Packaging

What's in a food label? Sometimes a lot, sometimes not so much

Tue, 01 May 2012 15:11:00 +0000

Even in the most progressive cities, consumers are confused about food labels—and it's not just the organic label that's in trouble.

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New Fair Trade Certified label designed to raise awareness

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:54:00 +0000

An updated label is drawing the spotlight onto Fair Trade Certified products, says Mary Jo Cook, chief impact officer of Fair Trade USA.

Hidden health threats continue to leach into packaged foods

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:58:00 +0000

Plastics may be responsible for obesity, thyroid problems, early puberty and more—and they are ubiquitous in the food chain. Will natural products companies step up to the challenge to provide clean foods in nontoxic packaging?

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5 companies say no to BPA, even if FDA won't

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:44:00 +0000

Much to the natural products industry's and environmental groups' dismay, the FDA recently rejected a petition to ban BPA in food packaging. But some companies aren't waiting for the agency. Instead, here are five that have taken matters into their own cans.

Sustainable packaging is the next hot food industry trend

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:43:00 +0000

Pouches and squeeze packs are trending up in conventional food packaging, but is this good for the environment? Here's why natural and organic manufacturers that develop sustainable packaging will be ahead of the curve.

7 tips for smarter branding and packaging

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:53:00 +0000

Today's consumers are attracted to packaging that is eye-catching, educational and convenient.

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3 new ideas in eco-friendly packaging

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:58:00 +0000

It's time for some new ideas in the realm of eco-friendly packaging, and here are a few we think are particularly promising.

Quorn allergic reactions spark label concerns

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:02:00 +0000

The Center for Science in the Public Interest petitions the FDA to remove Quorn from shelves due to reports of severe allergic reactions. But is there a large enough risk? And should the popular meat-substitute explicitly state that violent reactions can occur?

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ENSO Plastics develops near-perfect plastic bottle

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:09:00 +0000

ENSO Plastics is taking the world of bottled water by storm with their fully biodegradable and recyclable PET plastic.

The cost of sustainable packaging

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:20:00 +0000

Surprise! Not all sustainable packages are more expensive than their conventional counterparts.