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Coffee packaging

La Colombe Coffee, Crown launch single-use coffee can

New convenience driven package delivers precise portions of fresh, premium coffee

August 14, 2017

The MiniVault, a pre-portioned single-use can, delivers café quality ground coffee to consumers in a vessel that is both convenient for at-home use and extends the shelf life up to five times.

PET containers

Pretium launches PET container with integrated handle

SureHandle container is easier for both children and adults to handle

Crystal Lindell

August 14, 2017

Trademarked, the SureHandle PET container, it gives brand owners significant shelf differentiation, handling convenience and aesthetics that were not previously possible.

Beer packaging

Estrella Jalisco debuts foil top beer can in U.S.

New seal offers an innovation that elevates the canned beer category while adding a layer of protection during the import process

Crystal Lindell

August 14, 2017

The new red seal packaging, featuring the Estrella Jalisco star, gives the can a premium look.

Regulatory Watch

Agricultural Marketing Service cuts potato assessment rate

Lowered rate recommended by Idaho-Eastern Oregon Potato Committee

Casey Laughman

August 11, 2017

Potato assessment rate lowered due to funding requirements.

Sustainability

Barry Callebaut joins Bonsucro sustainability program

Multi-stakeholder platform works toward sustainable cane sugar

August 10, 2017

Chocolate and cocoa manager Barry Callebaut has joined Bonsucro, a multi-stakeholder platform that brings together industry representatives and NGOs to work on a sustainable cane sugar value chain.

Food Safety

EU Poultry recalls reach highest level since 2002

As poultry becomes more popular meat in Britain, recalls increase

Casey Laughman

August 10, 2017

A new report says that recalls of chicken and other poultry meats are at their highest level in the EU since 2002.

PepsiCo’s Food for Good program drives company innovation

How the purpose-driven business initiative has helped achieve company goals.

Debra Schug

August 9, 2017

Eight years ago PepsiCo piloted a different approach to social good with a purpose-driven business initiative called Food for Food (FFG). FFG generates no profit for the company, but uniquely takes advantage of the logistical expertise and technological knowledge of PepsiCo.

Healthy Eating

Survey: Consumers believe food companies share responsibility for healthy diet

Nine out of 10 respondents say companies have at least some responsibility

Casey Laughman

August 8, 2017

A new survey says nine out of 10 consumers believe food companies share responsibility for healthy diets.

Ready-to-eat ham recalled due to undeclared allergen

Malted barley not declared on product label

Casey Laughman

August 7, 2017

Westminster, Md.-based Hahn Brothers, Inc. has recalled more than 115,000 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.

Healthy snacks

Consumer demand increases for healthy snacks

Health, natural ingredients driving decisions on snack purchases

Sean Riley

August 4, 2017

The global market for savory snacks is expected to grow from $94.5 billion in 2015 to $138.2 billion by 2020.

Coalition Unites Europe’s Food Manufacturing Technologies and Equipment Sector

Clean Label Packaging Expands to Include Sustainability Considerations

How Sensing Technologies Can Help Avoid Food and Water Waste

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