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Evergreen Packaging: Plant-Based Packaging

Study by EcoFocus Worldwide identifies high levels of consumer interest in recyclable and renewable packaging
March 18, 2019
The study finds that plant-based food and beverage packaging is now on the minds of more than three-quarters of consumers. Three out of four (76%) grocery shoppers in 2018 say they have heard or read about plant-based food or beverage packaging, and 62% want to learn more about it. 
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Mars Seeds of Change Accelerator

Participants will take part in four-month mentorship program with industry experts, receive grants of up to $50,000
March 14, 2019
The SEEDS of CHANGE™ Accelerator, named after the Mars Food organic seed and food brand, will select six US and four Australian participants in the following areas: start-up food brands, innovative experiential offerings, new business models, and emerging technology.
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Will Meal Kits Continue to Resonate in 2019?

Millions of consumers have easy access to meal kits through online and in-store retail
March 12, 2019
Over the past year, a deluge off acquisition and collaboration deals between kit manufacturers and retailers has created a groundswell of media conversation, consumer awareness and retail distribution points for meal kit offerings.
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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.
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2019 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards

Thirty-two groundbreaking food and beverage products set to transform restaurant menus
March 11, 2019
“The FABI Awards showcase the creative companies helping chefs and foodservice operators innovate in their businesses,” said Mike Hickey, executive vice president and president, Ecolab Inc. and 2019 Co-Chair of the National Restaurant Association Show. “The products showcased as 2019 recipients represent ‘what's new and next’ in foodservice.”
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Sustainability Products Ignite Markets

NYU, IRI research shows sustainability-marketed products delivered more than 50% of CPG market growth since 2013
March 11, 2019
The research conducted by Stern’s Center for Sustainable Business found that sustainability-marketed products delivered 50.1% of market growth from 2013-2018 while representing 16.6% of the CPG market in dollar sales in 2018.
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Announced! 2019 NEXTY Award Winners

NEXTY Awards are decided in a two-round judging process in the New Hope Network office prior to Expo West
March 8, 2019
NEXTY winners represent the best of the best when it comes to the mission and values of the natural products industry.
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Springboard Names Second Incubator Program Class

All Incubator teams fall within at least one of the Springboard committed growth pillars
March 7, 2019
Over the course of the next 16 weeks, the selected startups will participate in a dynamic program composed of learning, funding, infrastructure access, and mentorship in Chicago.
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4 Fresh Food Trends

A survey of trends impacting the CPG landscape in 2018
March 6, 2019
Transparency, which spans well beyond ingredient listing on products, remains one of the biggest influencers driving consumer purchase behavior today.
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