Packaging / Labeling: Page 54
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GMA: SmartLabel usage is on track and growing
While product labeling and usage statistics are encouraging, the scannable information initiative still needs a consumer outreach campaign to make it as effective as possible.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 18, 2017 -
Parents want nutritious, organic, low sugar foods for their children
Results of the BabyCenter food and nutrition survey mirror some of today's food trends for adults.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 15, 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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Deep Dive
8 natural food trends catching on with consumers
Market research found new products are most likely to resonate with shoppers if they contain a value that's important to consumers, such as transparency, social purpose and environmental stewardship.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Organic trade group sues USDA over livestock standards
The Organic Trade Association board unanimously agreed to file the lawsuit against USDA for what the group considers illegal and unfair delays in implementing voluntary standards for organic livestock and poultry practices.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Demand for clean labels varies by generation, Nielsen study finds
Nearly all households have purchased one of these slimmed-down products, but millennial and Generation X consumers place a greater importance on simple ingredient claims than older shoppers.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Red chocolate could be sweet salvation for confectionery companies
The introduction of the treat, the first new flavor since the white variety 80 years ago, could help an industry that has seen large companies like Hershey cut staff and Nestle report slow sales growth.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 11, 2017 -
FDA approves peanut allergy prevention claim on baby food
This landmark endorsement could create a whole new category of CPGs — and puts an official stamp of approval behind recent research.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Milk producers' group goes after 'deceptive' non-GMO labeling
The head of the National Milk Producers Federation says some companies' pledge to source products from cows given feed that isn't genetically modifed is "fear-based marketing."
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Conagra revamps frozen meal brands to woo millennials
The food manufacturer's Banquet, Marie Callender's and Healthy Choice brands are part of a $2.9-billion business ripe for change to attract new consumers.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 8, 2017 -
GMO labeling study: Consumer education on QR codes is key to success
The look into digital disclosure challenges, required by federal law, found lack of knowledge to be a much bigger factor than limited access to technology.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Oscar Mayer overhauls hot dog recipe to embrace cleaner label trend
The new packaging focuses on what's not in the product, such as artificial preservatives or by-products, further tapping into consumer demand for ingredients they know and trust.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Raley's develops transparency-focused shelf labeling system
The California grocer's new labeling system calls out in-demand attributes like “minimally processed” and “nutrient dense” in store products.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 7, 2017 -
USDA
Chicken trade group's new standards clearly define how birds were raised
The National Chicken Council's guidelines outline what consumers can expect from any meat they buy or eat, whether it's organic or conventional.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Tetra Pak suggests brands focus digital strategies on 'Super Leaders'
Third-party, user-generated content is becoming increasingly important, often more powerful than direct communications from manufacturers, the company's 2017 index shows.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Lidl's private label Skyr yogurt wins top award
Hard discounters have been racking up best product wins lately, proving that food doesn't need to be expensive in order to be appreciated.
By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 1, 2017 -
USDA sued to release QR code study for GMO labeling
The Center for Food Safety's lawsuit asks for immediate publication of the report, due last month, which is required to show the challenges of implementing the technology on food packaging.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Gelson's serves up Chef'd meal kits in stores
The companies both stand to benefit from the partnership, with the grocer tapping into the growing demand for prepared items while the food maker expands its offerings beyond the web.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 29, 2017 -
New York delays menu labeling until 2018
The settlement came after the Food and Drug Administration sided with industry groups suing to stop the city from implementing its own labeling law.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Delivering fresh meat and seafood remains a challenge
A recent study of meal-kit providers found that 47% of the proteins researchers ordered arrived at temperatures deemed too high for consumption.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 25, 2017 -
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KIND embraces health as it moves into the fruit snack category
The better-for-you brand’s launch of real fruit bites with no added sugar could disrupt the segment in much the same way it did for fruit and nut bars.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 23, 2017 -
Innovative beverage can features built-in straw
Product packaging with innovative features and functionality could give beverage makers a leg up in a hyper-competitive market.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Nestle's Poland Spring bottled water is awash in fraud controversy
A class-action lawsuit claims the beverage maker uses common ground water, which differs from the sourcing depicted in the product's name, label and marketing campaigns.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 21, 2017 -
Sparkling Ice crested the fizzy water wave, but will it survive as its luster fades?
The popular beverage, made with an artificial sweetener, now faces the challenge of integrating cleaner labels.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 18, 2017 -
Creative marketing helps stores boost the bottom line for organics
Appealing to transparency and affordability could help convince consumers to make the switch from conventional products.
By Caitlin Mannering • Aug. 18, 2017
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