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03/26/2019

Shrink sleeve labels give your products outstanding shelf appeal with 360-degree designs and dramatic colors. So, it’s no surprise that brands are choosing this versatile packaging to outshine the competition.

Shrink sleeve labels give your products outstanding shelf appeal with 360-degree designs and dramatic colors. So, it’s no surprise that brands are choosing this versatile packaging to outshine the competition. Tekna Fill is equipped with a steam tunnel capable of handling small to large shrink sle...

12/25/2018

12/10/2018

" technology has excellent potential for maintaining food safety, but there are many unanswered questions about factors like return on investment and buy-in from supply chain partners, according to panelists at a session of the Food Safety Consortium."

A panel at the Food Safety Consortium discussed the potential and the challenges of blockchain in the food supply chain.

12/06/2018

" is not the first a major food brand to attempt to capture a portion of the -dominated chocolate spread market. However, no alternatives have been very successful. Consumers remain loyal to the texture and flavor of Nutella. The second most popular chocolate hazelnut spread, from the Swiss company , accounts for just 2% of the global market."

Italy’s Barilla, best known for its pasta and sauces, is launching a chocolate spread next year in a direct attempt to compete with the international favorite.

12/04/2018

Snacks aren't limited to potato chips and candy bars anymore. In fact, says that more consumers are opting for beverages (also known as "liquid snacks") that are rich in protein, carbohydrates, and fat.

For example, recently launched snack-size nutrition shakes under the brand . They contain ultra-filtered milk blended with honey and oats.

Have you seen these beverages in stores near you?

New ready-to-drink products are positioned to curb hunger between meals.

12/03/2018

You've definitely heard about the widespread E. coli outbreak stemming from romaine lettuce grown in the Central Coast growing regions of northern and central California... But have you heard about the other 27 food alerts this month?

gives us a summary in the article below.

"This November was not as macabre a month in food recalls as some others ... But it was a bad month nonetheless for certain cheeses, dog food, and other foods, so it’s still worth checking your fridge or pantry to see if any tainted items are lurking there (see below)."

It's worth checking your shelves to see whether any of these recalled items are lurking there.

09/24/2018

Frain Integration and the Contract Packaging Association held their 3rd Annual Summit last week. Opening keynote address speaker, Jeff Kaiden (Chief Executive Officer of Capacity LLC) provided fresh insight to attendees.

"A major theme of his remarks is that yes, Consumer Packaged Goods companies should redouble their efforts where selling through e-commerce is concerned. But he urges CPGs to look seriously and creatively at taking a more direct-to-consumer path than the path that many have taken so far, which is simply to reach e-commerce customers through Amazon."

The opening keynoter at the September 12 Evolution of Excellence conference had this advice on e-commerce for today’s CPG companies: Selling...

09/21/2018

Here's an interesting concept:

Frito-Lay describes its Snackable Notes Variety Snack Pack bags as a way for parents to connect with and encourage their children while they're at school.

Summer's end breaks the relaxed routines, and going back to school can be an anxious time for both parents and children.

"According to a recent Frito-Lay Variety Packs survey, 75% of parents worry about their kids’ happiness while they are at school, and 81% stated that they seek ways to give their kids encouragement when they are apart. That’s why Frito-Lay Variety Packs, a flagship brand in PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, offered parents a simple and convenient way to provide love and encouragement during the school day with the launch of Snackable Notes."

04/12/2018

Interesting read: Private brands are the future of retail

“We are seeing that retailers with distinctive, one-of-a-kind private brands will survive and thrive, while those with national brand equivalents will struggle as competitive pressures mount.” - Jim Holbrook, CEO of Daymon

Statistics from a new report prove consumers' significant interest in purchasing private-label products.

03/06/2018

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