Snacks — especially healthy ones — are seeing more growth

According to Nielsen, the individual snacking category reached $33 billion, as annual household spending on snacks increased 1.1% to $133.

By Erika Kincaid • Dec. 4, 2017

General Mills cuts artificial flavors and colors from its baking products

The CPG giant is eliminating synthetic ingredients in its Gold Medal and Pillsbury brands in response to consumer demand for clean label foods.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 30, 2017

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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. 

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Chobani unveils new packaging and hints at products beyond yogurt

The company, which revolutionized the market a decade ago with its Greek variety, said the changes are intended to help it maintain its position as the leader in the popular category.

By Erika Kincaid • Nov. 29, 2017

Certified glyphosate residue free: Package symbols help round up products without the weed killer

Items carrying these seals are tested for traces of the controversial chemical, which some say could cause cancer. 

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 28, 2017

Brand transparency and issue advocacy driving consumer choice

Label Insight said shoppers are demanding to know more about the products they buy, but manufacturers are struggling to deliver enough useful information to the public.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 28, 2017

What you need to know about convenience foods

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By Food Dive staff • Nov. 20, 2017

Coca-Cola to launch stevia-sweetened soda in 2018

Beverage manufacturers have struggled to find a substitute for sugar that has the same flavor profile, with prior versions often having a bad aftertaste that consumers dislike.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 20, 2017

FDA delay in defining 'dietary fiber' gives manufacturers a bellyache

Food makers worry they may not have enough time to reformulate products or revise labels because they don’t know if they can count some ingredients as the sought after nutrient.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 16, 2017

Clean labels have trade-offs in cost and food safety, scientists say

Consumers aren't fully aware of the consequences of eliminating hard-to-pronounce food ingredients, according to two professors at Iowa State University.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 16, 2017

Packaging company sues producers over use of product to extend produce shelf life

B&G and Alpine Fresh are among food companies named in Windham Packaging's litigation, which claims its competitors are using its breathable solution without paying for it.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 15, 2017

Self-heating beverage technology draws investment from ex-Whole Foods co-CEO

Walter Robb is joining the board of HeatGenie, a company whose product allows canned beverages to be warmed in two minutes by twisting the lid.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 15, 2017

Branded produce is ripe for more sales

More than a third of all fruits and vegetables sold today have a label — even if consumers don't often notice them.

By Erika Kincaid • Nov. 14, 2017

You can take it with you: Packaging makes convenience food portable

Products stand out on the shelf with containers delivering customizable eating experiences.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Nov. 13, 2017

Stronger consumer acceptance is a boon for private labels

Even as sales of store brands thrive, certain shoppers still view them as a cheaper, lower-quality version of better-known CPG items — providing a runway for future growth.

By Erika Kincaid • Nov. 13, 2017

Move over, pumpkin: Maple lovers hope the sweetener's popularity sticks with consumers

Once relegated to pancakes and waffles, the all-natural ingredient now appears in everything from maple water and yogurt to cotton candy, salad dressing and even whiskey.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 13, 2017

Study: Caffeine reduces the sweet taste of sugary products

This link could hold lucrative opportunities for manufacturers to drive sales across categories — or give them a whole new classification of warnings to put on packages.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 9, 2017

Report: 69% of consumers want more transparency about company sustainability practices

Respondents to a survey by The Hartman Group named Whole Foods, Walmart and Target among the most transparent companies when it comes corporate environmental, economical and social responsibility.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 8, 2017

Cargill launches a traceable turkey program ahead of Thanksgiving

The protein giant is leveraging blockchain technology to tell consumers where their holiday bird was raised.

By Erika Kincaid • Nov. 8, 2017

Trump administration clarifies menu labeling and upholds 2018 deadline

The Food and Drug Administration announced further guidance for the rule, which Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said will be implemented in May.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 8, 2017

Jet.com president: Edgy private label packaging and products target urban millennials

Liza Landsman said consumers have historically compromised too much when buying retailer brands, so the e-commerce site focused on quality and design in its Uniquely J line.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 7, 2017

Fully compostable packaging gets $11M in funding round

TIPA will use the new funding to expand and develop new products.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 6, 2017

PepsiCo taps packaging conference attendees for 'active and intelligent' ideas

The food and beverage giant is seeking concepts that hone in on attributes such as antimicrobial solutions, smartphone interaction and improved functionality. 

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 3, 2017

Tart cherry juice may help adults with insomnia, study finds

A clinical trial found that the drink extended sleep times for men and women older than 50 by 84 minutes.  

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 2, 2017

Why Jolly Time's buttery microwave popcorn has stood the test of years

It seems the only thing that has changed about Blast O Butter in 20 years is its packaging.

By Erika Kincaid • Nov. 1, 2017

B&G Foods' sales helped by M&A, with more deals on the horizon

The food manufacturer's recent buying spree is expected to continue with its CEO saying the company remains "well-positioned for future acquisitions."

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 1, 2017