Food Labeling – Are Supermarket Prepared Foods Healthy?

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Recently, popular dishes sold at many supermarkets were the study of Consumer Reports, who sent secret shoppers on a mission: to find out if those foods touted as “fresh” and “organic” were really as healthy as many consumers believe. What they found was surprising! According to Consumer Reports, the supermarket deli prepared foods section is a $29 billion a year …

Packaging Coders – 2016 FPA Winners in Flexible Packaging

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Recently, six packages were recognized for exceptional innovation in flexible packaging at the Flexible Packaging Association’s annual competition. One company earned the Highest Achievement Award, while five others took Gold Awards in categories including sustainability, technical innovation, packaging excellence, printing & shelf impact, etc. Who were the winners? The “best of the best” and Highest Achievement Award went to Campbell …

Researchers Develop Innovative Eco-Friendly Food Packaging

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Recently, NUS (National University of Singapore) researchers have developed a food packaging material that is not only free of chemical additives, but purportedly eco-friendly as well, extending the shelf life of foods to double the original shelf life. According to news reports, the packaging, developed by PhD student Ms Tan Yi Min and Associate professor Thian Eng San at the …

Food Labeling – Are “Natural” Foods Really Natural?

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Recently we came across a food labeling article at USA Today regarding several popular foods that are labeled “natural,” but contain ingredients that don’t seem to be natural at all. While we won’t name brands, we want to stress the point that many consumers today are purchasing “natural” products, without really knowing what it means. Here are some examples of …

Bottle Coding – DRINKiQ.com Revamped for Transparency

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Diageo PLC, headquartered in London, England and a multinational alcoholic beverages company, has revamped its website in an effort to increase transparency and provide more information regarding ingredients in the products the company produces. As the world’s largest manufacturer of spirits and a major producer of wine and beer, the company is committed to delivering the information consumers want in …