Packaging / Labeling: Page 2

With '80s cereal formulations, General Mills goes back to the future

Cocoa Puffs, Golden Grahams, Cookie Crisp and Trix are returning to the ingredients and tastes of four decades ago as the manufacturer sponsors a Saturday morning cartoon marathon.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 22, 2020

Coronavirus accelerates importance of packaging for consumers

A Shorr study found two-thirds of consumers who identified changes in their purchasing behaviors during the pandemic said they will pay more attention to food labels and packaging going forward.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 21, 2020

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Clean Label

In the world of clean labels, chemical-sounding names are out, while simple ingredients are in. Despite having no official definition, consumers are prioritizing these products in their shopping as manufacturers evolve to meet demand. 

By Food Dive staff

Perdue Farms' secrets to a century in business

The poultry processor was at the forefront of removing antibiotics from chicken, introducing an organic line and giving some of its birds more space in response to changing consumer trends.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 21, 2020

Swiss Miss packaging is converted into recyclable cubes

The Conagra brand's redesign reduces the carbon footprint for manufacturing and transporting hot cocoa by 15% and is part of the company's effort to make 100% of its plastic sustainable by 2025.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 18, 2020

General Mills launches its first keto-friendly line

The products, under the brand Ratio, include cultured yogurt dairy snacks and crunchy bars that contain 2 grams of net carbs and 1 gram of sugar per serving. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 17, 2020

Deep Dive

Innovation takes on a different meaning as pandemic forces CPGs to get creative

Conagra and Campbell Soup are among companies that have tried new development strategies during the coronavirus — from mailing products for at-home testing to a greater social media presence — or risk losing ground.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 14, 2020

Nestlé invests $30M in Closed Loop fund to expand sustainable packaging use

The deal provides the Switzerland company with access to food-grade recycled plastics it can use for packaging in products such as Coffee Mate and Stouffer's.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 09, 2020

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Leftovers: Reese's serves cake for breakfast; Jones Soda tries to get out the vote

Hershey is giving consumers permission to eat its soft-baked chocolate snack cake in the morning, and Runamok Maple is making its syrup sparkle. 

By Food Dive staff • Sept. 04, 2020

Nut butter maker Justin's expands into refrigerated bars

The Hormel brand is entering a fast-growing segment of the food space but will find itself going up against similar offerings from Kind and Perfect Snacks.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 03, 2020

Deep Dive

Big CPGs struggle to gain market share during COVID-19 despite sales boost

IRI data shows while large manufacturers grabbed shelf space at the height of the pandemic, upstarts are taking advantage of out-of-stocks and demand for variety to win it back. 

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 31, 2020

Chocolate leads the way as candy purchases spike during pandemic

Premium chocolate outpaced the rest of the category with a 12.5% sales jump compared to 3.8% for all candy, according to data from the National Confectioners Association. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 28, 2020

Miyoko's Kitchen can call its plant-based products 'butter,' judge rules

Following in the footsteps of many previous cases, a federal judge ruled consumers aren't confused by the label, even though it uses terminology associated with an animal product.

By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 26, 2020

Bumble Bee pushes consumers to rethink tuna in major refresh

The company has seen sales jump and a younger audience come to the category during the pandemic, spurring a big advertising push. 

By Dianna Christie • Aug. 21, 2020

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Leftovers: Brach's cooks up Turkey Dinner Candy Corn; SuperPretzel brings arena treats to consumers' freezers

The sweet Thanksgiving in a bag has flavors representing six popular dishes at the traditional November feast, and Godiva thinks bigger by making its products small.

By Food Dive staff • Aug. 21, 2020

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Leftovers: Fat Tire toasts the environment; Flora spreads into the United States

New Belgium Brewing's beverage was certified as the nation's first nationally distributed carbon neutral beer last week, and Vive adds some spritz to fall with Pumpkin Spice Hard Seltzer.

By Food Dive staff • Aug. 14, 2020

Proposed rules aim to prevent organic fraud and strengthen regulations

In the 20 years since the initial standards were written, the segment has grown substantially, with more complex supply chains and sales worth over $50 billion last year. 

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 06, 2020

Opinion

Advertising for the 'reasonable consumer' in food and beverage labeling

With false advertising and labeling lawsuits here to stay, Pooja S. Nair at Ervin Cohen & Jessup said contradictions between how a product is marketed and what it is made of could prove extremely costly for a brand.

By Pooja S. Nair • Aug. 05, 2020

How a nearly 100-year-old maker of pudding and frozen ice pops competes with Big Food

Jel Sert, a manufacturer of Royal instant mixes and Fla-Vor-Ice frozen treats, has turned to alcohol, healthier trends and licensing deals with Mars Wrigley and Coca-Cola to boost sales.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 05, 2020

FDA grants Ocean Spray qualified health claim for its cranberry juice

The company can label some products to indicate a relationship between their consmption and reduced risk of recurrent urinary tract infections in healthy women.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2020

Budweiser launches its 1st nonalcoholic beer

Anheuser-Busch's legacy beer brand is tapping NBA star Dwyane Wade as it markets Budweiser Zero, which has zero sugar and 50 calories.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2020

GMO labeling advocates sue USDA to strengthen disclosure law

Four years after President Obama signed the bill, the group of plaintiffs want it replaced with something they say will provide more transparency to consumers.

By Megan Poinski • July 30, 2020

Better Juice partners with US companies to further its sugar-reduction technology

The Israel-based company converts natural sugars in 100% orange juice into other components for a less sweet beverage.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 23, 2020

Naked barley looks to shed image as an overlooked grain

The commodity, created following a genetic mutation about 10,000 years ago, is touted for being a whole grain, as well as having high protein content and complex carbohydrates.

By Christopher Doering • July 23, 2020

HumanCo acquires majority stake in vegan ice cream Coconut Bliss

The firm, created by Hu founder Jason Karp, said it is committed to investing in CPG brands that espouse its values for healthier living, transparency and sustainability.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 17, 2020

Trade group releases 1st code of practice for kombucha

After a slew of lawsuits, Kombucha Brewers International is establishing quality standards for the beverage and also developing a seal for manufacturers.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 16, 2020