Packaging / Labeling: Page 31


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    Virginia milk labeling bill vetoed

    Gov. Ralph Northam wrote restricting the label to products from animals could hinder businesses' ability to thrive and may violate free speech.

    By April 16, 2020
  • Bottled water and toilet paper were popular items among shoppers at Costco in Toronto on Sunday morning, March 15, 2020.
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    During pandemic, consumers prioritize product availability over brand loyalty

    With less choice on the shelves, American consumers are opting to try new brands of the same product rather than look elsewhere, studies from Shopkick and BlueYonder found.

    By Jessi Devenyns • April 14, 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
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    Scientists discover enzyme that breaks down PET plastic in a few hours

    The packaging material is popular for its ability to keep products fresh, endure temperature changes and its low cost. Only about 12% to 14% of it is recycled.

    By Jessi Devenyns • April 13, 2020
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    Leftovers: Häagen-Dazs makes an ice cream bar you can really sink your teeth into; Kayco shakes up Passover food

    The Nestlé ice cream brand aims to create a treat that can stay in one piece, and Noons uses cacao fruit and quinoa to make a unique upcycled snack.

    By Food Dive staff • April 3, 2020
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    Sponsored by Tetra Pak

    Unpacking food technology: How smarter packaging makes our food supply safer and fresher

    Innovations in packaging will allow brands to better manage their supply chains and communicate with their customers. 

    March 25, 2020
  • Alcohol companies pivot to producing hand sanitizer as coronavirus intensifies

    As consumers empty store shelves of the popular gel, local distilleries and bigger companies like Diageo and Anheuser-Busch are helping to alleviate the shortage while finding a new source of revenue.

    By Jessi Devenyns • March 23, 2020
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    Tropicana sued over presence of malic acid in 'natural juices'

    Plaintiffs claim the PepsiCo-owned brand is deceiving customers by not disclosing on product labels that several of its juice-based beverages contain artificial flavors.

    By Cathy Siegner • March 19, 2020
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    USDA sets parameters for items labeled 'healthy'

    Food products could use this claim if their fat profile contains mostly mono and polyunsaturated fats or a serving has at least 10% of the government-set daily value of potassium or vitamin D.

    By March 18, 2020
  • The Quaker Oats Company launched Cap'n Crunch Berrytastic pancake mix and Ocean Blue Maple Syrup
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    Leftovers: Cap'n Crunch pancakes will beat the breakfast blues; SweeTarts Ropes lasso fruity flavor

    The cereal mascot has a colorful take on Aunt Jemima's breakfast offerings, and Aldi introduces hummus that is kind of a big dill.

    By Food Dive staff • March 13, 2020
  • FDA rolled out a consumer education campaign on the updated Nutrition Facts panel in March 2020.
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    U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2020). [photograph]. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/new-nutrition-facts-label.
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    FDA rolls out consumer education on Nutrition Facts changes

    The updated food label had to be included on large manufacturers' products by Jan. 1, but the new format has been used by thousands of products for years.

    By March 12, 2020
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    Red light: UK consumers less likely to buy sugary items

    Researchers found participants avoided foods with a high sugar content, while those with excess fats and salt were viewed as less bad.

    By Cathy Siegner • March 5, 2020
  • Judge rules against petition to end organic certification for hydroponic farming

    The Center for Food Safety, several organic producers and compliance agencies are looking at their legal options to continue their fight to require these crops to be planted in soil.

    By Updated March 26, 2021
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    PepsiCo tests recyclable rings made from molded pulp

    The soda and snacks giant said the trial of the new material in Sacramento for a month will replace plastic that is typically used on the company's 7.5-ounce six-packs of Pepsi and Sierra Mist.

    By Cathy Siegner • March 2, 2020
  • NadaMoo released new sustainable packaging for its 15th anniversary in 2020.
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    Don't have a cow: How NadaMoo has shaped non-dairy desserts

    As the Texas company turns 15, the coconut-based ice cream brand is doubling down on sustainability and growth — and continuing its crusade to save the world.

    By March 2, 2020
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    Rebbl switches to 100% recycled and recyclable plastic bottles

    The maker of organic plant-based beverages said its new Green Packaging Initiative conserves resources and reduces materials going to landfills.

    By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 28, 2020
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    TreeHouse Foods reorganizes divisions in latest round of restructuring

    The company said it will create two units — meal preparation as well as snacking and beverages — to help it better meet the needs of retailers and position the private label giant for growth.

    By Feb. 27, 2020
  • Jif seeks to settle debate about the pronunciation of 'GIF'
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    Jif seeks to settle the debate about 'GIF' pronunciation

    Giphy teamed with the J.M. Smucker brand on a special jar of peanut butter that sold out on Amazon within hours.

    By Robert Williams • Feb. 26, 2020
  • Freeze-dried strawberry powder helps stabilize ice cream, USDA says

    The department found the ingredient is so effective that frozen desserts retained their shape even after reaching room temperature.

    By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 13, 2020
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    Deep Dive // Race for regulation of cell-based meat

    Cell-based meat products are years away, so why are states making so many laws about them?

    Seventeen laws about meat labeling were passed in 14 states in 2019, and nine states are considering similar legislation this year.

    By Feb. 12, 2020
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    Impossible Foods
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    Consumers are confused by plant-based meat, beef association says

    A study of more than 1,800 consumers found fewer than half understand these products have no meat or animal byproducts.

    By Feb. 11, 2020
  • Plant-based cheeses from Miyoko's Creamery at Plant Based World in 2019.
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    Miyoko's Kitchen sues California over plant-based product labeling rules

    The company said the state is violating its First Amendment rights by telling it to stop using dairy terms such as "butter" on its vegan product and to remove the image of a woman hugging a cow from its website.

    By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 11, 2020
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    Molson Coors trademark infringement case for Vizzy seltzer will go forward

    A judge ruled against the big brewer's motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by Future Proof Beverages, whose hard seltzer Brizzy hit shelves late last year.

    By Updated Dec. 16, 2020
  • Ingredients getting a boost from clean label trend, report says

    L.E.K. Consulting said replacing artificial items with cleaner, more natural solutions presents a major opportunity for companies, investors and retailers.

    By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 6, 2020
  • Berry producers commit to 100% recycle-ready packaging by 2025

    The collaboration includes agreements to work toward new label standards and innovation of compostable materials. 

    By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 6, 2020
  • Opinion

    Be straight with me: A new era in 'woke' food labeling

    As consumers are changing, brands need to be more transparent, open and honest. British copywriter Jonathan A. Finch discusses how to best communicate today.

    By Jonathan A. Finch • Feb. 6, 2020