Packaging / Labeling: Page 4

  • Packages of Mondelez International's Oreo Cakesters
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    Oreo-maker Mondelēz wants a slice of the $97B cakes and pastries space

    The snacks maker is using brands like Oreo and Milka chocolate to carve out a premium presence in a sea of commoditized cupcakes, brownies and muffins that its CEO described as “a bit dull.”

    By • March 10, 2025
  • Products launched by Nestle under its Vital Pursuit brand that targets consumers taking GLP-1 medications and other individuals focusing on weight management.
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    Courtesy of Nestle
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    Why food makers aren’t afraid of GLP-1 drugs

    Companies such as PepsiCo and Mondelēz haven’t seen an impact on business, while Healthy Choice maker Conagra sees the medications as a boon for some of its products.

    By • Feb. 27, 2025
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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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    Consumer confusion holds back sales of natural and organic products, research finds

    Three-quarters of Acosta survey respondents said they recently bought at least one natural or organic item, but 40% think the terms mean the same thing.

    By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 24, 2025
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    Courtesy of Kraft Heinz
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    Q&A

    How Kraft Heinz is using artificial intelligence to produce a better Claussen pickle

    The food giant is incorporating the technology across many facets of its supply chain to improve reliability and efficiency, with the venerable cucumber one of the biggest beneficiaries.

    By • Feb. 20, 2025
  • A can of Coca-Cola's Simply Pop prebiotic soda.
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    Coca-Cola enters trendy prebiotic soda market with Simply Pop

    The drink, which contains fiber for gut health and Vitamin C and zinc for immunity support, pits the beverage giant against fast-growing upstarts Olipop and Poppi.

    By • Feb. 18, 2025
  • A gloved hand holds a petri dish with bacterial colonies, with lettuce and a microscope in the background.
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    Sponsored by Tosca Services, LLC

    Food recalls have increased over 20%. What is your business doing about it?

    Trust in food safety is at an all-time low. Discover the tactics being used to protect operations.

    Feb. 18, 2025
  • Boxes of cereal are displayed on a shelf
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    More ‘shrinkflation’? How Trump tariffs could reverberate through the food industry

    Companies sensitive to inflation-wary consumers are unlikely to immediately raise prices, experts say, but could respond by changing ingredients, packaging and portion sizes.

    By • Feb. 12, 2025
  • Coca-cola, soda
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    Christopher Doering/Food Dive
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    Coca-Cola could use more plastic bottles in response to Trump tariffs

    The beverage giant may pivot away from aluminum cans if input costs rise, said CEO James Quincey.

    By Maria Rachal • Feb. 12, 2025
  • Flowers Foods, Dave's Killer Bread, bars
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    Courtesy of Flowers Foods
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    Wonder bread owner Flowers Foods positioned to weather GLP-1 uncertainty, CEO says

    Ryals McMullian noted consumers are moving away from traditional white and wheat bread into organic, keto, gluten-free and premium areas.

    By • Feb. 12, 2025
  • 2 Ball aluminum cups branded for Bud Light and Super Bowl LIV against the backdrop of Hard Rock Stadium
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    Courtesy of Ball Corp.
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    Ball buys Florida can maker, plans Oregon plant

    The packaging company is gaining a Southeast facility through a $160 million deal and will build a plant in the Pacific Northwest to better align with customer needs.

    By Maria Rachal • Feb. 7, 2025
  • PepsiCo, Frito-Lay
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    Christopher Doering/Food Dive
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    PepsiCo to focus on value, healthier offerings amid slump in snacks

    CEO Ramon Laguarta said the Doritos maker hasn’t seen a “direct impact” from GLP-1 medications despite higher consumer interest in health and wellness.

    By • Feb. 5, 2025
  • Silver aluminum cups alongside empty stadium field
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    Opinion

    How Super Bowl brand extensions can fuel big-time growth

    The event has proven to be ideal for Budweiser and other brands to launch new offerings, writes Patricia Manos with Curion. But unless done right, these campaigns could become a high-profile flop.

    By Patricia Manos • Feb. 5, 2025
  • Kraft Heinz's Capri Sun.
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    Courtesy of Kraft Heinz
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    Kraft Heinz reintroduces Capri Sun bottles, but won’t replace juice pouches

    The 12-ounce container, the equivalent of two pouches, will be sold at convenience stores, grocery stores and vending machines.

    By • Updated Feb. 5, 2025
  • A new Nestlé plant in Arizona.
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    Courtesy of Nestlé
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    Nestlé opens $675M beverage factory, distribution center in Arizona

    The facility, which is creating 300 jobs, will produce creamers for several brands, including Coffee mate, Natural Bliss and Starbucks. 

    By • Jan. 31, 2025
  • Boxes of Celsius Hydration
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    Courtesy of Celsius Holdings
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    Celsius positioning beverage as a ‘lifestyle’ brand with products that go beyond energy

    The company’s first major portfolio expansion is a hydration offering, with plans to enter other categories that connect it with more consumers.

    By • Jan. 29, 2025
  • A can of Slice Soda
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    Slice Soda returns to shelves as healthier offering

    The beverage, once owned by PepsiCo, is tapping into consumer interest in nostalgia and better-for-you products made with real ingredients, probiotics and low amounts of sugar. 

    By • Jan. 28, 2025
  • Cans of Coca-Cola's new Orange Cream soda.
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    Courtesy of Coca-Cola
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    Coca-Cola taps into nostalgia with launch of Orange Cream flavor

    The beverage, which reaches stores on Feb. 10, was developed following consumer demand. It is expected to remain on shelves until early 2026.

    By • Jan. 27, 2025
  • Staff inside plant.
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    Sponsored by Formic

    Cutting edge meets cold cuts: Land O’Frost’s automation transformation

    Land O’Frost engineers continued to identify repetitive tasks in their end-of-line packing process that held up target productivity. The missing solution was automation and one company held the key.

    By Malcolm Kerr • Jan. 27, 2025
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    Non-GMO Project debuts label highlighting foods without ultra-processed ingredients

    The organization said the packaging classification could help consumers identify better-for-you food and beverages.

    By • Jan. 23, 2025
  • Cartons of Great Value broth on a store shelf.
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    Katie Pyzyk/Food Dive
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    Packaging materials didn’t cause Walmart broth recall, says TreeHouse Foods

    Tetra Pak, which makes the cartons for the recalled broth, said it is not aware of procedural issues on its end.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Jan. 29, 2025
  • Cans of Stok Cold Brew coffee.
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    Q&A

    Inside the evolution of Danone’s Stōk

    The fast-growing beverage has expanded into a cappuccino-inspired cold brew, seasonal flavors and energy, bringing new usage occasions and consumers to the brand.

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
  • Prodcuts made by Danone's Too Good & Co. brand
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    Danone’s yogurt sales surge among US consumers using GLP-1 drugs

    Oikos and its other popular brands are seeing a spike in demand as people taking the weight-loss medications turn to the portion-controlled snacks to meet their nutritional needs.

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
  • A woman looks down at a grocery item next to a freezer case
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    What CPGs should know about FDA’s proposed nutrition info box

    Sources predict required front-of-pack labeling could mean giving up key real estate in costly redesigns — or, more optimistically, an opportunity for some brands to modernize packaging and rethink consumer messaging.

    By Maria Rachal • Jan. 16, 2025
  • Several glossy maraschino cherries with stems
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    FDA bans red dye No. 3 over link to cancer in rats

    Food and beverage manufacturers must reformulate thousands of products, including candy and cereal, that use the petroleum-based coloring by Jan. 15, 2027.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
  • Example of proposed FDA front-of-pack nutrition label
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    Courtesy of U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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    FDA formally proposes front-of-pack nutrition labels

    The move, meant to combat chronic diseases, could force food manufacturers to update their packaging in the coming years.

    By Maria Rachal • Jan. 15, 2025