Leftovers: Grateful Dead-inspired tea to brew voter registration, Halo Top hits the makeup box

Trouble ahead? Trouble behind? Celestial Seasonings' Ramble On Rose tea can help you watch your speed, and FitJoy gets the snack puff in shape.

By Food Dive staff • Aug. 23, 2019

Study: 88% of children's foods don't meet WHO's nutritional standards

Canadian researchers found better-for-you claims and "fun appeals" significantly increased in the past 10 years — while the amount of sugar also went up.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 22, 2019

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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

Miyoko's Creamery brings vegan cheese out of 'the dark ages of food'

The company's sales grew 170% last year, with dairy-free products available in about 12,000 stores. It is planning new cheddar and pepper jack varieties in 2019 that include hemp protein. 

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 14, 2019

Dasani's packaging gets a sustainability upgrade

The Coca-Cola-owned brand will add more recyclable options and use less new plastic in a bid to keep ecologically minded consumers buying its products.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 14, 2019

Investors put $13M behind Hazel Technologies' packets to reduce food waste

A small sachet tossed into produce packing crates inhibits ripening and can triple shelf life.

By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 13, 2019

3 trends in food and beverage packaging

They say you can't judge a book by its cover, but many consumers judge products by their packages. Food Dive and Grocery Dive took a look at three trends in packaging today.

By Food Dive and Grocery Dive staff • Aug. 9, 2019

Leftovers: Atomik vodka creates a nuclear reaction; Twinkies shoots for the moon

Scientists created artisanal spirits made from crops grown near Chernobyl, and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is celebrating the anniversary of "Friends."

By Food Dive staff • Aug. 9, 2019

Thinking outside the box: How SafeTraces tracks food, not packages

The traceability startup uses DNA to track and identify items ranging from apples to oils. It is working with UL and JBT FoodTech to expand its reach.

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 5, 2019

Manischewitz to sell its kosher food business to Kayco

After a number of ownership changes during its long history, the well-known manufacturer of Jewish foods is being acquired by one of the largest kosher food distributors. 

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 1, 2019

Beyond bottles: How today's drink packages quench consumers' thirst

Resealable cans, portability, sustainability and reinvented user experiences are helping beverage companies stand out on crowded shelves.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2019

When kids have access to more snack variety, they eat more, study reveals

Researchers also found the size of containers or packages had little impact on consumption for both children and adults. 

By Cathy Siegner • July 26, 2019

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo exit plastic lobbying group amid environmental concerns

The two soft drink giants have great influence within the industry and the move may encourage other companies to follow suit.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 26, 2019

Tofurky lawsuit: Arkansas 'meat' labeling law violates right to free speech

The legacy maker of plant-based meat alternatives says the state's prohibition of terminology traditionally associated with meat, dairy and rice products is unconstitutional.

By Cathy Siegner • July 24, 2019

Lay's selfie-focused 'Smiles' campaign returns, building on success of 1st run

The Frito-Lay brand claims the first crack at the concept resulted in 700 selfies posted per day with its products.

By Peter Adams • July 18, 2019

Food Dive's top 10 stories for summer reading

From Big Food embracing CBD to arsenic in bottled water, it's been a newsworthy season in the food business.

By Food Dive staff • July 17, 2019

Stonyfield Organic debuts dairy-free smoothie pouches

Customer surveys and popular trends prompted the country's leading organic yogurt maker to enter into the non-dairy market with this six-ingredient smoothie. 

By Jessi Devenyns • July 16, 2019

General Mills and GoodBelly partner to launch probiotic cereal, yogurt

The maker of Yoplait and Cheerios has worked with the young upstart on a line of bars since 2017, and its 301 Inc. venture arm participated in a funding round for the company last year.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 12, 2019

Food brands embrace stand-up pouches to stand out on shelves

More companies also are implementing the flexible flip-top packaging because it's more durable, sustainable and cheaper to produce than glass bottles.

By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • July 11, 2019

Mycoprotein more effective than milk protein for muscle growth, study says

Research from the University of Exeter in the U.K. could be significant for Quorn Foods because mycoprotein is a key ingredient in its products.

By Cathy Siegner • July 11, 2019

No butcher required: Plant-based items now available in a California grocer's meat case

Packaged products often are sold next to their animal-based counterparts, but this Bristol Farms store is the first to move them behind the glass counter.

By Cathy Siegner • July 10, 2019

Nestlé develops recyclable paper packaging for Yes snack bars

The Swiss company may eventually use it for Kit Kat bars and other products, according to Reuters, once they can get a sufficient amount of the specially coated material.

By Cathy Siegner • July 8, 2019

Post and Kellogg fight back against sugar content claims

Two lawsuits filed in California argue the cereal giants are misleading consumers with the nutritional advertising on their packaging.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 3, 2019

Plant-based meat company sues Mississippi over state labeling law

The plaintiffs claim the new ban prohibiting the products from using meat terminology violates their First Amendment rights.

By Cathy Siegner • July 3, 2019

Oatly stops advertising 'no added sugars' after challenge from Campbell

The legacy company argued Oatly's claims were misleading because its production process breaks down oat starch into simple sugars.

By Cathy Siegner • July 2, 2019

Diet Coke debuts label-free cans in challenge to stereotypes

The soda brand has introduced the packaging as part of an advertising push that challenges stereotypes around class, race and gender.

By Peter Adams • June 28, 2019