XTalks

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Consumers actively seek out — and are willing to pay a premium for — food and consumer products labeled as organic or plant-based, but what about claims related to the recyclability of the packaging itself? Clearly, this generation has a unique focus on consumer packaging and the environment, and brand managers should take note.

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XTalks

MAY 23, 2022

Kidfresh, a New York-based brand of frozen children’s food featuring hidden veggies, recently added two new products to its robust lineup of frozen meals. Both entrees contain 13 grams of protein, are good sources of calcium and are free from preservatives and artificial ingredients. It has raised a total of $10.3

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XTalks

APRIL 26, 2021

In terms of the certification marker, the UFA hired branding agency Modern Species to design the marker for food packaging. From the images on its website , it appears as though there is a regular marker and one that informs consumers that the product contains minimal upcycled content, or less than ten percent.

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XTalks

JULY 1, 2021

In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney discusses how seed-based foods have the potential to be an allergy-friendly, nutritious alternative to nut-containing foods. The chip brand partnered with the EUFA Foundation to repurpose empty chip packs to help create sustainable football pitches. Read the full articles here: .

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Pharmaceutical Technology

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Contract marketing companies support pharmaceutical companies in creating, improving, and maintaining their brand, as well as reducing risk, and ensuring better product placement in the market. The document contains detailed information on the suppliers and their products, alongside contact details to aid your purchasing or hiring decisions.

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XTalks

JANUARY 17, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added sesame to its list of major allergens, making it easier for people with sesame allergies to safely consume packaged food without fear of an allergic reaction. Related: Top 3 Allergy Friendly Food Brands. percent of children and adults in the US are allergic to sesame.

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XTalks

APRIL 11, 2024

Additionally, the processing of cinnamon, including drying, grinding and packaging, can introduce lead if the equipment or materials are contaminated. Another factor is the use of certain pesticides and fertilizers that contain lead, which can accumulate in the soil and be taken up by plants. parts per million (ppm).

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Gatorade, a brand synonymous with vibrantly-colored sports drinks, has made a surprising move with its latest offering: Gatorade Water, a clear, unflavored beverage. Depending on the bottle size, it contains 65 to 90 milligrams of sodium for the 700-milliliter and one-liter bottles, respectively. What Is Gatorade Water?

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

This is why two prominent food and beverage brands launched their own limited-edition eggnog alternatives. The drink contains 90 calories per serving and only three main ingredients, as well as natural flavors and preservatives. Related: Chobani Has Left Plastic Packaging Behind and is Introducing Paper-Based Cups.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Kroger, America’s largest grocery chain, announced last month it would be expanding an online trial with Loop , a circular economy platform focused on reusable packaging for branded products. Here’s how it works: participating brands will offer products in reusable packaging that will be merchandised in separate Loop aisles.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Russell Westbrook, Halsey and The Chainsmokers are among the many celebrities investing in Poppi, an emerging prebiotic soda brand, that garnered $13.5 So, what made this up-and-coming soda brand so attractive for celebrity investors and how does it differentiate itself from other better-for-you beverages? Poppi’s Startup Story.

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XTalks

JULY 20, 2021

Bougie Bakes, a Los Angeles-based healthy snack alternative company, has now released dog cookies under the “Bougie Barks” brand. The brand introduces Bougie Barks Peanut Butter Carob Dog Cookies, which are made of five main ingredients: almond flour, peanut butter, carob powder, collagen powder and ground flaxseed.

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XTalks

MAY 3, 2023

The brand was created by Dwayne Johnson (“The Rock”), along with his business partners, John Shulman and Danny Garcia. Unlike many other energy drinks, ZOA Energy contains no artificial flavors, sugar, colors or preservatives, making it a healthier alternative for those looking to avoid these ingredients.

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XTalks

JULY 27, 2021

To address the goal of removing added sugars from its fruit juices and fruit cups, Dole Packaged Foods has announced the launch of two new products, Dole Fruitify and Dole Essentials. More importantly, the juice contains no added sugars and does not have high-fructose corn syrup.

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XTalks

JUNE 21, 2022

While most partnerships with Perfect Day are with small startups, consumer-packaged goods (CPG) giants are also paying attention to animal proteins made without animals. CO2COA is considered vegan-friendly since it doesn’t contain ingredients from animals, but it is also lactose- and cholesterol-free.

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XTalks

AUGUST 20, 2020

But for many adults, the typical candy aisle selection does not speak to them, not to mention to vast amounts of sugar many products contain. Founder and chief executive officer Mayssa Chehata partnered with celebrity chef Elizabeth Falkner to develop the recipes for the brand’s reduced-sugar gummy bears.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 10, 2023

The strategy of cutting subsidies for generics while maintaining subsidies for expensive drugs is questionable, as a switch to generics when available can theoretically help achieve cost-containment, particularly in the Lebanese market, which is dominated by branded pharmaceuticals.

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XTalks

APRIL 28, 2022

Los Angeles-based startup PurePlus launched its first consumer brand, Faves, in 2021 as a sustainable alternative to the popular candy brand Startburst. Touting itself as “Climate Candy,” its boxes and packaging are 100 percent recyclable and carbon neutral shipping is available with all orders.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The first-of-its-kind certification , which launched last year, allows food and beverage manufacturers that use upcycled ingredients to place the claim on their packaging. The brand saw a unique opportunity to extract the excess barley to meet the global demand for sustainable, plant-based products. EverGrain’s UFA Certification.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

From health-conscious options to indulgent treats, food brands are gearing up to launch products that promise to redefine our snacking habits. The Hain Celestial Group’s brand, Garden Veggie, launched a new line of tortilla chips dubbed Flavor Burst , available in Nacho Cheese and Zesty Ranch flavors.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Chocolate milk — the childhood-favorite drink typically packaged in a brown carton — hasn’t changed much in the last few decades. Aside from a few plant-based milk brands venturing over to the “dark” side in recent years, chocolate milk has witnessed little innovation since it was introduced in the late 1600s — that is, until now.

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XTalks

MAY 11, 2022

The ingredient list for Voyage Foods’ chocolate, which contains no cocoa, includes grape seeds, sunflower seed meal, sugar, shea butter, salt and natural flavors. Its peanut-free peanut butter contains sunflower seeds, chickpeas, grapeseed, buckwheat and wild rice. percent as consumers demand more accountability from popular brands. .

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The Los Angeles-based brand — whose high-profile investors include rapper Snoop Dogg and ex-professional skateboarder turned investor Rob Dyrdek — is set to debut soft-baked, gluten-free cookies and is also developing egg substitutes. Soon, the company will be launching Outstanding Cookies, which contain 5 grams of protein per serving.

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XTalks

OCTOBER 8, 2021

This year’s theme , “Eggs for all: Nature’s Perfect Package,” highlights eggs’ versatility and benefits to people at every stage of life. The product contains soy protein and omega-3 fatty acids and is part of Nestlé’s wider aim to focus on health and sustainability. New Egg Manufacturing Company Receives Strategic Investment.

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XTalks

MARCH 23, 2022

One such class-action lawsuit filed in August 2021 alleged that Hormel Foods deceptively labeled its Black Label Center Cut Bacon as containing 25 percent less fat than its regular bacon. Respondents cited packaging as the top area brands should focus on if they want to increase purchase intent.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The California-based brand will introduce a new line of six chocolate bars and remove all products from its lineup that contain dairy by 2023. The company will also be adapting its packaging to be as environmentally friendly as possible.

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XTalks

JUNE 27, 2023

Many individuals prefer products from reputable brands known for their high quality. Mislabeling: False information is intentionally placed on the packaging or label, misleading consumers about the product’s true nature. Ensuring the guaranteed quality and safety of the food they purchase is crucial for consumers.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 8, 2021

While it embodies all the properties of table sugar, Cambya contains no added sucrose or artificial additives. Sweet aims to help brands remove undesirable “high sugar” warning labels currently mandated in several countries. With sugar being cheaper and more widely available than ever, B.T.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The ambitious sales target will be achieved through both existing offerings of brands Unilever already owns — including Hellman’s vegan mayonnaise, Ben and Jerry’s non-dairy ice creams and The Vegetarian Butcher products — as well as potential new ones.

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XTalks

AUGUST 26, 2021

Once cooked and packaged, WunderEggs are treated with high pressure processing, allowing them to stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 120 days. Nutritionally, they contain around the same amount of saturated fat as real eggs, minus the cholesterol. The analogue is also soy-, gluten- and grain-free, much like real eggs.

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XTalks

AUGUST 25, 2023

The FDA established the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA), which requires that food labels clearly identify the food source names of any ingredients that contain any protein derived from the nine most common food allergens. But how does this differ from government-set standards?

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 30, 2020

30, 2020 — A hand sanitizer has been recalled because it may contain methanol, a toxic chemical known as wood alcohol, according to the U.S. WEDNESDAY, Dec. Food and Drug Administration. In addition, a mouthwash is being recalled because it may be tainted with bacteria that are particularly dangerous for people with COVID-19.

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XTalks

JULY 23, 2021

The company is also dedicated to being an ethically sourced and sustainable brand. Therefore, the macadamia nut uses are 100 percent Australian, and the products are packaged in glass or metal containers. They do not use any Styrofoam, mylar, or plastics in their containers, shipping boxes, or cartons.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On menus and food packaging, it is not uncommon for vegan chicken to be called “chicken,” since the names that are given to different foods are merely approximations of what they are. Even if the word is followed by “vegan” or “plant-based,” meat producers believed there should be alternative names for foods that don’t contain meat.

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Roots Analysis

MARCH 8, 2023

In recent years, the use of smart labels allows the developer to convey a greater amount of information about the product to the consumers, without the need for additional packaging space. NFC labels are also used to point customers to websites where they can find out more about the product or the brand than can be put on a label.

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XTalks

JANUARY 24, 2022

The seized counterfeit drugs had falsified paperwork and, in some cases, also had altered packaging. While some of the bottles contained authentic mediation, others had over-the-counter painkillers or an antipsychotic drug instead of the antivirals.

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XTalks

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Champi Cuisine , a company that sells a variety of pre-packaged mushroom products, envisions a world in which people eat less meat and more mushrooms. Their pre-packaged King Oyster Steaks and Ready to Grill Oyster XL mushrooms include sauces and herbs and are meant to replace meat not only in flavor but in preparation.

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