Recent Consumer Goods Articles
Estée Lauder Takes A First Step Into Cannabis Cosmetics
Our take: Origin, Estée Lauder's brands, has launched a new face mask called 'Hello, Calm'…
Hope & Sesame unveils sesamemilk
Our take: Plant-based beverages category continues climb as retailers seek innovative, marketable products to satisfy…
How consumer brand manufacturers change packaging for e-commerce
Our take: During the inaugural E-Pack Summit held in Chicago, brands, packaging suppliers, and delivery…
SD Craft Beverage Co. Releases Cerveza XTECA Mexican American Lager
SD Craft Beverage Co. recently launched its new brand Cerveza XTECA, a San Diego brewed Mexican-American Lager that…
Sprig expands cannabis-infused beverage distribution
Our take: Line-up includes total citrus original, citrus zero sugar, sparkling lemon tea zero sugar,…
Sonoco invests in agricultural company Harvest CROO Robotics
Our take: Overview of Sonoco's purpose and what they see in the technology driving robotic…
Cube-shaped, four-panel pouch wins the superfecta of FPA Awards
It won a Gold Award for Expanding the Use of Flexible Packaging, a Gold Award…
ProLabel Insights: Consumers’ hearts and minds influenced by trust, certification
Our take: Here's a dive into a topic we consider useful for 2019. Consumers are…
Regional Report: Lakeland entrepreneur’s Patriot Coffee to hit Publix shelves
Our take: Patriot Coffee Roasters set for June debut as part of Florida Local program... …
OptiGroup completes acquisition of Moonen Packaging
OptiGroup AB has acquired 100 percent of the shares of family owned packaging group, Moonen…
Bakery focus: Corbion targets premium bakery market with organic dough improver
Global ingredients business Corbion has introduced a new organic dough improver aimed at the premium…
Brand relaunch: Akashi-Tai Reveals Brand Identity and Packaging Design by Cowan London
Akashi-Tai, a range of five artisan sakes, launches its new identity and packaging design. The…
Why is kombucha gaining traction with big drinks companies?
Our take: Kombucha has started to appear on the radars of companies like Molson Coors...…
What does your package color say to consumers?
Our take: Snap judgements about product selection can be associated primarily with brand color selection...…
Sunmagic rolls out rebranded juice range
Sunmagic has re-branded its entire range of juices as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations,…
CBD oil is now legal in Indiana after nearly a year of confusion
Gov. Eric Holcomb recently signed a measure legalizing low-THC cannabidiol oil in Indiana, after nearly a…
Hot Industry: Ancient Nutrition Secures $103M Funding
Ancient Nutrition, a company best known for its bone broth-based protein supplement powder, just snagged…
Industry survey: Lindor bag beats Godiva on truffles branding
The outcome of a truffles tussle in our latest "Who Wore It Better?" series has…
Birds Eye launches range of frozen Pulse Mixes to cater for vegan and flexitarian diets
To help cater to the growing number of vegan and flexitarian diets, Birds Eye, the…
International Outlook: A smart move by implementing active beverage packs
Excess beverage packaging waste – such as coffee cups – has been a focal topic…
Dunn’s River Brands Acquires Majority Interest in Temple Turmeric
Texas-based beverage portfolio management company Dunn’s River Brands has acquired a majority interest in elixir…
A new generation of compostable coffee capsule
Flo has introduced Gea, an industrially compostable coffee capsule created in partnership with NatureWorks. Flo’s…
Cosmetic Packaging – Effective Packaging As a Critical Attribute of Product Marketing
The focus of cosmetic product manufacturers on innovative and alluring packaging has significantly increased in…
Packaging company DS Smith agrees takeover of Spanish rival Europac
Packaging company DS Smith has agreed a takeover of Spanish rival Europac in a deal…
Christian Dior puts TPE on new cosmetics packaging
Cosmetics maker Christian Dior is using a thermoplastic elastomer for a new type of packaging…
There’s style and substance in this big beast of global cosmetics world
Our take: High end cosmetics market endured recession to maintain strong market position and also…
Packaging key for marketing branded produce
Our take: The opportunity to tell the story, to cement branding with consumers, creates a…
Could the U.S. be poised to tighten cosmetics safety standards?
Our take: Bill by Illinois representative would amend requirements so that ingredients listed in descending…
Sage advice: How a Louisville company helps predict annual food trends
Each December, lists are unveiled that tell us what we’ll be eating and drinking during…
Smooth-edged PET food trays reduce leakers
Our take: The Roll Over-Wrap branded tray packaging is billed as the world’s only patented…
Report: Herb & Spice Extracts Market will Exhibit a Steady Growth
A new report by Future Market Insights titled “Herb & Spice Extracts Market: Global Industry…
Bustle Review: Clean & Clear’s C&C Skin Care Line Just Got A Millennial Makeover
Summary: Bustle's says everyone loves a good '90s throwback, and that's includes skin care. The…
Intelligent packaging creates new markets for print industry
In 2018, the combined active and intelligent packaging market value is projected to reach $5.68…
Sabra Introduces New Logo and Packaging
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Sabra Dipping Company, maker of America’s favorite hummus, is bringing a…
‘Special ingredients’ flavoring the craft beverage market
From avocado beer and hemp beer, to chili cider and even quandong gin — brewers…
Walnut board reports success with retail promotions
An omnichannel campaign by the Folsom-based California Walnut Board spurred major sales increases for retailers…
Why food and tech need to better connect
Our take: Food-tech has proven its growing role in the industry, while early investment is…
L’Oréal, Quantis launch initiative for sustainable cosmetics packaging
Global beauty group L’Oréal and environmental sustainability consulting firm Quantis have launched Sustainable Packaging Initiative…
Special Ops-tested laundry detergent tub exudes masculinity
Our take: Brand founded to deliver cleaning products “specifically formulated and fragranced for guys’ gear…
Icon Foods CEO: ‘Out of all of the projects that are in the R&D queue right now, allulose is dominating’
Allulose is the sweetener generating the most buzz among food formulators right now, although many…
HelloFresh buys Colorado organic food delivery company
Home-food delivery company HelloFresh said it's acquired Boulder-based organic and vegan food home delivery company…
Cosmetic packs review: The standout bottle and jar trends
Our take: Nice analyses of different pack types and exploring recent standout trends... | -------------…
Beverage Company Markets New Mild Pot-Infused Soda
With more and more businesses looking to capitalize on California’s legalization of recreational marijuana, a…
Algae.Tech teams with Canadians to access nutraceuticals market
Perth based health sciences company Algae.Tec will partner with Canadian-based extraction firm Radient Technologies as…
These Organic Skincare Brands Will Make You Feel Better About What You’re Putting on Your Face
Our take: Follain is example of green beauty movement taking hold in the industry... |…
Hair care guru Taliah Waajid on her 21st annual World Natural Hair show
Taliah Waajid is a natural hair care veteran and her company has been leading the…
Dessert Cafés on the Rise Amid Industry Struggles
With international consumers increasingly valuing emotional satisfaction in affordable purchases, the popularity of dessert cafés…
ACG Invests in Greek Yogurt Snacking Brand
Private equity investor Alliance Consumers Growth (ACG), announced an investment in greek yogurt snacking brand…
International Review: Can design brings color to the outdoor paint category
Bright and quirky, branding for new U.K. outdoor paint brand Thorndown was wholly inspired by…
Insider Viewpoint: How Conscious Products Are Taking Over The Beauty World
Clean beauty, encompassing environmentally-friendly, health-conscious, and animal-friendly products and ingredients, is in high demand, and…
Nokware Skincare launches new sustainable bamboo packaging
Organic skincare brand Nokware Skincare has announced it is to switch to sustainable bamboo packaging…
U.S. meat production, consumption growing
Americans are set to eat more meat in 2018 than ever before. According to the U.S.…
PepsiCo introduces ‘Bubly’ to sparkling water market
In the 1980s, the big brands battled for dominance in the cola wars. Now, a…
International insights: New premium yogurt range, Liberté Origins, set to transform category
Liberté, part of the General Mills group, has announced the landmark launch of three luxurious…
Beauty Customization: Make-up Meeting Diversity
A recent report by market researcher Mintel highlights the rise of multi-culturalism. It states that…
Six Women Open Up About How Having Alopecia Changed Their Outlooks on Beauty
Our take: Good read on a sometimes uncomfortable topic... | -------- Alopecia can be…
Spice Trend: Levi Roots launches Exotic Kick beverage with chilli flavor
Nichols-owned Levi Roots Soft Drinks has introduced a mango and coconut carbonated drink which has…
Chicago: Hub for future of food
Companies RXBar and SkinnyPop are just two of the recent notable successes Chicago's food culture…
Rebrand captures the spirit of Palmers 44 Dry Gin
Family owned distillery WH Palmer has appointed London-based branding and design consultancy Nude Brand Creation…
Blakely: How text message strategy creates loyalty
Ford Blakely recently published an article about utilizing a strategy for text messaging and how…
