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Honey Mama’s Adds $4M To Support Manufacturing, Distribution Growth
Honey Mama’s has secured about $4 million of new funding led by Northwest-based private equity firm Bochi Investments as it scales its manufacturing.
Can Paper Replace Plastic? KIND Pushes for Industry-wide Shift With Paper Wrapper Pilot
KIND Snacks is working to jumpstart the scale-up efforts of paper-based packaging materials and show a potential for these materials to succeed in the mainstream marketplace by sharing a look inside its ongoing pilot test.
Is Sustainable Packaging Worth The Investment?
While sustainability initiatives are often an inherent part of modern mission-driven brands, a recent report suggests that what’s on the outside isn’t resonating with consumers like it used to.
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That’s It Lawsuit Sparks Conversation Around Clean Label Branding
Front-of-pack “clean labels” have become one of the most important ways for brands to demonstrate their whole food characteristics. But it’s also becoming a source of legal tension.
Hummustir ‘Stirs Up’ Change With New Look and Stores
Hummustir cofounder and CEO Rakesh Barmecha told NOSH that his team has changed its company’s name to “Stir It Up,” redesigned the packaging for its Hummustir line, and doubled its store count to about 6,000 retailers.
Report: Digitally ‘Connected Consumers’ Hold Major Buying Power
According to a report compiled by food and beverage packaging leader Tetra Pak, more than half of all in-store purchases today are influenced by digital channels, many of which are being accessed via smartphones. Because of this, many food and beverage brands are looking to social media and key influencers to reach consumers where they are: online.
ePac Aims to Offer Local Printing for Local Brands
Digital printing company ePac Holdings announced last week that it will open its second flexible packaging plant this fall in Boulder, Colorado. For the company the intent is clear: to expand within one of the country’s thriving natural food hotbeds.
TemperPack Raises $10 M To Upset Packaging Industry
Packaging company TemperPack, which focuses on products that need to stay cold while shipping, wants to better match a package’s lifecycle to the product that it’s shipping– and it’s a sustainable mission investors are starting to get behind.
Deep River Snacks Announces New Package Design
Package design creation was led and managed by HMSDesign, an award-winning Connecticut brand design agency with deep roots in the food and beverage industry. Eight design concepts were tested against the current package and category leaders utilizing Nielsen’s Design Navigator. The winning concept resulted in a 100% increase in preference, and significant improvements in share of attention and findability.
Setton Farms Introduces New Pistachio Chewy Bites Packaging
The new packaging better highlights that Pistachio Chewy Bites are Non GMO Project Verified, Certified Gluten Free, vegan, dairy free, Kosher, Heart Healthy and packed with 7g protein per serving. The large window on the front and back showcases the whole pistachios and cranberries in each bar.
Organic Tomatoes from Pacific Foods Capture Flavor With BPA-Free Cartons
The family-owned company is introducing five Organic Tomato varieties packaged in BPA-free cartons. It’s promising flavor so good home cooks will notice the difference and think twice about the tomatoes they use both for fresh applications – like bruschetta and salsa – and amazing sauces, stews, soups and more.
PRE Brands Highlights Transparency With Grass Fed Hamburger Patties Packaging
Sold in unique patent-pending vacuum sealed packaging, PRE showcases its belief in 100 percent transparency. Each package is chemical free and dual-sided, showing shoppers exactly what they’re getting.
Processing Leaders Launch New HPP Council
High Pressure Processing (HPP) has long been the hero of deli meats and, as of late, has become the innovation engine for a variety of beverage types. But a newly established trade group wants to push the technology beyond your turkey sandwich and green juice.