Packaging

Consumers still avoiding GMO foods, though awareness is low

Most people are concerned about the impact on human health; could a federal bioengineered disclosure proposal help?
7-Eleven toasts premium private brand wines

Convenience retailer adding upscale Voyager Point wines, sourced from growing regions noteworthy for their winemaking traditions
Antioxidants extracts for meat, poultry
Solving the six o’clock scramble

Updated flavor profiles, convenient packaging and prominent positioning are helping retailers differentiate their value-added meats and poultry offerings
Hot trends for 2018 backyard barbecues

Mintel predicts four global food and drink choices for outdoor fun this summer
AAFCO eyes updates to pet food labeling requirements

An overview of packaging-related AAFCO proposals that may change the face of the pet food aisle
Spray coating could make avocados more ‘Apeel-ing’ longer

A California startup has invented edible coating that could nearly double the shelf life of avocados and other produce
Container can be used for HPP

Line was developed to provide brand owners with significant shelf differentiation, handling convenience and aesthetics that were not previously possible

Aldi products adopting How2Recycle label