New trend research: Understanding what millennials want in sustainable food and beverage packaging

New trend research reveals how brands can leverage millennials' expectations around sustainable food and beverage packaging. 

Jan. 27, 2020

Leftovers: Halo Top does keto; craft beer taps into the oat milk craze

The ice cream pint that revolutionized the category is at it again for dieters who want to indulge, and Silk whips the dairy alternative market with its new heavy cream offering.

By Food Dive staff • Jan. 24, 2020

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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

Nestlé to invest up to $2B in sustainable packaging

The global company wants to lead the shift to food-grade recycled plastics and accelerate the development of more environmentally friendly solutions with a venture fund.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 17, 2020

PepsiCo to get all its US electricity from renewable sources

The maker of its namesake soda, Gatorade and Doritos plans to reach the target later this year. America accounts for nearly half of its total global electricity consumption.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 16, 2020

Quorn displaying carbon footprint data on some labels

The U.K. firm said the information is shown on some items sold online, making the company the first global meat-free brand to list it on products. 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 13, 2020

PepsiCo unveils Mtn Dew Zero Sugar

The sugar-free signature soda brand will be sweetened with acesulfame potassium, aspartame and sucralose, FoodBev Media reported.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 10, 2020

New Label Insight CEO aims to transform grocery e-commerce

Todd Morris, former global president at Catalina, wants to make better information available for consumers doing online searches. 

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 6, 2020

Consumers can trace coffee beans through new blockchain app

U.S. and Canadian consumers will be able to track the origin of their cup of joe by scanning QR codes on packages of Folgers 1850 premium single-origin beans.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 6, 2020

USDA creates new strawberry with a longer shelf life

The new fruit called "Keepsake" is a spring-bearing variety developed using cross-pollination to have greater resistance to fruit rot.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 2, 2020

Where does cannabis packaging design fit as the industry evolves?

Companies that participate in the nascent space need to understand changing state regulations and trends impacting product design, Tom Newmaster with FORCEpkg said.

By Tom Newmaster • Jan. 2, 2020

Duncan Hines introducing keto-friendly cake mix

The refresh of the Conagra brand will give those participating in the low carb, high fat eating regimen a chance to indulge.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 2, 2020

Diet Dr Pepper doesn't make false weight loss promises, court rules

This unanimous ruling at the close of 2019 from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could dissuade consumers from filing lawsuits about "diet" labels.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 2, 2020

2020 will be the year sustainability goes from buzzword to necessity

Retailers are putting pressure on manufacturers to deliver goods that satisfy consumers' new preference for green and clean options, writes IFS' Colin Elkins.

By Colin Elkins • Dec. 23, 2019

Israeli startup Sufresca gets $500K to develop edible produce packaging

The company received the money from agri-foodtech venture capital fund Rimonim Agro to improve coatings that will cut down on waste and spoilage.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 20, 2019

Food and drink labels showing exercise needed to burn off calories may curb obesity, study says

U.K. researchers found physical activity calorie equivalent food labeling could reduce daily consumption by up to 200 calories per person.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 18, 2019

Pete and Gerry's Organics debuts reusable egg cartons

About 500 of the sturdy containers have been purchased at Co-Op Food Stores in New Hampshire and Vermont, and the company plans to expand the program next year.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 18, 2019

Danone Waters accelerates push toward carbon neutrality

Four of the company's water brands, including Evian, have committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 16, 2019

Will vitamin C-enhanced Vizzy spark a new hard seltzer trend?

MillerCoors' second offering in the trendy space gets the nutrient from acerola cherries, making the popular alcoholic drink functional.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 13, 2019

Trade group issues voluntary plant-based meat labeling standards

The Plant Based Foods Association's guidance is based on a compromise it reached with Mississippi, which allows companies to use common meat terms with qualifiers. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 11, 2019

Executive of the Year: James Quincey, Coca-Cola

Since he became CEO in May 2017, Quincey has added coffee, sports drinks and sparkling water to its portfolio while innovating some of its key brands such as Diet Coke.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 9, 2019

Leftovers: Hidden Valley Ranch gets fresh; Aldi wishes you a cheesy holiday

The buttermilk dressing brand launches into refrigerated dips and chicken salad, and Chips Ahoy puts together almost everything consumers need to make ice cream sandwiches.

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 6, 2019

As consumer tastes evolve, so should FDA standards of identity

As the federal agency considers updating definitions of food items and ingredients, Janet E. Collins of Motif FoodWorks says it needs to consider new technology and changing mindsets about plant-based alternatives. 

By Janet E. Collins • Dec. 2, 2019

Leftovers: Hidden Valley Ranch stuffs stockings with dressing; Blue Diamond goes nuts for pickles

As the holidays grow nearer, the Clorox-owned brand made the perfect gift for lovers of the ubiquitous sauce, while Goya launches a campaign to bring coquito's Caribbean flavor to the season.

By Food Dive staff • Nov. 22, 2019

Pretty in pink: FDA allows ruby to carry coveted chocolate label

Barry Callebaut has been working with federal regulators for more than a year to market its distinctive pink confection this way. The temporary approval is effective for 15 months.

By Megan Poinski • Updated Nov. 25, 2019

Behind the scenes: Data and technology bring food product R&D into the 21st century

With CPG companies under pressure to develop items faster and stretch their spending, Conagra, Mars Wrigley and Ferrara are rethinking the decades-old way of creating new things for consumers.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 20, 2019