Packaging / Labeling: Page 21

  • Vital Farms' Organic Restorative eggs.
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    Vital Farms debuts ‘restorative’ eggs

    The sustainable foods company is pursuing third-party regenerative certification for the eggs, which are raised using practices like cover crops.

    By • Aug. 26, 2022
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    Monster struggles to shift aluminum can sourcing to US

    The company is still relying on imported cans to ensure adequate availability ahead of planned price increases.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 24, 2022
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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
  • Rao's, Sovos Brands, pizza
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    Frozen pizza gets a new competitor as Rao’s debuts premium offering

    The Sovos Brands line, made with fresh basil and San Marzano tomatoes, enters the crowded, $6.4 billion category at a time when consumers are watching their spending.

    By • Aug. 24, 2022
  • Farming practices
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    USDA invests up to $300M to expand organic certification

    The funds will be used to help farms make the transition, including through technical assistance and mentorship.

    By • Aug. 23, 2022
  • Ben & Jerry's, ice cream, Tony's, chocolate
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    Ben & Jerry’s partners with Tony’s Chocolonely to end modern slavery in chocolate

    The socially conscious companies also are collaborating on new ice cream and candy bars, debuting in the U.S. in January.

    By • Aug. 18, 2022
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    Ball shutters beverage can plants as alcohol demand declines

    The facilities in Arizona and Minnesota, which have a combined net capacity of nearly 4 billion units, are both set to cease production by spring 2023.

    By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 17, 2022
  • Bowls with scoops of a variety of ice cream flavors in different colors sit on a white marble countertop.
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    Leftovers: Salt & Straw adds veggies to ice cream; Snickers seasoning sprinkles on sweetness

    The desserts brand develops five flavors made with ingredients like spinach and fennel, and Fair Earth Farms creates compostable packaging for its new line of salads.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 5, 2022
  • Neutral Foods milk
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    Most consumers don’t understand what ‘carbon-neutral’ means: study

    As more food companies apply the term to labels, even self-identified environmentalists struggle to grasp the term, according to Morning Consult.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
  • : Bottles of Aquafina water are displayed on March 16, 2018 in San Anselmo, California.
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    Pepsi Bottling Ventures plans $35M production expansion

    The North Carolina facility upgrade will help the beverage giant meet demand for Aquafina, Lipton Tea and Nature's Twist.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 1, 2022
  • Coca-Cola 100% recycled bottles.
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    Sprite shifting from green to clear bottles to boost recycling

    Coca-Cola, which is also moving to 100% recycled plastic Dasani bottles in North America, aims to support a circular packaging economy.

    By • July 28, 2022
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    PepsiCo prevails in Mtn Dew Rise trademark case

    An appeals court downplayed the strength of an upstart coffee company’s “Rise” trademark while noting significant differences between its can and the beverage giant’s energy drink.

    By • July 25, 2022
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    Private label demand surging as inflation rages: report

    Store brand categories showing the biggest gains so far this year are baking mixes, up 40%, and soup, climbing 17%, according to shopper intelligence firm Catalina.

    By • July 25, 2022
  • Heinz premium products
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    Kraft Heinz debuts premium line of sauces and spreads

    The offerings, which include Infused Honeys and Crunch Sauces, were developed with award-winning chefs to help consumers who are doing more of their cooking at home.

    By • July 20, 2022
  • Country Crock, plant-based, cream, dairy
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    Country Crock launches plant-based whipping cream

    This is the popular spread brand’s second product in the dairy-alternative space. 

    By • July 20, 2022
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    How 5 food and beverage companies are preparing for a recession

    CEOs are optimistic, but looking at potential changes in consumer behavior and buying power as they lay the groundwork for an uncertain future.

    By • July 19, 2022
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    Lawsuit claims artificial coloring in Skittles makes them 'unfit for human consumption'

    The class action lawsuit takes Mars to task for using titanium dioxide — which is FDA approved but being banned in Europe — in the brightly colored candies.

    By • July 18, 2022
  • Several packages of Hershey chocolate products, including York, Kit Kat, Reese's and Hershey brand candies.
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    Chocolate sales slipping as prices increase to fight inflation

    Hershey and snacking competitor Mondelēz International are reducing the weight of some products to offset rising costs, according to Reuters.

    By • July 14, 2022
  • Four bags of Base Culture's bread and buns
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    Flowers Foods invests in keto bread maker Base Culture

    The bakery giant will help the gluten- and grain-free company increase distribution, scale and marketing, as well as bolster manufacturing capabilities.

    By • July 14, 2022
  • Frito-Lay teases Flamin' Hot mashup for Super Bowl ad
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    PepsiCo considers more price hikes and product mix changes to combat inflation

    The beverage and snacking giant saw a sizable revenue boost in the last quarter and increased its annual growth outlook to 10%, but is being cautious in the face of economic uncertainty.

    By • July 13, 2022
  • Ritz and Premium cracker boxes with whole grain labeling
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    Mondelēz adds whole grain content to some Ritz and Premium cracker labels

    The announcement, part of a collaboration with the Center for Science in the Public Interest, will provide consumers with more information when making purchases, the advocacy group said.

    By • July 12, 2022
  • A collection of different snacking "berries" made by Foodberry.
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    Foodberry brings its tech to a sweet spot: fresh and packaging-free snacking

    After 10 years, two rebrands and a short-lived consumer line, the company is ready to bring its reverse-engineered fruit skins to new applications.

    By • July 11, 2022
  • Sonic hard sweet tea and slushes
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    Leftovers: Sonic debuts in hard tea and slushes; Vanilla Ice collaborates on energy drinks

    A licensing partnership is extending the drive-in’s brand to new alcoholic products, while PepsiCo’s Pasta Roni serves up convenience in a pouch.

    By Food Dive staff • July 8, 2022
  • ReGrained baking mixes
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    Upcycled food launches leap as concerns around waste grow: report

    More than 6 in 10 consumers said they are willing to pay more for products containing repurposed ingredients, according to Innova Market Insights.

    By • July 5, 2022
  • Impossible Chicken Nuggets launched in September 2021.
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    National Chicken Council wants labeling restrictions on plant-based products

    Until now, the poultry industry has been relatively silent about alternatives, but the trade group presented a survey that says 81% of consumers want non-meat products to be clearly labeled.

    By • June 30, 2022
  • Perfect Day animal-free dairy powder and milk
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    Why precision fermentation is in the Non-GMO Project's crosshairs

    The group dedicated June to educating consumers about the dangers of what it called “synbio dairy” — using genetically modified cells to create proteins identical to those in cow-produced milk.

    By • June 29, 2022