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GMA defends SmartLabel, responds to Dem doubts — but the clock is ticking
Mandatory GMO labeling supporters believe SmartLabel is not an acceptable solution and discriminates against certain populations. Vermont's mandatory GMO labeling law goes into effect this July.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 11, 2016 -
Retrieved from Coca-Cola on January 27, 2016
Deep Dive6 beverage packaging trends bubbling up in the industry
"The larger manufacturers are really good at matching up who needs what, when, and they will develop packaging to fit that need state," said the principal of market structure at IRI Worldwide.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 8, 2016 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop 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.
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Will major food industry campaign undermine mandatory GMO labeling?
Non-GMO labeling advocates, who often lack the capital the food industry has, will have difficulty mounting an effort in response.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 25, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Experts: Food labeling overhaul could 'level the playing field' or have 'unintended consequences'
With increasing litigation and consumer demands for labeling changes, could 2016 be the year for an overhaul?
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 21, 2016 -
Unilever: Squeeze bottle, cage-free egg switch make for mayo market solution
The company's Hellmann's brand reported a 7% increase in sales for 2015, though the mayo industry as a whole has seen sales drop in recent years.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 21, 2016 -
DuPont, ADM debut renewable packaging innovations
The renewable materials are made from fructose through a process that previously made these innovations more expensive for manufacturers.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 21, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Campbell Soup is adopting GMO labels. Here's what the industry had to say
"Inevitable." "Positive step." "Costly and confusing" — Which side of the GMO labeling debate will it be?
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 15, 2016 -
CA sugary beverage warning label fails to reach Senate floor — again
Recent research suggests that warning labels may be effective in curbing soda sales.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 15, 2016 -
Hershey to crowdsource ideas for improving summer shipments
Crowdsourcing for capital? Sure. But what about crowdsourcing for supply chain improvements?
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 15, 2016 -
USDA
USDA's AMS withdraws 'grass-fed,' 'naturally raised' labeling standards
The agency said that labeling power lies with the Food Safety and Inspection Service, which may not approve USDA-granted labels.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 13, 2016 -
Campbell to become first major manufacturer to label GMO ingredients
The company also supports federal mandatory GMO labeling legislation, unlike most of its competition.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 8, 2016 -
FDA
FDA extends deadline for public comments on defining 'natural' for product labels
The Natural Products Association requested more time to solicit comments regarding the potential "natural" labeling regulations.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 3, 2016 -
Deep Dive
What FDA fortification guidance means for manufacturers
How do manufacturers balance whether to fortify their products to appease both health-conscious consumers and consumers as a whole?
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 20, 2015 -
Just Mayo: We're keeping the name
It's been the year of mayo, with Hampton Creek's product front and center.
By David Oliver • Dec. 17, 2015 -
Bud Light goes all blue in new packaging design
The new look is the biggest packaging change for the brand in eight years and comes at a crucial time for Bud Light, which is in need of a turnaround for declining sales.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 17, 2015 -
Congress members pledge to tackle GMO labeling in the next session
Many thought GMO labeling would be a provision in the draft of the omnibus spending bill released this week.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 17, 2015 -
Craft brewers facing can shortage
The 16-ounce cans preferred by craft brewers to distinguish themselves from the 12-ounce cans used by major beer brands are in especially high demand.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2015 -
UPDATE: Obama signs spending bill
The bill includes the COOL repeal, though GMO labeling was left out, save for a salmon provision.
By David Oliver , Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2015 -
FDA
FDA fields thousands of comments over 'natural' label
Comments have run the gamut, from the technical to the consumer.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 14, 2015 -
WTO authorizes more than $1B in tariffs against US
The response from Canada and Mexico over COOL has begun.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 8, 2015 -
Sealed Air aims to reduce food waste with innovative packaging
Some of the company's packaging products are antibacterial to reduce loss throughout the supply chain, while others control portion size at the consumer level.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 7, 2015 -
Senators request repeal of COOL legislation
The five senators, all from three states, fear retaliation in the form of high tariffs from Canada and Mexico, which are those states' and the U.S.'s biggest trading partners.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 7, 2015 -
Cookie conundrum: Pepperidge Farm files lawsuit against Trader Joe's
The company wants Trader Joe's to stop selling the cookie — not to mention give compensatory and punitive damages.
By David Oliver • Dec. 4, 2015 -
CA Supreme Court OKs consumer lawsuits for foods labeled 'organic'
A lower court had previously barred these types of lawsuits, saying federal law superseded and did not permit them.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 4, 2015 -
GMA SmartLabel initiative estimated to reach 30,000 products by late 2017
Hershey was the first announced brand to adopt the new SmartLabel.
By David Oliver • Dec. 2, 2015
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