Packaging / Labeling: Page 29


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    Real Dietitian
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    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. 5, 2020
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    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 Aug. 5, 2020
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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
  • 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
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    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
  • These labels were approved by USDA to disclose if a product contains GMO, or bioengineered, ingredients.
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    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 July 30, 2020
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    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
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    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 July 23, 2020
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    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
  • BlueNalu prepared its cell-based yellowtail with kimchi as part of a demonstration in December 2019.
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    'Cell-based' seafood is the preferred term for consumers, research shows

    In a study funded by BlueNalu, more than 3,000 consumers were shown different terminology. This one scored the best on accuracy and willingness to purchase.

    By July 15, 2020
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    Diageo and PepsiCo will debut paper bottles in 2021

    The alcohol giant will launch the 100% plastic-free packaging for Johnnie Walker whisky early next year, while PepsiCo and Unilever are developing it for their products. 

    By Lillianna Byington • July 14, 2020
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    Pasture-raised egg producer Vital Farms files for IPO

    The 13-year-old company's products, which are sold in retailers including Kroger, Target and Whole Foods, posted sales of $140.7 million in 2019.

    By July 10, 2020
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    Consumers stocked up on snacks during pandemic, NPD study says

    The research firm said consumption increased 8% in April, with savory and sweet options among the biggest beneficiaries.

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 6, 2020
  • Consumers want more labeling requirements for sweeteners, research shows

    The Sugar Association asked the FDA to update packaging to highlight alternative sweeteners used in food and beverages.

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 2, 2020
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    Sustainable packaging company launches wine bottle made from 94% recycled paper

    The Frugal Bottle has a carbon footprint up to 84% lower than a glass bottle and a third less than a recycled plastic one. 

    By Lillianna Byington • July 2, 2020
  • Specialty food sales hit $158.4B in 2019

    This segment continues to grow almost three times faster than food in general, though future success may depend on the coronavirus pandemic. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 1, 2020
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    Deep Dive

    Flour power: How manufacturers helped baking become the hottest new trend

    Consumers stuck at home during the pandemic turned to their ovens for solace, but were met with empty shelves. Here's how companies plan to meet demand.

    By June 25, 2020
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    "Aunt Jemima" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Deep Dive

    A historic reckoning with race leaves problematic food brands without an easy path forward

    Remaking Aunt Jemima or Uncle Ben, with characters baked into brand identity, will require heavy investments. A pandemic-related windfall could help.

    By Peter Adams • June 24, 2020
  • Eskimo Pie will rebrand to be 'part of the solution on racial equality'

    The near century-old ice cream bars will have a new name and packaging by the end of the year, parent company Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.

    By June 23, 2020
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    Food allergies affect 1 in 4 consumers, study says

    An estimated 85 million people spend $19 billion annually to avoid purchasing products with the top nine allergens, according to new research from FARE.

    By Jessi Devenyns • June 22, 2020
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    Heinz unifies core products with 1st master brand refresh

    Since hitting shelves in the U.K. earlier in 2020, the visual identity has reached over 32 million customers and spurred an 11% average lift in sales volume.

    By Dianna Christie , Natalie Black (Koltun) • June 19, 2020
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    Beyond moves closer to meat price parity with value pack launch

    The Cookout Classic 10-packs have a suggested retail price of $15.99 or $1.60 per plant-based patty and are only available for a limited time.

    By Jessi Devenyns • June 18, 2020
  • Uncle Ben, Cream of Wheat chef and Mrs. Butterworth all under review for racist imagery

    Less than 24 hours after PepsiCo announced it was discontinuing its Aunt Jemima branding, Mars, B&G Foods and Conagra Brands are taking another look at the Black faces on their products.

    By June 18, 2020
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    PepsiCo will discontinue Aunt Jemima branding

    "We recognize Aunt Jemima’s origins are based on a racial stereotype," Kristin Kroepfl, vice president and chief marketing officer of Quaker Foods North America, said in a statement.

    By June 17, 2020
  • Lawsuit filed about deceptive milk claims on Snack Pack

    The Conagra pudding cups say they are made with "real milk," but a consumer lawsuit filed last week says that claim is misleading because they are made with a lowfat powdered dairy ingredient.

    By June 15, 2020