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Refillable Packaging
Packaging

Refillable Packaging Still Looking for a Boost

Feb. 5, 2025
Opportunities exist for refillable/reusable food and beverage packaging, but much like recycling, success depends on the ease of the systems designed for consumers to participate...
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Packaging

Crescent Foods Rolls Out Rebranded Chicken Packaging

Nov. 1, 2024
New designs and features aim to help consumers in retail fresh and frozen, and club store channels.
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Regulatory Compliance

Bimbo Bakeries USA Enters Standoff with FDA Over Sesame Labeling Warning Letter

Oct. 10, 2024
Although the company has clarified its tree nuts labeling, Bimbo says its sesame labeling is the best way to protect consumers from accidental consumption of the allergen in its...
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Marketing

Kellanova’s RxBar Turns to Augmented Reality, TV Star to Motivate Consumers

Sept. 17, 2024
Certain RxBar products will deliver a three-dimensional holographic AR video of marathon runner and former “Bachelor” Matt James standing on the bar’s packaging and offering motivationa...
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Regulatory Compliance

USDA Turns Up the Heat on Meat and Poultry ‘No Antibiotics’ Claims

Sept. 3, 2024
The agency found 20% of cattle sampled that were destined for product to be labeled as “raised without antibiotics” had antibiotic residues present in liver, kidneys.
Courtesy of Vital Proteins
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Packaging Materials

Vital Proteins Debuts New Paper-Based Canister for Its Collagen Peptides Products

Aug. 14, 2024
The new canister design will eliminate more than 90% of the company’s plastic use over the next several years.
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Packaging Materials

Cafe Spice Changes Retail Tray Packaging to More Eco-Friendly Alternative

July 10, 2024
Indian meals processor will use a more sustainable option for its plastic trays in retail products, plans to embark upon similar initiative with foodservice products.
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Packaging

Consider Repack Automation in Food & Beverage

June 17, 2024
Packaging is a highly automated process in almost all food & beverage plants. But repackaging – if you do it at all internally – lags behind.
Packaging

Alcohol Packaging Up Close

March 25, 2024
A Guide to Choosing the Optimal Wine & Spirits Packaging
Harry Cavanagh
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Beverage Products

Co-Founder of Prime Energy Addresses Labeling, Caffeine Content Concerns

Aug. 11, 2023
YouTube star Logan Paul appeared on a cable news show to answer the publicized concerns of U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and some parents about the energy drink.
Jason Meredith
Pet Food

Pet Food Labeling to Get a Significant Upgrade Under New AAFCO Standards

July 31, 2023
The Association of American Feed Control Officials approved changes to the labeling of pet food, treats and supplements, which will be phased in over the next six years.
Joe Gratz
Legal Issues

Federal Courts Dismiss Lawsuits Against Subway (Tuna) and Kraft Heinz (Mac Prep Time)

July 28, 2023
Plaintiffs in separate cases had tried to challenge Subway for ingredients in its tuna and Kraft Heinz for its microwave instructions on its Velveeta mac and cheese cups.
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Packaging Materials

Volpi Foods Unveils New Pre-Sliced Cured Meats Paper-Based Packaging

July 11, 2023
New “Eco-Pack” packaging uses paper material that is curbside recyclable and reduces plastic use by 80 percent, according to the company.