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Campbell Soup joins Plant Based Foods Association
Three months after announcing it was leaving GMA, the food giant said it is becoming a member of the nascent trade group — providing a major boost to the fast-growing market.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Consumers are confused about 'organic' and 'non-GMO' labels
Some people mistakenly consider the two terms synonymous, and things get even more confusing when trying to decipher labels on packaged versus fresh foods.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 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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Coca-Cola's efforts to diversify are paying off as beverage maker tops forecast
The manufacturer said its juice, dairy and plant-based items, along with tea and coffee drinks, all grew 1% during the most recent period.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Report: Consumer satisfaction with many CPG companies declining
The shift away from processed foods hurt Kraft Heinz, General Mills and Mars in the latest ACSI customer satisfaction index while Hershey, Quaker and Conagra benefited.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Survey: More than half of global consumers check the label for sugar
Consumers also are actively avoiding artificial sweeteners and instead looking for products advertising that nothing has been added.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Halo Top melts market share away from Unilever
The upstart, which recently became the #1 selling pint of ice cream in the U.S., has taken share away from the food giant known for its Breyers brand.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Dole overhauls salad packaging following consumer feedback
The product redesign, the first in a decade, uses a color-coded approach to allow shoppers to pick which of the company's nearly 50 items is right for them.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Millennials turning to probiotics more than prior generations
A 2017 National Consumer Survey conducted by Packaged Facts found about 25% of U.S. adults seek out foods and beverages with high amounts of these microorganisms.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What you need to know about food labeling
Information on packaging is being closely watched by consumers interested in what's in their favorite foods. With millions in sales on the line, CPG companies have a lot to gain or lose based on what's included.
By Food Dive Staff • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Report: FDA's Gottlieb indicates 'healthy' may be defined on a case-by-case basis
The agency’s commissioner told The Wall Street Journal, “In order to allow innovation around things that produce public-health benefits, we need to allow people to make claims around those public-health attributes."
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Flat-bottom, stand-up packaging helps brands differentiate themselves
Candy and confectionery manufacturers like the pouches for their "billboard effect," which attracts consumers and provides more promotional space.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The future is now: Thousands of products already sport the revamped Nutrition Facts label
"It builds trust and that is the key," Label Insight's Dagan Xavier said about the decision some brands have made to beat the deadline.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The origins and evolution of Nutrition Facts labeling
Widely recognized today, the information panel was developed in 1990, but the roots of mandatory labeling date back more than a century.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
5 misleading label claims struck down by the FTC
With intense competition and millions of dollars in sales on the line, food manufacturers toe the line between truth and a questionable claim — and the regulatory agency is there watching them.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Does SmartLabel have the smarts to inform the modern consumer?
As food shoppers demand more information, the industry-sponsored initiative could be a meaningful way to tell them about the ingredients and nutrition levels in their favorite products.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Jury awards $2M in damages to Bimbo Bakeries in trade secret lawsuit
A federal court found US Bakery profited from false advertising of one of its bread brands and misappropriated trade secrets from one of the larger company's products.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Siggi's Icelandic yogurt considering a possible sale
Potential bidders for the popular brand, which is growing sales at a rate of 50% annually, could include Dean Foods, General Mills or PepsiCo.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Study: Quorn's mycoprotein could be as good as milk for muscle building
British researchers found potential positive news about the ingredient, which is derived from a type of mold.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 13, 2017 -
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New ingredients could reduce added sugars, but keep products sweet
Ingredion's Versasweet syrups and Kerry's TasteSweet natural flavor solution could help manufacturers reformulate their products to align with consumers' better-for-you desires.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Oreo challenges cookie lovers to guess mystery flavor and win $50,000
Consumers have said the baked good from Mondelez tastes like Froot Loops, Creamsicle and lemon, and have flocked to social media to debate.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Digital influencers and outreach can spread brands' nutritional message
Food companies need to convey a sense of shared values in order to win consumers' trust, according to Linda Eatherton of Ketchum.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 12, 2017 -
HPP certification logo introduced by Cold Pressure Council
The symbol will be available to member manufacturers that use the food preservation method and have third-party safety verification.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Green Chef meal kit company earns gluten-free certification
The company's food solutions, which cater to special dietary needs, could help it stand out from competitors like Blue Apron and HelloFresh.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Edible food wrapper created by Indonesian company
Evoware's product, made from seaweed, has almost no taste and dissolves in hot water.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 11, 2017
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