Healthy food essential but inaccessible for low-income shoppers

Jul 14, 2022

The future of the CPG industry may hinge on its ability to provide healthy foods at accessible prices.

Canadian government institutes new front-of-package nutrition symbol

Jul 07, 2022

The new nutrition symbol will help Canadians identify foods high in saturated fat, sodium or sugars.

Salmonella outbreak prompts Jif peanut butter recall

Jun 07, 2022

The J.M. Smucker Co. and several packaged snack providers voluntarily recalled select product lines due to a potential salmonella outbreak linked to Jif peanut butter.

Baby formula shortage prompts FDA flexibility

Jun 01, 2022

The continued baby formula shortage prompted FDA to relax import regulations and permit a company under scrutiny to release limited quantities of life-sustaining formula.

THC-containing edibles ‘copycat’ popular snacks, may attract children

Apr 28, 2022

A new study found 8% of THC-containing edibles mimic popular snack brands, underlining recent reports of unintentional marijuana exposure to children.

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Meet the growing consumer demand for clean label and sustainable products – infographic

Mar 16, 2022

When it comes to natural food preservation, "clean label" can mean different things to different people. Once consumers are given the definition, 8 out of 10 surveyed by FMCG Gurus find clean label products appealing. Join us on our mission to...

Study shows single-use plastic packaging increases food waste

Feb 28, 2022

The practice of wrapping produce in single-use plastic isn't just adding pollution; it may be leading to food loss as well.

How do consumers support limiting food waste?

Feb 09, 2022

There are myriad ways to go about limiting food waste. Which methods do consumers support, and how confident are they in their success?

One Step Closer launches Zero Waste Campaign

Jan 14, 2022

Learn more about the impact campaign and how it will result in an in-person activation at Natural Products Expo West in March.

Plant-based trends and opportunities

Jun 29, 2021

Plant-based brand leaders predict plant-based meats, milks, seafood and packaging will continue to trend in the space, especially with the rise in flexitarian consumers.