Food Label Transparency and Why It Matters to the Consumer There have been multiple updates regarding food labels in the past few months, specifically with GMO Labeling, and this has become a topic of discussion across news channels, publications, and blogs. As we place a greater emphasis on the importance of food labels, it is […]
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Labeling and Coding for Snack Foods
In the snack food industry, labeling and coding is important. Whether for consumer information, traceability or for marketing, every product that sold is printed with date codes and often price or lot data. Labels are often seen as well, in many cases containing promotional materials such as Instantly Redeemable Coupons (IRCs). Regardless of the packaging type […]
New Dietary Guidelines
Did you know the Agriculture and Health and Human Services Department first issued dietary guidelines back in 1980? These guidelines are updated every five years, and the norm has always been for Americans to consume more fruits and vegetables, lean meat, and low-fat foods. These guidelines affect foods chosen for the school lunch program and […]
Labeling For Flexible Packaging
Packaging and labeling are important considerations for your product. Both serve to educate the consumer, comply with industry regulation, and differentiate your product from your competitors in several ways, including: Maintaining the product’s integrity during transport and storage. Protecting the product from deterioration due to environmental conditions. Containing the product in a convenient form for storage […]
The Rise of Single-Serve Food and Beverage Packaging
Single-serve food and beverage packaging continues to gain popularity as snack products and single servings of meals are becoming more prevalent in the food and beverage landscape. This packaging option offers convenience to individuals constantly on the go with packed schedules. Let’s take a look at what single-serve food packaging is and what this trend […]
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