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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.

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.

Ed Girrbach, co-founder and owner of Great Lakes Potato Chip Company

Great Lakes Potato Chip Company finds growth in producing smaller

Michigan craft potato chip producer sees a niche in co-packing for smaller restaurants and grocery stores.

Debra Schug

August 3, 2017

When the Girrbachs were looking for ideas to start a food business, they originally considered the microbrewery market, but decided not to do beer. They instead looked at potato chips and realized years ago there were many regional chip manufacturers that have gone away.