Articles Tagged with ''packaged food industry''

The Recycling Partnership Launches Participation Fund

Industry-backed initiative aims to boost household recycling rates through behavior-focused community programs

June 15, 2026

The Recycling Partnership unveiled a new Recycling Participation Fund supported by major industry partners to improve consumer engagement in recycling programs. The initiative will fund community-based strategies and research designed to increase recycling participation and help states meet emerging recycling performance goals.

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The Ultra-Processed Foods Debate Remains Far from Settled

With no universally accepted definition of ultra-processed foods, industry stakeholders face growing consumer pressure, regulatory uncertainty and questions about processing.

David Feder , RDN

June 15, 2026

The campaign against ultra-processed foods continues to gain momentum, but the term itself remains scientifically and legally undefined. As regulators consider formal definitions and consumers grow increasingly wary of processing, food manufacturers must navigate a complex landscape where perception, nutrition science and policy do not always align.

Announcing the 2026 Recipient of the Steve Fairfield Memorial Award

Flexible format recognized for sustainability, performance and disruption of traditional packaging

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

March 19, 2026

AeroFlexx earned top honors for its mono-material package that reduces plastic use and improves recyclability. The award highlights continued growth and innovation in flexible packaging across CPG categories.

41% of Megabrands are Packaged Foods

Sustained blurring of traditional mealtimes continues to impact the performance of packaged food brands

March 12, 2019

The sustained blurring of once traditional mealtimes has continued to impact the performance of packaged food brands.

2015 PACK EXPO Las Vegas Marks 20 Years Since Inaugural Event

Upcoming 2015 event expected to be triple the size of the 1995 inaugural PACK EXPO Las Vegas

August 11, 2015

The 20th anniversary edition of PACK EXPO Las Vegas, which will be held September 28-30 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, projects to be the show’s largest one yet.

Consumer Goods Industry Commits to Food Waste Reduction

A third of food calories produced are never eaten

July 17, 2015

The Consumer Goods Forum announced its commitment to tackling the global food waste challenge by agreeing to halve food waste within the operations of its 400 retailer and manufacturers members by 2025. Food waste is an enormous environmental, social and economic challenge. A third of food calories produced are never eaten.

The Consumer Goods Forum Launches Health & Wellness Toolkit

New digital platform to support members in implementation of Health & Wellness Commitments and Resolutions

June 30, 2015

The Consumer Goods Forum launched a new Health & Wellness Toolkit and digital platform - http://www.consumergoodsforbetterlives.com. The Toolkit is an extension of the CGF's commitment to support its members in the implementation of its Health & Wellness Resolutions and Commitments. It will provide real-life examples of what members have achieved already and offer ideas for companies looking to take the next step. The announcement was made during the CGF's annual Global Summit currently being held in New York.

Hershey Updates Leadership Team

Company realigns enterprise resources and global leadership team to maximize strategic objectives

June 22, 2015

The Hershey Company announced the implementation of a new productivity initiative as part of its ongoing efforts to drive long-term growth and margin-enhancement. The company has identified opportunities to simplify its structure and improve ways of working in order to unlock growth potential in its core confection and emerging snacks businesses. These efforts are intended to ensure Hershey’s ability to rapidly anticipate and respond to the changing demands of the global consumer.

IRI Names “Pacesetters”

List contains food and non-food products that captured cumulative year-one sales of more than $7 billion.

June 9, 2015

Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), Chicago, identified last year’s most successful consumer packaged goods (CPG) in its “2014 New Product Pacesetters” report...

Fresh Express Debuts Eight New Products

Additions include functional health salad kit line, product line expansions

March 17, 2015

Fresh Express announced eight new product launches, including a line of Functional Health Salad Kits, as well as expanded offerings to existing lines

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