Packaging rules and plastics bans
Everything filed under business in our food trends coverage, the 8 reports filed on it so far.
AltM raises $10.3M to scale bio-based materials from farm waste
Indian biomaterials startup AltM has secured $10.3 million in Series A funding to commercialize its technology for converting agricultural waste into...
Mondelēz sues Joyride Sweets over Sour Patch Kids copycat
Mondelēz International has filed a trademark lawsuit against Texas candy startup Joyride Sweets, alleging its 'Sour Smacks' gummies and packaging...
Poly-clip Targets Plant-Based Scale-Up with Clip Packaging
Packaging firm Poly-clip System says flexible clip closures are key for plant-based protein manufacturers scaling from pilot to industrial production.
Ferrero Relaunches Power Crunch with New Formula
Ferrero is reformulating Power Crunch with updated ingredients and packaging after acquiring the brand in January 2023.
SNAP Soda Bans Cut Purchases by 12%
A new study finds bans on buying soda with SNAP benefits led to a 12% drop in sugary drink purchases.
U.S.-Canada Trade War Hits Packaging
New tariffs of up to 50% on $27.6 billion in goods between the U.S. and Canada, effective September 8, are set to disrupt the deeply integrated North...
PPWR Enforces PFAS Limits in Packaging
The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation has begun enforcing strict limits on 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) in packaging.
Health Halos and Cyber Threats in the Food Industry
Equinox Labs founder Ashwin Bhadri warns that wellness positioning on food packaging in India can move faster than scientific validation.