018
From massive c-suite changes to huge deals, here are Food Dive's top stories from 2018, a quick tour of some of what made last year so exciting — and tumultuous.
By Food Dive staff
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USDA issues final GMO-labeling guidelines for food
Manufacturers need to disclose the presence of some bioengineered items on packaging starting in 2020 through text, symbol, electronic or digital link and/or text message.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 21, 2018
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New food date labels provide the clarity consumers need, survey says
Since the Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Marketing Institute launched the campaign in 2017, 87% of products now carry "Best If Used By" and "Use By" labels.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 19, 2018
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Deep DiveEat, drink and be merry: Food holidays provide delicious celebrations all year
There's always a tasty reason to fete — but who dreamed up celebrations for empanadas and chocolate-covered cashews, and why?
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 19, 2018
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OpinionGetting the art of new product launches down to a science
Odds are stacked against new products succeeding in a shifting market, but Marsha McGraw, SVP, President U.S. Market at Catalina, says data-driven practices can help.
By Marsha McGraw
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Revamped Butterfinger hits shelves in February
Ferrero does more than lay a finger on the old favorite's recipe as it begins a comprehensive refresh of the candy brands it purchased from Nestlé.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 18, 2018
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ColumnLeftovers: Buzzy wine, honey nut trolling
Tony the Tiger gives a favorite cereal flavor a new form, and a Japanese snack manufacturer's latest product is for young women to say "cheese."
By Food Dive staff
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70% of US adults are concerned about sugar consumption, study finds
Despite this concern, the survey found just 49% were likely to use a sugar substitute such as stevia, Splenda, agave or monk fruit.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 13, 2018