Hershey will cut calories and display nutrition info on package front

By 2022, half of the chocolate giant's regular and king-sized products will have 200 calories or less and ingredient information will be more transparent.

By Jeff Wells • April 25, 2017

Wegmans strengthens product packaging by using less paper and plastic

Since 2015, the grocer has saved more than 6 million pounds of plastic by embracing mineral fillers as well as renewable and recycled materials.

By Keith Loria • April 24, 2017

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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

Coke uses data on shoppers' smartphones to lure them to the beverage aisle

The flashy signage uses a mix of Google Cloud technologies to offer brand campaign videos, store-specific promotions or app-guided shopping lists tailored to individuals that pass by. 

By Keith Loria • April 20, 2017

Why Sam's Club is concentrating on private label products

The retailer is bringing transparency and premium, trendy ingredients to its private label line.

By Keith Loria • April 20, 2017

Why unlabeled allergens pose the biggest recall risks

Last year, the USDA saw more recalls due to this threat than E. coli, salmonella and listeria put together.

By Caroline Macdonald • April 18, 2017

On the go is the way to go: Portable snacks gaining popularity

Convenient and sustainable packaging is being increasingly sought out by today's busy consumer.

By Keith Loria • April 18, 2017

Unilever adds cake mix to Stork despite plans to sell the brand

The baking ingredients, which come in lemon, chocolate and classic flavors, will provide "confidence" to those who lack skills or time to bake.

By Christopher Doering • April 17, 2017

Is the Trump administration a disaster or an opportunity for food policy?

After less than 100 days of President Trump, experts in Washington, D.C. predicted what they think the next four years will hold for food policy and regulation. The only consensus? It's going to be interesting.

By Megan Poinski • April 12, 2017

New Cold Pressure Council promotes HPP

The new industry group seeks to make the high tech preservation process available to any manufacturer.

By Keith Loria • April 11, 2017

Major chicken producers fly the coop on antibiotics use

Last week, KFC became the latest restaurant chain to announce it would stop using birds raised with medicines important to human medicine.

By Keith Loria • April 11, 2017

Do consumers need fruit smoothie kits?

Del Monte Fresh Produce's cups of pre-cut fruit are ready for the blender — or to be eaten on their own.

By Doug Harris • April 10, 2017

A package worth 1,000 snaps: Design changes for the Instagram generation

Social media gets consumers talking about products, so manufacturers are making products that shoppers will notice and share.

By Keith Loria • April 10, 2017

Where in the world is this food from? Traceability initiatives let consumers know

Manufacturers are rolling out digital solutions to tell people more about what goes into their snacks.

By Keith Loria • April 10, 2017

Brewery salutes Cap'n Crunch with new cereal-infused beer

Slumbrew has created a hybrid that’s made with berries from the popular breakfast food.

By Keith Loria • April 10, 2017

Will the new FDA head delay the Nutrition Facts label revamp?

Nominee Scott Gottlieb told senators he'd consider arguments from industry groups who say they haven't had enough time to comply with the new regulations — and will have to do everything twice.

By Keith Loria • April 7, 2017

How grocery stores can serve a population influenced by ads and TV

A survey from Food Network Magazine and Open Mind Strategy breaks down the path to purchase and looks at how packaging and media campaigns impact behavior. 

By Keith Loria • April 5, 2017

Is it time to start packaging fresh produce?

The days of displays where shoppers can grab and sniff their fruits and vegetables may be coming to an end as safety and labeling requirements come online.

By Doug Harris • April 5, 2017

McCormick spices up packaging for Old Bay and black pepper containers

The company will switch from metal to recyclable plastic this summer as part of its pledge to be more environmentally friendly.

By Doug Harris • April 5, 2017

Can food companies keep pace with millennials' preferences?

Panelists at the American Bakers Convention discussed how young consumers are quickly and decisively disrupting the industry.

By Jeff Wells • April 5, 2017

Thinking inside the box: Water gets a new container

Sustainability-minded manufacturers are booting the bottle and moving the beverage into packaging that is better for the environment.

By Keith Loria • April 3, 2017

Organic is on the menu in most US homes

The trade group representing the industry reported sales in 2015 were $39.7 billion, up 11% from the prior year.

By Keith Loria • April 3, 2017

Survey: Consumers prefer brick-and-mortar grocery stores to online shopping

Many shoppers like to buy their food in-store, but use the web to compare prices — a trend that could lure them to e-tailers. 

By Doug Harris • April 3, 2017

Sargento hopes for a bite of the snack market with new products

The company, best known for its cheeses, has introduced a new line of food combining its signature item along with ingredients like fruit and chocolate.

By Doug Harris • April 3, 2017

Study: Grocery shoppers 'not informed at all' by labels

Consumers are closely looking at what's in the products they buy as more people sour on sugar, salt and artificial flavors and colors.

By Keith Loria • March 31, 2017

AB InBev plugs in to renewable energy sources with new commitment

The global beer giant, brewer of Stella Artois and Budweiser, has incorporated its sustainability strategy throughout its business and supply chain.

By Keith Loria • March 30, 2017