Recent Consumer Goods Articles
7-Eleven’s New ‘Lab’ Store Is Experiment in Convenience
Our take: Store chain plans to integrate brands and services as part of commitment to…
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…
Walgreens Piloting Lower SKU Counts, Prices In Select Locations
Our comment: Walgreens proactive in effort to gauge customer reaction to lower SKU count/targeted price…
Tyson Foods to sell Sara Lee Frozen Bakery and Van’s
U.S. food heavyweight Tyson Foods has revealed that it has entered into an agreement to…
TRENDING: Vending Machines Come To The Dessert Aisle
No one likes to be kept waiting — especially hungry consumers. And should a restaurant…
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…
Product Review: All-Purpose Beauty Offerings That Are Worth The Hype
While we deeply admire multi-step skin care routines, self-care rituals like gua sha, and experimenting…
Taco Mac chain purchased by Fresh Hospitality, to be led by former Morehouse College president
Taco Mac, the popular Atlanta sports bar chain serving wings, burgers, beer, and tacos, has…
Lagunitas Jumps on the THC/Cannabis Beverage Train With New Hoppy Sparkling Waters
As the specter of national pot legalization seems like more and more of a certainty…
Dosing Cap Lets Consumer Customise Sugar Intake
Beatson Clark has developed a bespoke bottle for the sparkling botanical beverage brand Kolibri Drinks,…
Trends: 2018 brings shift in craft beer industry
Having offered his predictions last week for the wider alcohol category, Euromonitor's senior alcoholic drinks…
Innovative biodegradable materials could replace microplastics in cosmetics
Our take: The number of countries that have taken the step to ban microbeads remains…
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... …
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…
Founder of posh sausage firm Heck accuses Aldi ‘cowboys’ of copying his Italian-style bangers
Our take: Aldi says its line is consistent with previously established brand presentation... | ---------…
Probiotics point of interest in yogurts, kids’ snacks
U.S. consumers are increasingly interested in the relationship between intestinal bacteria and overall health, but…
Beverages and Snacks Dominate Most Successful C-store New Products
CHICAGO — Beverages and snacks dominated the top 10 most successful new products in the…
Briogeo: How a Former Investment Banker Created a Breakout Hair Care Line
Nancy Twine left an investment banking career to start her own hair care company –…
Survey: Foodservice sales driving convenience stores
According to a survey by NACS, the Association for Convenience & Fuel Retailing, 61 percent…
L’Oreal, Alibaba Boost Efforts to Green Up Packaging in China
The world’s largest cosmetics company, L’Oreal, and Alibaba Group are upping their efforts to reduce…
An overview of blockchain implementation in the food industry
Our take: Consumers are able to verify the food they purchase is safe by viewing…
Atlanta couple nabs $150K on ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’ for winning fish fry recipe
Investing in food products could be considered risky, but Atlanta-based husband and wife team Joe…
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…
Bloggers Share Their Best Advice for Transitioning to Natural Hair
From battling two textures to product fails, transitioning from relaxed to natural hair can sometimes…
Intelligent packaging creates new markets for print industry
In 2018, the combined active and intelligent packaging market value is projected to reach $5.68…
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…
Multinationals jump on natural cosmetics bandwagon
Our take: In response to consumer-driven concerns, industry giants are developing natural cosmetics initiatives to…
ALDI announces vegan product line
ALDI, a supermarket chain with locations in 18 different countries, recently announced the addition of…
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... |…
Ten food and beverage trends for 2018
2017 has been a rollercoaster ride for the food industry. Amazon coughed up $13.7bn for…
DSM and APK cooperate on recycling multilayer food packaging films
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and sustainable living, together with…
Sustainable Foods Summit to include packaging waste focus
Hosted in Singapore on 4-5th September, the second Asia-Pacific edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit…
Tech options freeing marketers to focus on brand engagement
A consumer-centric landscape where people shop whenever, wherever and however they want is forcing traditional…
“Méduse” Documentary Embraces the Beauty of Black Hair
Méduse, Cheveux Afro et Autres Mythes (Medusa, Afro-hair and other myths) is a very short…
New Flexible Packaging Uses Crab Shells and Trees Instead of Plastic
Our take: Georgia Institute of Technology team adds to sustainable alternatives with a new flexible…
Un-brie-lievable! Canadian vegan cheese brand Nuts for Cheese ‘inundated’ by requests from US retailers
“At the beginning I thought our audience would be mostly vegans, but what I’ve realized…
IDDBA Insights: A new brand identity for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
MADISON - Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin unveils a new Wisconsin Cheese brand identity at the 2018…
Why businesses should get ahead of hormone-disrupting chemicals
American consumers are growing increasingly concerned about food safety and chemical hazards. Over the past…
RPC Bebo develops thermoformed screw closure system
RPC Bebo, along with German tool producer Marbach, has developed a thermoformed screw closure system,…
Walmart asks cosmetics suppliers to look beyond China for sourcing
Our take: Move signals world’s largest retailer hopes to get ahead of tariff impact.... |…
International: Mondelēz unveils new packaging for its Philadelphia cream cheese
Mondelēz International-owned cream cheese brand Philadelphia has been given a packaging redesign to focus on…
‘Several bidders’ in for US group Schwan’s
Our take: Schwan's reportedly on the radar of several parties for purchase... | ----------- Reuters, citing…
Nanoencapsulated Food Additives: Making a Big Difference
Our take: Food additives are being replaced by nanoencapsulated additives, in light of the changing…
New concept challenges the toothpaste tube norm
Anthem Worldwide’s Benelux team has released a packaging design concept that invites the oral care…
Chase Distillery creates new designs for its spirits range
Summary: The striking new bottle designs for its entire range of Single-Estate spirits were unveiled at…
Brewbound Voices: Leverage Your Beverage with Visual Storytelling
Laurie Millotte is the founder of Outshinery, a product photography and video creation company that generates…
Supreme Petfoods Releases New Packaging
Supreme Petfoods’ Science Selective Hamster Food launched with an improved recipe and new packaging. There…
What food and drink trends are expected in 2019? You may be surprised…
Our take: Oat-heavy, sour selections, Korean and Filipino meal kits, CBD-infusions, house-roasted coffees a few…
Shrinkflation: When less is not more at the grocery store
Most consumers are concerned about the cost of food. Shoppers constantly look for bargains and…
Weetabix On The Go unveils new kids range in grocery stores
Weetabix On The Go Kids, a new drinks range aimed at 5-10-year olds, has launched…
How Aveeno is tackling the hair-care category
Our take: Relaunch of brand comes on the heels of Johnson & Johnson’s 2016 acquisition…
Christian Dior puts TPE on new cosmetics packaging
Cosmetics maker Christian Dior is using a thermoplastic elastomer for a new type of packaging…
Why Zazie Beetz Wears Her Natural Hair While Playing Domino In Deadpool 2
The Domino of Deadpool 2 will look very different from the Domino in the comics.…
Nielsen research identifies key snacking behavior as basis of consumer shopping choices
A new study by Nielsen, the data and measurement company, has identified seven consumer snacking…
Pet product labels frequently featuring “Made in USA”
Our take: Pet labels featuring "Made in USA" designation in response to owner requests... | …
What Keurig-Dr Pepper Merger Means for Industry
The maker of Keurig coffee machines is acquiring Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. in a deal…
Islay distiller embraces heritage in new branding
For one distillery, though, change and progress has meant a refreshed brand and new outlet…
Researchers develop patch which monitors food content for harmful pathogens
Our take: Patch could have significant impact on food packaging... | ------------ Hanie Yousefi and…
The Asian influence and digital mutation in cosmetics packaging
Our take: Asian market insights, economic statistics, regulations and formula trends for cosmetics and personal…
Sustainability Focus: Fabri-Kal launches TruWare square containers for food packaging
Our take: Fabri-Kal strengthens its sustainable portfolio with TruWare containers made using 50 percent of…
