Packaging / Labeling

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    Coca-Cola to roll out single-serve minis in c-stores

    The 7.5-ounce cans offer consumers a more affordable price point and play into growing demand for small indulgences.

    By • Oct. 9, 2025
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    Magnum taps into better-for-you craze with Yasso frozen Greek yogurt pints

    The fast-growing brand, which Unilever purchased in 2023, will be spun out next month when the CPG giant divests its ice cream division.

    By • Oct. 8, 2025
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    Trendline

    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
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    Leftovers: Nerds Gummy Clusters launches juicy new innovation | Hershey bites into KitKat Counts

    Ferrara is building on the candy brand's unexpected success, while Sierra Nevada launches a European-sized pilsner in the U.S.

    By Food Dive staff • Oct. 3, 2025
  • Four stacks of cans of Campbell's soup displayed on a grocery store shelf on June 2, 2025, in Chicago. Cans in the stacks, from left to right, are labeled "Spicy Nacho Cheese," "Chicken with Rice," "Tomato Bisque" and "Spicy Tomato."
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    Campbell’s says tariff mitigation strategies can only go so far

    Limited domestic tinplate capacity makes it difficult to source materials for canned goods in the face of steel and aluminum tariffs, executives say.

    By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 1, 2025
  • The exterior of the Los Angeles Anheuser Busch Brewery.
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    Anheuser-Busch spends $7.4M to expand Michelob Ultra production

    The alcohol giant is investing in its Los Angeles brewery to keep up with demand for the brand, which dethroned Modelo as the top-selling U.S. beer.

    By • Sept. 29, 2025
  • Assortment of Aldi products against a light blue background
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    Aldi debuts massive private label rebrand

    The discount grocery chain’s entire private label assortment will change, but in different ways.

    By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 29, 2025
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    Philadelphia sues CPGs over plastic bag recyclability claims

    City leaders said many of the confusion and contamination issues with SC Johnson and Bimbo Bakeries’ Ziploc and plastic bread bags are what motivated the city to previously ban single-use retail bags.

    By Maria Rachal • Sept. 26, 2025
  • A product image of Reese's peanut butter pumpkins.
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    Hershey defeats lawsuit over Reese’s Halloween candy lacking ‘cool’ designs

    A federal judge said consumers still received “delicious Reese’s candy,” despite it not being decorated as customers expected.

    By • Sept. 24, 2025
  • Plastic Coca-Cola bottles lined up inside a refrigerated case
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    Coca-Cola reports jump in packaging deemed recyclable

    The beverage giant’s metrics for recycled plastic ratios and overall virgin plastic volumes both rose in 2024. 

    By Maria Rachal • Sept. 24, 2025
  • Slim Jim meat sticks at at Washington, DC. grocery store.
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    Deep Dive

    How meat sticks became America’s favorite new snack

    With sales reaching $3.3 billion last year, food brands such as Chomps, Jack Link's and Slim Jim are benefitting from consumers’ obsession with protein and convenience.

    By • Sept. 15, 2025
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    Danone settles 2 plastic packaging lawsuits

    The consumer packaged goods company will change certain marketing statements about plastic recycling under agreements with the Earth Island Institute and the Plastic Pollution Coalition.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 12, 2025
  • A view of Toufayen gluten free chips
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    Food companies could be required to disclose when products contain gluten

    The proposal is part of a long-awaited Trump administration strategy report outlining policy goals of the "Make America Healthy Again" movement.  

    By • Sept. 11, 2025
  • SodaStream systems in boxes sit on a retail shelf, next to boxes of SodaStream CO2 cartridge refills.
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    PepsiCo issues first progress report on revamped packaging targets

    The company surpassed the annual virgin plastic reduction goal it set in May, while inching toward a reworked long-term recycled content target.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 8, 2025
  • Bottles of Danone's Oikos Pro yogurt.
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    Danone to spend millions on Ohio plant expansion amid ‘explosive growth’ in yogurt

    The Oikos maker is reaping the benefits of consumer interest in products rich in protein, probiotics and other nutrients.

    By • Aug. 27, 2025
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    Why 818 Tequila is using fashion to tap into Gen Z’s ‘little treat’ craze

    CMO Kathleen Braine explains how the Kendall Jenner-founded brand is channeling Labubus and lip gloss keychains to launch its new 818 minis. 

    By Jessica Hammers • Aug. 22, 2025
  • Bud Light sits on a store shelf.
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    Anheuser-Busch to invest $15M in flagship St Louis plant

    The spending, part of a $300 million commitment from the beer giant, comes as the Trump administration pushes companies to expand manufacturing in the U.S.

    By • Aug. 20, 2025
  • Cans of Campbell's Chunky Pabst Blue Ribbon soups.
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    Courtesy of The Campbell's Company
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    Campbell’s and Pabst Blue Ribbon crack open beer-infused flavored soups

    The products, which will be sold under the Chunky line, come as more consumers eat meals at home.

    By • Aug. 19, 2025
  • A bottle of Oikos Fusion.
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    Danone launches Oikos yogurt drink aimed at GLP-1 users

    The product is viewed by the CPG giant as a “one-of-a-kind opportunity” to help consumers rebuild or maintain muscle they lose when taking weight loss drugs such as Ozempic.

    By • Aug. 11, 2025
  • Vital Proteins Collage & Protein shake
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    Courtesy of Vital Proteins
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    Leftovers: Vital Proteins launches ready-to-drink collagen shake | Danone wants to bring Activia to Gen Z

    The brand known for its drink mix-ins is launching its first protein shake, while a cocktail mix maker is bringing Bloody Marys to the ketchup aisle.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 8, 2025
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    Courtesy of Kraft Heinz
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    Kraft Heinz delivers pizza mac and cheese | Hain Celestial expands wellness teas beyond bedtime

    The food giant is offering consumers in three iconic pizza cities an early taste, while Progresso grills up BBQ-inspired flavors for its latest soup launch.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 1, 2025
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    Retrieved from La Colombe on July 30, 2025
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    Chobani sued by Danone for allegedly copying cold brew packaging

    The food giant called Chobani's actions "the latest in a long line of efforts" to unfairly compete with the Stōk coffee owner.

    By • July 30, 2025
  • Bottles of Health-Ade
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    Courtesy of Health-Ade
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    Bolthouse Farms owner buys kombucha manufacturer Health-Ade for $500M

    Generous Brands is looking to create a powerhouse in the better-for-you beverage sector, which is dominated by brands such as Olipop and Poppi.

    By • July 29, 2025
  • Overhead view of rows of green plastic sparkling water bottles with purple screw caps, arranged in a symmetrical grid pattern and illuminated from below, creating a vibrant, glowing effect.
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    Voluntary sustainable packaging goals are on the way out, Gartner says

    Companies are aligning their sustainability strategies with emerging legislation, such as EPR laws, according to the consulting firm. 

    By Katie Pyzyk • July 28, 2025
  • Boxes of the diabetes drug Ozempic rest on a pharmacy counter.
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    How GLP-1 weight loss drugs are reshaping the food industry

    The appetite-suppressing medications reduce consumption of processed and sugary foods, creating new risks and opportunities.

    By • July 24, 2025
  • A package of sparkling water.
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    Courtesy of Albertsons
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    Refrigerated goods, beverages lead private brand growth: report

    Private brands outpaced national ones not only in sales growth, but also in volume, per the Private Label Manufacturers Association.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 24, 2025