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September 29, 2023
Aldi takes part in third phase of HolyGrail 2.0 initiative, partners with Digimac, Wipak and Greiner to bring digitally watermarked packaging to German market; invisible codes are on packaging of Milsani kefir, yogurt to improve sorting of materials
September 29, 2023
Winner of ‘replacing multi-material packaging’ category at Student Starpack Awards visits Crown’s R&D facility in Wantage, UK; his entry, Kahaan, was a suite of reusable, recyclable packaging materials for prepared meals inspired by camping cookware
September 29, 2023
Smart dog company, Fi, adds two senior executives, Bryant Brennan and Darrell Stone, to complete leadership team, as it works to accelerate Q4, 2024 initiatives; Brennan to serve as chief creative officer, while Stone to be VP of product
September 29, 2023
Pet industry mergers, acquisitions slow due to interest rates hikes, recession concerns, although buyer interest remains high, with activity expected to pick up in Q3, according to BirdsEye; industry remains robust, led by Gen Z and Millennials
September 28, 2023
Parkside's recyclable paper pack for Iceland's North Coast frozen seafood wins Stationers' Company Innovation Excellence Award; Recoflex material's water-based coating offers a moisture and grease barrier, prevents ice crystals from forming on exterior
September 28, 2023
US product sales for pets other than dogs and cats grew 7% in 2022, despite economic pressures on pet owners, per Packaged Facts; pet specialty accounted for largest share of sales at 60%, due to stores stocking much wider array of products for other pets
September 28, 2023
Parkside produces 100% home compostable pack with colorful design for vegan chocolate brand Mummy Meegz; packaging is made with Parkside’s Park2Nature compostable material, features brand’s amphibian mascot Billie depicted inside the pack
September 28, 2023
Celsius Holdings to unveil new line of energy drinks at the 2023 National Assn. of Convenience Stores show Oct. 3-6 in Atlanta
September 27, 2023
American Cleaning Institute praises draft proposal that would establish a federal standard for ingredient communication in cleaning products; proposal would empower consumers with standard cleaning product ingredient labeling on-pack and online
September 27, 2023
SC Johnson applauds US House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce for holding hearing on ingredient transparency in cleaning products; company has long advocated for standard on transparency and more information for consumers
September 27, 2023
Axe's newly launched Fine Fragrance collection is designed to neutralize body odor while providing lighter, more modern scents than previous releases; brand observes Gen Z shopping behavior redefines premium products to focus on ingredients, user feeling
September 27, 2023
Italian pet accessories company, MyFamily, opens over-500-sq-ft store in Milan's Centrale Railway Station, marking 10th store dedicated to pet retail; company has been gradually building international presence, with plans for 40 stores globally by 2026
September 26, 2023
FDA announces updated draft guidance to assist food facilities in prevention of allergen cross-contact and proper labeling of food allergens, along with discouraging intentional addition of sesame to food products for compliance
September 26, 2023
Mars to host Annual Mars Pet Adoption Weekend from September 29 to October 1, covering up to maximum of US$100,000 in cat, dog adoption fees; PEDIGREE Foundation to cover up to US$50,000 in dog adoption fees at partner shelter locations in 15 cities
September 26, 2023
Mondi produces paper-based packaging for Veetee dry rice in the UK; packaging uses Mondi’s recyclable FunctionalBarrier Paper and has been certified by OPRL as widely accepted for curbside recycling in UK
September 26, 2023
American Cleaning Institute welcomes Ana Fraisse as Manager, Sustainability Engagement
September 25, 2023
Unilever touts its Closeup brand as the third most-chosen toothpaste in the world, available in 57 different countries; brand recently unveiled new premium lines--Closeup Natural Detox range, powered by natural ingredients, and Closeup Fresh Multi Vitamin
September 25, 2023
Midea unveils anti-corrosion solution to improve air conditioner performance in coastal and tropical climates; solution has proprietary Hyper Grapfins and sheet metal coatings, is integrated into BreezelessE and PenroseAir systems
September 25, 2023
Skyy Vodka announces launch of two new expressions: Skyy Infusions Espresso and Skyy Infusions Agave Lime; as part of the launch, Skyy is partnering with supermodel and beauty entrepreneur Winne Harlow
September 25, 2023
Amorepacific's Suh Kyungbae Foundation hosts SUHF Symposium 2023 at Amorepacific headquarters in Seoul; emerging scientists participated in the open academic event under the theme of 'The Future of Life Beyond the Microscope'
September 22, 2023
GlobalData: Asian food manufacturers striving to expand portfolio of functional offerings, go beyond soft drinks to sectors such as savory snacks, bakery and cereals; region's fortified/functional bakery and cereals market alone was worth US$2.4B in 2022
September 22, 2023
COSMOSS, the beauty and wellness brand founded by model Kate Moss, announces new partnership with the Chopra Foundation to support mental health and wellbeing programs with events and the NeverAlone.Love platform
September 22, 2023
Estee Lauder's Global Changemaker and Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman raises awareness of literacy and writing change at the opening of Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York Cit
September 22, 2023
Estée Lauder's Global Changemaker and Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman raises awareness of literacy and writing change at the opening of Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York Cit
September 22, 2023
Italy-based Omnia Packaging celebrates opening of facility in Guelph, Ontario, Canada; company committed to producing exclusively recyclable plastic and paper food packaging, helping to increase recycling rates across Canada by 2025, says CEO
September 21, 2023
Men's grooming brand Every Man Jack named #1 brand in beard care in MULO; brand commemorates achievement with its first beard campaign, most premium product collection to date, Small Batch Beard Collection, and new ambassador, Michael Dueñas
September 21, 2023
Cold Water Technologies announces pre-order for Happy Scratch supplement for pets that suffer from dermatitis; supplement, which can be easily sprinkled on pet food, provides element that reduces inflammation caused by seasonal, contact and food allergies
September 21, 2023
Mary Kay China continues partnership with the Junior Achievement of China, conducting a Job Shadowing Day for 30 female college students who visited the Mary Kay China office for a career day
September 21, 2023
Scientists fabricate pea protein hydrolysate aggregates that require only mild heating at 85 °C for 10 min, addressing the high energy requirements of other protein-based fat replacers; aggregates were used to soften fat-free cream cheese
September 20, 2023
Eastman highlights inclusive workplace practices, including sponsorship of the TriPride festival since its inception in 2018; company to attend TriPride 2023 with cosmetics, clothing made with sustainable Naia cellulosic fiber
September 20, 2023
Kraft Heinz voluntarily recalls select Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices due to temporary issue with one of its wrapping machines; film may remain on slice after wrapper is removed, which could potentially cause gagging or choking
September 20, 2023
Grupo Bimbo opens the call for the second edition of Bimbo Open Door, its open innovation platform for food businesses, specifically startups and scale-ups in the cookie and energy bar sector
September 20, 2023
Tosca, a provider of reusable packaging and pooling solutions, announces appointment of Jeff Poehls as US director of protein sales; Poehls’ career spans over 33 years in the food industry and he has previously held positions at JBS, Smithfield Foods
September 19, 2023
Upstart food and drink brand SMUG launches 100% compostable crisp packet made from Parkside’s Park2Nature, a certified home compostable laminate; the plant-based laminate offers an oxygen transmission rate of below 1.0
September 19, 2023
AgroFresh Solutions completes acquisition of South Africa-based Tessara, a provider of intelligent packaging solutions for preserving fresh produce, specializing in SO2 generating sheets to prevent decay in table grapes, berries and flowers
September 19, 2023
Continued inflation impacts pet sector, with rising prices affecting consumer spending, according to Pet Business; despite some segments showing signs of stabilizing, overall trend remains strong, potentially leading to shift in spending among pet owners
September 19, 2023
Novelis releases its sustainability report for FY2023; company has achieved 61% recycled content across product lines globally, recycled 2.3 million tonnes of aluminum, including more than 82 billion used beverage cans during the period
September 18, 2023
Carrousel Packaging opens fifth warehouse in Ottawa, Canada; company offers food and industrial packaging equipment, ecological and reusable packaging products, sanitary products
September 18, 2023
Baralan will participate at Milano Beauty Week, Sept. 26-Oct. 2 in Milan; company will debut an MBW-branded lip balm, distributed at a fundraising event benefiting women undergoing cancer treatments and during event’s social and promotional activities
September 18, 2023
BASF partnering with Indonesian non-profit organization Kaleka to support sustainable palm and palm kernel oil production in Indonesia
September 18, 2023
ALDI announces launch of its first-ever pizza delivery service, available in three cities: Manchester, England; Cardiff, Wales; and Edinburgh, Scotland; the pizzas will be priced at £3.99
September 15, 2023
L'Occitane emphasizes maintaining biodiversity in ingredient sourcing, commits to traceability, minimizing cultivation's impact and protecting native plants; group details initiatives taken for hero ingredients immortelle, lavender, almond and shea butter
September 15, 2023
Nomination committee for AB Electrolux's 2024 annual general meeting has been appointed with six members, including representatives from top shareholders and members of the board; meeting set for March 27, 2024
September 15, 2023
Electrolux divests manufacturing facility in Nyíregyháza, Hungary to Swedish heat pump manufacturer Qvantum for a cash consideration of approximately SEK 455M; move is part of actions to divest non-core assets with total potential value of SEK 10B
September 15, 2023
PEPSICO NAMED MEMBER OF THE YEAR BY THE BUSINESS COUNCIL OF NEW YORK STATE
September 15, 2023
Krones highlights its VarioPac Pro packaging machine at its facility in Edelstal, Austria, which was used to handle the new LitePac Top Strap solution for Coca-Cola HBC; LitePac Top Strap is a plastic-free secondary packaging solution for multipacks
September 14, 2023
Beiersdorf announces aerosol deodorant cans in its European assortment of Nivea, 8X4, Hidrofugal and Hansaplast made at its new Leipzig plant will have at least 50% recycled aluminum and weigh 11.6% less, effective 2023/24, reducing CO2e emissions by 58%
September 14, 2023
Mary Kay highlights the importance of women’s leadership and private sector engagement in conservation at the 10th World Ocean Summit and Expo 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, organized by Economist Impact
September 14, 2023
Croxsons collaborates with Scottish spirits brand Union XV on gin bottle design, which will launch during 2023 Rugby World Cup; Ceremony Basse bottle features broad shoulders and elegant decanter styling, is topped off with a black woodtop stopper
September 14, 2023
Executive Perspective: Flavor is Molson Coors' top priority beyond the beer aisle, says Chief Commercial Officer Michelle St. Jacques
September 14, 2023
Colgate Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
September 13, 2023
Berry Agile Solutions, a new pan-European operation that offers short lead times and low minimum order quantities, to showcase range of personal care and cosmetic packaging at London Packaging Week, including new Wave2cc recyclable lock-up 2cc dispenser
September 13, 2023
Corteva announces launch of Reklemel active, a new nematicide aimed at helping protect a wide variety of food and row crops from plant-parasitic nematode damage without disrupting the healthy balance of beneficial organisms in soil
September 13, 2023
Brenntag opens Personal Care Innovation and Application Center in Lille, France, dedicated to research and development for personal care applications; facility is fully based on renewable energies and circular economy
September 12, 2023
SABIC and partners introduce IML solution with certified renewable PP resins for food packaging containers; the BOPP film label material is made of SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE polymers, produced by Taghleef, printed by Karydakis, supplied to Kotronis for IML
September 12, 2023
Asda launches 27th Tickled Pink campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, featuring over 200 products from over 50 different suppliers with exclusive pink packaging; participating products include Diet Coke, Heinz Baked Beans and Warburtons Toastie Loaf
September 12, 2023
Estee Lauder returns to Climate Week NYC as Platinum Partner
September 12, 2023
FDA advisory committee unanimously votes oral phenylephrine ineffective as a decongestant, potentially impacting Nyquil, Tylenol, Advil, Robitussin, Sudafed, Benadryl and other OTC brands
September 11, 2023
ADM reports that five employees remain in the hospital receiving treatment for injuries following explosion at company's industrial complex in Decatur, Illinois
September 11, 2023
Spectra highlights its certifications for halal and vegan-friendly packaging
September 11, 2023
ADM sets goal to be deforestation-free in all of its supply chains by 2025, says the last decade has seen significant advancements in tackling deforestation in Indonesia and Malaysia
September 11, 2023
Autajon Group welcomes two new companies; UK-based Simply Cartons supplies to the cosmetics, health and beauty, luxury drinks, premium food and confectionary industries, Spain-based Tendero offers rigid boxes for perfumes and cosmetics, spirits industries
September 8, 2023
Green Seal seeks participants for working group to revise GS-1 Sanitary Paper Products standard; effort aims to evaluate recycled content requirements, sustainable alternative fiber sourcing, leadership criteria in household and away-from-home markets
September 8, 2023
Trader Joe's releases list of current and upcoming products for fall season
September 8, 2023
Primal Pet Group appoints Nate Kredich as president of Himalayan Pet Supply business unit; Kredich brings over 20 years of experience, including as The Honest Kitchen COO, where he helped shape business into high-growth, omnichannel market leader
September 8, 2023
Aramark to Participate in Upcoming Citi Investor Conference on Sept. 15
September 8, 2023
Kao establishes new Corporate Governance Policy
September 7, 2023
Oceana calls on Coca-Cola Europacific Partners to commit to increase, not decrease, the share of refillable bottles sold in the Philippines in light of company’s proposed acquisition of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines with Aboitiz Equity Ventures
September 7, 2023
Burgo-owned Mosaico Specialty Papers debuts Cooky SIL, a new silicone paper for food; Mosaico specifically chose short birch fiber for its new baking paper to obtain desired porosity level, while external silicone layer allows for easy release of food
September 7, 2023
SEE to exhibit more than 25 digital, automation, sustainable packaging solutions from its Consumer Ready, Fluids & Liquids, Automated Protective Solutions segments at Pack Expo; its booth is designed to feel like a real fulfilment center or grocery store
September 7, 2023
Sirane highlights its absorbent meat pads, noting it can offer a range of options, including standard, ovenable, compostable, paper-recyclable, antimicrobial and odor absorbing; pads available in range colors, absorbency levels
September 6, 2023
Whirlpool Named One of the World's Most Trustworthy Companies for 2023 by Newsweek
September 6, 2023
PetSmart to Host Conference Call on Second Quarter 2023 Results
September 6, 2023
Celiac Disease Foundation launches iRecruitCeliac patient recruitment platform for enrollment in clinical trials for celiac disease and comorbid conditions; iRecruitCeliac's study screening platform, iQualifyCeliac, has database of over 22,000 people
September 6, 2023
Reusable takeaway packaging could present a compelling climate case over single-use alternatives if return and washing systems are properly implemented and optimized, according to new study from Zero Waste Europe, Reloop and TOMRA
September 5, 2023
Greif announces its Jubail plant in Saudi Arabia has achieved FSSC 22000 Certification for demonstrating food safety and quality commitment
September 5, 2023
Berry Global spotlights 100% recyclable water bottle it produced for luxury artesian mineral water brand NEUE Water; bottle is made with 100% rPET and features unique, ergonomic flat shape
September 5, 2023
Evonik Animal Nutrition to unveil PhytriCare IM, a plant-based anti-inflammation product for farm animals, and Ecobiol Fizz, a poultry probiotic, at SPACE 2023 trade fair in Rennes, France; products aim to address health, nutrition challenges in farming
September 5, 2023
Evonik Care Solutions wins Ringier Technology Innovation Awards for Personal Care 2023 for its new ceramide SPHINOX Immulance; ingredient offers balancing effect to skin's immune barrier, company says
September 1, 2023
Unilever spotlights Dove's Summer Revived gradual self-tan range, set to tap into growing demand for safe alternatives to sun-tanning; range uses naturally derived DHA to interact with amino acids in skin's keratin, forming caramel-colored complexes
September 1, 2023
Beiersdorf appoints OMD as its sole media agency partner for Europe and North America from January 2024, also its partner for global media strategy; partnership will build a new media operating model including best-in-class tech and automation
September 1, 2023
International luxury packaging manufacturer Max Fame Group opens first UK factory, located in Trafford, England; company specializes in sustainable packaging in sectors including electronics, food, drink and cosmetics
September 1, 2023
Pet Food Express hosts 13th annual Pet Fair to find homes for 7,500 rescue animals through virtual, in-person adoption events; those who adopt receive special 20% off coupon for Pet Food Express as part of 20/20 program, which includes US$20 donation
August 31, 2023
Verallia discusses how to captivate the at-home drinks market, which has seen a resurgence in recent months; company brings luxury brands to life by crafting glass packaging to enhance a brand story or incorporating decoration to give it extra flair
August 31, 2023
Nestle Chile announces launch of shelf-stable plant-based cooking solutions in Chile under the Maggi Veg brand; the range includes Nestle's first shelf-stable plant-based minced meat
August 31, 2023
Nestlé Brazil opens enrollment for Trainee Program 2024
August 31, 2023
SC Johnson and Milwaukee Brewers to celebrate special-edition Scrubbing Bubbles bottle that contains plastic from cups collected at American Family Field; Brewers is first US professional sports team to link a waste stream to a specific product
August 30, 2023
L’Oréal completes acquisition of Aesop
August 30, 2023
The Dog Stop ranks No. 3,511 on 2023 Inc. 5000 list, which recognizes fastest-growing private companies in America; company offers high-quality care, grooming, training and natural pet retail products for dogs
August 30, 2023
W.F. Young adds three industry professionals to team in strategic expansion aimed at driving innovation, growth in animal health, wellness sector; hires include e-commerce director Giulia Giovanelli and sales account managers Tiffany Bianco and Brad Mawby
August 30, 2023
Cargill Wins 2023 BIG Sustainability Awards for Leadership in the Industry and Service of the Year
August 29, 2023
San Diego-based General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems successfully uses its iSCWO system to destroy PFAS in biosolids waste from two Southern California facilities; system processes waste with water under extremely high temperature, high pressure
August 29, 2023
1000 Lakes brewery works with Metsa Board’s Packaging Design Services for retail packaging of its artisanal gin; the packaging design looks as if a bottle is frozen inside an ice block, is made of Metsa Board Prime FBB Bright, features UV printing
August 29, 2023
FDA Names James Jones First Deputy Commissioner for Proposed, Unified Human Foods Program
August 29, 2023
General Mills to invest US$48M to increase manufacturing and packaging capacity at its frozen dough plant in Joplin, Missouri, creating 47 jobs; construction scheduled to be completed in early 2024
August 28, 2023
Kenvue Becomes a Fully Independent Company Following Final Separation from Johnson & Johnson
August 28, 2023
P&G publishes its 2023 Annual Report, detailing its financial performance and free cash flow activity, growth strategies and ESG efforts in the latest fiscal year
August 28, 2023
Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection seeks grant proposals for study on surplus food, food waste management to reduce GHG emissions; study to also be used as basis for additional study to determine infrastructure improvements for food recovery
August 28, 2023
DoorDash announces its development of voice ordering capabilities incorporating AI, as the company looks to further support restaurant operations
August 25, 2023
Ball partners with Cervejaria Masterpiece to debut ASI’s Responsible Aluminium Sourcing logo on Donatello Barley Wine cans; on-product logo serves as assurance to consumers that aluminum used in packaging meets ASI’s responsible sourcing standards
August 25, 2023
PepsiCo Celebrates Next Generation of HBCU Musicians and Student Changemakers with $160,000 Donation from Doritos® SOLID BLACK
August 25, 2023
PakTech announces it is establishing a manufacturing facility in Victoria, Australia, and a proprietary partnership with Visy; company’s handles for multipacks are made from 100% rHDPE
August 25, 2023
Private equity firm Alphia PAI Partners agrees to acquire North American pet food co-manufacturer Alphia from J.H. Whitney Capital Partners under undisclosed terms; Denver-based Alphia produces over one billion lbs. of dry pet food annually
August 25, 2023
Toray, Nitto Seimo and Taiyo A&F are expanding program to recycle fishing nets into new ones; companies aim to use recycled nets in purse seine fishing trials, and if successful, look to commercially launch recycled nets by December
August 25, 2023
Natoo receives Jaguar Friend seal from Jaguar Parade to support jaguar conservation projects; brand supported Jaguar Parade NYC by sponsoring six of art installation sculptures and raised over US$100,000 for biodiversity nonprofit
August 24, 2023
Estee Lauder announces Chairman Emeritus Leonard A. Lauder has decided not to stand for re-election to the company’s Board of Directors at the annual meeting in November; he will remain Chairman Emeritus
August 24, 2023
Manjit Minhas will be keynote speaker at Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network Breakfast at PMMI’s PACK EXPO Las Vegas on Sept. 12; Minhas co-founded Canada-based Minhas Brewery, Distillery, and Winery, whose revenues have exceeded US$220M
August 24, 2023
PepsiCo announces it will eliminate plastic rings on beverage multipacks across US and Canada by introducing recyclable paper-based designs; conversion will include brands like Pepsi, Pepsi Zero, MTN DEW, Starry, Gatorade, among others, plus 7Up in Canada
August 24, 2023
Coveris to showcase its newest sustainable packaging solutions at Lunch! 2023, including BarrierFresh MAP sandwich skillet, EnviroPac Bagasse, its dual-ovenable, hot-hold HEAT range, and Notpla coated food cartons
August 23, 2023
Mars Petcare, Hilton collaborate to celebrate International Dog Day; pet guests at select Hilton hotels will receive complimentary CESAR Canine Cuisine to enhance travel experience for pet owners likely influenced by their pets in travel planning
August 23, 2023
SpartanNash appoints Kerrie MacPherson as an independent director, also serving on the Audit Committee; MacPherson spent 32 years at Ernst & Young in various leadership roles in M&A, advisory, sales and marketing
August 23, 2023
Reckitt announces Jeff Carr will retire as CFO; Shannon Eisenhardt named CFO Designate, will join Reckitt on Oct 17 and will also be appointed to the board as an Executive Director
August 23, 2023
Packaging machinery firm Volpak says the pouch is most suitable type of packaging for dairy market, as it allows complete airtightness of the package combined with long shelf life, can be made from low-impact materials, including 100% recyclable plastics
August 22, 2023
McDonald’s Canada introduces limited-time Mighty McMuffin with both sausage and bacon; customers using the McDonald’s app to order receive double MyMcDonald’s Rewards points till October 2
August 22, 2023
Hershey recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best-in-State Employers in Pennsylvania for 2023, ranking 33; company also appears on the list for Virginia for the first time
August 22, 2023
ScottsMiracle-Gro will participate in a fireside chat hosted by Gaurav Jain of Barclays at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on Sept. 5
August 22, 2023
Berlin Packaging highlights tailor-made glass bottle for Emma Watson’s luxury gin brand Renais Gin at recent Imbibe Live event in London; bottle has a luxury French modern aesthetic with a modern twist
August 21, 2023
Marc Jacobs expands long-term license agreement with Coty to include Marc Jacobs Beauty, alongside Marc Jacobs Fragrances; Coty’s license with Marc Jacobs now extends for over 15 years
August 21, 2023
Unilever reports over 2.3 million people have tested Lakme’s new digital beauty innovations in the past year; innovations include Lakmé Foundation Finder for skin tone match, virtual makeup try-on, Skin Pro tool for personalized skin-care routines
August 21, 2023
Indorama and Italy's AMB Spa to use recycle PET flake in food packaging trays production, diverting more than 150 million post-consumer PET trays from landfills by 2025; Indorama produces rPET from proprietary system at Verdun, France, facility
August 21, 2023
EPA grants $8.5M to four research institutions to study pathogens, disinfection byproducts in drinking water systems, improve water infrastructure management; institutions include University of Minnesota, Georgia Tech, University of Texas, Michigan State
August 18, 2023
Whirlpool unveils 153,000-sq.-ft. technology center in St. Joseph, Michigan; US$60M project expands and replaces much of the current St. Joseph Technology Center
August 18, 2023
Italy-based AMB to use Indorama Ventures’ flake from rPET trays to produce film suitable for food packaging trays; partnership aims to divert more than 150 million post-consumer PET trays away from landfill or incineration by end of 2025
August 18, 2023
Sally Beauty partners with JLL Design Solutions to introduce Happy Beauty Co., a new retail concept focused on high-quality beauty products at affordable prices; Happy Beauty Co.'s inaugural 10 stores will open in the Dallas and Phoenix areas this summer
August 18, 2023
United Natural Foods breaks ground on new state-of-the-art distribution center just north of Sarasota, Florida; the facility will increase efficiency and decrease cost-per-case, company says
August 17, 2023
Johnson & Johnson announces final exchange ratio of 8.0324 in split-off exchange offer of Kenvue Inc.
August 17, 2023
Krones wins German Packaging Prize in Sustainability category for ShoulderFlex PET water bottle weighing 5.9g; ShoulderFlex offers material savings of up to 50% compared to conventional 0.5-liter water bottles on market
August 17, 2023
Cargill Wins PDMA’s 2023 Outstanding Corporate Innovator Award
August 17, 2023
CANPACK produces limited-edition cans of Pilsen by Colombian brewery Bavaria for Medellín Flower Festival; cans mark Medellín's transformation over last 30 years, with design that includes an urban map, excerpts from a 1989 Rolling Stone article
August 16, 2023
Russia-based Cherkizovo Group expands its product range by fitting several types of meat products into one package
August 16, 2023
ProAmpac to emphasize film-based, paper-based innovations at SuperZoo; company to highlight ProActive Recyclable R-2000 series for treats packaging, PRO-EVO Recyclable grease-resistant paper bags, QUADFLEX Recyclable flat or pinched bottom quad bags
August 16, 2023
Estee Lauder's Executive Chairman William P. Lauder hosts Art and Science of Gratitude Town Hall at House of Bumble, promoting attitude of gratitude among Bumble and bumble employees
August 16, 2023
ProAmpac wins 'Application Excellence - primary packaging' category in Digital Labels & Packaging Awards for Nestle Splash - KitKat labels; judges note 'great creativity' behind the variable design, numbering of over 100,000 unique packs for multiple SKUs
August 15, 2023
Pet Palette Distribution partners with online marketplace, Rover, to distribute line of merchandise from Rover Gear Walking Collection; distributor to carry Better Walk No-Pull Harness, Bag Buddy Hands-Free Poo Carrier and Essential Dog Walking Leash
August 15, 2023
Louisiana-based Big Easy Blends purchases two 8S-285 premade pouch packing machines from Viking Masek configured to meet its liquid product specifications; packaging machines paired with robotic pick and place infeeds, conveyors
August 15, 2023
Petco partners with dog nutrition brand, Ollie, to bring human-grade fresh, baked food for dogs to Petco customers across US by end of September; first-time Ollie customers at petco.com can receive complimentary container with Ollie fresh food purchase
August 15, 2023
Fairview Mills increases efficiency, employee morale with investment in a Viking Masek 8S-235 premade pouch machine with pick and place robotic infeed paired with a multi-head scale for a complete pet food packaging solution
August 14, 2023
Grove reports fiscal Q2 financial results; net revenue of US$66.1M is down 16.6% year-over-year, largely due to reductions in advertising spend to focus on profitability; net loss of US$10.9M narrows from year-ago net loss of US$35.3M
August 14, 2023
Pet Food Experts, Animal Supply Co. and Phillips Pet Food and Supplies unite for philanthropic campaign at Pet Sustainability Coalition conference; companies pledge US$25,000 each in matching funds, raising over US$217,000 for sustainability initiatives
August 14, 2023
Asda publishes 2022 ESG report, highlights include: operational carbon footprint down 8% from 2021; 2,173 tonnes of surplus food donated; recycled, reused or repurposed 86% of operational waste; sent zero operational waste to landfill
August 14, 2023
Estee Lauder scientists shared new preclinical and clinical findings in skin care research at the World Congress of Dermatology in Singapore; findings span emerging research areas that support skin health and longevity
August 11, 2023
Forestry industry 'unbeatable' in Latin America, says CMPC's CEO at Brazil conference; he emphasizes sector's role in developing new cellulose-based products to replace plastic, and how CMPC is investing to expand in cellulose, tissue, and biopackaging
August 11, 2023
Saputo Announces Election of Directors
August 11, 2023
L'Occitane publishes clarification announcement regarding its trading halt pending release of inside information on possible plans to privatize the company; it has made an application for resumption of trading on Aug. 14
August 11, 2023
Spectrum Brands' home and personal care segment sales in fiscal Q3 dip 16% year-over-year to US$276.6M; decrease in net sales reflects category decline from lower consumer demand in kitchen appliances
August 10, 2023
Reusable packaging solutions provider Tosca announces appointment of Molly Rhyan as director of sales for produce; Rhyan has over two decades of experience in supply chain packaging, having held key leadership roles at IFCO, CHEP and Kraft Foods
August 10, 2023
ADBioplastics and Spain-based Borges International Group develop compostable single-use packaging for extra virgin olive oil; packaging is made using ADBioplastics’ PLA-Premium, will initially be marketed under the Capricho Andaluz and Borges brands
August 10, 2023
Pet food companies team up with home appliance and meal kit brands to offer homemade pet food options; Cuisinart to release GoodBone Treat Maker, an appliance for homemade dog treats, while HelloFresh has introduced own pet food line called the Pets Table
August 10, 2023
Monster Energy BIG3 Celebrity Game Returns
August 9, 2023
Choice Pet Products to add Snappy Tom's premium wet cat food to portfolio offered to independent retailers; Snappy Tom collects its fish using dolphin-safe practices and does not use tuna collected using aggregating devices
August 9, 2023
Shiseido reports H1 net sales up 0.2% year-over-year to 494.2B yen; growth in Japan, China boosted by new launches and marketing, travel retail sales fell amid retailer inventory adjustment, market normalization related to tourist-focused business changes
August 9, 2023
Grove to Report Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results on August 14
August 9, 2023
Spectrum Brands Holdings Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend of US$0.42 Per Share
August 8, 2023
Shiseido announces changes to its business execution systems, effective Sept. 1; Yoshiaki Okabe will become EVP, Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer, and Kentaro Fujiwara will become Representative Director, Chairman at Shiseido Japan
August 8, 2023
Clorox to Present at Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on Sept. 6 in Boston
August 8, 2023
ProAmpac recognized at FTA’s Excellence in Flexography Awards, winning Bronze Award in Mid Web Process/Coated Paper Category for Hidden Valley Zesty Alfredo Premium Season Mix design; judges commend package's clean register and excellent tonality
August 8, 2023
Clorox's Household division net sales up 14% year-over-year in Q4, Health and Wellness net sales up 14% on higher cleaning and professional products sales, driven by strong consumption
August 7, 2023
Gladstone Land Announces Second Quarter 2023 Results
August 7, 2023
Kellogg's Club Crackers brand announces limited-time launch of new Club x Butter Chardonnay Minis, featuring mini crackers infused with Butter Chardonnay by JaM Cellars
August 7, 2023
Sam’s Club highlights seven multi-pack products that can provide a month’s worth of school lunches for an average of US$1.50 per lunch; promotion comes as caregivers look to save save time, money as back-to-school season starts
August 7, 2023
IoPP announces 2023 AmeriStar Award winners; Best in Show goes to Annie's Certified Industrially Compostable Molded Fiber Cup from General Mills, which utilizes wet molded fiber and equals plastic thermoform in terms of functionality
August 4, 2023
China-based dairy company Mengniu launches an all-PE yogurt pouch designed for recyclability; pouch is made of Dow's INNATE TF-BOPE resins
August 4, 2023
Frank Yiannas, former Food & Drug Administration deputy commissioner, joins Wiliot as strategic advisor, helping advise food, retail markets on how IoT can help meet rules requiring safe tracking of food products, sharing of traceability data with FDA
August 4, 2023
Lancome to unveil limited-edition flanker dubbed La Vie Est Belle L’Extrait, with notes of frankincense, bergamot, red fruits, rose, iris, woody notes and oud; new perfume will be available in 30ml and 50ml Extrait de Parfum
August 4, 2023
United Steelworkers union successfully negotiates and secured the first-ever collective agreement for Starbucks workers at the Calgary Millrise Center store in Alberta
August 3, 2023
China's Cookware Company achieves Aluminium Stewardship Initiative Performance Standard V3 certification for its aluminum cookware production process in its Jiangmen facility, becoming the first cookware producer to gain ASI certification
August 3, 2023
Gladstone Land to report its Q2 results on Aug. 8
August 3, 2023
Weyerhaeuser appoints James C. O'Rourke, president and CEO of The Mosaic Co., to its board of directors
August 3, 2023
Industry leaders from US EPA, EY and PepsiCo Foundation to deliver keynote presentations at annual Food, Packaging & Sustainability Summit hosted by Sonoco FRESH; summit to take place Sept. 18-19 at Clemson University in South Carolina
August 2, 2023
Jack Daniel Distillery introduces Distillery Series selection #11, a limited-edition Tennessee whiskey finished in anejo tequila barrels, which combine the flavors of agave and oak
August 2, 2023
10-Q: Quarterly report which provides a continuing view of a company's financial position
August 2, 2023
Nu Skin Enterprises' strategic investment arm, Rhyz, acquires skin-care and beauty device company BeautyBio; omnichannel brand combines efficacious skin care with patented beauty tools that work together to offer pro-grade results from home
August 2, 2023
Parkside develops compostable flexible packaging for New Forest Fruit’s new range of dried strawberries; packs are made with triplex Park2Nature material, which is TUV certified as home compostable within 26 weeks, industrial compostable within 12 weeks
August 1, 2023
The Honest Company to Report Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results on August 8, 2023
August 1, 2023
e.l.f. Beauty announces fiscal Q1 2024 financial results; net sales increased 76% to US$216.3M, driven by strength in both retailer and e-commerce channels
August 1, 2023
Mosaic Announces Second Quarter 2023 Results
August 1, 2023
Potbelly announces nearly 50 locations in various stages of development throughout Florida as company prioritizes additional franchise expansion in the state
July 31, 2023
Fuchs North America announces limited-edition line of its Back to Basics Collection of seasonings; products include Peppered Cocoa Spice, Ultimate Umami Blend and Tropical Sour Seasoning
July 31, 2023
Donatos looks to expand throughout Northwest Arkansas
July 31, 2023
L'Occitane publishes its FY 2023 Annual Report, now available on the company website
July 31, 2023
Ultimate Pet Nutrition introduces freeze-dried Nutra Complete Premium Chicken Cat Food; product aims to emulate a cat's natural diet promoting healthy digestion, a soft coat, strong immune system and overall well-being
July 28, 2023
GlobalData expects Indonesian soft drinks market to grow at CAGR of 6%-8% from 2023 to 2028, fueled by health and wellness trends, despite inflation concerns and economic uncertainty; manufacturers must balance health benefits and affordability
July 28, 2023
Studies show that consumers rate ‘plastic + paper’ packaging as more environmentally friendly than identical plastic packaging without paper; unnecessary paper packaging creates illusion of sustainability, says researcher
July 28, 2023
Janssen submits supplemental new drug application to FDA seeking expanded pediatric indication for HIV-1 therapy EDURANT; drug could be administered to younger pediatric patients via standard 25 mg tablets or new 2.5 mg tablets for oral dispersion
July 28, 2023
Clorox Increases Quarterly Dividend to US$1.20 Per Share
July 27, 2023
Deloitte: Financial barriers prevent climate-conscious individuals from taking action, though middle-/high-income still less willing than lower-income to change some higher-emitting behaviors such as reducing meat consumption, limiting package deliveries
July 27, 2023
GlobalData: Indonesia introduces new legislation to regulate production and sale of traditional fermented food/drinks in response to demand for probiotic/prebiotic-rich foods; guidelines will help manufacturers expand their market, particularly in Asia
July 27, 2023
BJ's Restaurants reports Q2 net earnings of US$11.9M, exceeding Wall Street expectations; revenue totals US$349.7M, falling short of forecasts
July 27, 2023
Nestle Purina PetCare appoints Trever Morgan as new factory manager for its Fort Dodge, Iowa, manufacturing facility; Morgan previously served as factory manager at Zanesville, Ohio, and senior production manager in Bloomfield, Missouri
July 26, 2023
Farmland Partners reports funds from operations loss of US$1.1M in Q2; results don't meet Wall Street expectations
July 26, 2023
Bath & Body Works receives top score on Disability Equality Index from American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability: IN; Bath & Body Works has been corporate partner of Disability: IN since 2019, aiding its supplier mentorship program
July 26, 2023
Lactalis Cheeses Recognized with 13 Medals at American Cheese Society Judging & Competition
July 26, 2023
Frito-Lay Extends Sports Access for 50,000 Girls Nationwide
July 25, 2023
Jones Soda announces intention to launch the first crossover special-edition flavor release with both the Jones Soda and Mary Jones brands; the new hatch chile and lime soda will be available from both brands later this year
July 25, 2023
Quadpack highlights its Duetto Jar, a recyclable monomaterial solution for two-in-one skincare routines; Duetto Jar is made entirely of PP, features a double-chamber design that holds two different creams separately in 40ml compartments
July 25, 2023
Molson Coors announces that Coors Light is once again the top-selling light beer in Canada and the country's No. 2 beer overall, with beverage's volume sales growing 4.3% from last year
July 25, 2023
Global Seafood Alliance, Center for Responsible Seafood, Choice Canning sign memorandum of understanding designed to uplift small-scale aquaculture farmers in India by offering more education and training opportunities on responsible aquaculture practices
July 24, 2023
Whataburger slotted to bring its burgers to the Las Vegas Strip
July 24, 2023
CF Industries announces that Douglas C. Barnard--SVP, general counsel and secretary--will retire on Jan. 12, 2024; Michael P. McGrane to succeed Barnard
July 24, 2023
Graphic Packaging, ABP Food Group develop two new lines of chilled meat packaging for UK supermarket Aldi; the vacuum skin packaging pressed board trays for Aldi’s steak lines use around 90% less plastic when compared to previous packaging format
July 24, 2023
US FDA denies petition on phthalates in food packaging, food contact applications; the May 19, 2022, petition requested a ban on eight ortho-phthalates, revocation of prior sanctioned uses for five ortho-phthalates in food based on alleged safety concerns
July 21, 2023
8-K: Report of unscheduled material events or corporate event
July 21, 2023
Spectrum Brands to Report Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter Financial Results and Hold Conference Call and Webcast on Aug. 11
July 21, 2023
Bambuser, Shiseido Japan sign 24-month video commerce agreement to use Bambuser’s shoppable, two-way video calling solution, 'One-to-One'; agreement will personalized online consultation service
July 21, 2023
AB InBev adds Krones non-returnable glass line to boost production in South Africa, especially for Corona; line includes a modular labeler, packers for wrap-around cartons, trays and shrink packs, and a multi-functional clamping starwheel
July 20, 2023
American Cleaning Institute survey finds 74% of college parents admit their kids are not completely prepared to clean on their own; ACI launches Class of Clean: Parents Weekend following the survey to give families resources about proper cleaning
July 20, 2023
Electrolux Group initiates preparations to divest non-core assets with total potential value of SEK 10B; assets would include production facilities in Egypt for Zanussi appliances, production facilities for water heaters in Egypt, South Africa
July 20, 2023
ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces Timing of Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Conference Call on Aug. 2
July 20, 2023
Avon announces new Exxtravert Mascara, said to offer up to double the volume in each coat using exclusive Gel Fibre Technology; formula coats lashes from root to tip with bold pigment and silk-like fibers, is buildable and lasts for up to 16 hours of wear
July 19, 2023
Arla Foods announces signing of two new solar parks under a Power Purchase Agreement, which will supply around 20% of the energy needed to power Arla’s entire UK operations from renewable sources
July 19, 2023
General Mills announces that its Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Cheerios cereals now contain 20% of the daily value of Vitamin D, with the majority of the company's cereals set to follow in the coming weeks
July 19, 2023
Perdue Farms Awards $40,000 in Grants to Three Washington, Indiana-Area Non-Profits
July 19, 2023
Clear launches clinically proven anti-dandruff formula powered by niacinamide concentrate; its new Clear Men Scalp Pro Anti Hair Fall, Clear Scalpceuticals Hair Fall Resist lines are first Unilever hair products to gain special cosmetics license in China
July 18, 2023
Symrise Pet Food to rebrand as Nuvin, comprising complete offering of egg, chicken, hydrolyzed proteins and health solutions; company plans to expand growth, advance sustainability across product range, which includes natural nutrition options
July 18, 2023
Hormel Foods' Spam brand announces launch of new maple flavor, marking the first permanent addition to Spam's flavor lineup since 2015
July 18, 2023
SpartanNash Brings Together Independent Grocers At Annual Food Solutions Expo
July 18, 2023
Council of Cardiff, Wales, reports city has recycled 1.6 tonnes of coffee pods since April via its Podback program; scheme allows households to sign up at no cost to taxpayer, to continue increasing city's recycling rate, processes aluminum, plastics
July 17, 2023
Jones Soda, August Allen bring Jones products to life with cutting-edge augmented reality technology; solution improves on Jones' REEL LABELS program with faster, seamless user experience that uses mobile AR to take consumers beyond bottle into media, POS
July 17, 2023
ACI wins 2023 Clarion Award from Association for Women in Communication for its campaign, 'From the Classroom to a Clean Room – ACI’s Class of Clean'; campaign recognized as Best Public Relations One-Time Campaign - Annual Budget of US$10,000 or more
July 17, 2023
Gusmer Enterprises opens its third US liquid filtration media, devices production facility in Hickory, North Carolina; 130,000-sq.-ft. facility increases company's capacity to produce filters for beverage, food, pharmaceutical industries
July 17, 2023
Essity completes its exit from the Russian market after finalizing the divestment of its Russian operations for a purchase price of approximately SEK1.2B on a cash and debt-free basis
July 14, 2023
HMSHost partners with OpenTable, allowing guests at Toronto Pearson International Airport to book tables at full-service restaurants
July 14, 2023
Natural Grocers launches 'Splash into Savings' summer sales event from July 13-15, offering up to 60% off select items
July 14, 2023
Venture capital fund Fearless Fund leads multi-million dollar seed funding round for BREAD Beauty Supply, a hair-care line for textured and curly hair; brand plans to expand its product line, enhance R&D, boost distribution following expansion into Ulta
July 14, 2023
Choice Pet Products announces partnership with Nala, an Instagram-famous cat toy brand, aiming to expand its portfolio of cat products and provide quality toys to independent pet retailers; brand also donates portion of their proceedings to local shelters
July 14, 2023
Insider Intelligence expects US health, beauty and personal care category's e-commerce sales to rise 18.9% to reach US$130.5B in 2023 and exceed US$200B by 2026; within the category, sales of cosmetic/beauty products to grow 13.6% to US$18.4B by end-2023
July 13, 2023
GlobalData: Asia to lead global PET industry capacity additions with 61.8% share by 2027 due to new-build, expansion projects; growth driven by increased usage of plastic in end-use segments like food/beverage, fast-moving consumer goods, pharmaceuticals
July 13, 2023
Kao again included in all the global stock indices for ESG that apply to Japanese companies used by the Government Pension Investment Fund
July 13, 2023
Using the example of coffee capsules, ALPLA looks at which criteria must be fulfilled to obtain certifications for home-compostable and industrially compostable, and what the key advantages of a home-compostable product are
July 13, 2023
Estee Lauder hosts panel with US Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity; ELC led conversations on the impact of authentic brand representation, importance of fostering Gen-Z talent
July 12, 2023
Worldwide scented candles market size to grow at CAGR of 3.46% from 2022-2027, driven by increased investment in household interiors; other major factors are increased disposable income and employment, rapid industrialization and urbanization: Technavio
July 12, 2023
PepsiCo named the official soft drink partner for the United Center, NBA's Chicago Bulls and NHL's Chicago Blackhawks
July 12, 2023
Cargill and John Deere announce collaborative effort to streamline the digital and in-field experience for farmers using John Deere technology and electing to participate in the Cargill RegenConnect program
July 12, 2023
ABI Colombia's Bavaria Brewery repackages its flagship premium beers with help from CANPACK; the cans carry subtle patterns that pay tribute to highly skilled and iconic crafts typical of three of Colombia’s regions and feature CANPACK’s MATT varnish
July 11, 2023
Hill's Pet Nutrition introduces MSC-certified Alaskan pollock and insect protein to Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Skin range; new ingredients provide beneficial nutrients, fiber while addressing growing consumer preference for sustainable pet products
July 11, 2023
Packaging solutions provider Independent II wins 2023 Digital Labels & Packaging Award in 'Analogue-to-Digital' category for its Jeptha Creed Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey RSC corrugated box solution, produced on the Domino X630i digital inkjet press
July 11, 2023
Gucci to release new addition to Flora Fantasy Collection, Flora Gorgeous Magnolia, a follow-up to previous fragrances Flora Glamorous Magnolia and Flora Gorgeous Jasmine; new women's perfume blends patchouli essence, magnolia essence, dewberry accord
July 11, 2023
Edgewell Personal Care Company to Webcast a Discussion of Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Results on August 3, 2023
July 10, 2023
Dr. Bronner’s launches 32 oz. refill carton for its Pure-Castile Liquid Soap; carton is intended for refilling existing bottles or other containers for cleaning and personal care use, will reduce plastic use by 82% compared to company’s 32 oz. bottles
July 10, 2023
Wendy's offering Buy One, Get One for $1 Deal on Dave's Single, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, 10 Piece Nuggets, or Medium Frosty; limited-time offer is available at participating Wendy's outlets nationwide
July 10, 2023
Wag! launches Cat Food Advisor, extending its expertise from dogs to cats to offer cat owners product reviews, nutritional information and articles on feline nutrition; online resource plans to provide future personalized recommendations
July 10, 2023
French retail chain Intermarché selects SIG SwiftCap Linked closure with tethered cap for cartons of its Paquito private-label fruit juices, will also switch to a packaging material from the SIG Terra portfolio to help reduce use of fossil plastics
July 7, 2023
Sirane to exhibit at upcoming Bread & Jam Fest, a '2-day boot camp' show for smaller and emerging food and drink companies looking to expand; Sirane to highlight its capabilities in digital offset printing and focus on its sustainable packaging solutions
July 7, 2023
GP's new Dixie manufacturing site in Jackson, Tennessee, continues progress, with startup planned in summer of 2024; US$425M facility will increase supply of disposable tableware products, also support the Livingware and GP Pro business segments
July 7, 2023
GlobalData expects Malaysia's plant-based meat alternatives market to grow CAGR of 7.4% over 2023-2027, sees price parity as key for expansion; survey finds only 30% of Malaysians view plant-based alternatives as cheaper than animal-based food
July 7, 2023
Natural pet food manufacturer Caru Caru partners with Vermont Pet Food & Supply to extend reach in Northeast US; Caru’s line of Stews, Smoothies and Broths are made in US with responsibly sourced, 100% human grade ingredients
July 6, 2023
Printpack wins three Envase Estelar 2023 awards for a liquid soap stand-up pouch designed for Kimberly Clark’s Kleenex brand; pouch is made solely with PE, making it easily recyclable, and reduces plastic weight by up to 30% compared to previous pouch
July 6, 2023
GlobalData: Lab-grown meat industry grows in Asia, with startup Cell AgriTech at forefront in Malaysia; technology could disrupt nation's US$5.6B meat market, leveraging advantages like eco-friendliness, waste reduction and antibiotic-free products
July 6, 2023
Global liquid soap market to expand at 6.84% CAGR from 2023-2030, propelled by availability of refillable products, new innovations, soaring demand for natural and organic products, popularity of herbal ingredients for antibacterial properties: study
July 6, 2023
Estee Lauder Chairman William P. Lauder visits company's Northtec campus in Bristol, Pennsylvania, to observe ongoing technological updates, congratulate team achievements; Lauder also continued townhall series on the importance of expressing gratitude
July 5, 2023
FTC, FDA send cease and desist letters to six companies currently marketing edible products containing THC in packaging that is almost identical to many snacks and candy that children eat, including Doritos, Cheetos and Nerds
July 5, 2023
EuroChem announces plans to mothball European phosphate fertilizer plant in Lifosa, Lithuania, beginning in October 2023; company cites difficulty operating and accessing essential raw materials, putting majority of jobs at risk
July 5, 2023
Under new partnership, Encirc to bottle a selection of Villa Maria wines by New Zealand-based Indevin at its Cheshire, UK, site; shipping wine in bulk to Encirc will reduce ship movements, could help reduce carbon footprint of each bottle by about 170g
July 5, 2023
Glass container manufacturer and filler Encirc appoints Richard Lloyd as managing director for its Beverages business unit; move comes as Encirc continues to integrate 'The Park' bottling and warehousing facility in Bristol, UK, into its overall business
July 5, 2023
Essity’s divestment of its Russian operations
July 3, 2023
Scientists use solid-state fungal fermentation to convert low-quality plant proteins into fungal proteins; SSFF boosted the protein digestibility corrected amino acid score of lysine by 30% in barley koji, barley tempeh, rice koji and 10% in rice tempeh
July 3, 2023
Evonik acquires Novachem, Argentina-based maker of sustainable cosmetic active ingredients, expanding its personal care portfolio offerings; deal aligns with Evonik’s transformation into a leading actives provider and sustainable specialties partner
July 3, 2023
Avon receives cruelty-free approval under the Leaping Bunny Program, operated by Cruelty Free International, for its Avon Fragrance, Care and Anew products; company aims to secure approval for all Avon beauty products in the next 12 months
July 3, 2023
Consumer concerns about pet health lead to growth in premium pet food focusing on nutrition, sustainability; companies such as Fauna Foods, Annamaet and Champion are developing food lines featuring ingredients like wild-caught silver carp and proteins
July 3, 2023
Tetra Pak to expand services that help reduce loss during food and packaging production across raw material, water usage and waste disposal; company's suite of waste reduction solutions include water filtration, wastewater reduction equipment and more
June 30, 2023
48forty Solutions discusses factors the beverage industry should consider before choosing a pallet supplier; factors include sizing, durability, pest control, availability, industry experience, reliable automation, sustainability practices
June 30, 2023
McLovin’s Pet founder David Ji is appointed CEO, director at Caduceus; with 30 years of retail and distribution experience, Ji aims to significantly expand and scale McLovin's Pet in the growing global pet care and food market
June 30, 2023
Swedencare board of directors unanimously recommends shareholders reject cash offer made by Symrise; offer entails a negative premium by about 10.9% compared to closing price of Swedencare on June 5, company says
June 30, 2023
ISSA highlights June product launches, including Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day line with essential oils, UMF's QUICKtab touchless disinfectant tablet dispensing system, Spartan Chemical's PRO-Vention antimicrobial solution and Nyco's RECLAIM Germicidal Cleaner
June 29, 2023
Brenntag enters agreement to take over internal distribution operations of Royal Avebe site in Izmir, Turkey; Royal Avebe is an international cooperative producing potato starch, potato protein for applications such as food, animal nutrition, construction
June 29, 2023
Beam Suntory releases its 2022 Sustainability Report; highlights include reducing water usage rate by 10% across operations through continued investments including closed-loop cooling systems at its Clermont, Booker Noe distilleries in Kentucky
June 29, 2023
PepsiCo announces collaboration with the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, an organization dedicated to guiding and building the future of AI; PepsiCo to be first CPG to collaborate with the Stanford system
June 29, 2023
Keurig Dr Pepper to release its Q2 earnings results on July 27
June 28, 2023
GlobalData predicts rising health awareness, lactose intolerance to boost plant-based dairy alternative sales in India by 9.5% CAGR over 2022-2027; studies reveal 60%-90% of Indians suffer from lactose intolerance or dairy allergies
June 28, 2023
Primo Water releases its 2022 ESG report; highlights include achieving CarbonNeutral Company certification for its global operations in accordance with the CarbonNeutral Protocol
June 28, 2023
JBS Australia delivers its first beef consignments into the UK under the recently enacted Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement
June 28, 2023
GlobalData forecasts India's juice market to expand by volume CAGR of 10.9% over 2022-2027, expects rising health and hygiene trend, short shelf-life concerns to present growth opportunities for packaged formats in this space
June 27, 2023
McCormick Declares $0.39 Quarterly Dividend
June 27, 2023
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements releases new soft chew supplement designed to promote joint health in dogs; Joint Care is formulated with collagen, hyaluronic acid, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate to help maintain healthy cartilage and joints
June 27, 2023
Sirane says its food packaging dividers can be a cost-effective packaging solution for creating customized food trays; the dividers separate or compartmentalize food to improve presentation, stop food from moving during transportation
June 27, 2023
American Cleaning Institute survey of new parents finds kitchen cleaning, bottle cleaning/sterilization are parents' top hygiene priorities, followed by disinfecting surfaces, deep cleaning and dusting, preparing for diaper changes, hand hygiene
June 26, 2023
Walki launches easy-open pouch concept for the snack segment; pouch is made of MDO-PE film and LDPE-based film, has a laser preformation in center of the side gusset fold that enables the pouch to be opened 'without destroying the shape,’ says official
June 26, 2023
Three Dog Bakery looks to expand network of over 50 retail bakeries after selling consumer goods arm to Topspin Consumer Partners; it plans to focus on building retail footprint, boosting in-store experience
June 26, 2023
City Council of Leeds, UK, launches Alupro-led 'Foil in Love' initiative to encourage more recycling of aluminum packaging; program aims to reach residents via social media to collect items such as wrapping foil, trays, cans, pie tins
June 26, 2023
At Flexographic Industry Assn. UK Awards 2023, Coveris wins Silver for Simon Howie, Waitrose and Sainsbury packaging, Bronze for Sainsbury packaging, Highly Commended for M&S packaging; Amberley Labels wins Silver for Hawkridge Gin label
June 23, 2023
GlobalData: Mushroom-infused products gain traction in fast-moving consumer goods industry, from food/beverages to supplements and beauty, as cost-effective wellness option; survey finds 57% global consumers believe mushrooms can positively impact health
June 23, 2023
POW! Package of the Week spotlights Rescue Outdoor Disposable Fly Trap packaging, printed by Glenroy; video highlights how the printed packaging attracts attention on shelf, showcases the product’s components and becomes part of the product
June 23, 2023
Niche line Byredo's upcoming fragrance, Rouge Chaotique, features top notes of saffron, blackcurrant, bergamot and leather; scent will be available in 50 ml extrait de parfum
June 23, 2023
ProMach brand Allpax introduces next generation suite of software applications, including AllSet retort supervisory control, AllLog tamper resistant data capture and AllView retort and retort room automation machine control
June 22, 2023
Advent International acquires majority share in niche fragrance brands Parfums de Marly and INITIO Parfums Privés; founder Julien Sprecher will remain with group as Executive Chairman, Creative Director and large minority shareholder
June 22, 2023
Custom super-premium pet food manufacturer Alphia partners with Better Choice to become the manufacturer for its premier brand, Halo; Alphia has invested US$5M into Better Choice as part of partnership
June 22, 2023
USDA and NASA sign memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening the collaboration between the two agencies, including efforts to improve agricultural research and agricultural management
June 22, 2023
US Dept. of Energy announces US$135M for 40 projects to reduce emissions across US industrial sector; projects to focus on chemicals, iron and steel, food and beverage products, cement and concrete, paper and forest products, and cross-sector technologies
June 21, 2023
Takasago group named to list of 'Asia Pacific Climate Change Leaders' compiled by the Financial Times and Statista; survey makes evaluations based on degree of GHG emission reduction between 2016 and 2021
June 21, 2023
UK government invites Frugalpac to send its paper Frugal Bottles to trade chiefs in Australia, New Zealand to mark upcoming Free Trade Agreements; it is five times lighter than a glass bottle, uses six times less carbon and energy to produce and dispose
June 21, 2023
Corteva opens integrated R&D center in Eschbach, Germany, marking its first combined crop protection and seed research laboratory in the EMEA region
June 21, 2023
Sephora introduces 2023 Sephora Squad, a group of 68 new beauty ambassadors who reflect Sephora’s diverse beauty community; year-long paid partnership includes participation in Sephora's campaigns and social content, brand partnership opportunities
June 20, 2023
Sidel supports Coca-Cola Europacific Partners in converting its Sidel lines to produce tethered caps for PET bottles as well as plastic bottles with a lighter neck for carbonated soft drinks
June 20, 2023
Tyson Foods Announces Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Webcast on Aug. 7
June 20, 2023
Equiplex, a company of the Equipesca group, invests in patented technology in the manufacture of protective nets for domestic environments and swimming pools
June 20, 2023
Essity will publish its H1 2023 report on July 20, followed by a web and phone presentation with CEO Magnus Groth
June 19, 2023
GlobalData projects Belgium's economic growth to slow to 0.4% in 2023 due to cost pressures, high financing costs and elevated inflation; food prices rise significantly over past year, with some food experiencing high inflation rates between 12.2%-23.8%
June 19, 2023
US government earmarks US$11.4M for three projects aimed at focusing on innovative technologies that decarbonize process heating operations within the food and beverage sector
June 19, 2023
Vita Coco and Diageo's Captain Morgan rum brand announce US launch of new Vita Coco Spiked with Captain Morgan; beverage comes in three flavors: Pina Colada, Strawberry Daiquiri and Lime Mojito
June 19, 2023
GlobalData projects Asia Pacific health and beauty market to grow at CAGR of 4.7% over 2022-2027, driven by online shopping, new product launches; male toiletries will register fastest value CAGR at 7.7% over forecast period, followed by fragrances
June 16, 2023
Evonik receives American Chemistry Council 2023 Sustainability Leadership Award in the Product Safety, Innovation & Transparency category; award recognizes RHEANCE One, a glycolipid biosurfactant derived from renewable raw materials
June 16, 2023
Global seafood packaging market projected to grow from US$17.41B in 2023 to US$24.69B by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.12% during projected period; increased awareness of health benefits of seafood to drive market growth: report
June 16, 2023
L'Oreal names France’s 'Caring 4 Beauty' team as winner of Brandstorm 2023, its global learning competition for youth under 30; team won for its URMODEL concept that allows users with mobile phones to see themselves as models on L'Oreal e-commerce sites
June 16, 2023
L’Occitane will host board meeting on June 26 to approve annual results and consider payment of a final dividend
June 15, 2023
Use of food crops for bio-based materials will not exacerbate global hunger crisis and could actually deliver benefits for local and global food security, climate mitigation: Renewable Carbon Initiative report
June 15, 2023
Colombia-based Bavaria & CIA erects brewery in Palmar de Varela, orders three Krones lines for filling, packaging, including 120,000-cph canning line, two returnable-glass lines, with energy-saving modules like LinaFlex pasteuriser, Modufill VFS-C filler
June 15, 2023
Malta's WasteServ opens €20M multi-material recovery facility in Hal Far for waste streams such as wood, mattresses, PS, tires, textiles; company to perform limited pre-treatment on certain materials for reintroduction into circular economy, exports
June 15, 2023
Berry Global wins Excellence in Flexography Awards for decoration on Kao USA Jergens Melanin Glow tube and Kirk's Natural South of France Shea Butter Cream tube, which are both made of over 30% PCR plastic and feature direct print on a laminate substrate
June 14, 2023
Lord Jameson partners with Southeast Pet to expand distribution across six states in southeastern US; Lord Jameson's treats are hand-rolled in organic coconut shreds and contain nutrients, vitamins and super-foods
June 14, 2023
Fanshawe College’s Centre for Research and Innovation to launch new Packaging Advancement Centre for developing more efficient processes in food packaging, receives C$353,343 grant from Canada Foundation for Innovation; center to open later in year
June 14, 2023
Asda unveils its 2023-2024 trend book, outlining key themes that aim to guide UK food and drink product development for the next 18 months; trends include consumers demanding that producers look to more sustainable solutions
June 14, 2023
Shiseido's collaborative research with CBRC reveals possibility of controlling senescence of epidermal stem cells; company aims to apply these results in approaches to various skin aging-related issues via suppression of epidermal stem cell senescence
June 13, 2023
Nescafe's ready-to-drink range will be renewed in Germany in petrol stations, selected online shops and traditional shops; company also launching new variant called 'Nescafe Type Latte Caramel' later this month
June 13, 2023
Central Garden & Pet to Present at the Oppenheimer 23rd Annual Consumer Conference on June 14
June 13, 2023
Freedonia sees demand for molded-fiber straws rising 17%/year to US$38M in 2027; high pricing remains barrier to widespread foodservice adoption, but molded-fiber straws may be found at independent restaurants, hotels seeking alternative to plastic straws
June 13, 2023
Amcor integrates production line for its AmFiber Performance Paper packaging range in its Amcor Flexibles Alzira plant in Spain; production line is equipped to provide both cold- and heat-seal AmFiber packaging
June 12, 2023
Perfect Corp.'s collaboration with Parfums Christian Dior, Bambuser is a makeup AR virtual try-on for remote consultations; the live streaming online consultation combines Perfect Corp's virtual try-on technology and Bambuser's live shopping technology
June 12, 2023
Bambuser, Parfums Christian Dior and Perfect Corp unveil new Virtual Try-On in Video Commerce at Viva Tech 2023; new AR video commerce technology brings the in-store try-on experience into video commerce and online beauty shopping
June 12, 2023
Essity divests divests its operations in Russia following approval by Russian authorities; transaction is expected to be finalized during Q2 2023
June 12, 2023
Steve Evans--VP of community development for Smithfield Foods--honored with a Black Business Ink Power 100 Award as one of the 100 most influential leaders in North Carolina
June 9, 2023
Sulapac says it turns side streams and waste into food contact quality packaging material, suitable even for luxury brands; goal is to use 100% recycled content, including waste and side streams, by 2025
June 9, 2023
US pork exports total 243,789 tonnes in April, up 15% from year-ago period, while value rises 10% to US$660.1M, according to USDA data; beef export volume falls 10% to 111,416 tonnes, with value dropping 18% to US$859.5M
June 9, 2023
Packaging in Australia will soon be subject to new government rules aimed at cutting waste, boosting recycling; rules will include mandatory design standards and targets for recycled content and to address use of harmful chemicals in food packaging
June 9, 2023
Asia-Pacific manual cleaning mops market expected to reach US$1.12B by 2028, growing at CAGR of 3.9%; awareness of maintaining hygiene will boost market, with trends for affordable, innovative mops that save time and water use: ResearchAndMarkets
June 8, 2023
Asda introduces nine new products across its OMV! and Plant Based by Asda vegan ranges; products include OMV! No-Pork Chilli Sausage, Plant Based by Asda Bombay Inspired Meat-Free Bangers and Plant Based by Asda Spiced Bean Burgers
June 8, 2023
GlobalData forecasts India to register highest PVC capacity additions in Asia, contributing about 49% of region’s capacity additions by 2027, driven by increased PVC application in construction, agriculture and packaging industries
June 8, 2023
Ithaca Hummus to update its hummus, salsa packaging this fall; Ithaca Salsa line will shift to clear tubs, allowing customers to see ingredients before purchasing, and Ithaca Hummus line will experience a subtle yet bolder update
June 8, 2023
Nathan's Famous, Inc. Reports Year End and Fourth Quarter Results
June 7, 2023
IFF names Yuvraj Arora as new President of Nourish division, effective June 19, 2023; Arora is currently President, US Categories for Kellogg North America, bringing 25 years of multinational CPG experience to the role
June 7, 2023
Nestle announces partnership with the Yield Lab Latam to support startups transforming agriculture; Yield is a specialized venture capital fund investing to help transform the food sector in Latin America
June 7, 2023
Campari Group: Notification of share buyback
June 7, 2023
Casey's fiscal Q4 net income falls to US$56.1M from US$59.8M last year • inside same-store sales up 6.5% • grocery and general merchandise same-store sales up 7.1% • prepared food and dispensed beverage same-store sales up 4.9%
June 6, 2023
Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging, a molded pulp and corrugated packaging supplier, receives £475,000 grant from Scottish Enterprise to extend its Glasgow premises; extension will allow Cullen to supply to every UK branch of McDonald’s
June 6, 2023
Foodservice Packaging Assn. publishes guidance on plastic-free packaging claims
June 6, 2023
Post Holdings Announces New Share Repurchase Authorization of $400 Million
June 6, 2023
Solabia Group acquires Applechem, a US-based supplier of ingredients for cosmetics, personal care and sun care formulations; acquisition supports Solabia's strategy to expand business in US market
June 5, 2023
Hormel Foods to host an investor day at the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 12; more information about the event will be made available later this summer
June 5, 2023
Foot-care brand ZenToes to launch in over 900 Target stores and on Target.com; brand offers full line of products to increase comfort and relieve discomfort associated with bunions, hammer toes, plantar fasciitis and other common foot conditions
June 5, 2023
Beiersdorf achieves 17% absolute CO2 reduction by end of 2022, credits strong product-level efforts as key to success; NIVEA Sun, Lip Care products now available with more environmentally friendly formulas and packaging, and Eucerin introduces refill jar
June 5, 2023
Diageo appointments Debra Crew interim CEO with immediate effect; announcement comes as current CEO Sir Ivan Menezes is in hospital receiving treatment for medical conditions including a stomach ulcer
June 2, 2023
Summary of literature published in the past five years on the effects of food additives on mental health concludes aspartame, parabens, polysorbate 80, MSG, have the risk to induce mental disorders, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, ADHD
June 2, 2023
Evonik introduces updated formulation of Biolys, its innovative lysine ingredient for livestock feeds; product is made using a fermentation process that boosts nutrients for swine, poultry livestock
June 2, 2023
Absolut Vodka taking part in three-month test for its recyclable single-mold paper bottle, selling it at Tesco; bottles are made from 57% paper with an integrated barrier of recyclable plastic, are eight times lighter than standard glass bottle
June 2, 2023
Minnesota legislature passes bill that would ban PFAS in cleaning products and other product categories, effective Jan. 1, 2025, for categories including cleaning products; bill now heads to the governor
June 2, 2023
MAC announces VIVA GLAM Day of Giving on June 9; brand will donate 100% of the selling price of VIVA GLAM lip products to local organizations such as Hetrick-Martin Institute, Grassroot Soccer and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
June 1, 2023
Customer visits to restaurants and other foodservice outlets in Canada rise 11% year-over-year in Q1, while spending rises 18%, according to Circana data
June 1, 2023
ALPLA Group strengthens its commitment to the UK market with the acquisition of packaging business iTEC Packaging (Mansfield); the plant specializes in the production of closures mainly for dairy, but also food and beverage sectors
June 1, 2023
Lindt & Sprungli publishes its 13th annual Sustainability Report; highlights include share of cocoa sourced through sustainability programs increasing to 67%
June 1, 2023
L'Oreal venture capital fund BOLD leads US$34M funding round for startup Debut, a maker of ingredients for the beauty industry using synthetic biology; Debut's Bio2Consumer platform spans ingredient discovery, biofermentation, formulation, clinical trials
May 31, 2023
P&G named Supply Chain Master in Gartner's 2023 Supply Chain Top 25, recognized for ninth consecutive year; annual index honors companies for demonstrating supply chain leadership, advancing practices such as analytics, corporate social responsibility
May 31, 2023
Coca-Cola Embonor places bonds for about US$122 million
May 31, 2023
Mars Wrigley UK announces it is testing recyclable paper wrappers for Mars bars, making them available for a limited time in Tesco stores in the UK; following the trial, the company will apply its learnings in other trials across the region
May 31, 2023
Unilever launches 'Believe in Talent' campaign to drive equity for persons with disabilities behind the camera in the production industry; campaign is part of its Act 2 Unstereotype commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in end-to-end marketing
May 30, 2023
Campbell sells Emerald Nuts business to North American private label healthy snacks manufacturer Flagstone Foods; company says sale is part of plan to focus more on driving accelerated growth across company's Snacks division and power brands
May 30, 2023
Scientists develop new method for making biocompatible microfibers, which could significantly accelerate production of autologous skin, organs; method produces biobased hydrogel from brown algae alginate, calcium: Graz University of Technology
May 30, 2023
Elkem to Participate in FCE Cosmetique 2023 trade show in Sao Paulo, showcasing products and solutions for personal care sector
May 30, 2023
Emergent Cold Latin America achieves largest regional warehousing provider status in Latin America, Caribbean, sixth largest provider globally by Global Cold Chain Alliance; company operates over 60 warehouses, over 4 million cubic m. of storage capacity
May 26, 2023
Caps & Closures receives two silver special awards for EzyGrip and ThermoShield products at WorldStar 2023; products recognized under Packaging that Saves Food and Accessible Packaging categories
May 26, 2023
GlobalData: Low-/no-alcohol drinks, particularly beer, seeing growth in Thailand due to health/wellness trends, high alcohol consumption rates; market expected to grow 12.9% CAGR from 2022-2027, fueled by product innovation, hospitality industry recovery
May 26, 2023
Asda expects to sell a record 449,000 units of burgers during the three-day Bank Holiday weekend; company also says searches on its website for 'BBQ food' up 185% week-over-week
May 26, 2023
Unilever International seeing success tapping into white spaces, particularly in the personal care business group; company works by growing core brands in white spaces and scaling small/niche brands in more markets
May 25, 2023
Order up! Dan-O’s Seasoning helps Louisville Native take home grand prize from 11th annual Kentucky Derby Burger Challenge!
May 25, 2023
Dan-O’s Seasoning is a Busy Beaver! Dan-O’s is Now Available at Buc-ee’s Nationwide!
May 25, 2023
Dan-O’s Seasoning is the #1 Selling Seasoning at Lowe’s Stores
May 25, 2023
SpartanNash Announces Results of 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
May 24, 2023
Pet food manufacturer Alphia may be up for sale for more than US$1B, according to Reuters; company has capacity to manufacture over a billion pounds of pet food, treats annually, including dry, canned food for dogs and cats, pet bird food and dog treats
May 24, 2023
Reckitt announces Nigerian Afropop singer Yemi Alade will join nonprofit group WiNFUND as its global ambassador; Alade will support the healthcare access start-up including with a London concert experience on June 12, exclusively for WiNFUND NFT holders
May 24, 2023
Kellogg Company's hunger relief efforts helped 252 million people since 2015
May 24, 2023
Beiersdorf launches global volunteering initiative, CARE BEYOND SKIN Day, allowing employees to spend one workday from May through July 2023 to support social and environmental projects run by local charitable organizations
May 23, 2023
FUZE TEA ARRIVES IN SPAIN, THE MOST RECENT INNOVATION FROM COCA-COLA TO CONQUER NEW MOMENTS OF CONSUMPTION
May 23, 2023
Yildiz Holding announces appointment of Fulya Fraser as the company's first-ever chief growth officer
May 23, 2023
Honest Co. announces inducement grant to new Chief Growth Officer Kate Barton as part of company's 2023 Inducement Plan; Compensation Committee granted Barton an aggregate of 843,565 restricted stock units
May 23, 2023
New York state government announces new initiative in which any establishment serving food must display an allergy notice in an area that is easily visible and readily accessible to employees involved in food preparation and service
May 22, 2023
Unilever details how it is evolving its purchases of palm oil to include direct sourcing from independent mills and smallholder farmers; efforts will increase availability of traceable and deforestation-free supply chains for palm oil production
May 22, 2023
LEIBINGER introduces IQJet, an all-new plug and print Coding & Marking System at interpack in Germany; system targets F&B sector, Fast Moving Consumer Goods segment, runs smoothly and without any interruptions
May 22, 2023
Refillable cosmetic jar created by Corpack for German skincare brand Gezeiten wins iF Design Award 2023; the jar solves the sustainability challenge by reducing environmental impact through use of recyclable materials, refill packs and original reuse
May 22, 2023
Freedonia expects digital grocery sales to grow at 12% average annual rate through 2027, noting shift to online grocery shopping should continue with sizable segment of population continuing to work from home, establishing new online ordering habits
May 19, 2023
NuCera, a maker specialty polymers, highlights its VYBAR additives for candle making; ingredient helps improve opacity, consistency and other qualities of paraffin wax
May 19, 2023
Elopak unveils new film examining the role of beverage cartons in providing a more sustainable future for the packaging industry; film has been made for Elopak as part of 'Food for Thought’ series presented by FoodDrinkEurope, produced by BBC Storyworks
May 19, 2023
José Andrés Group adopting Loliware seaweed straws across its restaurants; Loliware straws will make their debut in Chicago, before expanding to restaurants in Washington, and later at restaurants across the country
May 19, 2023
Wee Away introduces two new scents to line of Odors Be Gone Foggers, Mint Green Tea and Hawaiian Bloom; eco-friendly, all-natural product uses Ultra Low Volume mist to eliminate and neutralize odors in rooms up to 20-ft by 20-ft
May 18, 2023
ISSA announces 13 of its members were named among Newsweek’s 2023 America’s Most Trustworthy Companies; firms include Clorox, Cintas, Colgate, Ecolab, P&G, K-C, SC Johnson, Grainger, 3M, ABM, Hilton, ITW Pro Brands, ODP
May 18, 2023
ALPLA rolling out new generation of biodegradable coffee capsules for the Blue Circle brand as a solution made of an organic material; the recyclable solution stands out in terms of odor and taste neutrality, and offers improved barrier properties
May 18, 2023
Beyond Meat announces launch of the new Beyond Smashable Burger for the US foodservice channel; the 2.5 oz. patties contain 13 grams of plant-based protein each
May 18, 2023
SAP Saputo to release fiscal 2023 results June 8
May 17, 2023
Mondelēz International Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.385 per share
May 17, 2023
Boots crowned Best Beauty Retailer for sixth year at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, the UK’s consumer-voted beauty awards; No7 Restore & Renew Serum Foundation, Real Zing Body Scrub from Soap & Glory came second in Best Base Makeup and Best Body Care
May 17, 2023
Focus Brands announces appointments of Dave Mikita as president of Focus Brands' international and retail channels, and Nathan Louer as chief brand officer of Jamba
May 17, 2023
Shiseido researchers discover a 'Dynamic Belt,' an anti-gravity system inside skin that resists sagging; study found stretching skin along the Dynamic Belt activates arrector pili muscles, with potential to improve facial sagging
May 16, 2023
Innovative Beauty Group's Orchard Custom Beauty will debut products at PLMA’s 'World of Private Label' trade show, May 23-24 in Amsterdam; launches reflect three themes--Express Yourself cosmetics, Science Lab scientific skin care, Happy Home fragrances
May 16, 2023
Clorox's CEO and CFO will be featured speakers at Deutsche Bank's dbAccess Global Consumer Conference 2023 in Paris on June 6
May 16, 2023
Newell Brands updates company’s dividend policy, reducing quarterly dividend to US$0.07/share; dividend is payable June 15
May 16, 2023
American Cleaning Institute responds to review article on disinfectant chemistries; ACI says claims made by the review’s authors that disinfection products have not undergone thorough regulatory assessments for human and environmental reviews are false
May 15, 2023
Shiseido reports Q1 net sales up 2.6% year-over-year to 240.01B yen; Japanese market faces increasingly budget-conscious consumers amid higher living expenses, while China's market has shown recovery since February, Europe and Americas had strong growth
May 15, 2023
KitchenAid wins three iF Design Awards; its Enameled Cast Iron 12" Skillet, Enameled Cast Iron 6 Qt. Covered Dutch Oven and 1.9 Qt. Stainless Steel Whistling Teakettle won in the Product discipline and in the Household/Tableware category
May 15, 2023
Pet Valu expands Bailey & Bella Celebrations line with new 'I Do Too' and birthday collections and Gotcha Day accessories, toys; Celebrations line supported by 360-degree marketing campaign including social media, TV talk shows, website and digital flyer
May 15, 2023
German consumers consider paper-based packaging to be particularly eco-friendly, but tend to be skeptical about paper-based bottles, study finds; study focused on blueberries, butter and vegetable oil, and plastic containers, bioplastic and paper
May 12, 2023
ZwitterCo, Mott partner to provide new wastewater solutions across North America, using superfiltration membranes for complex waste stream treatment; multi-year partnership to initially focus on manure, food-waste digesters, breweries, distilleries
May 12, 2023
Nestle Germany announces launch of two new vegan BBQ sauces from its Thomy brand: 'Thomy Vegan Garlic Sauce' and 'Thomy Vegan Burger Sauce'; one pack contains 300ml of sauce
May 12, 2023
Canada-based 1-800-GOT-JUNK? launches new franchise in Fresno, California; franchise is establishing relationships with recycling organizations, local charities to recycle most materials including metal, yard waste, wood, tires, electronics, clothing
May 12, 2023
UK-based Betty’s of Harrogate selects Robinson Paperbox Packaging to produce an elegant range of wedding cake boxes; boxes are finished with an elegant, foiled logo on the lid
May 11, 2023
Hot Shot launches reformulated Ant, Roach & Spider Killer aerosols in new fragrances formulated to mask bug spray smell, now available in Crisp Linen, Fresh Floral and Lemon scents
May 11, 2023
Grove Collaborative narrows Q1 net loss to US$13.1M from year-ago net loss of US$47.4M; net revenue of US$71.6M, down 3.3% from Q4 2022, and down 20.9% year-over-year, largely due to reductions in advertising spend as company focuses on profitability
May 11, 2023
EU-funded projects WaysTUP! and HOOP are working to turn urban biowaste--like coffee grounds, meat, fish remains--into high-value products such as biobased polyester, bioplastics, brake pads, cabinets, collagen for animal feed, desserts, pharmaceuticals
May 11, 2023
Canadian government to invest C$46.3M over the next five years in Nova Scotia's agriculture sector; the agreement aims to help the sector build capacity, growth and competitiveness, as well as pursue science, research and innovation
May 10, 2023
CCU REPORTS CONSOLIDATED FIRST QUARTER 2023 RESULTS1,2
May 10, 2023
Freshpet Snapshot: company to introduce value-oriented products, such as bulk packs, over the next year to encourage consumers to buy more product at once; company also updating packaging graphics after several years, with favorable premarket testing
May 10, 2023
Kao's professional salon brand Goldwell introduces Topchic Zero, the newest addition to the permanent in-salon color, Topchic; vegan, ammonia-free formula contains up to 94% naturally derived ingredients
May 10, 2023
BASF's OASE blue technology will be used to rover CO2 from flue gas of an industrial company; CO2 will be refined at Messer's planned facility into food-grade quality
May 9, 2023
Norwegian dairy brand Rørosmeieriet--which has used Elopak’s Pure-Pak cartons made with Natural Brown Board since 2016--is featured in new BBC series ‘Food for Thought,’ highlighting how its values led to the decision to use the packaging
May 9, 2023
Freedonia forecasts US demand for distilled spirits to grow 1.8%/year through 2027, with fastest growth expected in bottled tequila segment; suppliers will benefit from consumer trend toward premium distilled spirits, away from beer and wine
May 9, 2023
California's most-used insecticide Intrepid 2F contains potentially dangerous PFAS levels, Center for Biological Diversity says; activist groups request regulators remove product from use until contamination is addressed
May 9, 2023
Corteva Agriscience announces Bexoveld active as brand name for its newest herbicide; product aims to offer cereal farmers another tool for controlling broadleaf weeds; Corteva expects to launch Bexoveld in North America in 2028 and Europe in 2030
May 8, 2023
New Zealand's natural environments, such as native forests, may be especially vulnerable to biosecurity threats; climate change will affect growing environments, as well as pests and diseases--existing and new--that threaten them: B3 biosecurity report
May 8, 2023
GlobalData forecasts China's volumes of low-calorie beverages to see growth rate of 11.3% in 2023, compared to 2.2% in US, where soft drinks market is more developed; in 2022, low-calorie market share in soft drinks sector was 17% in US and 2.4% in China
May 8, 2023
Freshpet, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results
May 8, 2023
Amcor signs definitive agreement to acquire Moda Systems, a New Zealand-based manufacturer of automated vacuum packaging machinery for the meat, poultry and dairy industries; acquisition will complement Amcor’s existing strength in film
May 5, 2023
Recycling Partnership reports its Aluminum Recycling Initiative grants have captured 4.1 million lbs./year of aluminum, three times more than originally estimated; recovered aluminum equals more than 18,750 tonnes of GHG emissions avoidance
May 5, 2023
SC Johnson diverts over 88 million pounds of ocean plastic in partnership with Plastic Bank since 2018; firm used recycled plastic to make bottles in its Windex, Mr. Muscle lines from over 500 collection sites across Indonesia, the Philippines, Brazil
May 5, 2023
At IDDBA event, Amcor to feature two digital experiences that help brands make better packaging choices; ASSET LCA tool assists with data-driven decision making for sustainability, Amplify suggests print and finishing technologies for on-pack messaging
May 5, 2023
Coty will explore dual listing on the Paris Stock Exchange to strengthen its presence in Europe; Coty would become a dual listed company alongside the New York Stock Exchange if it initiates a listing process
May 5, 2023
Cargill enters agreement with Europe-based CIECH Group, expanding access to salt solutions; move complement's Cargill's portfolio of specialty food-grade salts, including Alberger, Premier, Microsized and Potassium Pro brands
May 4, 2023
Total of 185 investors managing US$10T in assets urge FMCGs, grocery retailers to do more to cut use of plastic packaging amid rising costs, risks; investors say companies should drastically reduce single-use plastic packaging, implement reuse systems
May 4, 2023
Kenvue to Begin Trading on the New York Stock Exchange
May 4, 2023
Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box to exhibit at Expoliva trade show in Jaen, Spain, taking place May 10-13; company to showcase its packaging solutions for olive oil
May 4, 2023
ADM declares dividend of US$0.45/common share, payable June 7 to shareholders of record on May 17
May 3, 2023
Beyond Steak® Named Winner of 2023 FABI Award for Best New Product Innovation
May 3, 2023
Global cold chain equipment market expected to reach US$67.26B by 2030, driven by growing demand for temperature-sensitive products such as food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals; growth is also fueled by increased use of IoT sensors in cold chain equipment
May 3, 2023
JBS USA announces JBS Sanitation, a full-service food safety and plant sanitation company to provide in-house sanitation for JBS USA and Pilgrim’s facilities; JBS will transition 10 sites, more sites if third-party providers are unable to meet standards
May 3, 2023
Krones receives four German Stevie Awards in recognition of its end-to-end digitalization and automation offered for beverage-makers’ production operations, its establishment of a group-wide Krones.digital community, and its product portfolio as a whole
May 2, 2023
Clorox's household segment net sales gain 2% year-over-year in fiscal Q3, supported by sales of bags and wraps, cat litter due to strong consumption; sales in natural personal care dip after lapping initial distribution fulfillment in lip care programs
May 2, 2023
Washington Dept. of Ecology asking the public to comment on a proposed rule that establishes enforcement procedures for boosting PCR content in plastic packaging and trash bags, including a method for calculating producer fees; comment period ends July 1
May 2, 2023
Kroger expands on-demand floral and sushi delivery via Uber Eats, now available from over 1,400 locations
May 2, 2023
Packaging for Ærøstang licorice sticks by Konfektfabrikken in Denmark is made using barricote BAG WG 87 barrier paper from Mitsubishi HiTec Paper; the packaging features water-based barriers and can be recycled in the water paper cycle
May 1, 2023
Digital Watermarks HolyGrail 2.0 validates its advanced sortation for separating food-grade and non-food PET waste in industrial environment; trials take place at Wellman/Indorama recycling plant in Verdun, France, using module made by Pellenc, Digimarc
May 1, 2023
General Mills announces new packaging for Fruit Roll-Ups, Fruit by the Foot and Gushers will begin to roll out this summer; new designs are bold, vibrant and celebrate the burgeoning generation of early teens and early adults
May 1, 2023
American Cleaning Institute shares study showcasing a new method to evaluate low levels of 1,4-dioxane in finished cleaning products using headspace gas chromatograph with mass spectrometry; method can evaluate products impacted by government regulations
May 1, 2023
DoorDash launches its US$1M Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund; DoorDash will provide 100 grants of US$10,000 to restaurants in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia and New Zealand that have been impacted by state- or federally- declared natural disasters
April 28, 2023
NWRA's Illinois chapter testifies against proposed bottle bill, the State Beverage Container Recycling Refunds Act; group says bill will trigger increased costs for residential recycling, as the most valuable materials will be removed from recycling bins
April 28, 2023
Skyy Vodka announces multi-year partnership with The Ocean Foundation to drive awareness, education and action towards helping to conserve and restore the planet’s waterways
April 28, 2023
Post Holdings completes acquisition of pet food brands from J.M. Smucker, effective April 28; deal funded with cash, loan and about 5.4 million new Post common stock shares
April 28, 2023
Newell Brands announces Q1 financial results; CFO expects full-year outlook to be near low end of the range, more cautious as consumer discretionary spending remains under pressure
April 27, 2023
CARE for the Cape & Islands, WHOI Sea Grant program awarded US$299,999 grant to address single-use plastics used in tourism-based food and hospitality businesses on Cape Cod; grant will be used to explore potential for a reusable serviceware program
April 27, 2023
Shiseido announces retirement of Ryota Yukisada, Executive Officer, Chief Brand Officer of Shiseido brand
April 27, 2023
Dove Self-Esteem Project unveils Cost of Beauty, a new film on how toxic social media content hurts mental health; project finds 80% of youth say people their age are addicted to social media, 76% say social media can make them want to change their looks
April 27, 2023
Fraunhofer Institute for Mechatronic Systems Design introduces highly sensitive, electrically-operated robot gripper for the food industry; design eliminates need for pneumatics, reducing power consumption and waste
April 26, 2023
Helen of Troy's beauty and wellness unit sales dip 26.5% year-over-year to US$272.7M in fiscal Q4; decline reflects lower sales of hair appliance, thermometry, air filtration, humidification and seasonal products, offset by prestige sales, price increases
April 26, 2023
First year of ADM Milling's UK pilot project calculates the carbon footprint for approximately 25,000 tonnes of wheat; the three-year program aims to help farmers better understand their carbon footprint and reduce their emissions
April 26, 2023
McCain Foods opens its Farm of the Future Africa in Lichtenburg, South Africa; the farm is aimed at gaining a better understanding of regenerative agricultural practices as well as their impact, costs and benefits
April 26, 2023
Miller High Life and Phillip Ashley Chocolates announce limited-time launch of new Miller High Life Bar Snack Truffles, available in six varieties: Grilled Cheese, Lemon Pepper Chicken Wing, Pretzel Praline, Beernut, Buttery Popcorn and Sweet Potato Fry
April 25, 2023
American Cleaning Institute survey finds 89% of participants in 2023 who use liquid laundry packets rank easily accessible storage as most important aspect in storing products, 83% say safety; 63% never keep packets where a child could see or reach them
April 25, 2023
Industry Intelligence CEO on applying AI to empower users to define their own information needs, solve business problems using trusted, relevant data
April 25, 2023
International Fresh Produce Assn. comments on European Commission's proposal on packaging and packaging waste, stressing the importance of appropriately labeled compostables and urging regulators to exempt produce stickers that are less than a square inch
April 25, 2023
SC Johnson, government of Kenya announce public-private partnership to fight malaria, providing SC Johnson's spatial repellents Mosquito Shield and Guardian to at-risk populations; SC Johnson will also invest US$1M in malaria prevention education
April 24, 2023
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Announces Quarterly Dividend Payment of US$0.66 per share
April 24, 2023
Google announces open invitation to apply for the Single-Use Plastics Challenge, which gives food companies with packaging that is free of single-use plastic the opportunity to test their solutions in Google's US-based cafes and MicroKitchens
April 24, 2023
Freshpet, Inc. to Report First Quarter 2023 Results on Monday, May 8, 2023
April 24, 2023
L’Occitane aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, with targets validated by Science Based Targets initiative; roadmap includes reducing emissions from energy consumption and shared responsibility, restoring ecosystems to neutralize residual emissions
April 21, 2023
P&G Issues Voluntary Retrieval of a Limited Number of Zevo Fly, Gnat and Fruit Fly Flying Insect Killer Value Packs
April 21, 2023
Walmart’s recent sustainability efforts include Cleancult cartons for refillables, Olay recycled plastic jars, eliminating single-use bags in 10 states and in Canada and Mexico, and Walmart+ InHome x Loop pilot program for reusable, returnable packaging
April 21, 2023
Nestle announces Italian launch of Nesquik Biscotti, featuring rectangular, compact shortbread biscuits with 100% Italian fresh milk and cocoa that are aimed at the breakfast segment
April 21, 2023
Bunge launches program to encourage regenerative agriculture in Brazil; the initiative will initially impact around 250,000 hectares of properties and is designed for company to be closer to rural producers in the transition to low-carbon agriculture
April 20, 2023
GlobalData: Health trend that's gaining traction in India is fueling demand for low-sugar, immunity-boosting hot drinks; as social media calls out sugar content in hot drinks, manufacturers are urged to meet consumer needs
April 20, 2023
UK-based OTO International acquires South West Brands, which includes female wellness brand FEWE, Gen-Z beauty brand Love MeMeMe; companies partner to create OTO Group, a UK-based, female-founded consumer packaged goods group
April 20, 2023
Kao completes warehouse capable of full automation at its Toyohashi plant, which produces skin care and hair care products; warehouse focuses on logistics that flexibly and efficiently supply products from plants to distribution bases and retailers
April 20, 2023
European Parliament adopts new law to fight deforestation, climate change, biodiversity loss; agricultural commodities, wood, paper among sectors covered by law, which requires companies to ensure products sold in EU have not led to forest degradation
April 19, 2023
O-I Glass Innoval facility in France uses direct-to-glass digital printing to produce limited-edition bottle for BACARDI Carta Blanca; bottles carry a label with a QR code and instructions for employees to plant trees in the Bacardi digital forest
April 19, 2023
SC Johnson partners with the government of Tanzania, investing US$1.5M for efforts to eradicate malaria; company will also donate two of its spatial repellents, Mosquito Shield and Guardian, to at-risk communities in Tanzania
April 19, 2023
Johnson & Johnson's Consumer Health division reports adjusted operational sales up 11.3% in Q1, largely driven by over-the-counter products; additional contributors were Neutrogena and Aveeno in Skin Health/Beauty products, Johnson’s in Baby Care
April 19, 2023
Miele to open new production facility in the US to produce premium home appliances for the North American marketplace, particularly built-in cooking appliances and ranges; site aims to begin production at end of 2024. grow to 150 employees by end of 2025
April 18, 2023
L’Oreal receives Gold Award for the best Annual Report at the TOP/COM GRANDS PRIX Corporate Business Awards in Paris; the award recognizes the work of L'Oreal's financial communication team and the report's eco-design approach
April 18, 2023
Richardson International announces US$220M investment in its Wesson Oil facility in Memphis, Tennessee; the multi-phase project will replace the existing refinery with a new, state-of-the-art refinery plant
April 18, 2023
LMI Packaging receives approval from Pleasant Prairie Plan Commission for a 50,000-sq.-ft. addition to its existing facility in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin; company produces heat seal lidding for the food and beverage markets
April 18, 2023
Mars' Sheba brand expands portfolio with new SHEBA PERFECT PORTIONS Wet Kitten Food, available in Savory Chicken and Delicate Salmon flavors; product is available in 2.64-oz trays in-store, online at Amazon, Chewy, Walmart and PetSmart
April 17, 2023
DSM introduces new Plant Power Toolkit, an ingredient portfolio for fermented plant-based dairy alternatives; lineup includes enzymes, cultures, hydrocolloids, proteins, nutritional solutions and more to ferment, add texture to plant-based products
April 17, 2023
Primo Water releases 2021 supplement to inaugural 2020 ESG report; highlights from supplement include achieving carbon neutral certification in 2021 via CarbonNeutral Protocol, while advancing clean drinking water infrastructure in vulnerable communities
April 17, 2023
Researchers develop microfluidic device to collect microplastics from water; device uses acoustic focusing, can remove microplastics 10 μm–200 μm in size without recirculation, could be installed in washing machines, factories: Shinshu University
April 17, 2023
BOXT winery launches refillable packaging for its wooden boxes; first wine shipment includes the reusable BOXT, and every shipment after arrives with refillable wine in an eco-friendly tote
April 14, 2023
Cadiz Nominates Maria Jelescu Dreyfus to its Board of Directors
April 14, 2023
PetSmart to host grand opening event on April 15 for new store in Surprise, Arizona, where pet owners can visit to receive free, pre-packaged goodie bag with a US$10 PetSmart gift card, pet bandana, toys and coupons; store spans over 16,400 sq. ft.
April 14, 2023
Gmundner Dairy is first in Austria to offer SIG aseptic carton packs without an aluminum layer; Combibloc ECOPLUS packaging material consists of FSC-certified renewable paperboard with ultra-thin polymer layers to protect milk over a long period of time
April 14, 2023
VTT deep tech spin-off Volare upcycles food waste using black soldier flies; company to build industrial-scale fly facility to produce 5,000 tons/year of proteins, oils for animal, pet foods, fertilizers, oleochemicals, agricultural uses, with zero waste
April 14, 2023
Deliveroo UAE launches web store in partnership with Sineo Packaging; restaurant partners can choose from over 20 items, including food containers, paper bags, cups, bottles, cutlery and napkins, and can customize products with their own branding
April 13, 2023
Bath & Body Works Named One of ‘America’s Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+ Employees by Newsweek
April 13, 2023
Helen of Troy Announces April 26 Earnings Release Date, Conference Call, and Webcast for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Results
April 13, 2023
BERICAP to showcase closures for industrial and food and beverage applications at upcoming Interpack trade show in Germany; company produces plastic and aluminum closures
April 13, 2023
Nestle launches line of new Lean Cuisine Balance Bowls, aimed at helping people manage blood sugar levels; product line has four options: Tex-Mex Rice and Black Beans; Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry; Roasted Eggplant Parmesan Pasta; Creamy Pasta Primavera
April 12, 2023
Mosaic Announces Dates For First Quarter 2023 Results And Conference Call
April 12, 2023
Tesco launches latest round of price locking, commits to not change price of over 1,000 everyday products until July 5; company has also dropped milk prices for the first time since May 2020
April 12, 2023
Nestle Brazil projects 30 times greater growth for Easter in 100% digital customers, driven by advance planning, increasing the base of commercial partners, advertising campaigns and online activations
April 12, 2023
Pierre Fabre acquires MÊME, a dermo-cosmetic brand for patients experiencing the side effects of cancer treatments; brand offers makeup, skin, scalp and nail care range based on natural ingredients, developed with oncologists and dermatologist
April 11, 2023
Global pet supplements show market size of around US$1.91B in 2022, which is expected to grow to around US$3.12B by 2030, according to Facts and Factors study; chewable supplements were leading form, while North America was leading revenue generator
April 11, 2023
SupplyOne to exhibit at upcoming Wisconsin Assn. of Meat Processors convention; company offers range of packaging solutions and equipment for primary, secondary and end-of-line applications
April 11, 2023
Reduce debuts reusable drinkware line in Walmart stores nationwide; launch includes two seasonal designs for Reduce's Cold1 40oz, new Aspen insulated glass tumbler and Reduce Hydrate Pro, a slim 32oz insulated bottle with leak-proof lid and silicon straw
April 11, 2023
Fuchs North America announces limited-edition launch of Butter Board Blends, featuring three seasoning blends: Hot Honey Yogurt, Nashville Hot Butter and Truffle Butter
April 10, 2023
Blendtec introduces new Immersion Blender, featuring versatile attachments such as a blending wand, whisk, and chopper, and the ability to blend directly in a pot or bowl; interchangeable attachments are dishwasher safe
April 10, 2023
No7 launches No7 Future Renew, a collection of four skin-care products proven to reverse appearance of skin damage; range uses brand's latest cosmetic science innovation, a new super peptide blend, to aid renewal of over 50 key proteins in skin cells
April 10, 2023
Tops Friendly Markets highlights its use of BioFlex bags instead of traditional plastic bags for its potatoes; the packaging is 100% recyclable, biodegrades in landfills and converts into renewable methane gas
April 10, 2023
Ajinomoto invests in Every, a Japanese startup company operating recipe and other video media and providing various retail DX services involving in-store digital signages for supermarkets
April 7, 2023
Meijer recalls select Fresh From Meijer pre-made salads because of possible listeria contamination; the recall is in conjunction with a recall from its supplier Revolution Farms
April 7, 2023
US pork exports remain robust in February, achieving double-digit increases over last year in both volume and value, according to USDA data compiled by US Meat Export Federation; beef exports lower year-over-year but up from low totals posted in January
April 7, 2023
Flexible packaging solutions provider Fres-co highlights eight annual food and beverage trade shows it will be attending; shows will cover items such as coffee, liquid food and beverage, food and feed ingredients
April 7, 2023
Clariant Actives, Natural Origins launch two formulations under new Joyologist concept to promote wellness and happiness; Feel-Good Magic Stick is a water-based facial skin stick, Forget-It-All Relaxing Mask is applied to skin at the end of day
April 7, 2023
Bath & Body Works Recognized With Diversity in Business Award by Columbus Business First
April 6, 2023
Freedonia: Pandemic drove online groceries, but convenience comes at a cost and some online-only retailers are struggling amid inflation; those that are growing include large hybrid 'bricks and clicks' grocery models, online services with unique features
April 6, 2023
Dragon’s Milk refreshes its beer packaging; the signature black-and-white packaging and iconic dragon have evolved to better showcase product’s bourbon barrel-aging and potent ABV, and a new four-pack carrier has an increased height
April 6, 2023
Videojet Technologies displays latest printers and labelers for food packaging at Food Northwest Process and Packaging Expo in Portland, including Videojet 1880 continuous inkjet printer that offers high-speed coding while food processing lines operate
April 6, 2023
Hooters launches limited-time franchise incentive program in celebration of its 40th anniversary; under the program, franchisees will receive 40 weeks of free royalties for any new Hooters store commitment in 2023
April 4, 2023
University of Queensland researchers develop chemical creation platform based on cubane rather than hydrocarbons; innovation could enable development of pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals that aren't always compatible with hydrocarbons
April 4, 2023
Johnson & Johnson's subsidiary LTL re-files for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to obtain approval of a reorganization plan; company agrees to contribute up to US$8.9B to resolve all the current and future talc claims, up from prior US$2B offer
April 4, 2023
Recycleye Robotics develops waste sorting sensor which can 'smell' the difference between food and non-food packaging; sensor is located on Recycleye Robotics' grippers
April 4, 2023
Delaware North launches 'Bee the Difference' campaign with The Bee Cause Project for Earth Month; participating locations will offer a bee-themed margarita made with Patron, provide educational AR experiences about the pollination process on an agave farm
April 3, 2023
Central Garden & Pet's gardening seed brand Ferry-Morse introduces ‘Ask Our Gardening Community,’ a live digital Q&A center for both experienced and new gardeners; free online gardening community offers advice from brand ambassadors, gardening experts
April 3, 2023
Global Citizen and the PepsiCo Foundation Announce Partnership To Advance Food Security and Improve the Livelihoods of Smallholder Farmers in Egypt, Mexico, South Africa, Brazil, Thailand and Turkey
April 3, 2023
Newell Brands expands FoodSaver line with new Space Saving Vacuum Sealer; the new countertop vacuum sealer features a built-in bag alignment tool to correctly align the vacuum storage bag to ensure a proper seal
April 3, 2023
UK government and nation's supermarkets failing to meaningfully help farmers and growers eliminate the damage caused by agriplastics in the production of foods such as fruit and vegetables for their shelves, according to Environmental Investigation Agency
March 31, 2023
Albertsons partners with fintech firm FIS, Soda Health to accept pre-paid health benefit debit cards for purchases; per deal, customers will be able to use cards to buy eligible food and health items at various Albertsons banner stores
March 31, 2023
Coors Whiskey announces release of its first bourbon product: Barmen 1873 Bourbon, a 92-proof blend of straight bourbon whiskies bottled in Bardstown, Kentucky; beverage currently being sold in 13 states
March 31, 2023
University of East Anglia team unveils technology that turns beauty products like moisturizer into a paper-like disc; technology can be rehydrated by a drop of water, removes up to 98% of water content, improves shelf life, cuts waste and preservatives
March 31, 2023
AIPIA preparing a funded initiative to minimize food waste; initiative to focus on generating and better using data generated by smart packaging, using active and sustainable packaging to increase shelf life, integrating sensors for better quality control
March 31, 2023
GlobalData projects Philippines hot drinks sales to reach US$2.6B by 2027, registering CAGR of 7.9% over 2022-2027; sector to see premiumization, driven by product innovations, hospitality and economic recovery
March 31, 2023
NutraMaize receives a two-year, US$650,000 Phase II Small Business Innovation Research grant from the USDA to demonstrate the health and pigmentation benefits of feeding orange corn to poultry on a commercial scale
March 30, 2023
Nu Skin Enterprises announces resignation of CFO, Mark Lawrence, effective March 31; company appoints James D. Thomas, SVP and chief accounting officer, as interim CFO, also reiterates Q1 and annual 2023 guidance provided on Feb. 15
March 30, 2023
Placon discusses boom of pre-packaged salad kits, says it offers ‘plenty of options’ that are 'just as effective' as flexible packaging but are more sustainable; Placon’s tamper-evident salad bowls, inserts are recyclable, made of recycled materials
March 30, 2023
Meiji and Ajinomoto collaborating on a new cow feed that they say will help to reduce climate emissions; companies say cattle that consume their product will produce lower levels of nitrogen in their waste
March 30, 2023
Campari Group announces plans to add a second distillery at its Wild Turkey whiskey campus in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, investing US$161M and creating 31 additional jobs in Anderson County
March 29, 2023
Secret Deodorant announces multi-year financial empowerment initiative that will provide one million young women with access to in-depth financial courses and training resources from renowned female financial experts
March 29, 2023
Yum! Brands’ new packaging policy follows three measures--the elimination of unnecessary packaging, the shift to more sustainable materials and the support of better recycling systems and reusable products; each brand to transition away from plastics
March 29, 2023
Kao and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking sign Sustainability Linked Loan agreement, under which loan terms will fluctuate according to Kao meeting its Sustainability Performance Targets
March 29, 2023
Bounty launches new paper towel innovation that features larger proprietary microstructure designed to hold under pressure; technology expands to hold in mess, has dedicated strong and flexible zones making it cloth-like
March 28, 2023
Researchers detect levels of toxic PFAS chemicals for first time in Canadian fast-food packaging, specifically water-and-grease repellent paper alternatives to plastic; PFAS have been linked to serious health effects
March 28, 2023
Aldi announces launch of Adult’s Breakfast Club, donating 10 tonnes of healthy cereal and 5,000 gallons of milk to food banks and schools across the UK
March 28, 2023
Corteva announces commercial launch of Adavelt active, with recent product registrations in Australia, Canada and South Korea; product is a novel fungicide with a new mode of action that protects against wide range of diseases that can impact crop yields
March 28, 2023
ADM and Biowish Technologies announce that ADM will offer a Biowish fertilizer enhancement as an option to urea, monoammonium phosphate, diammonium phosphate and NPK blends; new product will be available from ADM Farm Direct Fertilizer
March 27, 2023
Asda announces launch of novelty-shaped chick pizza for Easter; product available with a variety of toppings until April 8 for £3.50 at Asda's in-store pizza counters and online
March 27, 2023
Celsius Holdings announces launch of new Green Apple Cherry flavor, available across the US at 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores
March 27, 2023
Nestle announces German launch of two new cereals: KitKat Cereal and Nesquik Crunchy Brownie; the cocoa used in both cereals comes from 100% sustainable procurement through the Nestle Cocoa Plan and is Rainforest Alliance certified
March 27, 2023
Ahlstrom, Istituto Stampa develop a compostable packaging for butter and margarine; the product is based on Sulpack, which is made using Ahlstrom’s Genuine Vegetable Parchment technology and provides a protective oil barrier
March 24, 2023
Bioenergy Devco to receive US$30M from climate solutions investor HASI to support development of anaerobic digestion facilities, expand organic waste recycling across US; facilities to convert food waste into renewable biogas, nutrient-rich soil amendment
March 24, 2023
CADIZ INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND FOR Q1 2023 ON SERIES A CUMULATIVE PERPETUAL PREFERRED STOCK
March 24, 2023
Unilever launches first Lifebuoy dishwash liquid in Indonesia, catering to value-conscious consumers; formulation requires less liquid and water, has 100% plant-based surfactants, is 99% biodegradable
March 24, 2023
GlobalData: Shiseido launches Anessa sunscreen in China with packaging inspired by classic manga character Doraemon; using manga/anime nostalgia presents opportunities for Japanese brands to draw young consumers in China, realize high consumer engagement
March 24, 2023
Freedonia projects demand for US packaging bags used in pet products to rise 3.3%/year to US$1.1B in 2026, supported by increase in pet ownership driving pet product shipments, addition of features such as handles for carrying, resealability for freshness
March 24, 2023
Smurfit Kappa announces sponsorship of the Concours International Best Wine in Box beginning on March 28, recognizing the highest quality Bag-in-Box wines from around the world
March 24, 2023
CF Industries publishes its 2022 sustainability and annual reports; highlights include overview of its carbon capture and sequestration commercial agreement with ExxonMobil to capture and permanently store up to 2 million tonnes of CO2
March 24, 2023
FDA issues draft guidance that aims to provide food manufacturers with recommendations on how and when to use Dietary Guidance Statements on the label of food products to ensure the label statements promote good nutrition and greater consistency
March 23, 2023
DoorDash announces Lush and Victoria's Secret as new retail partners, offering on-demand delivery for cosmetics, bath products and fragrances
March 23, 2023
RadiciGroup launches Biofeel Eleven, a 100% biobased, recyclable yarn sourced from castor oil; yarn can be used for fabrics, fine garments in many sectors, including fashion, sports, automotive, home textiles
March 23, 2023
KM Packaging welcomes Soft Plastics Taskforce release of Roadmap to Restart, which outlines relaunch of supermarket soft plastic collection scheme; Taskforce includes major retailers including Aldi, Coles and Woolworths
March 23, 2023
FAT Brands announces new development deal to bring 20 additional franchised Johnny Rockets locations to Mexico in the next 10 years
March 22, 2023
Nair launches Prep & Smooth Face, a new one-step formula to help remove facial hair for smooth skin care, makeup application; product comes in two light fragrance options--Soothing Coconut Milk & Collagen, Hydrating Watermelon Extract & Hyaluronic Acid:
March 22, 2023
Kohl’s announces 250 stores will be adding full-sized Sephora at Kohl’s locations in 2023, surpassing 850 locations; Sephora at Kohl’s will enter seven new states including Arkansas, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, South Dakota and Utah
March 22, 2023
American Cleaning Institute's President and CEO named 2023 Association Executive of the Year by Association TRENDS and CEO Update during Salute to Association Excellence; ACI also recognized with a gold award for social media during the TRENDY award event
March 22, 2023
Fruit, vegetable industry players release joint statement on European Commission’s packaging waste proposal, saying a ban on single-use packaging for less than 1.5kg of fresh produce disregards material uses and life-cycle analyses on sustainability
March 17, 2023
GlobalData forecasts India to dominate caustic soda capacity additions in Asia by 2027, with capacity of 1.55 million tonnes/year from six projects; increased demand in India driven by applications in domestic cleaning, water treatment, metal processing
March 17, 2023
McDonald’s pledges to report on opportunities, risks posed by switching to reusable packaging, including its impact related to single-use packaging and the environment; in response, As You Sow has withdrawn its shareholder proposal with McDonald’s
March 17, 2023
Hormel Foods announces launch of new Fontanini Cup & Char Sausage pizza topping for the foodservice industry; the product 'features Italian flavors and uniquely crispy, caramelized edges'
March 17, 2023
Nutrien joins Iowa Soybean Research Center at Iowa State University as an industry partner; contributions will include financial support to the center, which will be leveraged with soybean checkoff funds from Iowa Soybean Assn. to fund soybean research
March 16, 2023
Hormel reports strong demand for Herdez products in Q1; company to grow cultural foods portfolio, as MegaMex brand grew, maintained dollar, volume share in salsa, refrigerated guacamole categories with Herdez, WHOLLY, CHI-CHI'S and La Victoria brands
March 16, 2023
Primo Water Appoints Eric J. Foss to Its Board of Directors
March 16, 2023
Grove Co. will participate virtually in the upcoming Canaccord Genuity eCommerce Sustainable Advantage Forum on March 23
March 16, 2023
L'Oreal will host Annual General Meeting on April 21; company publishes 2022 Universal Registration Document and meeting notice with agenda, the draft resolutions and the main terms of participation and voting
March 15, 2023
Blue Apron to Present at the Canaccord Genuity eCommerce Sustainable Advantage Virtual Forum in March 2023
March 15, 2023
Hershey's launches Kisses Milklicious Chocolates featuring Kisses candy with smooth chocolate milk filling
March 15, 2023
VTT develops process to recycle paper, paperboard into biodegradable nonwovens for hygiene, home care products such as napkins, sanitary towels, cleaning cloths; manufacturing costs of paperboard-based nonwovens is 20% lower than from wood raw materials
March 15, 2023
Coty's CFO will present at the 2023 Bank of America Consumer & Retail Conference on March 15; company will share lifted FY23 revenue outlook, provide perspectives on the current beauty market
March 3, 2023
P&G highlights six award-winning packaging designs for its Ariel, Herbal Essences, Lenor, Pampers and Air Capsule products; the solutions help reduce plastic and transportation emissions, reuse materials
March 3, 2023
GlobalData sees companies posting jobs around cellular agriculture as food production shifts toward sustainability; focus seems to be on improving physicochemical, sensory, functional properties of cultivated seafood products, new generations of proteins
March 3, 2023
Graphic Packaging to attend CFIA 2023 in Rennes, France, from March 14-16, showcasing its portfolio of food trays, packaging solutions for fresh produce, its multipack portfolios and Boardio fiber-based canister range
March 3, 2023
UN's Food and Agriculture Organization's food price index falls for the 11th consecutive month in February, dropping 0.6% from January and down 18.7% from March 2022
February 24, 2023
Heineken publishes combined financial, sustainability report for 2022, highlights include: 18% reduction of absolute carbon emissions in scope 1 and 2 since 2018; 26 of 31 sites in water-stressed areas start water balancing projects
February 24, 2023
Natural brand sales outpaced general market in the prestige space in 2022, with clean beauty products reviewed 11% more highly than counterparts; transparency will be key for clean beauty amid skepticism about brand's sustainability claims: NPD
February 24, 2023
New York's Carnegie Fabrics--producer of plant-based fabrics--expands Biobased Xorel line with three patterns for hospitality environments including healthcare, corporate, multifamily; company's Craft Collection is made of 91% biobased PE from sugarcane
February 24, 2023
Cascades’ closed corrugated basket for fruits, vegetables wins People's Choice Award in the Eco-packaging Initiatives category at DUX 2023 Grand Prix; solution is made of recycled and recyclable paperboard
February 24, 2023
Crystal International's apparel factories in Vietnam, China eliminate 100% of textile production waste via recycling, waste-to-energy; China site recycles fabric into yarns, Vietnam sportswear site recycles fabric waste to pillow cores, plastic powder
February 21, 2023
Dove introduces refillable, reusable deodorant in Canada; the refillable case is made from stainless steel and the refill is made of 96% recycled plastic and is 100% recyclable
February 21, 2023
American Cleaning Institute will host free webinar with American Oil Chemists' Society on its research examining best methods to measure 1,4-dioxane levels in consumer cleaning products to meet concentration limits set by new legislation
February 21, 2023
Molson Coors Beverage Company Reports 2022 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
February 21, 2023
Aalto University team develops reactive textiles which change shape when heated, giving designers wide range of new options; responsive smart fabrics could also help monitor health, improve thermal insulation, provide new acoustics, interior design tools
February 3, 2023
American Cleaning Institute CEO says cleaning product supply chain will remain resilient amid economic challenges; accelerating industry’s innovation and sustainability efforts, advocacy in Congress on ingredient communication are among ACI's priorities
February 3, 2023
Farmland Partners purchases 291 acres of farmland in Schuyler County, Illinois, at auction for US$2.16M; land is expected to generate rental income in addition to asset appreciation
February 3, 2023
The J.M. Smucker Co. to Present at the 2023 Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference (CAGNY) and Sets Date to Report Third Quarter Earnings
February 3, 2023
Canada's prestige beauty industry sales in 2022 grew 25% year-over-year to C$3.4B as makeup sales made a comeback, growing 38%, while eau de parfums, hair and foundation were fastest-growing segments; average price of beauty products rose 1%: NPD
February 3, 2023
California-based recycler GreenWaste acquires Hayward Transfer Station, construction and debris transfer station; all HTS construction, demolition waste material, including carpet to be transported to company's San Jose facilities for recycling
February 2, 2023
Clorox updates on streamlined operating model implemented in fiscal Q1 during Q2 earnings report, with expected cost savings of US$25M in FY2023; implementation to be completed in FY2024, will incur employee-related costs to reduce certain staffing levels
February 2, 2023
Hormel Foods named to Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies list, honoring companies with the strongest reputations within their industries, across industries; company was also recently named to Investor's Business Daily list of 100 Best ESG Companies
February 2, 2023
Unilever among collaborators launching ‘Flue2Chem,' a program to help UK consumer products industry reduce GHG emissions; partnership will work to convert industrial waste gases to create more sustainable chemicals for consumer products
February 2, 2023
Belgium-based Drukservice Impressa installs SCREEN Truepress Jet L350UV SAI S digital inkjet printer to expand into self-adhesive label market for high-speed application; company wants to produce small print runs fast for food business converters
February 1, 2023
Evonik's VESTAMID Terra features in bristles of new biobased plastic toothbrush by TIO, a sustainable oral care company; material is being trialed for remainder of the toothbrush for a potentially uniform biobased product
February 1, 2023
Purdue University’s Aseptic Processing and Packaging Workshop now offered online; workshop is worth 2.4 Continuing Education Units and 24 contact hours
February 1, 2023
Bayer announces partnership with French company M2i Group to supply fruit and vegetable growers around the world with pheromone-based biological crop protection products
February 1, 2023
Shiseido announces retirement of Koichi Noda, its current Executive Officer, Chief People Officer
January 31, 2023
SC Johnson and its insect repellent brand OFF! partner with leading influencers in Brazil, including Tata Werneck, for new #ViraOJogo challenge; campaign advocates for prevention as best protection from mosquitoes, urges consumers to remove standing water
January 31, 2023
L'Oreal recognized on Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index 2023; reference index measures gender equality across five pillars--leadership and talent pipeline, equal pay and gender pay parity, inclusive culture, anti-sexual harassment policies, external brand
January 31, 2023
Henkel’s newly established business unit Henkel Consumer Brands recognizes its top suppliers for their industry-leading performance in 2022; award ceremony took place at the American Cleaning Institute Convention in Orlando, Florida
January 31, 2023
L’Occitane Announces Unaudited Quarterly Update for the Period Ended December 31, 2022
January 30, 2023
SpartanNash announces appointment of Ryan Speakes as VP, fuel center and convenience stores; Speakes most recently served as market leader of operations for 7-Eleven
January 30, 2023
Ohio State University researchers create food waste valorization map; map to help food producers determine costs, footprints for different types of food wastes--vegetable, fat-rich, industrial sludge, starchy--and which should be recycled, composted
January 30, 2023
Liz Earle Beauty adds UK-based radio, television presenter Vick Hope as first celebrity partner to celebrate new launches in 2023, including two upcoming products in its Glow range; Hope will also support brand's ambition to restore biodiversity in the UK
January 30, 2023
Germany-based Revalyu Resources to build major industrial PET recycling facility in Statesboro, Georgia, with opening planned for 2024; plant to initially recycle more than 225,000 lbs./day of PET into polymers, chips, can later expand to 450,000 lbs./day
January 27, 2023
GlobalData: For restaurants' plant-based menus to succeed, they can't rely on plant-based status alone, but must also perfect high quality, ethical production, sustainable packaging to closely align with preferences of nonmeat eaters/flexitarians globally
January 27, 2023
Tesco announces large-scale commercial field trial with five major fresh produce suppliers to identify the most planet and cost-effective alternatives to conventional fertilizer
January 27, 2023
Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation announces 2022-23 GroMoreGood Garden Grants winners; program will award 10 grants to Head Start programs committed to connecting youth to the benefits of gardening and outdoor play
January 27, 2023
Glass Packaging Institute president says domestic glass container plants shipped out 1.82 billion wine bottles through November 2022--an increase of 17 million compared to November 2021; president also touts glass bottles as sustainable choice for wine
January 27, 2023
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets to support American Veterinary Medical Foundation's REACH program for vets who provide immediate care for financially struggling owners; Purina to donate US$1 for each purchase made on its VetDirect website until June 30
January 27, 2023
American Cleaning Institute issues statement to clarify New York law limiting trace levels of 1,4-dioxane in detergent, cleaning products; ACI notes 1,4-dioxane is a manufacturing by-product, state has not imposed restrictions on use or sale of detergents
January 27, 2023
Michigan State University researchers develop system to potentially recycle wind turbine materials into gummy bears; resin digestion system can selectively process composites into PMMA, fiberglass, and potassium lactate to make candy, sports drinks: study
January 26, 2023
Reckitt named a Top Employer 2023 in seven of its markets--UK, Spain, Italy, US, Canada, China and South Africa; Reckitt Philippines also certified as a Great Place to Work
January 26, 2023
Closed Loop Partners launches Compostable Packaging Degradation Pilot; initiative to evaluate degradation of 30 types of certified compostable products, packaging, including cutlery, molded fiber bowls, bioplastic cups, snack packaging
January 26, 2023
Recycling Partnership gives three grants to capture 2.5 million lbs./year of PET, add 50 million lbs./year of capacity; recipients are DAK Americas' Richmond, Indiana, site, Recycle Source's Pittsburgh site, Direct Pack Recycling's Mexicali, Mexico, site
January 26, 2023
Moody’s changes Barry Callebaut’s rating outlook to positive from stable, driven by strong and resilient operational performance combined with focus on accelerated value creation; Baa3 rating affirmed
January 25, 2023
The Makers of Cadet Brand Launch Line of New, Patent-Pending Bully Chews for Dogs
January 25, 2023
The Andersons, Inc. to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results on February 14
January 25, 2023
Robeks reports 5% same-store sales increase year-over-year in 2022, along with a 15% increase in unit count and the signing of 18 agreements to open 27 more new units
January 25, 2023
K-C's consumer tissue segment reports Q4 sales of US$1.6B, even with year-ago period; K-C Professional sales up 11% to US$0.8B; personal care segment sales down 3% to US$2.6B, reflecting planned exit of a private label contract, retailer inventory changes
January 24, 2023
Beiersdorf, WWF extend conservation project on island of Borneo for four more years, aim for 200 smallholders to be RSPO certified in 2026; Evonik, Beiersdorf's supplier for palm oil derivates, will join West Kalimantan project on island's Indonesian part
January 24, 2023
Sprouts launches Rescued Organics program, will sell discounted organic produce that would typically be discarded due to imperfections that do not affect quality in 130 stores across California; program aims to reduce food waste, support local farmers
January 24, 2023
P&G's Dawn & Swiffer brands launch Home Eq[uity], an educational initiative designed to close the chore gap in North America by addressing gendered division of household labor; program collaborates with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, Fair Play
January 24, 2023
FDA announcing draft guidance for industry on action levels for lead in processed foods that are intended for babies and children under age 2, to help reduce potential health effects in this population from dietary exposure to lead
January 23, 2023
Matrix Partners wins Graphic Design USA Package Design Award for Montana Dog Food’s complete line; design offers an authentic picture of what pet parenting looks like in the state of Montana, includes watercolor texture, active imagery and bold logo
January 23, 2023
DSM shareholders approve merger with Firmenich at Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders; combined company will seek to build a leading creation and innovation partner in nutrition, beauty and well-being
January 23, 2023
Ashland introduces Natural Line ingredients for personal care products, including hyalurotech branded sodium hyaluronate, which is known for skin hydration; all products in the line are easily recognizable by name, company says
January 23, 2023
Clemson researcher uses pearl millet starch and kudzu vines to create biodegradable food packaging film as an alternative to plastic; research involved use of cellulose nanocrystals from kudzu to reinforce pearl millet starch-based biopolymer films
January 20, 2023
Sparkle Innovations nominated for Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year Award; its plastic-free, biodegradable pads have 90% cellulose-based materials, with top sheet, absorbent core, release and wrapping paper, packaging made of cellulose-based fibers
January 20, 2023
Fuchs North America announces limited-edition launch of Winter Wonderland Collection of seasonings, available in three varieties: Creamy Risotto Seasoning, Umami Brea Pudding Seasoning and Winter Nog Seasoning
January 20, 2023
Graphic Packaging to attend Fruit Logistica, taking place Feb. 8-10 in Berlin, showcasing its fiber-based ProducePack Punnet and its fiber-based PaperSeal barrier-lined tray
January 20, 2023
Nova Institute to present Cellulose Fibre Innovation award at Cellulose Fibres Conference in Cologne on March 8-9; nominees include banana-based Vybrana from GenCrest Bio Products, HeiQ AeoniQ, Tencel Luxe, Nanollose & Birla Nullarbor, Renewcell Circulose
January 19, 2023
Kroger CEO says 'a lot of people' learned to cook during the pandemic and 'really like it,' both in terms of eating together and showing off for family, friends; despite customers' lives getting busier, company still sees them making time to cook at home
January 19, 2023
Shiseido becomes title sponsor for Tahiti Pro surfing event in Tahiti, French Polynesia; Shiseido is World Surf League's official sun care partner, will focus on three competitions while carrying out ocean protection activities
January 19, 2023
Gneuss demonstrates OMNIboost Recycling System at Westphalia, Germany, facility; OMNIboost recycles post-industrial and post-consumer PET waste with low bulk density--such as waste fibers, thin films--with shorter times, no need for thermal pre-treatment
January 19, 2023
Italian label specialist Maestri Etichette to acquire SCREEN Truepress Jet L350UV SAI E digital inkjet press to meet demand for increasingly varied, smaller print runs for customers in food, personal care, chemicals, pharma sectors
January 18, 2023
Study finds toxic 'forever chemicals' in killer whales; chemicals detected include 4-nonylphenol--used in production of paper, food packaging, textiles, soaps, detergents--which can transfer from mother whale to her fetus: University of British Columbia
January 18, 2023
Coca-Cola HBC: Conference call invitation for investors and analysts 2022 full year results on Tuesday, 14 February 2023
January 18, 2023
At upcoming Packaging Innovations event, Feb. 15-16, Graphic Packaging to showcase its range of trays, its ProducePack portfolio for fresh produce, its range of multipack designs for eliminating plastic rings and shrink wrap, and its foodservice packaging
January 18, 2023
Brawny introduces new Stay Giant campaign focused on helping consumers summon their inner strength to tackle messes; new creative aims to differentiate the brand from other paper towels so that consumers choose Brawny at stores
January 17, 2023
Sofidel announces 13 winners of its 'We, Sofidel' program, awarding one employee from each country where it operates with a trip to Lucca, Italy
January 17, 2023
Noel Alimentaria introduces Mondi’s paper-based PerFORMing tray for its rebranded Verday plant-based and meat fresh food range; the paper tray is designed for recycling and passed recyclability tests by German institute Papiertechnische Stiftung
January 17, 2023
Henkel signs five-year collaboration with Shell Chemical to replace up to 200,000 tonnes of fossil feedstocks in manufacture of surfactants with feedstocks based on renewable raw materials; surfactants will be used in Persil, Purex and All laundry brands
January 17, 2023
Asda to change over half of its own-brand yogurts by removing Use By dates and replacing them with Best Before dates to help customers combat food waste in the home
November 18, 2022
Massachusetts' Baker-Polito Administration awards US$4.2M to support recycling, waste reduction programs across 270 municipalities; fund to help Recycling Dividends Program, pay-as-you-throw programs, wheeled-carts for curbside recyclables, food waste
November 18, 2022
PaperWorks wins Excellence Award for P&G's Always Pure Cotton Overnight Pads at Paperboard Packaging Council's North American Paperboard Packaging Competition; the folding carton features matte and gloss coatings, gold hot foil stamping for a premium look
November 18, 2022
Mpact recognized at IPSA Gold Pack awards for 100% PCR lidless monolayer fruit punnet that reduces cooling time by 43% and material usage by 7.5%, 100% rPET bottle for Charlotte Rhys, bottle for Sta-Sof-Fro hair care brand, honey bottle made with rPET
November 18, 2022
Sulwhasoo unveils Happy Holidays from Sulwhasoo collection of three seasonal sets; each comes with brand's First Care Activating Serum Limited Edition, Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum EX and Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream EX
November 18, 2022
Reckitt recognizes World Toilet Day, highlights partnership with Water.org; in 2022, partnership has helped 677,000 people have better access to sanitation, with 154,135 investments made in better sanitation solutions
November 17, 2022
Heinz Baby Fruit Pouches recognized at UK Packaging Awards 2022 in the Flexible Plastic Pack of the Year category; product features Gualapack’s Pouch5, a fully recyclable pouch
November 17, 2022
Austria-based Offsetdruckerei Schwarzach will beta test BOBST NOVAFOIL 106 hot foil stamping machine; offset printing company makes high-end packaging for premium chocolates, cosmetics, other products
November 17, 2022
Purdue University receives US$1M grant from USDA to develop nanocarriers as an antibiotic delivery system to help plants fend off citrus greening disease
November 17, 2022
Krispy Kreme to pay US$1.2M in back wages and liquidated damages to 516 workers to resolve overtime violations in multiple locations found as part of a US Dept. of Labor investigation
November 16, 2022
Closed Loop Partners launches Circular Services, North America's largest privately held recycler; Brookfield Renewable to invest US$700.0M in Circular to grow US recycling infrastructure for paper, plastic, organics, textiles, electronics, metal, glass
November 16, 2022
Amorepacific's Etude selects K-pop star Kazuha of Le Sserafim as its new Brand Muse; Kazuha stars in brand's colorful FW makeup pictorial for its new Blushed Rose collection that includes an eye makeup palette, rose shimmer for the eyes and a lip tint
November 16, 2022
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is open for entries of wine and wine labels, packaging and design; wineries can enter at winejudging.com/wineries before the Nov. 23 submission deadline
November 16, 2022
BOPP high-barrier four-side sealed sachet by Taghleef, Gerosa wins Recyclable Packaging Category for Pre-Commercialized Innovations at Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards 2022; the sachet aims to replace multi-material structures for dry powders
November 15, 2022
Italian researchers make changes to product packaging that extends shelf life of fresh pasta by 30 days; researchers changed ratio of modified atmosphere packaging gasses and the combination of plastic films, also added a probiotic mixture to the dough
November 15, 2022
Tetra Pak announces collaboration with Israel-based food processing technology incubator Fresh Start; Tetra Pak will share its knowledge in developing new food solutions through tailored consulting sessions
November 15, 2022
Poland-based OSM Lowicz opts for SIG's combibloc ECOPLUS packaging material without an aluminum layer for its cooking creams; the dairy firm also uses SIG’s square base family pack combiblocMidi and 500 ml combiblocSlimline carton with combibloc ECOPLUS
November 15, 2022
TekniPlex Consumer Products introduces PCR dip tube in European markets that can be made of up to 100% PCR content depending on customer requirements; ProTecFlow dip tube is ideal for use in industrial aerosol and household cleaning product applications
November 11, 2022
Grove Collaborative enters strategic partnership with HumanCo Investments, a subsidiary of HumanCo, with intention of finding one or more scale, synergistic M&A opportunities, which HumanCo would have opportunity to fund with up to US$100M of new capital
November 11, 2022
Grove Collaborative posts Q3 net income of US$7.7M, compared to year-ago loss of US$37.5M, while revenue drops 18% year-over-year to US$77.7M; 63% of Grove Brands net revenue came from zero-plastic, re-usable or refillable products, up from 46% in Q3 2021
November 11, 2022
Dog Haus announces promotion of Christopher J. Ramirez to EVP of marketing and hiring of Justin Bartek as VP of marketing; Ramirez has been with Dog Haus for nearly a decade while Bartek has previously worked with Qdoba Mexican Grill and Baja Fresh
November 11, 2022
San Diego-based BHU Foods, a producer of healthy, organic and plant-based snacks, introduces redesigned packaging portfolio; the packaging is built around a brand identity of the ‘Art and Craft of Pure Joy’
November 11, 2022
SIG’s Heat&Go packaging wins Breakthrough Food Technology Award at Gulfood Manufacturing 2022; Heat&Go replaces the aluminum layer found inside standard aseptic cartons with a high-barrier alternative that allows drinks to be microwaved
November 11, 2022
Shiseido will offer its first sustainability-linked bonds; company filed an amended shelf registration statement regarding the issuance with the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau
November 10, 2022
L’Oreal named CAC 40 company with the best website for the second consecutive year at the 21st Investor Awards ceremony
November 10, 2022
Amorepacific researchers apply bio big data, research technology of molecular biology to identify effect of threonine, an essential amino acid, on improving healthy life expectancy, and its mechanism; firm to apply results to future Vital Beauty products
November 10, 2022
L'Oreal's Colorsonic ranked among TIME's 2022 Best Inventions, honored in the beauty tech category; lightweight, handheld device uses mess-free process to mix hair color and apply it evenly, delivering consistent hair color results for consumers at home
November 10, 2022
Kao creates decoration processing technology to design products for consumer needs and dynamic cell production technology enabling efficient high-mix low-volume manufacturing by optimization of floating linear technology; system to begin operation in 2023
November 9, 2022
Reckitt shares research in UK, US, UAE, India on perceptions of health impact from climate change; majority agree climate change and health are linked, rank healthcare and climate change as priorities for government behind cost of living/economic recovery
November 9, 2022
Shiseido researchers reveal red light epidermal cell proliferation and inflammation-reducing effects; study used 3D epidermal models and skin tissue culture models to confirm red light enhances cell proliferation in the stratum basale of the epidermis
November 9, 2022
Shiseido shares study on properties of lips analyzing proteins and microbiome of the stratum corneum of the vermilion; Shiseido will continue research to elucidate properties of the lips, create innovative values that can lead to healthy beauty for lips
November 9, 2022
Anheuser-Busch announces purchase of a Major League Pickleball team starting for the 2023 season; under the agreement, Anheuser-Bisch will have control over all team activities and sponsors
November 8, 2022
Wine Traders for Alternative Formats issues letter to UK’s exchequer secretary to the treasury highlighting need for glass bottle alternatives to reduce carbon footprint, says bag-in-box, cans, returnable glass bottles, paper bottles, pouches are viable
November 8, 2022
Symrise reports fire at fragrance ingredients production site in Colonel Island, Georgia, with no reported harm to employees or nearby residents; company is working with authorities to determine cause of the fire
November 8, 2022
Estee Lauder and Springer Nature announce winners of the Inspiring Women in Science Awards at a ceremony held at ELC’s headquarters in London; awards promote gender equality in scientific research and STEM outreach
November 8, 2022
New Zealand government requests establishment of a panel to hear its dispute against Canada regarding the administration of dairy tariff rate quotas under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
November 4, 2022
L'Occitane's board of directors announced the company transferred out of treasury 50,050 ordinary shares in October, with an aggregate nominal value of €1,501.50
November 4, 2022
Stella & Chewy to offer up to US$200 in adoption fee reimbursements for senior pets from shelters across US, Canada in honor of National Adopt a Senior Pet Month; company also to provide new senior pet owners with a US$40 voucher towards its products
November 4, 2022
Environmental scent delivery systems company Air Esscentials launches first-ever pet fragrance line with Cuddly Cotton, Puppy Petals and Fresh Fur-ever scents; fragrances developed using blend of aroma ingredients scientifically proven to be loved by pets
November 4, 2022
Feline Natural announces new single source freeze-dried flavors for cats, including Beef Feast, Lamb Feast and Chicken Feast, which will be available in 11-oz packages in US, Canada; recipes feature over 98% meat and organs
November 4, 2022
FluentPet adds FluentPet Speak Up Button, which features high-fidelity speaker positioned on top for louder, clearer sound, to talking button line; system enables pets to communicate by pressing programmable sound-emitting buttons
November 3, 2022
Walki Group to acquire Germany-based Folian, which offers flexible packaging solutions for blue chip brands in the food industry; Folian specializes in the production of converted flexibles using flexographic printing, other downstream finishing services
November 3, 2022
New tests commissioned by EWG suggest the presence of PFAS at elevated levels in some pet food bags; seven types of PFAS were found in bags used by several brands, including Purina, Kibbles n’ Bits, Meow Mix, Blue Buffalo
November 3, 2022
New Zealand public wants limits on planting trees on productive farmland for carbon offsets, say farm groups; report finds forestry interests bought more than 52,000 hectares of land in 2021, up 36% on prior two years, and up from 7,000 hectares in 2017
November 3, 2022
Talking Rain Beverage announces limited-time launch of new Sparkling Ice Cranberry Frost Vodka Sorbet, in collaboration with alcoholic ice cream brand Tipsy Scoop; the beverage contains both lemon juice and vodka
November 2, 2022
American Cleaning Institute honored as EPA 2022 Safer Choice Partner of the Year; ACI was recognized as an outstanding Safer Choice Supporter
November 2, 2022
Shiseido’s Integrated Report 2021 wins Grand Award in the Photography/Video category of 2022 International ARC Awards, the world’s largest annual report competition, and Silver in Interactive Annual Report, Honors in Chairman’s Letter/Presentation
November 2, 2022
Sprouts Farmers Market to add nearly 380 stores to DoorDash for on-demand grocery delivery; rollout will begin in phases, starting with Phoenix, Arizona
November 2, 2022
Diageo acquires Balcones Distilling, a Texas-based craft distiller and producer of single-malt whiskey; transaction terms not disclosed, acquisition being funded through existing cash resources.
November 1, 2022
Coca-Cola Consolidated reports Q3 net earnings of US$118.8M, up from year-ago earnings of US$68.9M, as net sales rise 12% to US$1.63B
November 1, 2022
Canadian Produce Marketing Assn. releases nine design rules for plastic packaging tailored specifically for the fresh produce sector; industry members are encouraged to consider incorporating them into their business practices
November 1, 2022
Regis's fiscal Q1 net income of US$1.5M is up from year-ago loss of US$10.4M, revenue down to US$61.9M from year-ago US$76.8M; income improved on gain from discontinued operations, higher average royalty revenues, lower general and administrative expense
November 1, 2022
Kao's hygiene and living care business reports net sales of 370.7B yen in the first nine months of 2022, up 3.8% year-over-year; sales of sanitary products and Merries baby diapers fell, Laurier sanitary napkins sold strongly in Japan, other Asian regions
October 31, 2022
BASF hosts first Sustainable Beauty Day event on Nov. 21-23; panels will discuss sustainability topics affecting the personal care industry
October 31, 2022
Asda launches range of new Christmas foods; range includes Extra Special Queso de Oveja con Ajo Negro and Hidden Centre Red Leicester Bake with Chilli and Bacon Jam
October 31, 2022
Modern Retail: grocery, convenience stores are including more dedicated spaces for customers to gather and socialize; so-called 'third spaces' are ways for retailers to earn more revenue, entice shoppers to enter their stores
October 31, 2022
AWT Labels & Packaging acquires Ontario-based Label Innovation, a custom converter, label manufacturer that serves medical device, technology, security markets; AWT provides custom labels, packaging for health care, food, beverage, personal care markets
October 28, 2022
Asda introducing plant-based packaging for its own-brand tea bags; the new tea bags are made from PLA derived from corn starch, will replace non-renewable oil-based plastic bags
October 28, 2022
Sales growth hold strong for the US restaurant industry in September, continuing a two-month streak of positive gains after unseasonably low sales growth results in June and July; September same-store sales growth at 5.2%: Black Box Intelligence
October 28, 2022
Forbes: line between convenience stores, QSRs has been 'blurring for years'; Bluedot survey finds almost 60% of consumers believe that c-stores are on par with QSRs, while NACS data shows foodservice accounted for 22.5% of in-store c-store sales in 2021
October 28, 2022
Shiseido to attend China International Import Expo Nov. 5-10 in Shanghai; Shiseido to showcase business activities in main exhibition, focusing on Skin Beauty field, core business raised in its 'WIN 2023 and Beyond' plan and technological capabilities
October 27, 2022
NPD: Trends shaping food and beverage consumption behaviors include bargain hunting for food to offset inflation, becoming more home-centric, and being more in tune with foods' functional attributes and how they contribute to physical/mental well-being
October 27, 2022
KM Packaging launches range of lidding films for the Australian market; solutions include REDcycle cold peelable combinations of PE and PPs, cold peel and weld mono PET films with minimum 30% PCR, home compostable tray films, films for tethering to trays
October 27, 2022
BP to acquire Houston-based biogas company Archaea Energy, which Republic Services CEO says will accelerate JV's decarbonization; target operates 50 renewable gas, landfill gas-to-energy facilities across US, producing 6,000 barrels/day of oil equivalents
October 27, 2022
Innovia Films launches Rayoface CSA46, a clear, one-side gloss coated high clarity low haze BOPP film with no-label look appearance for use in food, beverage, household, personal care applications; film has wide print window suitable for flexo, gravure
October 26, 2022
Constellation Brands' Victoria beer brand enters the US market with the new Vicky Chamoy, a chamoy-flavored beer with notes of sweet, salty, spicy and sour; beverage comes in single-serve 24 oz. cans
October 26, 2022
Chick-fil-A announces plans to expand its long-term investment in Canada, growing from six to 20 stores by 2025, with plans to open seven to 10 restaurants per year thereafter
October 26, 2022
SC Johnson Professional will be cleaning sponsor for World Food Championships in Dallas, Nov. 9-13; brand will ensure chef stations are clean with products including fantastik Max Oven & Grill Cleaner, Windex Multi-Surface Disinfectant Sanitizer Cleaner
October 26, 2022
Arla Foods, Dagrofa, FCM Testing, Danish Technological Institute develop a paper-based cup for acidified dairy products; cup is made with a biodegradable thin barrier coating, has at least a 50% reduction in climate footprint compared with plastic cups
October 25, 2022
Solvay to collaborate with Belgium-based IPSIIS, testing use of soda ash manufacturing residues in specialized construction products; Solvay also collaborating with Germany-based Ferro Duo to use inert solids from soda ash manufacture in fertilizers
October 25, 2022
BASF to showcase solutions for home care, industrial and institutional cleaning, personal care at SEPAWA in Berlin, Oct. 26-28; company highlights Lavergy enzymes, Tinopal CBS X optical brightener, Sokalan SR 400 A for energy-saving cold water detergents
October 25, 2022
Nature Conservancy and US eco-labeling organization Salmon-Safe partnering in the Silver Creek watershed in Idaho on the first farm to receive the new Trout-Safe certification
October 25, 2022
American Cleaning Institute, Good Housekeeping Institute will host Discover Cleaning Summit on Oct. 26; summit's whole-home approach will examine consumer concerns, industry innovations and home design, with panelists leading discussions on home cleaning
October 24, 2022
Novamont presents applications for its bioplastics and biobased products at K 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany; innovations include high-barrier compostable rigid packaging for fresh pasta, incorporating 60%-100% biobased content
October 24, 2022
Lanxess to showcase portfolio of active ingredients for household cleaners, detergents, personal care products at SEPAWA Congress in Berlin, Oct. 26-28; company highlights Kalaguard SB, a clean-label sodium benzoate preservative for home care
October 24, 2022
Sun Chemical launches global cosmetics color trends program for 2024, 'Youtopia'; program includes forecast for upcoming beauty trends with inspiring colors, textures, effects and vegan formulations
October 24, 2022
Colorado Dept. of Agriculture to receive US$25M from USDA to expand research on the benefits of regenerative agriculture, scale the model nationwide, and continue building markets for producers deploying climate-smart agricultural practices
October 21, 2022
Givaudan launches Scentaurus Melrose, a fresh, floral and biodegradable fragrance precursor that delivers a long-lasting rosy green scent
October 21, 2022
Borealis launches new PP grades based on Borstar Nextension Technology; BorPure RB787MF and BorPure RE539MF grades are designed for eco-efficiency and recyclability for food packaging, Borealis HG485FB nonwoven grade offers superior performance
October 21, 2022
Clorox opens 547,000-sq-ft plant in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to manufacture Fresh Step and Scoop Away cat litter at full capacity by early 2023; site to create over 100 jobs, features a 450,000-sq-ft warehouse
October 21, 2022
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming ranks 340th on the Franchise Times' 2022 Top 500 list, which marks company's fourth consecutive appearance on the list; franchise made more than US$102M in global sales and grew its footprint by 15% with 200 US locations
October 20, 2022
GlobalData: Global protein alternatives market likely to see more demand, driven by venture capital interest, growing consumer awareness about cruelty-free products; companies in this space raised US$1.05B from VC investors in H1, up 173.8% year-over-year
October 20, 2022
Mars to incorporate new flexible BOPP packaging structure for its KIND primary healthy snack bar brand; the BOPP structure is made with Sabic’s certified circular PP from feedstock recycling of PCR plastics
October 20, 2022
Reckitt launches new Dettol Banega Swasth India Campaign for its germ protection brand, featuring actor Amitabh Bachchan; 2022 campaign focuses on hygiene, health, nutrition and inter-dependency of humans and the environment
October 20, 2022
Reckitt launching paper-based packaging by Mondi for its Finish automatic dishwashing products that will reduce plastic by 75% in its stand-up pouch; once fully rolled out, the innovation will help to eliminate more than 2,000 tonnes of plastic/year
October 19, 2022
Johnson & Johnson's consumer health division reports Q3 sales down 0.4% year-over-year to US$3.8B; major contributors to growth include upper respiratory and analgesic OTC products, Neutrogena and Aveeno in skin/beauty, women's health products outside US
October 19, 2022
Energy drink brand Big Shock! launches special can in Czech Republic, Slovakia to mark launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II; produced using Ardagh’s H!GHEND technology, the can has military-style green and black styling all over, including the end
October 19, 2022
Theoni launches in recyclable 330ml and 500ml Pure-Pak mini cartons from Elopak in 2021; brand is said to be the first natural mineral water in Greece in paper packaging
October 19, 2022
Scientists say PFAS contamination should be presumed at more than 57,000 US sites, though that number is likely a 'large underestimation'; contamination most likely at certain industrial facilities, sites of PFAS-containing waste, firefighting foam use
October 18, 2022
IFF announces that Ralf Finzel has been named EVP and global operations officer, effective Nov. 1; Finzel succeeds Francisco Fortanet, who will be leaving the company following a period of transition
October 18, 2022
Avient announces new reSound Ultra-Low Carbon Footprint thermoplastic elastomers that can achieve a negative, neutral or near-zero product carbon footprint; the TPEs can be used in personal care, household appliance, electronics and packaging applications
October 18, 2022
Constantia Flexibles investing more than €80M in its Constantia Teich facility in Austria, which will enable it to produce a total of 90,000 tons--an additional 30%--of aluminum foil; start of commercial production expected in spring 2025
October 18, 2022
Aptar to demonstrate InvisiShield antimicrobial delivery system deployment process on Proseal’s GT0 machine at IFPA Global Floral and Produce Show; system leverages 3-Phase Activ-Polymer platform, which is deployed as a film material affixed to lidding
October 17, 2022
Sudpack, Coperion to present technical application for special compounds based on PIR recyclates at K 2022 event; the compounds--used for injection molded housing components in the household appliances sector--are produced using a ZSK twin screw extruder
October 17, 2022
Chulalongkorn University researchers introduce 100% Thailand-sourced cat litter from cassava, Hide & Seek; company claims the plant-based raw material is chemical-free and does not produce dust from soil, rocks, or sands that can be toxic when inhaled
October 17, 2022
Milliken, Huhtamaki research yields highly recyclable, monomaterial HDPE tube for cosmetics, personal care applications; laminates are optimized with UltraGuard Solutions technology, which improves barrier properties up to 50% and allows for downgauging
October 17, 2022
Pet Food Institute announces Dana Waters as its policy analyst to work on federal and state legislative issues and international trade efforts; Walters previously served as a government relations intern for public relations firm GP3 Partners
October 14, 2022
Massachusetts-based Divert and BP sign 10-year, US$175.0M offtake agreement for renewable natural gas from Divert's three upcoming facilities in California, Pennsylvania, Washington; Divert processes 232,000 tons/year of food waste across 10 US sites
October 14, 2022
Hyosung to introduce sustainable textile trends at sports business trade fair ISPO Munich on Nov. 28-30; company to recommend its certified creora biobased spandex made from industrial corn, MIPAN regen ocean recycled nylon made from fishing nets
October 14, 2022
Voslauer wins an Austrian State Prize for Smart Packaging for its jointly developed reusable PET bottle with Alpla; Alpla also receives nomination for its PET bottle with a handle, made using two-stage stretch blow molding technology
October 14, 2022
Givaudan launches AI-powered fragrance co-creation service in China, in collaboration with Tmall Innovation Center; interactive model enables brands to be involved in fragrance creation process
October 13, 2022
Unilever's new business model includes new Home Care unit, focused on categories of fabric cleaning, fabric enhancers, home & hygiene and water & air wellness; latest innovation is Sunlight dishwashing liquid featuring bio enzymes, plant-based surfactants
October 13, 2022
ProAmpac to emphasize its ProActive Recyclable packaging innovations along with a complete line of fresh food to-go packaging for both hot and cold applications at PACK EXPO, Oct. 23-26 in Chicago
October 13, 2022
Unilever details new operating model units--Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Nutrition, Home Care, Ice Cream; Beauty & Wellbeing covers hair and skin care, prestige beauty, health; Personal Care covers skin cleansing, deodorant, oral care, Elida beauty
October 13, 2022
Stora Enso’s new practical guide highlights six factors that are creating demand for fiber-based materials in food packaging; guide looks at drivers, attitudes and trends, also includes tips on what to think about when making the shift
October 12, 2022
GlobalData: Japan foodservice sector to benefit against backdrop of reopened borders and weakening yen that makes nation an attractive travel destination; on-premise consumption of soft drinks and beer in 2022 expected to grow 3.8% and 12.5%, respectively
October 12, 2022
Reckitt lists first cohort of grassroots social enterprises to join its Fight for Access Accelerator program in Brazil and South Africa; groups were selected for their commitment to improving local community access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene
October 12, 2022
Firmenich inaugurates new campus in Geneva, bringing total investment to nearly 200M Swiss francs; campus includes three production plants, laboratory facilities for perfumery, taste and ingredients creation, a biotechnology pilot plant and more
October 12, 2022
Evonik introduces new Service Solutions unit serving small- and mid-sized companies with access to Evonik's high-end ingredients; unit will be part of Evonik's Care Solutions business line
October 11, 2022
Diamond Packaging wins 2022 Neographics Power of Print Competition awards for Parlux Fragrances' Eilish by Billie Eilish folding carton packaging and for Inter Parfums' Oscar de la Renta Alibi folding carton packaging
October 11, 2022
Riedel selects SIG’s on-the-go Combismile carton pack for its juice brands; Combismile is paired with Signature Full Barrier packaging material, where the small amount of polymers used are linked to certified forest-based renewable materials
October 11, 2022
American Cleaning Institute to observe Global Handwashing Day on Oct. 15, with resources on proper hand hygiene; earlier ACI survey found 93% of respondents consider handwashing important to prevent spread of illness at home
October 11, 2022
Sun chemical introduces two new orange effect pigments, Flamenco Summit Orange and Reflecks Dimensions Metallic Orange; Flamenco Summit Orange features mica-based soft shimmer effect suitable for cosmetic and personal care applications
October 10, 2022
CMA CGM's Short Sea Lines Division announces new butterfly Morocco Shuttle service between Morocco, France and Spain; service to enable sustainable maritime bridge for fruits, vegetable, will yield 75% less CO2 emissions compared to traditional trucking
October 10, 2022
DHL Supply Chain to lead build-out, operation of over-516,000-sq-ft fulfillment center in Savannah, Georgia, for sustainable lifestyle solutions company, Keter, which will add 64 jobs; DHL also to support its US e-commerce business, handle port drayage
October 10, 2022
TNC partners with Michigan Brewers Guild on Oktoberforest campaign this month to highlight important role healthy forests play in clean water--a key ingredient in brewing beer; roughly 40% of world’s usable water is stored and filtered through forests
October 7, 2022
Givaudan and University of California, Berkeley, publish white paper providing information on emerging technologies in creation of alternative proteins; in the near future, technologies could include cultured meat, Mycelium biomass fermentation
October 7, 2022
Rubbermaid unveils Tuesday Night Cooking Club, a new livestream series for recipes cooked in brand's new Rubbermaid DuraLite Bakeware that lets people safely bake, broil and freeze; first livestream on Oct. 11 will feature author Katherine Schwarzenegger
October 7, 2022
Mary Kay announces recipients of its Young Women in STEAM Grants; program aims to expand young women's access to pursuing STEAM fields
October 7, 2022
Estee Lauder participates in UN General Assembly 2022 in New York as part of ELC's sustainability efforts; ELC partnered with UN Foundation to host The Power of Partnerships: Advancing Gender Equality and Impacts, an event supporting advancement of women
October 7, 2022
Maine-based J.S. McCarthy has expanded to serve clients in folding carton market with emphasis on food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic industries; company attributes its growth to investments in sheeter, two 41-inch, eight-color presses, other BOBST equipment
October 6, 2022
Kraft Heinz completes three full sessions of the APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability Training Program; the program identifies potential areas of improvement, encourages innovation in both package design and recycling process equipment
October 6, 2022
Natural dog chew company Bully Bundles launches wholesale website to enable retailers to order bully sticks in bulk; site offers hand-weighing, sorted, volume-based discounts and can accommodate private label packaging
October 6, 2022
Pregis introduces Performance Flexibles Renew Series film solutions for food, pharmaceutical, medical and household consumer goods applications; the solutions deliver on the three Rs of sustainability--recyclable, recycled content and renewable
October 6, 2022
Henkel's Schwarzkopf Professional launches SalonLab&Me, the first B2B2C hyper-personalized professional hair-care brand that combines hairdresser expertise with a digital client experience; new hair line available in salon-exclusive online shop
October 5, 2022
BASF Agricultural Solutions and The SCN Coalition to promote SCN Action Month, a month-long initiative to provide growers with tools, information needed to defend against soybean cyst nematode, the leading cause of soybean yield loss in North America
October 5, 2022
Tesco announces price-lock commitment ahead of holiday season, freezing prices of over one thousand everyday products until 2023; company also announces second hourly wage increase this year, rising to £10.30 --£10.98 in London-- on Nov. 13
October 5, 2022
Fancy Feast announces launch of 2022 Feastivities holiday offerings, including an Advent calendar, limited-edition holiday ornament; calendar includes four boxes of Fancy Feast Savory Cravings treats and 20 three-oz cans of Fancy Feast in eight flavors
October 5, 2022
GlobalData sees China wine market surging 11.5% CAGR over 2021-2026 to US$72.2B in 2026 as economic activity rebounds; wine becoming popular alcoholic drink among Chinese consumers on perceived health/beauty benefits, influence of Western lifestyle habits
October 4, 2022
Glanbia Nutritionals announces US launch of FerriUp, a new whey protein designed especially for women; product naturally contains 'abundant' levels of lactoferrin and vitamin B12 and 80% protein, company says
October 4, 2022
Finnish startup Kaska launches low alcohol concentrates in bottles featuring a measuring cup on the T-top closure made of Sulapac biobased material; Sulapac biodegrades without leaving permanent microplastics behind
October 4, 2022
Norwegian pet food manufacturer Felleskjopet switches to Mondi’s FlexiBag Recyclable high-barrier packaging for the relaunch of its Appetitt premium brand; the monomaterial PE bags replace previous unrecyclable multilayer solution
October 4, 2022
ReFED estimates US$14.00B/year investment is needed to cut food waste by 50% by 2030; investment to drive US$73.00B/year in net financial benefit, reduce 75 million tons of emissions, create 51,000 jobs/year, produce nutrient-rich compost for farms
October 3, 2022
GlobalData forecasts Japanese wine market to rise to US$10.2B by 2026 from US$6.9B in 2021, driven by on-premise demand as foodservice and tourism venues resume normal operations, and more cultural and sports events, weddings, and parties are organized
October 3, 2022
BASF renews ISO quality, environment and energy certifications for manufacturing sites in Düsseldorf-Holthausen and Monheim am Rhein, Germany; sites produce ingredients for company's Personal Care business
October 3, 2022
Australian beauty brand Roccoco Botanicals wins Allē Award from Cosmetics & Toiletries for its 7-in-1 Ruby Crystal Cleanser; products is said to reduce inflammation, is anti-inflammatory and collagen producing
October 3, 2022
SunOpta announces distribution of four new products--Dream Organic Whole Ricemilk, Dream Organic 2% Fat Ricemilk, West Life Unsweetened Plain 16g Protein Smoothie Blend, West Life Chocolate 16g Protein Smoothie Blend--at Wakefern, Whole Foods and Amazon
September 30, 2022
Symrise receives BSB award for its Crinipan PMC green anti-dandruff ingredient; product recognized for strong positive impact on the environment and 100% natural-derived, mass balanced RSPO raw materials
September 30, 2022
Grooming supplies manufacturer Andis's animal division launches Vida Cordless Adjustable Blade Clipper in new raspberry color; blade’s gold finish is applied using a PVD coating process that is more durable than paint to resist scratching and corrosion
September 30, 2022
California governor signs law that bans intentionally added toxic 'forever chemicals,' known as PFAS, from cosmetics sold in California; law follows state's ban of 13 PFAS from personal-care products two years ago
September 30, 2022
Kao launches Pink Ribbon Campaign 2022 from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30 to promote early breast cancer detection and treatment; campaign aims to spread information about cancer, with support from Laurier sanitary napkin brand, Kanebo and Twany cosmetics brands
September 30, 2022
General Mills donating the Cascadian Farm Home Farm in Skagit Valley, Washington, to new owners Rodale Institute; the Home Farm is a working organic farm started in 1972 by Cascadian Farm founder Gene Kahn
September 29, 2022
University of Oklahoma study to explore use of CO2 to make acrylic acid on US$677,925 grant from the US Department of Energy; acrylic acid is a component of many household industrial products such as disposable diapers, clothing, plastics
September 29, 2022
Solvay expands Rhovanil Natural range of products with three new natural vanillin flavors for food and beverage applications; products are cost-effective and meet EU standards for natural labeling
September 29, 2022
Grupo Lantero’s INNOTECH packaging research center completes trials across range of yogurt cup formats using INEOS Styrolution PS ECO 440FC MR100; the mechanically recycled PS meets requirements for use in food contact
September 29, 2022
Pet Honesty announces Steve Chopp as chief financial officer; Chopp brings over 20 years of experience in leadership roles at health, nutrition companies, including most recently serving as CFO, COO for apple cider vinegar brand Bragg Live Food Products
September 28, 2022
L'Occitane announces poll results from its annual general meeting, voting on all the proposed resolutions; number of issued shares of totaled 1.4 billion at the date of the meeting, of which 5.6 million shares were held in treasury
September 28, 2022
Johnson & Johnson announces its planned new consumer health company will be named Kenvue; company also unveils corporate brand logo and visual identity for the new portfolio that will include Aveeno, Listerine, Neutrogena, Band-Aid and other iconic brands
September 28, 2022
Label and tag manufacturer Palco Industrial Marking and Labeling installs second Epson SurePress L-6534VW UV digital label press to support surge in client demand; Palco serves clients in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, wine, spirits, industrial
September 28, 2022
Dollar Tree names Pedro Voyer as chief development officer; Voyer brings over 25 years of leadership in food & beverage industry, holding several positions within JAB's brands, as well as at Burger King, Starbucks, Yum! Brands, Tricon, Pepsi
September 27, 2022
Symrise introduces Neo Heliopan EHT, a UV filter serving the cosmetics industry; ingredient works well in water-resistant sunscreen products and those with a high SPF
September 27, 2022
Givaudan highlights success of responsible sourcing initiative in Egypt for jasmine flower; initiative has introduced sustainable agriculture techniques to 240 jasmine producers, including use of organic fertilizer and composting
September 27, 2022
Aquapak funds PhD students at University of Portsmouth to study marine pollution from plastic packaging; projects will focus on enzymes and processes for recycling, biodegradable food packaging, microplastic pollution, role of ‘design for circularity’
September 27, 2022
O-I Glass highlights its recyclable, reusable glass jars and bottles; O-I notes that grocery stores, cafes are starting to realize that glass is ‘best option for storage’ and are aiming for zero waste by introducing refillable glass containers
September 26, 2022
GlobalData: US restaurants struggling to stay afloat should consider selling breakfast, which is the only category not seeing decline; breakfast sales benefit from 44% of US customers who are now working from the office more often if not full time
September 26, 2022
At FIA UK awards, Parkside Flexibles wins gold in Technical Innovation – Printer category for its paper-based frozen seafood packaging, and bronze in Sustainably Produced Packaging category for its soft fruit pack made from pulp with a compostable film
September 26, 2022
Wipak to showcase its GreenChoice solutions for food packaging at FACHPACK 2022 in Germany; company to focus on portfolio’s new generation of PP or PE based packaging designed for recycling
September 26, 2022
P&G's PureCycle Technologies, Cincinnati Bengals to collect more than 150,000 pieces of plastic waste during season's home games; technology processes PP waste from souvenir stadium cups, food containers to produce ultra-pure recycled plastic
September 23, 2022
Reckitt addresses water stress at UN General Assembly, highlighting partnerships that have made 2.7 billion litres of water accessible; Reckitt also spotlights support for healthcare access, new NFT collection to raise funds for female-led enterprises
September 23, 2022
Givaudan and LanzaTech to collaborate on development of sustainable fragrance ingredients from renewable carbon; partnership will leverage LanzaTech’s process to convert emissions to ethanol, a building block across a range of consumer goods
September 23, 2022
Reckitt announces Ignite with Reckitt, its new online innovation hub focused on innovation across its hygiene, health and nutrition businesses; Reckitt looking for technologies related to existing portfolio or new products, processes and packaging
September 23, 2022
Americans are turning to vegetarian and vegan lifestyles to offset the skyrocketing cost of meat, according to Bloomberg report; cost of meat--including beef, fish and poultry--up 8.8% year-over-year in August
September 22, 2022
INEOS introduces new propylene glycol n-butyl ethers for use in industrial coatings and home care applications
September 22, 2022
BASF enters agreement to license, commercialize technology from US-based RiKarbon, which enables upcycling of bio-waste into biobased emollients for personal care applications; BASF plans to launch technology to market in 2024
September 22, 2022
Avon launches podcast in partnership with Marie Claire UK; podcast shares positive experiences from women above age 40 in beauty, media and business sectors, sharing what impacts their sense of power as they age, changing attitudes about beauty
September 22, 2022
Cardbox Packaging's Misa Multipack for OMLA's cheesecake desserts wins Food Packaging Award at Czech national packaging competition Obal roku; the recyclable carrier has short messages within traditional graphics to guide consumers to sort waste correctly
September 21, 2022
Kerry introduces Puremul, a new texture system for a range of applications including baked goods, plant-based beverages; product is label-friendly and non-GMO, offering alternative to sunflower supply challenges
September 21, 2022
Sirane’s recyclable paper-based plastic-free Earthpouch is now available with a window; pouch is suitable for a range of products including coffee, confectionery, cereals/granolas and more, as well as for some non-food products
September 21, 2022
Over 85% of Hispanic, Black consumers use fragrance products, compared to 78% of total US; Black and Hispanic users more likely to have fragrance in daily routines, wear stronger scents frequently, in line with rising market share for eau de parfums: NPD
September 21, 2022
Lasto Foods introducing line of nut butters in squeezable bottles; the convenient packaging maximizes the user experience, ensuring that people get every last drop
September 20, 2022
Henkel presents successes from its purposeful growth agenda, new Consumer Brands business structure at Capital Markets Day; company expects laundry/home care unit organic sales growth of 4%-6% but decline of 1%-3% for beauty care amid implemented measures
September 20, 2022
American Cleaning Institute and Good Housekeeping open registration for 2022 Discover Cleaning Summit: The Clean, Healthy & Happy Home; free, virtual event will be held on Oct. 26 to address current cleaning concerns, highlight cleaning advancements
September 20, 2022
Koehler Paper to launch Koehler NexPure Wrap packaging paper for fast-food products at upcoming FachPack trade fair in Germany; Koehler NexPure Wrap has a grammage of 29.5, uses natural raw materials for the barrier function
September 20, 2022
Alternative rawhide pet chew company Frankly Pet expands distribution via wholesale distributor Fauna Foods; company manufactures beef collagen chews for dogs that are packed with protein and made from 100% USA raised and sourced cattle
September 19, 2022
Ardagh Metal Packaging and Crown Holdings to introduce, co-sponsor Global Aluminum Can Sustainability Summit in Rome, Sept. 13-14; US-based Can Manufacturers Institute is a partner in organizing event, which will focus on sustainability of beverage cans
September 19, 2022
Instacart debuts Connected Stores, a group of technologies that aims to help grocers build a seamless shopping experience both online, in-store; technologies include AI-powered Caper Cart, Scan & Pay, Lists, Carrot Tags, FoodStorm, Out of Stock Insights
September 19, 2022
Electrolux will initiate cost reduction program amid weaker market demand and earnings in Q3, focused on inefficiencies in supply chain and production, primarily in Europe and North America; company also makes leadership changes to conduct the turnaround
September 19, 2022
BASF to showcase new findings and novelties in development of effective cosmetics at IFSCC Congress in London, Sept. 19-22; discoveries include presence of lactobacillus strains. L. crispatus on the skin, identified as a potential anti-aging factor
September 16, 2022
Pennsylvania receives more than US$900M in USDA funding for 19 projects aimed at creating new revenue streams and support for Pennsylvania farmers using climate-smart practices
September 16, 2022
Texas A&M to receive up to US$65M from USDA to execute a five-year multi-commodity project to work with Texas’ large agricultural sector on expanding climate-smart agriculture and forestry practices
September 16, 2022
Restaurant same-store sales growth in the US hits 5.3% in August, the strongest same-store sales growth since March, likely due to an increase in consumer confidence, according to Black Box Intelligence
September 16, 2022
Sudpack unveils its ‘ground meat in a pouch’ concept, produced by Zwager Techniek on a REEPACK horizontal flow wrap line, at EMPACK event in Belgium; the Flow Pack PurePP is recyclable, offers material savings of up to 60% compared to tray packaging
September 15, 2022
Orthex begins using renewable raw materials to produce SmartStore Compact and Compact Clear storage boxes; mass balance approach will mix renewable materials with fossil materials in the raw material production process, reducing fossil-based plastic
September 15, 2022
Allied Glass’ golden ticket competition will grant one winner the design and creation of molds for a bespoke spirit bottle; final entry date is Dec. 1
September 15, 2022
Reckitt teams with Carrefour and Pakistan Red Crescent Society to donate 2M Pakistani rupees worth of Mortein and Dettol products to those affected by flooding; donations aim to protect against waterborne diseases, Dengue fever spread by mosquitoes
September 15, 2022
USDA names Winrock International to implement US$20M Growing Value for Producers Through Increased Access to Markets for Climate-Smart Commodities project; initiative will support US rice and beef producers in Arkansas, Missouri and tribal lands
September 14, 2022
Stora Enso, Huhtamaki, UK-based recycler Co-cre8 launch Cup Collective, an industrial-scale paper cup recycling program; initiative aims to recycle half a billion paper cups in first two years, starting with collection bins in Brussels, Amsterdam areas
September 14, 2022
USDA announces US$64M award to Nature Conservancy, others to fund five-year project to advance agroforestry in 38 US states; project one of 70 awards that USDA funding through Climate-Smart Agriculture, Forestry Partnership Initiative
September 14, 2022
Gen Z consumers made 5 billion restaurant visits in the US during the 12-month period ending in July, including 4.3 billion visits to quick service restaurants, says The NPD Group; overall quick service traffic flat compared to a year ago
September 14, 2022
P&G's Downy announces new Downy Rinse & Refresh, a deep-cleansing fabric rinse designed to help remove odor-causing residues three times better than detergent alone; fabric rinse is available in Cool Cotton and Fresh Lavender versions
September 13, 2022
ProAmpac to showcase its full portfolio of food to-go packaging capabilities, including its RecycAll Freshpack, at upcoming LUNCH! 2022 trade show; company’s flexible paper solutions include paper/board-based sandwich packs, trays, wraps, soft packs
September 13, 2022
Reusable Packaging Assn. announces 2022 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Awards winners; HEB, NestFresh, IFCO, Rivian, SSI Schaefer, Volvo and Orbis win for reusable systems, Paxxal wins for PX3 pallet, Surgere wins for asset-tracking technology
September 13, 2022
Ocado Retail names 10-year company veteran Hannah Gibson as CEO, effective Sept. 20; Gibson is currently chief product officer for Ocado Technology, formerly headed Ocado Zoom and Product & Merchandising teams
September 13, 2022
Italy-based Prati presents DIGIFASTone digital finishing line for printed reels, which produces labels at high speed with precision; system produces short runs of promotional labels in food, beverage, wine, spirits, cosmetics, personal, home care
September 12, 2022
Global Aluminium Can Sustainability Summit, Sept. 13-14 in Rome, will bring together more than 100 leaders across the beverage can value chain with a focus on decarbonization of aluminum production and global standardization of measuring recycled content
September 12, 2022
Berry Global named finalist for PMMI Technology Excellence Awards in Sustainability for its Wave2cc recyclable lock-up automatic PO dispenser for personal care applications and for its Proxima tethered closure with tamper-evident band
September 12, 2022
Up to 86% of plastic in Great Pacific Garbage Patch--an area three times the size of France--originates from commercial fishing; most fishing gear waste in patch comes from US, China, Japan, Korean Peninsula fishing operations: The Ocean Cleanup
September 12, 2022
3M's Command Brand wins Good Housekeeping 2022 Best Cleaning and Organizing Award for its Command Large Organizing Caddy; caddy is part of Command's new heavyweight line allowing consumers to decorate and organize their spaces, hang heavy objects
September 9, 2022
GlobalData: PepsiCo's Sting competing with Coca-Cola's Thums Up Charged Berry Bolt in India could put niche energy drinks category on level playing field with carbonates, which contributed nearly 20% of overall soft drinks volumes in India in 2021
September 9, 2022
CANPACK produces cans for non-alcoholic beverage Saku on Ice by Estonia-based Carlsberg Group member Saku Brewery; the cans showcase iciness of the product via printing on aluminum, also feature CANPACK’s Tactile Effect to appeal to consumer senses
September 9, 2022
Yum China highlights ways it optimized 91 packaging items in 2021; company carried out design optimization, material replacement and innovative solutions for multiple-use packaging
September 9, 2022
Baby care and feminine hygiene brand Eco by Naty announces recent awards; brand won UK Loved by Parents Awards for best premium nappy, named best plant-based disposable diaper by US-based Babycenter and awarded best eco-products 2022 by French Magic Maman
September 9, 2022
Kroger's Q2 net earnings attributable to company up to US$731B from US$467B; net sales up to US$34.64B from US$31.68B as delivery sales improve 34% over last year, driven by Kroger Boost and Customer Fulfillment Centers
September 8, 2022
ProAmpac's Design and Sample Lab Team located at company's Collaboration and Innovation Center in New York wins 2022 American Inhouse Design Award for a flexible inverted tube, developed to support health and personal care brands and liquid food products
September 8, 2022
Kroger publishes 2022 ESG report, highlights include: 40% of in-scope Our Brands product packaging meet company's definition of recyclable; achieved 9.1% reduction in GHG emissions in 2021 over 2018 baseline; reduced food waste in retail stores by 18.9%
September 8, 2022
Coveris delivers range of printed, biodegradable and recyclable foodservice cartons using Notpla’s barrier coating technology; the coating is a mix of seaweed and plant extracts
September 8, 2022
Australian sandalwood supplier Quintis achieved certifications from FSC and PEFC, both validating sustainable management of its Indian sandalwood forests; company says certifications will have flow-on benefits for the oil and powder it produces
September 7, 2022
Michigan government announces US$1.2M federal investment to six meat processing companies aimed at helping the state's small agriculture businesses to expand
September 7, 2022
Restaurant Brands New Zealand announces retirements of both CEO Russel Creedy and CFO Grant Ellis, effective March 31, 2023, and May 31, 2023, respectively
September 7, 2022
Orbis introduces XpressBulk retail-ready merchandising tray to simplify distribution, improve labor efficiency in high-velocity food, beverage, CPG applications; once the reusable tray reaches point of sale, no unpacking or additional touches are needed
September 7, 2022
GlobalData predicts US foodservice profit sector sales to grow by 4.8% CAGR to US$1.1T in 2026 from US$909.3B in 2021, as consumers return to pre-pandemic lifestyles; chain operators expected to grow at higher rate compared to independent operators
September 6, 2022
Coveris to bring its latest dairy packaging developments to FachPack in Germany; Coveris to highlight barrier films, pre-made packs, lidding films, thermoforming films that support sustainability, weight reduction, visual appeal, shelf-life protection
September 6, 2022
Berry Global launches SuperCup, a reusable cup for beer, soft drinks; the recyclable PP cup is washable and stackable, can be customized to individual customers' branding requirements, is said to be 30% lighter than market standard for reusable beer cups
September 6, 2022
At Drinktec show in Germany, WestRock to unveil PETCollar multipack clip for bottles and CaseCollar, EcoCase recyclable cases for bottles, cans; company to also discuss its connected and automated approach, showcase CanCollar Fortuna machinery, more
September 6, 2022
Avon survey finds 25% of women globally are giving up perfume amid cost-of-living crisis, 22% choose to go without makeup, 19% skipping skin-care products; 69% believe more expensive cosmetics are higher quality but 59% have/would switch to cheaper items
September 2, 2022
GlobalData predicts UK foodservice profit sector sales to surge by 14.9% CAGR to US$152.6B in 2026 from US$69.6B in 2021, driven by easing COVID-19 restrictions; pub/club/bar to grow at CAGR of 24.9%, and quick-service restaurant to grow at CAGR of 7.8%
September 2, 2022
World Packaging Organisation recognizes International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on Sept. 29; WPO president says packaging can play integral role in minimizing food waste at the start of the value chain, prevent household waste
September 2, 2022
Lafayette College in Pennsylvania installs Atlas Reverse Vending Machine, in partnership with Coca-Cola, Bon Appetit; machine accepts plastic bottles, aluminum cans, crushes contents for space-saving, transportation, rewards user for high recycling rates
September 2, 2022
Toppan to bring its GL BARRIER transparent barrier film and other solutions to Fine Food Australia 2022 trade event, Sept. 5-8 in Melbourne; the film’s barrier performance is enabled by unique vapor deposition and coating technologies
September 2, 2022
Royal DSM announces completion of its acquisition of Prodap, a Brazilian animal nutrition and technology company; the deal was first announced on June 7
September 1, 2022
Avon partners with MIME to launch Avon Foundation Finder; tool uses latest beauty AI technology to help consumers find their perfect shade based on complexion, skin tone, undertone and live image analysis
September 1, 2022
At FachPack trade show in Germany, Greiner Packaging to showcase its reduced-weight 1-liter IML bucket, Reuse Drinking Cup and Reuse Bowl made of PP, K3 r100 cup whose paperboard-plastic materials separate prior to sorting during waste collection, more
September 1, 2022
Reckitt announces that its CEO, Laxman Narasimhan will step down on Sept. 30, choosing to relocate back to the US for personal and family reasons; Laxman will be replaced by Nicandro Durante, current Senior Independent Director
September 1, 2022
New Zealand bio-innovator Plentyful to build Marton facility to convert organic waste into compostable, reusable, recyclable PHA biopolymer for food packaging, medical, agricultural products; facility to use Full Cycle Bioplastics' patented technology
August 31, 2022
GlobalData predicts Japan's on-premise consumption will propel nation's hot drinks market at 4.7% CAGR from US$20.9B in 2021 to US$29.7B in 2026; growth expected to be supported by demand for immunity-boosting drinks, such as black tea and herbal tea
August 31, 2022
Newell Brands' CEO, President and CFO will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on Sept. 6; company will provide webcast
August 31, 2022
Kao partners with business network Caux Round Table Japan to launch grievance mechanism for oil palm smallholders in Indonesia; mechanism will process complaints and inquiries from smallholders, covering investigation, resolving and follow-up
August 31, 2022
China-based MC Glass offers custom glass bottles to help brand owners in liquor, oil, water and perfume sectors; company’s services include development, production, storage, decoration and distribution
August 30, 2022
Berry’s Fat Sharp Cylindrical bottles are available in 300ml and 500ml sizes and feature a 28SP410 neck finish; bottles are suitable for products in the personal, health care and food and beverage sectors, can be manufactured in PET or rPET
August 30, 2022
Berry provides EasySnacking on-the-go packaging for Podravka’s Lino Lada chocolate-hazelnut cream spread brand in Croatia; the lightweight solution includes an integrated wooden spoon, in-mold labelling on base, PP self-adhesive label on top of lid
August 30, 2022
Kao repurchased 2.6 million shares of the company's stock in August; total amount of the repurchases was 15.38B Japanese yen
August 30, 2022
Insider Intelligence: Inflation fueling strong growth in US grocery e-commerce sales; total category expected to grow 15.8% to US$140.19B in 2022, giving it a 13.3% share of US e-commerce market and making up nearly 10% of US grocery sales for first time
August 29, 2022
Ossid to showcase Reepack ReeMatic 250 Automatic Tray Sealer, Reepack ReeTray 30 Semi-Automatic Tray Sealer, Reepack ReeFlow 50 Flow Wrapper, Ossid 500Si High-Speed Stretch Overwrapper, Reepack ReeForm E10 Thermoformer at Pack Expo in Chicago, Oct. 23-26
August 29, 2022
Ossid to showcase Reepack ReeFlow 50 Flow Wrapper at International Baking Industry Exposition in Las Vegas on Sept. 17-21; demonstration will show model brownies lifted by Quest machine onto ReeFlow 50 rotary motion flow wrapper, packaged in film by CL&D
August 29, 2022
Lavazza returns as official coffee sponsor for the US Open Tennis Championship in New York; company also announces renewal of their ongoing partnership until 2025
August 29, 2022
Estee Lauder holds virtual roundtable for all of the first-year grantees of its Writing Change initiative; ELC's US$3M literacy impact initiative is designed to promote access and artistic expression among underrepresented groups, particularly for women
August 26, 2022
Sappi partners with beekeeping businesses in South Africa, where it controls 394,000 hectares of forests; Bee Naked Honey Farms places hives in timber plantations, helping bolster honeybee populations that provide pollination services vital to food supply
August 26, 2022
Kao adopted for Project to Promote Asian DX in Japan and ASEAN, a joint project in Thailand that aims to build a prediction model of mosquito-borne virus spread using AI technology, improve forecast system as UX for preventing dengue fever cases
August 26, 2022
American Cleaning Institute announces registration is open for Cleaning Products US, held from Sept. 29-30 in Washington DC; event topics include consumer trends impacting the cleaning industry, sustainable innovations, supply chain, environmental impact
August 26, 2022
Reynolds Wrap names Kristy Fouts as its first Chief Grillderness Officer; partnership will give stipend, transportation and grilling essentials such as Reynolds foil wrap for camping at national and state parks, with trips updated on brand's social media
August 25, 2022
Hanes unveils Comfort, Period, a new line of accessibly-priced period underwear; underwear are washable and reusable, offer leak protection for periods, postpartum and incontinence concerns and alternative to disposable period products amid shortages
August 25, 2022
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland partners with DSM, University of Helsinki and others to develop plant-based protein ingredients from sunflower oil side-streams; project aims to contribute to a zero-waste, sustainable food system
August 25, 2022
Parkside shortlisted for a Supply Chain Excellence award for its compostable packaging for tea company Bird & Blend; the packaging for single-serve tea bags, loose tea pouches and pyramid teabags has been selected in the sustainable materials category
August 25, 2022
Chick-fil-A to enter Hawaii with opening of new location in Kahului, Maui, on Sept. 1
August 24, 2022
Fresh Del Monte Produce subsidiary Mann Packing partnering with Mezete to introduce Mezete's gourmet hummus at select Costco Canada East Club Stores in Ontario and Quebec; variety pack includes two flavors: Zesty Mixes Herbs and Fire Roasted Red Pepper
August 24, 2022
DS Smith and machinery firm Krones develop EcoCarrier, an alternative solution to shrink wrap on PET bottle multipacks; EcoCarrier features a corrugated handle and paper band, is recyclable and made of recycled content, reduces carbon footprint by 71%
August 24, 2022
Amcor's recent work toward a circular economy includes Amcor PowerPost, which is up to 30% lighter than standard bottles and can be made with 100% PCR, and a recyclable label-less bottle made of 100% PCR for Danone's Villavicencio water brand in Argentina
August 24, 2022
University of Nevada, Reno Extension offering online weekly series of seven workshops Aug. 30-Oct. 11 on understanding and managing soil health, as well as in-person day of presentations and tours in Fallon Sept. 30 about regenerative agriculture
August 23, 2022
DiaperRecycle's Cat Litter Made from Recycled Nappies is named as finalist for INDA's RISE Innovation Award, to be presented in Raleigh, North Carolina, on September 27-28; product is recycled from plastic, fiber from used diapers diverted from landfills
August 23, 2022
Smashburger to open 15 new locations in and near Tampa, Florida, over the next six years under new development agreement with franchisee TLC Gourmet Food International
August 23, 2022
Bast Fibre Technologies’ sero hemp fiber is finalist for INDA's RISE Innovation Award, to be presented at RISE Conference in Raleigh on Sept. 27-28; fiber uses range from wipes to industrial applications, combines 'easily' with standard nonwoven fibers
August 23, 2022
Colbert Packaging’s One Clean Carton passes laboratory tests to confirm its suitability for pharmaceutical and food-safe secondary packaging; tests were on samples of water-based, flexographic printed cartons and an agri-based, offset printed version
August 22, 2022
Portland Pet Food expands distribution of entire product line, including cat and dog meals and treats with Veterinary Service Inc.; VSI distributes animal health products in the pet specialty channel, servicing over 3,000 customers across Western US
August 22, 2022
Plastic recycling patents hit record high, up eight-fold to 2,149 since 2016, with China leading at 1,970 patents in 2021 alone; industry currently competing to be first to make clear recycled plastic, a potentially £100.00B market: Mathys & Squire
August 22, 2022
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts selects skin-care brand Aesop to provide in-room toiletries, including shampoo, conditioner, hand wash, body cleanser, body balm; partnership marks Waldorf brand's shift from travel-size to full size in-room toiletries
August 22, 2022
USDA to Invest up to US$300M in new Organic Transition Initiative that will help build new and better markets and income streams for farmers and producers; aim is to reverse decline in non-certified organic farms transitioning to organic production
August 19, 2022
Veolia, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Dobbies Garden Centres launch recycling scheme for plastic compost bags; Dobbies to collect 100 million LDPE bags/year across 81 stores, Veolia to recycle bags into new products such as garden furniture, plastic films, new bags
August 19, 2022
IFF opens new Nourish Innovation Lab at company's research center in Union Beach, New Jersey; new flavor and food design lab offers customers full portfolio of ingredients
August 19, 2022
CP Kelco highlights process on second NUTRAVA Citrus Fiber production line in Matão, Brazil, which will bring capacity to nearly 5,000 tonnes; product is meant to help support demand for foods and beverages with less sugar, less fat, simple labels
August 19, 2022
Reynolds Consumer Products reports Q2 net income of US$52M, down from year-ago income of US$80M, driven lower from declines in foil consumption; net revenues rise 5% to US$917M, driven by price increases, partially offset by decline in volume
August 19, 2022
Lanxess to showcase new natural preservative for cold-filled beverages at Drinktec trade show in Munich, Sept. 12-16; Nagardo was approved in the EU in July 2022 for use in alcohol-free beverages
August 19, 2022
Lidl selects Elopak’s Pure-Pak Sense cartons for its Barista and Suverän oat drinks in Sweden; Lidl official says the aseptic cartons with easy folding feature for squeezing out the last drop ‘were hugely appealing for these new products’
August 19, 2022
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center, hosted by Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, announces five recipients of the Dairy Product Packaging Innovation Grant; the US$1.1M in funds will be used for researching new sustainable solutions
August 18, 2022
Personal care startup brand Roam selects Spectra’s Tall Square designs for its sexual healthcare products; the injection stretch blow molded bottles are made in 100% PCR PET, feature Touch print technology to help blind and visually impaired consumers
August 18, 2022
Report finds cadmium can be found in cocoa due to presence in tropic soils, while lead clings to beans that are fermented, dried in the open; handling practices can reduce lead, cadmium reductions will take longer: As You Sow, National Confectioners Assn.
August 18, 2022
Bath & Body Works reports Q2 net income from continuing operations of US$120M compared with US$215.3M a year ago, as net sales drop 5% year-over-year to US$1.62B
August 18, 2022
UK-based Dark Woods Coffee selects home compostable packaging from Parkside for its range of hospitality and B2B supplied coffee beans; the packaging is made with a home-compostable bag from the Park2Nature range and an industrially compostable valve
August 17, 2022
Nature’s Logic ranks 11th on Real Leaders Eco Innovation Awards, which honor its Certified Plastic Neutral packaging where it measures plastic used and funds same amount of plastic removal from waterways, landfills; brand was the only pet food listed
August 17, 2022
Breeder’s Choice Pet Foods opens US$1M Pet Food Safety Lab to conduct microbiological, chemical and physical testing for its co-manufacturing brand customers to assure ingredient, food quality and safety; lab includes DNA testing of proteins
August 17, 2022
Nestle’s Kitkat and India-based plastics recycler Ricron Panels create Break Zone benches made from recycled plastic packaging under Breaks for Good initiative; collaboration to show youth how post-consumer plastic waste can be part of circular economy
August 17, 2022
Aptar receives AmeriStar awards from IoPP for Future fully recyclable monomaterial pump for Dermalogica, SLIDE liner-free closure, SimpliCycle fully recyclable flow control valve, Repeat Refillable Airless package by its FusionPKG beauty business
August 16, 2022
No-till farming increases agricultural land values; across US Midwest, a 1% increase in no-till farming translates to a US$7.86/acre increase in land values, though in Iowa's case that rises to a US$14.75/acre increase in land value: study
August 16, 2022
Oldcastle APG will add lawn and garden operations in Suffolk, Virginia, by renovating a vacant building into new production facility, adding 28 jobs; company also commits to purchase 80% of all forest products from Virginia forest land owners
August 16, 2022
Corbion introduces Verdad Opti Powder N450 and N460 concentrated vinegars for food preservation; products are free-flowing powders that support food safety, shelf life without flavor and texture impacts
August 16, 2022
Daio Paper announces acquisition of pet product company Daiki to establish a material recycling model and strengthen revenue within home and personal care; Daiki supplies approximately 40% of the paper pellet cat litter market in Japan
August 15, 2022
Consumer Council study of anti-stretch mark products for pregnant, postnatal women finds certain models have potentially harmful synthetic musks/phthalates, may risk foetal and infant exposure; group urges mothers to avoid exposure by checking ingredients
August 15, 2022
Firmenich highlights sponsorship of the 2022 World Perfumery Congress in Miami Beach, Florida; company showcased new proprietary ingredients: a Lily-of-the-valley fragrance, a renewable biotechnology-based ingredient and a natural Rose of high fidelity
August 15, 2022
Parkside Flexibles joins HiBarFilm2 project, an Innovate UK-funded consortium developing a new monomaterial for food contact packaging applications; HiBarFilm2 will be made by mixing a plasma functionalized nanomaterial into a polyolefin prior to filming
August 15, 2022
Antalis names winners of Luxury Packaging student design competition with Norwich University of the Arts; gold goes to Smith Sutton reusable brandy packaging resembling an old book and to Tinbeerwah gin packaging featuring laser-cut sunrise style motif
August 12, 2022
GlobalData expects China's hot drinks sector to hit US$48.6B in 2026 from US$36.2B in 2021, bolstered by introduction of innovative tea, coffee and plant-based hot drinks; per capita expenditure on hot drinks to surge to US$17 in 2026 from US$12.7 in 2021
August 12, 2022
Lord Jameson launches Small Breed Collection of Little Reward treats; line includes Very Berry, Confetti Cake and Tropical Paradise flavors and are 1.5 grams/ball, which is a quarter size of the original 5.6 gram treats
August 12, 2022
Kose reports H1 operating profit of 7.2B Japanese yen, up 81.5% year-over-year, as net sales increase 4.4% to 130.6B yen, driven by growth of high-prestige brand sales at specialty cosmetics and department stores in Japan, higher Tarte sales in US, Europe
August 12, 2022
SodaPup launches slow feeder Honeycomb e-bowl to slow down dogs’ eating and provide more enrichment; bowl has a deep segmented design to make dogs work for their food and is dishwasher and freezer safe
August 12, 2022
SodaPup introduces collection of e-coin enrichment devices for pets; e-coins are durable nylon disks with deep patterns cut into surface, where soft foods can be smeared for licking and are five inches in diameter
August 11, 2022
Standard Chartered and ADM announce successful execution of bank's first green trade export letter of credit program in Singapore, London and New York; the US$500M transaction will support greater adoption of sustainable farming and production practices
August 11, 2022
Aldi launches Ireland's largest reverse vending machine at its Naas store, which is capable of collecting, storing up to 10,500 plastic bottles or 42,000 aluminum cans; company's Mitchelstown unit received 'great demand' since its introduction in February
August 11, 2022
Carnivore Meat starts construction on 235,000-sq-ft headquarters and freeze-dried pet food manufacturing facility in Green Bay, Wisconsin, which will be the largest of its kind in North America; production expected to begin by end of 2023
August 11, 2022
Dunkin' announces limited-time launch of new Pumpkin Munchkin Creamer, which aims to transform the brand's Dunkin’ Pumpkin Munchkins Donut Hole Treats into an at-home coffee creamer; creamer available at retail stores in 32 oz. bottles
August 10, 2022
Candyverse Brands refreshes packaging for its Better Bears gummy candy with sleek, modernized logo and easily identifiable brand block; the packaging is easier to open, made from PE derived from PCR materials, uses 50% less plastic than previous versions
August 10, 2022
BASF achieves target to procure 100% of its palm kernel oil in 2021 from certified sources, avoiding more than 330,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions; company uses palm kernel oil and derivatives primarily in cosmetics, detergent and cleaner end markets
August 10, 2022
Shiseido posts H1 operating profit of 16.98B Japanese yen, compared to year-ago loss of 21.18B yen, net sales dip 0.4% to 493.40B yen; Japan's market sees gradual recovery on relaxed restrictions, EU and US recover steadily, China sluggish amid lockdowns
August 10, 2022
Restaurant Brands International announces non-binding term sheet with Cartesian Capital Group for exclusive development of the Popeyes brand across China in the coming years
August 9, 2022
Avon introduces ANEW Sensitive+ Collection to reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, replenish skin’s moisture barrier; line's cleanser, eye cream and face cream are made with Avon's Protinol technology to boost collagen without irritating skin
August 9, 2022
Canadian restaurant industry finishes Q2 with physical and online visits up 17% year-over-year, 2% below traffic level in Q2 2019, according to The NPD Group; quick service visits--representing 76% of total restaurant traffic--up 11% year-over-year in Q2
August 9, 2022
Elmhurst announces return of two of its seasonal beverages: Pumpkin Spice Oat Creamer and OatNog; the creamer will be available later in August while OatNog will return in November
August 9, 2022
Freshpet reports Q2 net loss widens to US$20.6M from US$7.5M last year due to increased selling, general and administrative expenses; net sales up 34.4% to US$146M from US$108.6 M, driven by velocity, pricing, distribution gains and innovation
August 8, 2022
Blue Apron's Q2 net loss widens to US$23.1M from US$18.6M last year; net revenue rises to US$124.2M from US$124.0M, including bulk sale to an enterprise customer
August 8, 2022
Oxford Economics publishes analysis of Reckitt's economic impact in India; Reckitt contributed £775M to India’s GDP in 2021, over 95% of its local procurement is with suppliers in India, and the company has several hygiene improvement projects in India
August 8, 2022
American Cleaning Institute appoints Darius Stanton as Director, Regulatory Science, responsible for development and management of research strategies related to safety of cleaning product ingredients; Stanton joins ACI from the EPA
August 8, 2022
Diversey Europe enters exclusive distribution agreement for LG's commercial washers and dryers in the UK and Ireland markets; agreement combines LG's laundry technologies with Diversey's chemical, dispensing and engineering solutions
August 5, 2022
Canpack produces cans with matte effect for Tymbark Po prostu, a new line of alcohol-free drinks by Poland-based Tymbark; matte effect underlines the natural composition of the drink and gives the packaging a natural feel in touch
August 5, 2022
Nagoya Institute of Technology researchers convert fish scale waste into carbon nano-onions, concentric shells of fullerenes offering high surface area, large electrical, thermal conductivities; rapid pyrolysis uses no complex catalysts, harsh conditions
August 5, 2022
Ball delaying construction of a new beverage can facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada, due to deceleration in customer demand in late Q2; Ball also ceasing production in Phoenix and St. Paul, Minnesota, to address localized supply/demand imbalances
August 5, 2022
Asahi Group Holdings announces that Asahi Super Dry will become the Official Beer Partner of four soccer clubs through a multi-year global partnership with City Football Group
August 4, 2022
Reed's announces launch of Reed's Hard Ginger Ale, featuring 5% alcohol by volume and available in four flavors: Mango, Pineapple Coconut, Cherry Lime and Watermelon Strawberry
August 4, 2022
Britvic moves all of its soft drink bottles to partial sleeves by CLL, reducing the volume of plastic needed; all sleeves are now made from low-density polyolefin material--CCL’s EcoFloat--which makes the plastic easier to sort and recycle
August 4, 2022
SC Johnson's manufacturing plant in Toluca, Mexico, achieves its zero waste goal for five consecutive years, having all waste treated for new life to avoid reaching landfills; plant avoided sending over 430 tons of waste to landfill during last lustrum
August 4, 2022
Beiersdorf Consumer Business Segment H1 sales see 11.7% year-over-year organic growth to €3.6B, with significant growth in the Americas; Nivea sales add 11.2%, Eucerin and Aquaphor grow 26.6% and La Prairie up 1.8% after recovering from China lockdowns
August 3, 2022
Tyson Foods officially brakes ground on a US$180M expansion project at its Caseyville, Illinois, prepared foods facility that will add seven new production lines; expansion in response to growing demand for Hillshire Farm and Jimmy Dean brand products
August 3, 2022
Brazil-based Socorro Bebidas extends its line of Acquíssima mineral water to include Crown’s infinitely recyclable beverage cans; the 355ml sleek cans feature a matte varnish for a premium look and feel
August 3, 2022
Dog treat company Polkadog partners with Walden Local Meat to introduce pasture-raised, single-ingredient Polkadog Pork Jerky; Walden Local Meat is a community-based D2C program that works with local farmers across New England, New York to produce meats
August 3, 2022
Dr. Oetker reports reducing its carbon footprint and becomes carbon neutral at its own locations; by 2030, the company wants to reduce the CO2 footprint in all direct and indirect areas of influence by 35% in order to be completely climate-neutral by 2050
August 2, 2022
Lineage Logistics announces acquisition of Murcia, Spain-based cold-storage logistics company Grupo Fuentes to expand presence in one of Europe's main markets for fresh produce; GF operates a fleet of over 500 vehicles and trailers and a warehouse
August 2, 2022
OSHA finds that ammonia leak at Pilgrim Pride's poultry processing plant in Canton, Georgia, that hospitalized two workers and caused an evacuation might have been prevented if required safety standards were followed
August 2, 2022
P&G deploys Tide Loads of Hope Mobile Laundry Unit to support relief efforts in Hazard, Kentucky, for those affected by deadly flooding in eastern Kentucky; P&G will also distribute free personal-care kits to meet hygiene, home cleaning needs
August 2, 2022
Firmenich unveils new Taste & Beyond Pilot Plant in Anaheim, California; site includes a range of capabilities, equipment to support food, beverage, nutrition innovation
July 12, 2022
Dry pet food company Nunn Milling Company launches Butcher’s Best Signature Menu recipes with two whole-grain options and two sensitive skin and stomach options; antioxidant-rich recipes are made with no corn, wheat or soy and are locally made in the US
July 12, 2022
Natural dog and cat treats company Pure Treats' PureBites brand launches video advertising campaign ‘A Few Simple Ingredients, A Lot of Happy Pets’; products include RAW Freeze Dried Treats and Food or Toppers, Gently Air-Dried Treats and Squeezables
July 11, 2022
GlobalData forecasts Philippines’ skin-care market to rise at CAGR of 7.7% to US$1.5B by 2026; pandemic has stoked consumer interest in natural/sustainable cosmetics and personal care products, lending momentum to ‘clean’ beauty trend
July 11, 2022
Kent, Washington-based Durkha Dog Chew and Hamburg, Germany-based Kukuje team up to produce Yak Cheese Chews in the US; Traditional Cheese Chews are available from Nepal and the US, while Premium Quality Cheese Chews are available in Germany and the US
July 11, 2022
K9 Candy Kitchen wins a sensory evaluation of its Himalayan-Style Chew sticks from University of Wisconsin's Center for Dairy Research; company also to open production line capable of producing up to 10 million units/year in Green Bay in next six months
July 11, 2022
North American-based independent pet treat company Einstein Pets debuts limited-edition Peace Love Hope: Dog Treats For A Cause and will donate 100% of its profits to pet organizations in Ukraine; treat bag printed by by ePac Flexible Packaging in Georgia
July 8, 2022
Helen of Troy's beauty business reports fiscal Q1 2023 net revenue down 26.9% year-over-year to US$104.9M; organic business decrease reflects decline in non-core business net sales revenue from sale of personal care business, reduced hair appliances sales
July 8, 2022
Helen of Troy's home and outdoor segment, previously named 'housewares,' reports fiscal Q4 2022 net sales revenue up 21% to US$234.3M; gain led by acquisition of Osprey, partially offset by decline in home-related category sales from lower consumer demand
July 8, 2022
Shiseido announces Daisuke Kojima will become Deputy VP, Corporate Strategy Department, Corporate Transformation Acceleration Division, effective Aug. 1; Kojima is currently VP of Corporate Strategy
July 8, 2022
Estee Lauder executives speak on how data, beauty technology can power sustainable supply chains at Zero100 event; solutions include late-stage differentiation to capture changing demands, strategic geography to limit transport, value chain collaboration
July 7, 2022
Deodorant wipes market growth supported by consumer awareness about hygiene during pandemic, resurgence in tourism and travel; wide variety of fragrances available in deodorant wipe products will contribute to sales: report
July 7, 2022
Kao again included in global stock indices for environmental, social and governance investing used by the Government Pension Investment Fund, which manages reserve funds of public pension plans in Japan
July 6, 2022
US Dept. of Agriculture is awarding US$10M in grants for developing biobased agricultural materials made from agricultural residues, waste; agency to host informational webinar for applicants on July 14, with application deadline on Aug. 31
July 6, 2022
Shiseido, Sekisui Chemical and Sumitomo Chemical start initiative on circular economy for plastic cosmetics containers; used containers will be collected from retail stores, converted into materials without sorting and recycled into cosmetics containers
July 5, 2022
Berry Global introduces Vita Round 500ml reusable drinking bottle, produced in Tritan copolyester; bottle offers clarity equivalent to glass while being almost unbreakable, is dishwasher safe, suitable for high quality printing
July 5, 2022
Beiersdorf shares progress on empowering women in shea supply chain in Ghana, Burkina Faso; initiatives include training in income savings and using local materials to build safer, efficient alternatives to traditional stoves, planting shea tree seedlings
July 5, 2022
Henkel awarded Schneider Electric Sustainability Award, recognized for its work on climate action and commitment to Schneider Electric’s the Zero Carbon Project that aims to halve CO2 emissions among its supplier community’s operations by 2025
July 5, 2022
Yili Group receives a special award at the 2022 Bisnis Indonesia Corporate Social Responsibility Awards; company named 'The Most Collaborative Food and Beverage Company in Accelerating Vaccination & Covid-19 Response'
July 1, 2022
L'Oreal teams with Korean hotel chain Hotel Shilla, private equity firm Anchor Equity Partners to co-invest in the launch of a new luxury beauty brand in Korea in coming months; brand will leverage Korea's innovation and give Asian wisdom a modern touch
July 1, 2022
Kao announces repurchase of 2.5 million shares of company's stock in June; amount of the repurchases totals 12.85B yen
June 30, 2022
Walgreens Boots Alliance's fiscal Q3 net earnings attributable to company fall 73.8% to US$289M from US$1.20B last year; sales fall 4.2% to US$32.60B from US$34.03B, as US segment sales fall 7.1%, driven by decline in the AllianceRx Walgreens business
June 30, 2022
Bed Bath & Beyond's fiscal Q1 net loss widens to US$358M from US$51M last year amid inflation, fluctuations in customer purchasing patterns; net sales fall 25% to US$1.46B from US$1.95B, with comp sales falling 24% in Stores, 21% in Digital
June 30, 2022
H&M's Q2 gross profit rises to 29.85B SEK from 25.05B SEK last year, as net sales rise 17% to 54.50B SEK from 46.51B SEK; company seeks Latin America expansion, expects sales to fall 6% in June, driven 5% by paused sales in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine
June 30, 2022
Diageo acquires Vivanda, owner of the technology behind Diageo’s digital 'What’s Your Whisky’ platform and the Journey of Flavour experience at Johnnie Walker Princes Street
June 29, 2022
Pet product company Shed Defender introduces the Mag-Snap Leash, which is a wearable, magnetic leash that creates a safe off-leash experience for dog parents; design has four adjustable magnetic clips placed along the leash, which snap together
June 29, 2022
Nestle announces UK launch of Little Steps PlantyGrow, a new plant-based milk alternative for toddlers through Nestle's SMA Nutrition brand; beverage now available in Tesco stores and will soon be available in Asda stores
June 29, 2022
Kao publishes Sustainability Report 2022, a progress report on its ESG strategy, Kirei Lifestyle Plan; details include increased internal carbon price to 18,500 yen/ton-CO2 to promote decarbonization, biodiversity policy and new ESG steering committees
June 29, 2022
UK-based OPM Group brings its patented TLC (Thicker Label Closure) technology for wet wipes to US through joint venture with New York-based Macaran Printed Products, Syracuse Label & Surround Printing; labels replace rigid plastic flip-top closures
June 28, 2022
GlobalData: Thailand skin-care market set to reach US$3.2B in 2026 from US$2.6B in 2021; facial care formulations that alleviate skin problems caused by face mask wearing will be in demand, while multifunctional hand care creams/lotions will gain traction
June 28, 2022
Beam Suntory announces appointment of Carlo Coppola as managing director of the James B. Beam Distilling Co. Brand House; Coppola most recently served as the company's chief commercial officer
June 27, 2022
Henkel names three winners for its new Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science award; research award honors European female scientists with projects in hair research or related areas with prize of €10,000 and mentoring support
June 27, 2022
In-home dinners will remain at a heightened level through 2024 as inflation and other rising costs have consumers looking to cut expenses, according to report from The NPD Group
June 27, 2022
Asahi Beverages announces AU$55M investment in its non-alcoholic beverages plant in Wulkuraka, Queensland, Australia; the expansion will increase the plant's production capacity to 300 million liters annually
June 24, 2022
L'Oreal unveils youth finalists in its Brandstorm competition, in nine teams of three representing Argentina, France, Germany-Austria, India, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, the Philippines and US; groups will pitch beauty projects for chance at an internship
June 23, 2022
California Attorney General urges congress to enact legislation to help protect popular food and candy brands from counterfeit cannabis-infused edibles; cannabis products that mimic well-known brands pose threat to children, AG says
June 23, 2022
Insider Intelligence forecasts Buy Now Pay Later transactions in US to surpass US$100B by 2024 from US$75.6B in 2022, as Apple will enter space in US later this year, major retailers like Target and Amazon embrace BNPL, acceptance becomes more universal
June 23, 2022
Grove Collaborative announces three additions to its board of directors--Rayhan Arif, Kristine Miller and Naytri Shroff Sramek; appointments were effective on June 16
June 23, 2022
Shiseido MIRAI Technology Institute researcher wins Best Presentation Award from Japanese Society of Anti-Aging Medicine for his study, 'IL-34 Downregulation‒Associated M1/M2 Macrophage Imbalance Is Related to Inflammaging in Sun-Exposed Human Skin'
June 22, 2022
Tetra Pak and Mycorena to build greenfield production facility in Falkenberg, Sweden, for fungi fermentation towards alternative protein-based food applications; first phase will include mince-based products as ingredients for alternative meat products
June 22, 2022
FedEx partners with FourKites to create end-to-end supply chain intelligence platform FourKites X; move to integrate carrier's data insights with platform's AI capabilities to help businesses identify areas of opportunity, such as manufacturing delays
June 22, 2022
FedEx to offer Picture Proof of Delivery for express and ground residential deliveries in the US and Canada that are released without a signature; service is free, accessible through FedEx tracking tools and does not require enrollment
June 21, 2022
GlobalData expects global transaction value for Buy Now Pay Later payments to reach US$576B by 2026 from US$120B in 2021; technology companies are keen to get a slice of BNPL market, with Apple recently announcing that it will launch Apple Pay Later
June 21, 2022
GlobalData: Mondelez-Clif deal highlights returning demand for energy-boosting snacks post-pandemic; Clif bars are also natural, organic and plant-based, which adds value to Mondelez’s plant-based and ‘healthy’ product portfolio
June 21, 2022
Cross-border e-commerce platform Global-e agrees to acquire Pitney Bowes' Borderfree cross-border e-commerce solutions business; Borderfree helps retailers enter new global markets by localizing their domestic website in over 200 countries and territories
June 20, 2022
SC Johnson teams with UN Foundation’s Beat Malaria project to deliver preventative measures to hard-to-reach communities in African Great Lakes region; partnership to leverage SC Johnson’s innovation expertise with Beat Malaria’s global resources
June 20, 2022
Pernod Ricard to sell Tormore Scotch Whisky brand and distillery in Scotland to Elixir Distillers; Singh brothers co-founded whisky specialist Elixir Distillers in 2017, sold their online spirits retailer 'The Whisky Exchange' to Pernod Ricard in 2021
June 20, 2022
Mars-owned pasta brand Dolmio recalls 150g Dolmio Carbonara Pouch and Stir-in Pasta Sauces with specific 'Best Before' dates in UK due to presence of trace levels of undeclared soy in product
June 17, 2022
Hershey named to The Civic 50 by Points of Light for 10th consecutive year, recognized as leading community-minded company; Hershey employees volunteered more than 117,000 hours, and company donated nearly US$15M in cash and products globally in 2021
June 17, 2022
Mars breaks ground on global R&D hub in Chicago adjacent to company's existing Global Innovation Center on Goose Island; facility will incorporate test kitchen for developing new products, pilot lines and area for breakthrough technology development
June 17, 2022
Smucker publishes 2022 Annual Report, says 86% of its brands were maintaining or growing share in fiscal Q4 2022; Dunkin', Cafe Bustelo brands were fastest-growing brands in at-home coffee category over past year, and Uncrustables maintained strong growth
June 17, 2022
Grove Collaborative will participate in two upcoming investor conferences--the virtual 2022 Jefferies Global Consumer Conference on June 20 and Wells Fargo’s 2022 Virtual Bricks to Clicks Digital Conference on June. 28
June 16, 2022
Stella Artois launches 'Sign Off, Dine In, Bon Appetit' marketing campaign, featuring TV, social, out-of-home ads designed to honor meal time as an important way to savor life; campaign includes new film titled 'It's Time To Dine Again'
June 16, 2022
Kroger's fiscal Q1 net earnings attributable to company rise to US$664M from US$140M last year; sales rise to US$44.60B from US$41.30B, as overall identical sales without fuel up 4.1%, Fresh Department identical sales up 5.2% Our Brands up 6.3%
June 16, 2022
Veryvell expands sales of its CBD sparkling water to 24 states, including in retail stores in New York, New Jersey, will launch in California later this summer; brand produced by Truss USA, a JV between Molson Coors, Hexo
June 16, 2022
One Farm by WAAYB merges pet supplement line with Ziggy Marley’s Apawthecary brand; products include One Farm’s Romeo’s Agility Chews and Romeo's CBD oil and are made from USDA-certified organic ingredients sourced directly from sustainable farms
June 15, 2022
Post Consumer Brands to invest US$110M to expand cereal production capacity at Sparks, Nevada, facility to address capacity constraints, reduce transportation costs to serve West Coast customers more efficiently; expansion set to be complete in 2025
June 15, 2022
Nestle enters initial one-year agreement with World Central Kitchen, donates US$1M to its Climate Disaster Fund to help feed hungry people in communities that have been stricken by extreme weather events related to climate crisis
June 15, 2022
GlobalData: Revlon’s refusal to follow beauty trends could be to blame for market share loss; company would have benefited from modernizing its packaging across brands, focusing more marketing efforts on TikTok, launching products that align with trends
June 15, 2022
Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II approves business combination with Grove Collaborative in move to make Grove a publicly traded company; VGII will change its name to Grove Collaborative Holdings, new Grove’s shares to begin trading on NYSE on June 17
June 14, 2022
Healthy Pet hires Nicole Martin as sales strategy analyst, Michael Van Duisen as supply chain procurement manager, Cori Mager as purchasing clerk and Katie Guiler for customer experience; company also adds a production shift at Ferndale, Washington site
June 14, 2022
North American pet wellness brand Healthybud's dog treats are now available at Quebec-based store Mondou, with distribution of meal-toppers, freeze-dried food lines to follow; treats come in flavors of banana crisps, cod skins, sweet potato and beef lung
June 14, 2022
Target launches Casa Cantina pre-mixed, ready-to-drink Mexican cocktails, available in all stores, on Target.com; all three options--Classic Margarita, Strawberry Margarita, Pina Colada--made with ingredients like real strawberry puree, pineapple, coconut
June 14, 2022
Swedencare’s ProDen PlaqueOff System Dental Bones earns the Veterinary Oral Health Council Seal in the 'Helps Control Plaque and Helps Control Tartar' category; bones clean by abrasive action, contain omega fatty acids and antioxidants for immune health
June 13, 2022
GlobalData expects South Korea’s skin-care market to reach US$11.4B in value by 2026, up from US$8.5B in 2021, driven by easing of COVID-19 restrictions; per capita expenditure on skin care expected to soar to US$108.2 by 2026 from US$81.3 in 2021
June 13, 2022
Kellogg donates US$150,000 to City of Battle Creek, Michigan's on-demand mobility service, BCGo, to purchase two new vehicles; BCGo provides rides to help ensure access to employment, medical care and food
June 13, 2022
Tic Tac candy expands its Adventure Line with launch of new Tropical Adventure flavor that combines pineapple, passionfruit, banana, mango, available in 1-oz. single pack and 3.4-oz. bottle pack
June 13, 2022
Kao laucnhes official account for Kanebo Cosmetics' prestige brand Kanebo on Douyin, China's leading short video platform; brand also opens store on EC platform Douyin EC Global that will feature livestreaming e-commerce, offer 20 skin-care, makeup SKUs
June 10, 2022
Reckitt's Finish brand partners with WWF to launch Journey of Water global campaign in UK that aims replenish 500 million liters of freshwater over the next three years in the UK; Finish will launch limited-edition dishwashing pack to support restoration
June 10, 2022
Indie brand Honey Buz will launch three new natural skin-care products made with honey, hemp and botanicals at Philadelphia Flower Show 2022; new products are Honey Soap with anti-viral properties, I Bee eye and face serum and Native Bee body lotion
June 10, 2022
Henry Weinhard's Gourmet Soda reaping gains this year that underscore potential of Molson Coors' growing non-alcoholic beverage portfolio; brand's refreshed website, packaging have helped it compete against more established gourmet soda brands
June 10, 2022
Danone Manifesto Ventures, Green Monday Group become minority investors in plant-based beverage maker Minor Figures; company sells plant-based beverages in 16 countries, including Barista Oat Milks, ready-to-drink coffees, teas
June 9, 2022
Anheuser-Busch partners with National Volunteer Fire Council for fourth consecutive year to donate 1.5 million cans of emergency drinking water to nearly 450 volunteer fire departments nationwide ahead of 2022 wildfire season
June 9, 2022
Imports at US Ports remain at near-record volume as demand continues and West Coast contract deadline approaches, according to the National Retail Federation; back-to-school supplies and holiday merchandise will make for a busy summer, says NRF VP
June 9, 2022
Mission Produce reports fiscal Q2 net income of US$2.4M, down from year-ago earnings of US$7.4M, on revenue up 18% to US$278.1M; average avocado selling price up 44% year-over-year, partially offset by 19% decrease in volumes sold
June 9, 2022
P&G expands efforts to make more water available in water-stressed areas; goals include global restoration projects to protect ecosystems, replenish groundwater supplies, improve water quality for communities, cut water use in manufacturing, product use
June 8, 2022
P&G's President, CEO and CFO will be featured speakers at the Deutsche Bank dbAccess Global Consumer Conference on June 16
June 8, 2022
Reynolds Consumer Products' Hefty brand launches updated small- and medium-size waste bags; products now feature drawstring closures, Fabuloso and Ocean Water scents and Arm & Hammer odor control technology
June 8, 2022
Angelini Industries completes acquisition of remaining 50% stake in Fameccanica from P&G, after approval by antitrust authorities; Fameccanica specializes in factory automation for disposable hygiene products, with sites in Italy, China and North America
June 8, 2022
Sky Wellness announces initial rollout of its EquineX and D Oh Gee CBD wellness products for horses and dogs with retailer Tractor Supply this week; products to be available online initially at www.tractorsupply.com
June 7, 2022
Avon will focus developments on products to brighten skin, improve textural irregularities to address lack of natural light, vitamin D; skin-care research director notes consumer demand is rising for simple and effective products with scientific formulas
June 7, 2022
American Cleaning Institute study finds 36% of Americans are not familiar with manufacturer recommendations for cleaning and maintaining their home appliances; ACI provides cleaning guidances to further appliances' lifespan, energy efficiency
June 7, 2022
United Natural Foods posts fiscal Q3 net income of US$67M, an increase of 39.6%, as net sales rise 9.2% year-over-year to US$7.2B, primarily driven by inflation and new business from both existing and new customers
June 7, 2022
Wisconsin-based Carnivore Meat Co. announces its Vital Essentials brand will be the presenting sponsor for Woof Wednesdays with collegiate baseball team, the Green Bay Rockers; fans can bring dogs to games and receive free dog treats, snacks and goodies
June 6, 2022
British American Tobacco announces new targets to become carbon neutral across operations by 2030; Vuse vaping brand is independently certified as carbon neutral, company says
June 6, 2022
Colorado passes law restricting sale of PFAS in consumer products and in fluids used in oil and gas product extraction, beginning as early as 2024; bipartisan bill will impact cosmetics, juvenile products, food packaging, furniture and more
June 6, 2022
Wisconsin cheese maker Masters Gallery Foods to receive US$1.5M in performance-based state tax credits to help fund US$60M, 110,000-square-foot expansion to its cheese packaging, distribution facility in Oostburg, set to create 105 new jobs
June 6, 2022
Executive Perspective: Molson Coors to 'break through' in new flavored-alcohol beverages, develop products, flavors that reach more people, especially diverse consumers, says VP of innovations; pandemic fueled consumer interest in flavored alcohol drinks
June 3, 2022
GameStop's Q1 net loss widens to US$157.9M from US$66.8M last year; net sales rise to US$1.38B from US$1.28B, attributable to new and expanded brand relationships
June 3, 2022
GlobalData: China's 618 online shopping festival, which takes place June 1-18, is bellwether for consumer spending after months of strict COVID lockdowns; expect China retail to 'lose steam' in 2022, with a spill over effect in 2023, on consumer austerity
June 3, 2022
Estee Lauder Cos. partners with National Alumnae Assn. of Spelman College to boost beauty industry hires; program launches virtual initiative, Let’s Talk Beauty: ELC x NAASC, allowing alumnae to engage with ELC leaders, create networking opportunities
June 3, 2022
Henkel opens applications for its Digital Talent Program in 2022, focusing on its digital unit, Henkel dx; 18-month program allows young professionals to work on various innovative topics and projects in Henkel’s digital hubs in Düsseldorf and Berlin
June 2, 2022
Beiersdorf debuts limited-edition, retro Nivea Men collection in Germany and UK to celebrate brand's 100th anniversary; line include creme, shaving creme and after shave balm
June 2, 2022
Reckitt highlights partnership in Amazon’s Climate Pledge, is on course to become carbon neutral by 2040; company is also collaborating with Amazon on customer experience, channel optimization, brand protection, advertising and supply chain issues
June 2, 2022
Shiseido researchers find that in a dry environment, skin promotes production of peptidyl arginine deiminase 1, an enzyme that creates natural moisturizing factor; team finds new ingredient to enhance PAD1 expression, supports skin’s moisture retention
June 2, 2022
Church & Dwight will participate in a fireside chat at the dbAccess Global Consumer Conference on June 16
June 1, 2022
Global demand for household wipes forecast to hit US$1.6B by 2028, with growth rate of 7.2% during 2021-2028 period; drivers include growing awareness for air pollution and maintaining household hygiene and cleanliness, preference for recyclable materials
June 1, 2022
D2C pet product company Pet Perennials launches new line for car air fresheners; line integrates animal designs with clever expressions with long-lasting scents and is available individually or monthly by subscription
June 1, 2022
Research shows dog separation anxiety jumped over 700% within the past two years during the pandemic; fear of strangers became the leading cause of anxiety, rising 295% since 2020 and ousting a fear of loud noises: Green Element
June 1, 2022
Organic dog wellness brand Lord Jameson debuts watermelon, banana, mango pops flavors for its Farm Stand collection; treats are USA-made, packaged in resealable pouches and use USDA-certified ingredients, such as gluten-free grains, plant-based proteins
May 31, 2022
The Honest Co. adds Steve Winchell for new role of EVP, Operations and R&D, effective in June; Winchell brings over 20 years of experience in R&D and product commercialization
May 31, 2022
Barry Callebaut announces opening of Taycan, the company's first cocoa bean buying, cleaning, drying and export facility in Duran, Ecuador; the company first broke ground on the facility in October 2020
May 31, 2022
Pantene partners with Getty Images photographers, Dresscode Project to launch #StyleWithPride campaign; collaboration aims to create gallery of images depicting LGBTQ+ representation for hair marketing
May 31, 2022
Nestle's Nesquik brand launches new permanent milkshake flavor in the UK: Nesquik Choco-Caramel; product marks the brand's first new flavor in many years
May 27, 2022
Big Lots swings to Q1 net loss of US$11.1M from net income of US$94.6M last year; net sales fall to US$1.37B from US$1.63B due to 'significant' slowdown in April that resulted in increased markdowns amid spending pressure from higher gas prices, inflation
May 27, 2022
SC Johnson named corporate charity partner of MLB’s Milwaukee Brewers for third consecutive year; SC Johnson will aid team’s charitable activities through its Saves for the Ocean initiative, donate to groups working to reduce plastic waste in oceans
May 27, 2022
Gap launches utilitarian-themed Yeezy Gap apparel collection by Balenciaga, which includes tees, hoodies, jogging pants, outerwear, caps; promotional campaign includes virtually rendered avatars wearing looks from the new collection
May 27, 2022
Gap swings to Q1 net loss of US$162M from net income of US$166M last year amid industry-wide headwinds, challenges at Old Navy; net sales down 13% to US$3.5B as comp sales fall 14%, online sales fall 17%, store sales fall 10%
May 27, 2022
DICK'S Sporting Goods' Q1 net income falls to US$260.6M from US$361.8M last year; net sales fall to US$2.7B from US$2.92B as comp store sales fall 8.4%
May 26, 2022
GlobalData: Australian skin-care market expected to expand from US$1.3B in 2021 to US$1.6B by 2026 at CAGR of 3.5%, driven by clean-label and green beauty products; market growth largely driven by hand care category, followed by facial care category
May 26, 2022
Macy’s Q1 net income up to US$286M from US$103M last year; net sales up to US$5.35B from US$4.71B with comp sales up 12.8% on an owned basis amid shift back to occasion-based apparel and in-store shopping, as well as continued strength in luxury sales
May 26, 2022
Nissin Foods Holdings acquires 3.9% stake in Premier Foods from Oasis Investments II Master Fund
May 26, 2022
Shiseido completes construction of its Fukuoka Kurume Factory in Kurume City, the last of three new production bases; manufacturing facility will produce medium-priced skin-care products such as ELIXIR and start operations from June
May 25, 2022
Berry Global’s UK refuse sack business Ruffies launches new range of high strength refuse sacks made from recycled agricultural plastic waste; RecyClass certified bags are available in Tie Top and Tie Handle versions, packed in shelf-ready cases
May 25, 2022
Clorox’s new health and beauty hub in Durham, North Carolina, opens two new research and development labs for Burt’s Bees and Better Health Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements units; combined labs will bring greater efficiencies, identify common trends
May 25, 2022
Nordstrom swings to Q1 net earnings of US$20M from net loss of US$166M last year; net sales up 18.7% to US$3.47B, Nordstrom banner up 23.5%, Nordstrom Rack up 10.3% with strength in core categories including men's and women's apparel, shoes, designer
May 25, 2022
The Honest Co.'s CEO and CFO will present at William Blair & Company 42nd Annual Growth Stock Conference in Chicago, Illinois, on June 7
May 24, 2022
Abercrombie & Fitch swings to Q1 net loss attributable to A&F of US$16.5M from US$41.8M net income last year; net sales rise 4% to US$812.8M, Abercrombie sales up 13%, Hollister down 3%, US sales up 6%, EMEA up 3%, APAC down 35%, Other regions up 50%
May 24, 2022
Best Buy Q1 net earnings fall to US$341M from US$595M last year; revenue falls to US$10.65B from US$11.64B as domestic comp sales fall 8.5%, driven by declines across almost all categories, the largest being computing, home theater
May 24, 2022
L'Oreal unveils UVMune 400, its first sun filtering technology, now available under La Roche-Posay Anthelios as either Invisible Fluid SPF50+ or Hydrating Cream SPF50+; UVMune 400 filter is powered by Mexoryl 400 to protect against ultra-long UVA rays
May 24, 2022
Coca-Cola to discontinue production and sales of organic tea line Honest Tea by the end of the year; company says Gold Peak and Peace Tea will now anchor its ready-to-drink tea strategy in North America
May 23, 2022
L'Oreal's corporate venture capital fund Bold acquires minority stake in Japanese beauty startup Sparty; D2C brand specializes in personalized beauty, with brands in hair care and skin care
May 23, 2022
Britvic enters into an agreement with Citigroup Global Markets to buy back up to 26.7 Britvic shares for around £75M
May 23, 2022
Smuckers recalls select jars of Jif brand peanut butter sold in the US due to potential salmonella contamination
May 20, 2022
Bottled water becomes the largest beverage category ever by volume in the US in 2021, totaling 15.7 billion gallons and surpassing carbonated soft drinks' all-time peak of 15.3 billion gallons in 2004, according to new data from Beverage Marketing
May 20, 2022
BJ’s Wholesale Club's Q1 net earnings rise 37.8% year-over-year to US$112.45B from US$81.58B; total revenue up 16.2% to US$4.50B, comp sales up 14.4% as company reaches 6.5 million members, acquires perishable distribution network to further growth
May 20, 2022
Ross Stores' Q1 net earnings fall to US$338.4M from US$476.5M amid headwinds of higher freight, wage costs, inflationary pressures; sales fall to US$4.33B from US$4.52B, comp sales fall 7%
May 20, 2022
Marcoot Jersey Creamery expands distribution of its Dog-O’s line via AFCO Distribution and Milling to eight US Northwestern states; line also adds Cheesy Chompers with Real USA Bacon Dog Treats, Cheese Bites and Ice Ice Doggy Frozen Protein Dog Treats
May 19, 2022
PetDine’s 210,000-sq-ft pet food manufacturing facility in Harvard, Illinois, scores a 97 out of 100 Excellent Safe Quality Food audit rating by the Safe Quality Food Institute; company manufactures soft chews, liquid food toppers, powders and kibble
May 19, 2022
Independent pet channel brand We are NDependent debuts line of Necks+ and Tripe+ Freeze-Dried Raw Dog and Cat treats; line supports brand’s slogan 'Everyday Uncommon' by taking the common cube shape treat and adding uncommon ingredients such as bison
May 19, 2022
Kohl's Q1 net income stays flat year-over-year at US$14M; total revenue falls 4.4% to US$3.76B from US$3.89B, as net sales, comp sales both fall 5.2% amid headwinds including lapping last year’s stimulus, inflationary consumer environment
May 19, 2022
Pet treat company Torito Brands' line of Nature Gnaws adds Braided Bully Twist, Braided Jerky and Braided Gnaws; Twist contains premium beef jerky, Braided Jerky contains beef gullet, while Gnaws are made of tripe, jerky and beef bully stick
May 18, 2022
Lowe's Q1 net earnings up to US$2.33B from US$2.32B; net sales down to US$23.66B from US$24.42B as comp sales fall 4%, comp sales for US home improvement business fall 3.8%, though Pro customer sales rise 20%
May 18, 2022
Target's Q1 net income falls 51.9% to US$1.01B from US$2.10B; total revenue up 4% to US$25.17B from US$24.20B, with net sales up 4% to US$24.83B from US$23.88B, comp sales up 3.3% reflecting traffic growth of 3.9%, same-day services including Shipt up 8%
May 18, 2022
Kao supports Bank for Smiles' Cosme Bank Project with donation of cosmetic and hair-care packages as gifts for Mother's Day, mainly to single mothers in financial distress; Kao now participating as board member company on project's management committee
May 18, 2022
Henkel's emission-reduction progress highlighted in Schneider Electric's The Zero Carbon Project; Henkel’s CO2 emissions per ton of product have been cut by 50% as of 2021, offering a successful sustainability model to other Schneider Electric suppliers
May 17, 2022
Shiseido develops Shape-Shifting HA Technology that controls volume of hyaluronic acid to increase skin moisture; new technology shrinks HA with addition of magnesium ions, increases its penetration into the stratum corneum compared to normal HA
May 17, 2022
Suntory Beverage & Food announces price increases for some of its products in Japan, citing rising raw material costs due to impact from global supply-demand tightness and rapid depreciation of Japanese yen
May 17, 2022
Walmart's Q1 consolidated net income attributable to company falls 24.8% to US$2.05B from US$2.73B; total revenues up 2.4% to US$141.57B from US$138.31B as US segment rises 4.0%, Sam's Club up 17.5%, international segment falls 13%
May 17, 2022
NPD expects total revenue for US office supplies industry to rise 1% in 2022, driven by 6% growth during back-to-school season on Q3; average selling prices expected to increase 8% year-over-year in 2022, resulting in 6% annual unit sales decline
May 16, 2022
Plant-based personal-care brand Buff City Soap receives additional investment from growth equity firm General Atlantic, following initial investment in June 2021; company will use capital to expand footprint, introduce new products, in-store experiences
May 16, 2022
Cosmax discovers second-generation skin microbiome, a new microbiome group with characteristics similar to materials that form skin barrier; new group of microorganisms come from infants and children, who have high skin firmness and skin barrier density
May 13, 2022
Total April retail sales excluding auto up 7.2% year-over-year; e-commerce sales down 1.8%, though online sales remain elevated at 92% vs April 2019, while in-store sales rise 10%, driven by California, New York, Florida, Nevada, Illinois: Mastercard
May 13, 2022
Florida-based woman-owned indie pet brand Jax & Cali introduces Pet Ear Swabs to remove ear wax and control and eliminate infections; swabs contain ImmunoSEB, which is a blend of nine antioxidant enzymes created by Specialty Enzymes and Probiotics
May 13, 2022
Grocery Outlet's Q1 net income down to US$11.6M from US$18.9M, as net sales up 10.5% to US$831.4M from US$752.5M, comp sales up 5.2%; company says unique business model, compelling value proposition are relevant amid current macroeconomic environment
May 13, 2022
P&G Distributing to invest US$205M in new distribution facility in Jackson, Georgia; state-of-the-art, automated facility will be more than 1 million square feet, will create 350 new jobs in Butts County when completed
May 12, 2022
Estee Lauder Cos. installs rooftop solar array at Hillmount manufacturing facility in Ontario that will generate 730 MWh/year, providing 10% of site's annual demand; array brings ELC's global solar capacity to 5.7 MW, helping further its climate strategy
May 12, 2022
Philip Morris Holland Holdings announces recommended cash offer to acquire Swedish Match for a total consideration of about US$16B; merger supports Philip Morris' trajectory toward a smoke-free future, company says
May 12, 2022
Kao posts Q1 net income of 18.24B Japanese yen, down 29% from year-ago period, as net sales grow 8.2% year-over-year to 346.79B yen; cosmetics business sales up 10.5% to 56.4B yen, while health and beauty care segment down 1.5% to 80.4B yen
May 11, 2022
Johnson & Johnson appoints Thibaut Mongon as CEO designate, Paul Ruh as CFO designate of planned new consumer health spin-off; new company to house Neutrogena, Aveeno, Listerine, Johnson's, Tylenol brands when separation is complete in 2023
May 11, 2022
US consumers spent US$2.1B on food preservation, storage products in year ending February 2022, up 36% versus two years ago; US consumers are storing food, leftovers to save money, reduce food waste, packing meals as they return to offices, schools: NPD
May 10, 2022
Natural Grocers' fiscal Q2 net income up 35.1% year-over-year to US$6.4M from US$4.7M; net sales rise 4.9% to US$271.8M from US$259.2M with daily average comparable store sales up 4.3%, transaction size up 2.5%, transaction count up 1.8%
May 10, 2022
Eco-friendly home-care brand Blueland, known for its laundry detergents and home cleaners, enters personal-care space with launch of powder-to-gel body wash; Body Wash Starter Set includes reusable Forever Bottle, powder refill sachet in three scents
May 10, 2022
Max Solutions to build a new US$27M, 150,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility and create 150 jobs in Concord, North Carolina; company produces custom folding cartons, labels and inserts for the health care and consumer industries
May 10, 2022
Califia Farms announces limited-time offering of new Mint Chip Oat Creamer, available at both conventional and natural retailers
May 10, 2022
Survey finds while 54% of US consumers are shopping more online than in 2020, 63% are willing to shop in-store without fear of COVID-19; 40% have stopped buying non-essential items amid inflation, 26% have bundled online orders to save on fees, shipping
May 9, 2022
American Cleaning Institute appoints Corey Brooks Pace as director of legal affairs, responsible for providing legal counsel on legal and regulatory matters concerning ACI
May 9, 2022
Coty posts fiscal Q3 2022 net income of US$49.6M, improved from year-ago net loss of US$1.2M, primarily due to increase in reported operating income; net revenue grows 15% to US$1.19B, driven by strong results in prestige and consumer beauty businesses
May 9, 2022
Continental Grain subsidiary Wayne Farms, an Alabama manufacturer, expands national recall of chicken products that may be undercooked to about 585,030 pounds of product from original recall of 30,000 pounds
May 6, 2022
Earth Animal certifies as plastic-neutral through partnership with rePurpose Global to fund recovery of nature-bound plastic waste, with plans to make all packaging recyclable by 2025; company also supports waste management projects in Bogota, Colombia
May 6, 2022
Shiseido teams with International Christian University to jointly provide long-term support for students evacuated from Ukraine; partial supports include living expenses, tuition and facilities fees, internships and part-time job opportunities at Shiseido
May 6, 2022
Church & Dwight will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum on May 17
May 6, 2022
Block Inc. swings to Q1 net loss attributable to common stockholders of US$204.2M from US$39M net income last year; revenue up to US $1.23B from US$959.7M
May 5, 2022
Anheuser-Busch's Q1 profit drops to US$499M from year-ago profit of US$892M, as revenue increases 11.1% year-over-year to US$13.24B
May 5, 2022
Hormel's Herdez salsa brand launches Herdez Avocado Dip, a ready-made, shelf-stable dip, made with real avocados and available in mild and medium flavors; dip available in 15-oz. jar at major grocery chains across US
May 5, 2022
Regis appoints Matthew Doctor as President, CEO and to the board of directors; Doctor has been serving as interim CEO since December 2021 and previously was EVP and Chief Strategy Officer
May 5, 2022
Henkel's laundry and home care sales in Q1 up 2.2% year-over-year to €1.69B, mainly due to price increases as volumes decreased; laundry care sales led by heavy-duty detergents and fabric finishers, home care sees lower sales from hard surface cleaners
May 4, 2022
Revlon's Q1 net loss narrows to US$67.0M from year-ago loss of US$96.0M, with net sales up 7.8% to US$479.6M; all reporting segments saw growth over the prior year, with Revlon brand sales up 12.4%, Elizabeth Arden up 2.4% and Fragrances up 11.5%
May 4, 2022
CVS reports Q1 net income up to US$2.31B from US$2.22B last year; total revenues up 11.2% to US$76.83B from US$69.10B, Health Care segment up 12.8%, Pharmacy Services up 8.6%, Retail/LTC up 9.2%
May 4, 2022
Loblaw Cos. Q1 net earnings available to common shareholders up to C$437M from C$313M; revenue up 3.3% to C$12.26B, with Retail sales up 3.2% to C$12.05B, Loblaw same-store sales up 2.1%, Shoppers Drug Mart same-store sales up 5.2%, E-commerce down 9.8%
May 4, 2022
Berry Global's trash bag business in Heanor, Derbyshire, achieves RecyClass Recycled Content certification for its ranges made from post-consumer recycled plastic; business is the first plastic packaging manufacturer in the UK to achieve the certification
May 3, 2022
Avon introduces Ultra Colour Lip Gloss featuring 3D-light reflective pigments to enhance lip contours, offered in three finishes, 15 shades; gloss formulated with pomegranate and grapefruit extracts, has XL wand designed to follow natural curve of lips
May 3, 2022
Febreze launches CARstrology Collection, an astrology-based line with 12 car fragrances for each zodiac sign; vent clips have dials to control scent intensity, with clips lasting for up to 40 days when set to low
May 3, 2022
Estee Lauder Cos. posts fiscal Q3 2022 net earnings of US$558M, up 22% from US$456M a year ago, on net sales up 10% to US$4.25B; growth reflects recovery in brick-and-mortar retail stores, with fragrance up 28%, hair up 15%, skin care up 6%, makeup up 9%
May 3, 2022
Colgate-Palmolive's president of Latin America, Juan Pablo Zamorano, and chief investor relations officer and SVP of M&A, John Faucher, will participate in fireside chat at Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum on May 17
May 2, 2022
GlobalData forecasts China's skin-care market to grow at CAGR of 5.1% to US$46.3B by 2026 from US$35.7B in 2021, mainly driven by hand care category; Chinese consumers becoming more experimental, willing to pay more for products with improved formulations
May 2, 2022
GlobalData: Indonesia's ban on palm oil exports to cause health and beauty price hikes, prompt consumers to trade down to cheaper options; ban to also affect those that have already shifted from palm oil, as cost rises for other oils used in moisturizing
May 2, 2022
Amorepacific earns seven awards at iF Design Award 2022, presented by International Forum Design; company recognized in categories of communication, packaging and interior architecture
May 2, 2022
Estee Lauder's employee resource Asian Affinity Group compiles programming with theme of 'Belonging' for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month during May; initiative will include events on beauty and representation, company donations to equality groups
April 29, 2022
Amazon swings to Q1 US$3.84B net loss from US$8.11B net income last year, which includes pre-tax valuation loss of US$7.6B from investment in Rivian; net sales up 7% to US$116.44B from US$108.52B
April 29, 2022
Amazon offers tuition assistance to employees in Oregon through Oregon State University; benefits cover over 200 in-person programs, over 90 online programs
April 29, 2022
Henkel expects its beauty care business unit's organic sales to decline 1.2%, based on preliminary figures, due to implementation of portfolio measures announced for 2022; hair salon business to achieve double-digit organic sales growth
April 29, 2022
Clorox signs 12-year, 47MW virtual power purchase agreement with Enel Green Power for renewable electricity starting in 2023; deal supports its goal of 100% renewable electricity for US, Canada operations, will supply about half of electricity needed
April 28, 2022
Maple Leaf Foods subsidiary Greenleaf Foods announces US launch of new Lightlife brand plant-based chicken breasts and chicken strips; products available at Publix and Walmart stores
April 28, 2022
Unilever's home care business posts underlying Q1 sales growth of 9.2% year-over-year, driven by double-digit, price-led growth in fabric cleaning; home and hygiene saw modest growth, with strong pricing offset by negative volumes due to strong prior year
April 28, 2022
Unilever's beauty and personal care business posts underlying Q1 sales growth of 7.1% from year-ago period, driven by double-digit growth in prestige beauty; deodorants, skin cleansing post high single-digit growth, hair care sees mid single-digit growth
April 28, 2022
Barry Callebaut announces plans to build a C$104M specialty chocolate factory in Ontario; the factory's initial annual capacity will be more than 50,000 tonnes of liquid and molded chocolate production
April 27, 2022
Connect the Dots: Pet Humanization and Other Pet Care Trends (6:17)
April 27, 2022
Helen of Troy's home and outdoor segment, previously named 'housewares,' reports fiscal Q4 2022 net revenue up 29.8% year-over-year to US$210.8M; gain led by higher brick-and-mortar and online sales, price increases amid rising freight and product costs
April 27, 2022
PepsiCo opens US$16.5M, 100,000 square-foot warehouse and distribution center in Ona, West Virginia; the facility will distribute millions of cases of beverages per year to customers throughout West Virginia and Kentucky
April 27, 2022
Kao opens entries for its 13th Kao International Painting Contest for Children, launched as part of environmental initiatives; program invites children to create works expressing small steps they can take to support a sustainable world
April 27, 2022
Grupo Bimbo reports Q1 net majority income of 4.47B Mexican pesos, up 10.4% from year-ago period, as net sales rise 17.7% to 93.32B pesos
April 26, 2022
Jack Link's announces plans to construct new US$450M manufacturing facility in Perry, Georgia; facility slated to be operational at the end of 2023
April 26, 2022
Avon highlights its recently launched Legendary Lengths Mascara, produced with consumer feedback during its testing stage; product boasts specially blended formula to boost length, with tapered silicone brush for smooth application
April 26, 2022
Shiseido revises its code of conduct and ethics to match changes occurring in the current business environment, including growing social awareness of human rights, diversity, individual privacy and sustainability
April 26, 2022
Kao releases progress report on its goals to become carbon zero by 2040, carbon negative by 2050 in business activities; all of Kao's logistics sites in Japan used 100% renewable electricity in 2021, and company is still aiming to reduce raw materials use
April 25, 2022
Hair-care company Farouk Systems recognized with 2021 Sustainability Impact Award from Prime Waste Solutions; award honors companies committed to making measurable contributions to positively impact the environment
April 25, 2022
PetSmart opens an over 20,000-sq-ft store in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, featuring a grooming salon for cats and dogs and contactless curbside pickup; pet owners can receive a free, pre-packaged goodie bag at the store's opening celebration on April 23
April 25, 2022
UK-based Asda launches pet zones in its Gateshead, Eastlands and other select stores to offer pet owner customers a selection of refrigerated fresh pet food, toys, collars and grooming products; brands include Lily’s Kitchen, Freshpet and Bugalugs
April 25, 2022
Yatsen receives letter from NYSE notifying the company that it is below compliance criteria in connection with performance of trading price of its American depositary shares; Yatsen to monitor market conditions, consider measures to resolve non-compliance
April 22, 2022
L'Oreal creates Circular Innovation Fund to scale-up circular economy solutions across North America, Europe and Asia; company will contribute €50M as part of L’Oreal for the Future program to the new €150M fund, managed by Demeter and Cycle Capital
April 22, 2022
Colgate-Palmolive publishes 2021 Sustainability & Social Impact Report including new climate action, net zero carbon transition and targets; company recently posted first report highlighting strategy to address climate change-related risks, opportunities
April 22, 2022
L'Oreal appoints Thierry Hamel and Benny de Vlieger to its board of directors to represent employees during its annual general meeting; company also increases dividend to €5.28 per share from €4.80 per share
April 22, 2022
Shiseido researcher receives Award for Science and Technology, recognizing original research and development aiding Japan's science and technology advancement; study is on skin component distribution analysis using near infrared and Raman spectroscopy
April 21, 2022
P&G's Tide partners with World Wildlife Fund to launch campaign encouraging consumers to wash laundry in cold water to save energy; research collaboration will present new insights that support sustainable changes in consumers' laundry choices
April 21, 2022
Shiseido's luxury brand Cle de Peau Beaute enters third year of supporting UNICEF's gender-equality program to improve girls' access to STEM education; brand to donate portion of The Serum global sales to UNICEF's efforts in Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Niger
April 21, 2022
Unilever says it will stop marketing food and beverages to children under the age of 16 across both traditional and social media; company will also stop collecting or storing data on children under 16
April 20, 2022
Nextleaf completes first shipment of Glacial Gold cannabis vapes and distilled oils to Ontario Cannabis Store, the sole distributor to retailers in the province
April 20, 2022
Olay and Pantene partner with Walmart to launch new Booster collection that allows consumers to personalize skin-care and hair-care products through an online assessment; Boosters are made without parabens, mineral oil or fragrances
April 20, 2022
Kellogg announces launch of Features 2021, its annual equity, diversity and inclusion report, highlighting the outcomes of its ED&I initiatives in the workplace, marketplace and community
April 20, 2022
P&G reports fiscal Q3 2022 net earnings of US$3.36B, up 3% year-over-year on net sales up 7% to US$19.4B; beauty segment organic sales gain 3%, grooming segment up 8% on increased pricing and market growth, partly offset by pandemic-led volume slowdowns
April 20, 2022
Online prices for pet products rise 7% year-over-year in March and 1.5% month-over-month; online sales up by 63% last holiday season compared to pre-season levels, as prices have increased for 23 consecutive months due to rise in consumer demand: Adobe
April 19, 2022
Four Amorepacific Vital Beautie products win Monde Selection 2022 awards for outstanding quality and product labeling; award winners are Super Collagen Essence, Meta Green Gold, Ginseng Extract Ampoule, Revitalizing Ginsengberry and Deer Velvet Ampoule
April 19, 2022
Shiseido to launch new prestige skin-care brand Ulé on May 2 in Paris, with eight products across skin care and supplements; brand reinforces company's Conscious Beauty philosophy with traceability of ingredients, local sourcing, vertical farms in France
April 19, 2022
Sainsbury’s recalls its Taste The Difference Pesto Swirled Houmous because of undeclared milk
April 19, 2022
L'Oreal reports Q1 sales of €9.06B, up 19% year-over-year on all divisions--professional, luxe, active cosmetics--seeing double-digit growth, e-commerce representing 25.8% of sales; growth trend continued with consumer purchasing unaffected by inflation
April 15, 2022
LVMH's perfumes and cosmetics sales in Q1 gain 23% year-over-year to €1.91B; segment momentum led by sustained growth in perfume and makeup, particularly in the US, and rapid growth for Christian Dior and Maison Francis Kurkdjian
April 15, 2022
Tesco recalling Tesco Chicken and Vegetable cup soup with croutons because it may contain small pieces of metal
April 15, 2022
The Beer Institute announces departure of President and CEO Jim McGreevy, effective in May; McGreevy joined the Beer Institute in 2014
April 14, 2022
Marimed announces Maryland State approval of acquisition of Kind Therapeutics, a vertically integrated cannabis business; Kind operates under cannabis cultivation and production licenses at facility in Hagerstown, Maryland
April 14, 2022
SC Johnson partners with nonprofit 4th Family to create 'STEM & Sport Team Up,' a learning program that uses sports to support STEM learning; three-phased program will reach 4,000 middle school-aged children in Chicago, Illinois, and Racine, Wisconsin
April 14, 2022
Bed Bath & Beyond swings to fiscal Q4 net loss of US$159M from net income of US$9M last year; net sales fall 22% to US$2.05B from US$2.62B amid unforeseen vulnerabilities uncovered by supply chain disruption, Omicron, geopolitical turbulence, company says
April 14, 2022
P&G appoints Jon Moeller as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective July 1, in addition to his role as President and CEO; current Executive Chairman David Taylor will retire
April 13, 2022
Albertsons swings to fiscal Q4 net income of US$455M from net loss of US$144.2M last year; net sales and other revenue up to US$17.38B from US$15.77B, driven by 7.5% increase in identical sales, higher fuel sales, retail price inflation
April 13, 2022
Jose Cuervo announces launch of Jose Cuervo Tradicional Cristalino tequila, its first-ever Cristalino; the beverage was first released in Mexico and is now available across the US
April 13, 2022
Taranaki Bio Extracts says it is the first New Zealand-based company to offer human-grade broths as ingredients to US pet food market with debut of pet nutrition ingredients brand Bonefide Gold; brand's broth contains collagen and a minimum of 44% protein
April 13, 2022
P&G declares increased quarterly dividend of US$0.9133 per share on common stock and on series A and series B stock, payable May 16 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 22
April 13, 2022
Kao shares progress in its program for palm oil smallholders in Indonesia; program aims to build a sustainable supply chain for palm oil, support achievement of RSPO Certification and safe work education, supply agricultural spreading agents made by Kao
April 12, 2022
Walmart names John Rainey as EVP and CFO, replacing current CFO Brett Biggs on June 6; Rainey is currently CFO and EVP of global customer operations at PayPal, serves on Nasdaq board of directors
April 12, 2022
P&G's Dawn brand partners with International Bird Rescue, The Marine Mammal Center to protect wildlife; initiative aims to aid 1 million birds and marine mammals through direct rescue and rehabilitation, inspire 1 million people to become Wildlife Heroes
April 12, 2022
Sinclair Broadcast Group--which owns, operates or services 185 TV stations--launches companywide battery recycling program with Batteries Plus; company also testing rechargeable batteries to replace standard alkaline ones to reduce organization's waste
April 12, 2022
Television personality and veterinarian Dr. Jan Pol launches Pine Pellet and Pine Cobble cat litters, which will be available online and in select retail outlets by late spring 2022; litters boast responsibly harvested, compostable and biodegradable pine
April 11, 2022
SEC rules Amazon must allow shareholder vote on resolution by nonprofit As You Sow inquiring about its retirement plan; As You Sow claims plan directs investments into companies flagged as major greenhouse gas emitters, involved in rainforest destruction
April 11, 2022
DS Smith and Carrefour launch recyclable coloring toy line made from recovered paperboard, produced at Seine-Maritime, France, packaging plant; large-format toys include boat, house and rocket priced at €10 each, available at all Carrefour retail brands
April 8, 2022
Protein Industries Canada partners with Eastern Canada Oilseed Development Alliance, Dalhousie University, University of Prince Edward Island to explore, quantify value of plant-protein food and ingredients in the Atlantic Region, raise sector awareness
April 8, 2022
Survey of US teens finds 53% say Amazon is their favorite e-commerce site, while Nike is top apparel and footwear brand; overall teen spending up 9% year-over-year with 95% of upper-income females shopping online, compared to 91% of males: Piper Sandler
April 8, 2022
Beiersdorf reports 10.3% increase in Q1 provisional organic group sales to €2.22B, above current capital markets expectations; consumer business organic sales climb 11.6% year-on-year to €1.79B, while tesa segment sees sales grow 5.1% to €426M
April 8, 2022
Constellation Brands acquires Texas-based ready-to-drink cocktail company Austin Cocktails; acquisition follows a 2018 investment in Austin Cocktails as part of Constellation Ventures’ Focus on Female Founders initiative
April 7, 2022
Beiersdorf to launch Nivea Men Climate Care Moisturizer, formulated with ethanol made from recycled CO2 obtained via carbon capture; clean formula 99% biodegradable, climate-neutralized, manufactured using renewable electricity, with recyclable packaging
April 7, 2022
Guerlain becomes patron of Vallee de la Milliere biodiversity reserve in France, where luxury perfume, cosmetics brand will trial sustainable growth techniques at educational garden to study feasibility of scaling up techniques with Guerlain suppliers
April 6, 2022
Maple Leaf Foods subsidiary Greenleaf Foods forms foodservice partnership with York Street Market, a producer and distributor of premium ready-to-eat food solutions, to become its first-ever plant-based protein and cheese provider
April 6, 2022
J&J Snack Foods announces launch of Luigi's Real Italian Ice Gelato, available in three flavors: Mint Chocolate, Sweet Cream Churro and Italian Cannoli; product comes in four-count boxes
April 6, 2022
Avon debuts Eve Prive eau de parfum, featuring technology that uses white musky molecule to support 'skin-feel' accord that was exclusively designed to mix with chemistry of each person's skin, enhance their natural scent, create fragrance unique to them
April 6, 2022
MGP Ingredients announces limited-edition release of Blood Oath Pact 8 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in Calvados casks; 17,000 three-pack cases of the beverage will retail for US$119.99 per 750ml bottle
April 5, 2022
Beiersdorf CEO signs CEO Pledge of LEAD Network, committing to greater diversity, gender equality, efforts to promote careers of women at Beiersdorf worldwide; company aims to achieve gender parity at all management levels by 2025
April 5, 2022
US Foods announces new distribution partnership with Plant Based Foods Global; under the partnership, US Foods' La Mirada and Corona divisions will distribute PBFG's plant-based options to restaurants, health care facilities, other channels
April 4, 2022
SC Johnson donates 2.4M Mexican pesos to help build, equip new State Emergency Operations Center of Mexican Red Cross in state of Mexico; center will monitor, coordinate care of accidents, calls for help throughout territory, home to 17.5 million people
April 4, 2022
Walgreens Boots Alliance fiscal Q2 net earnings attributable to company fall to US$883M from US$1.03B last year as operating performance offset by company's equity investments; net sales down to US$33.76B from US$32.78B
April 4, 2022
Nestle announces appointment of Astrid Kloos as managing director of Cereal Partners Worldwide, its cereals JV with General Mills, with responsibility for Germany, Austria, Switzerland and northern Europe
April 4, 2022
Tyson Foods announces plans to donate more than 150,000 lbs. of protein to storm victims in its hometown of Springdale, Arkansas, providing at least 1 million meals to affected communities
April 1, 2022
Estee Lauder Cos. Charitable Foundation supports new nonprofit partners--including Conservation International, Plastics For Change, Inobu Mosaik Initiative--that advance restorative conservation, tackle plastic waste, support responsible sourcing
April 1, 2022
G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers announces plans to open a new US$8.9M facility in Maysville, Kentucky; the investment will include a new 124,000-square-foot warehouse and the facility is expected to be fully operational by January 2023
April 1, 2022
France-based insect protein company Ynsect acquires Nebraska-based Jord Producers, opens first mealworm farm, expanding portfolio to three vertical farms and one hatchery; mealworms are claimed to be 72% protein and hypoallergenic for pets and livestock
March 31, 2022
Beiersdorf, WWF Germany enter three-year strategic partnership that focuses on climate protection, regenerative water environments, circular resources to contribute to circular economy; WWF will advise Beiersdorf on both existing, new climate targets
March 31, 2022
Coty's CoverGirl names country music star Kelsea Ballerini as brand's newest ambassador; Ballerini will be face of yet-to-be-announced collection from CoverGirl, launching this spring, will join brand in multi-year partnership
March 31, 2022
Packaging Europe, Husky to hold complimentary webinar on April 27 on 2022 food and consumer packaging trends, opportunities and implications; webinar to highlight ways to improve design and manufacturing, real-world examples of success stories, more
March 31, 2022
Diageo India announces launch of two new carbonated mixers--Johnnie Walker Refreshing Mixer and Black & White Ginger Ale--as it looks to expand in the country's non-alcoholic beverage category
March 30, 2022
Shiseido joins Global Parity Alliance--launched by World Economic Forum in collaboration with McKinsey--as founding member; cross-industry group of global organizations aims to accelerate DE&I in workplace, society by sharing initiatives, improvements
March 30, 2022
Bacardi launches Tails Cocktails for at-home use, with five pre-mixed options--Rum Daiquiri, Whisky Sour, Gin Gimlet, Espresso Martini, Passion Fruit Martini; launch marks first time Tails--created for hospitality industry--will be available at home
March 30, 2022
Anheuser-Busch to invest US$50M at St. Louis brewery, will build dedicated seltzer building to house new seltzer-brewing systems, equipment, upgrade can lines to enhance packaging capabilities; projects part of AB's broader US$1B planned investment
March 30, 2022
Hormel Foods CEO says--two years since start of pandemic--demand for food at home is as strong as it has been, while demand for food away from home is also strong, 'so now we are living in this double-demand world'
March 29, 2022
Italy-based Angelini Industries signs agreement with P&G to buy remaining 50% of Fameccanica, which specializes in automation and robotics for the consumer goods industry; Fameccanica is a leader in the single-use hygiene products sector
March 29, 2022
UK prestige vegan makeup sales grow 28% in 2021 to £58M, now account for 12% of total makeup sales in prestige beauty market; 17% of all prestige eye shadow sales were vegan, followed by 16% of lip color and foundation sales from vegan brands: NPD Group
March 28, 2022
Amorepacific skin-care brand Laneige opens immersive, interactive exhibition, LIFE OASIS 2.0, in collaboration with artist NOVO; exhibition features eight spaces designed to engage all five sense, open through April 21 at S-Factory in Seoul, South Korea
March 28, 2022
L'Oreal releases its 2021 Annual Report under five key themes of Inclusive Beauty, Responsible Beauty, Innovative Beauty, Beauty Tech and Beauty Performance; report measures progress in terms of financial performance, social and environmental performance
March 25, 2022
Canada-based Aleafia Health holds 2.06% market share in overall adult use cannabis as of February 2022; company targeting a top 10 market share position by year end
March 25, 2022
Natural Balance Pet Foods debuts its rebrand at the Global Pet Expo, with new logo, packaging and products; new logo refers to company's history, while the packaging focuses on the ingredient story to provide a fresh, lively and modern look, says company
March 25, 2022
American Cleaning Institute survey, conducted by Ipsos, finds yearly spring cleaning on the rise in 2022; 78% of Americans spring clean at least once per year, up nearly 10% from a year ago, with 71% saying they want to have a healthy home environment
March 25, 2022
Storskogen to acquire 96% of shares in Scandinavian Cosmetics Group from Accent Equity, minority owners; SCG is a leading company in sales, marketing, distribution of cosmetics, fragrance, skin-, hair-care products in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland
March 25, 2022
Kao's Sensai brand debuts Absolute Silk Illuminative Cream, an anti-aging cream made with Koishimaru Silk Royal IL, the brand's original moisturizing ingredient; brand also debuts Japanese art-inspired Sensai Contouring Lipstick collection with 12 shades
March 25, 2022
Connect The Dots: The rapid evolution of E-commerce (6:27)
March 24, 2022
SC Johnson scales back operations in Russia to limited range of products, suspends investments, advertising in country amid Ukraine invasion, but supports livelihood of its 200 Russian employees; company providing aid to Ukrainian employees, refugees
March 24, 2022
L'Occitane International acquires majority stake in Australian cosmeceutical, clean skin-care brand, Grown Alchemist, for €5.03M; brand--founded in 2008--focuses on anti-aging technology, botanical formulas for skin-, hair-, body-care products
March 24, 2022
Charoen Pokphand announces partnership with cultured meat company Future Meat Technologies to develop hybrid cultured meat products for the Asian market
March 24, 2022
Barry Callebaut announces opening of its chocolate factory expansion in Campbellfield, Melbourne, Australia; expansion adds solid and liquid chocolate and compound offerings to cater to the needs of local industrial food manufacturers
March 23, 2022
Flowers Foods announces appointment of Tom Winters as chief supply chain officer, effective April 4; Winters previously served as SVP of supply chain at PepsiCo
March 23, 2022
Shiseido grants license to Toyo University to use its WIPO Green-listed manufacturing technology; students developed sustainable, low-environmental-impact hand serum by applying Shiseido's low-energy emulsion manufacturing technology
March 23, 2022
L'Oreal partners with US neurotechnology company EMOTIV to help consumers make precise, personalized fragrance choices; partnership pairs Emotiv neurotech device with L'Oreal's proprietary scents, algorithms for consultations in Yves Saint Laurent stores
March 23, 2022
Anheuser-Busch partnering with Cambrian, a commercial provider of distributed wastewater treatment and resource recovery solutions, to implement new water reuse technology in connection with its breweries
March 22, 2022
Shiseido selected as fiscal 2021 Nadeshiko Brand company by Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Tokyo Stock Exchange for second consecutive year; Nadeshiko Brand initiative highlights companies that encourage women's success in workplace
March 22, 2022
L'Oreal's Biotherm embraces Blue Beauty--beauty that comes from water and gives back to it; strategy encompasses value chain, from sourcing natural ingredients to formulas, packaging, end of products' life to minimize impact on water, aquatic ecosystems
March 22, 2022
L'Oreal to hold Annual General Meeting on April 21
March 22, 2022
New York State Liquor Authority now accepting applications for new permits to allow craft beverage manufacturing businesses the ability to manufacture and sell alcoholic beverages while their liquor license is pending
March 18, 2022
Dollar General's fiscal Q4 net income falls to US$597.4M from US$642.7M last year; net sales up 2.8% to US$8.65B from US$8.41B as same-store sales decrease 1.4% with declines in apparel, consumables, seasonal, home products categories
March 18, 2022
Shiseido to implement Dassault Systèmes’ Perfect Production operations management at major global production sites; Shiseido aims for more efficient production amid consumer trends toward greater skin care and wellness from the pandemic
March 18, 2022
Westfalia Fruit to supply UK beauty brand Dr. Craft with ground avocado seeds for use as an exfoliator in cosmetics range, replacing ecologically harmful plastic micro-beads; it is one of several sustainability initiatives Westfalia is unveiling in April
March 18, 2022
Bel Group reports 2021 consolidated sales of €3.38B, down 2.2% on a published basis from 2020, amid a negative foreign exchange impact of 0.9%
March 18, 2022
Kao advances its health management initiative and revises its Group Health Declaration, part of its ESG strategy, Kirei Lifestyle Plan; goals include improving products and healthcare solutions for consumers, supporting health of employees and communities
March 17, 2022
Boston Beer announces US launch of Angry Orchard Tropical Fruit Hard Cider, available in six-packs for US$10.99
March 17, 2022
Pet Palette Distribution to distribute over 100 products from dog toy maker Haute Diggity Dog in US following the official launch at Global Pet Expo; brand offers lines such as Starbarks, Chewy Vuiton, White Paw and LickCroix Barkling Water collections
March 17, 2022
US-based DuckyWorld to debut its Yeowww! Catnip Buds at Global Pet Expo; company says buds are produced without chemicals or pesticides during the peak of the catnip plant’s growing season to capture high levels of nepetalactone and are air-dried
March 17, 2022
Georgia-based 5Strands Affordable Testing appoints founding member Austin Collins as CEO, CMO as company looks to expand internationally; Collins recently hired pet nutritionist Tazz Latifi as director of consumer and retail education and sales
March 16, 2022
Alimentation Couche-Tard's fiscal Q3 net earnings up to US$746.4M from US$607.5M last year; total revenues up to US$18.58B from US$13.16B as freshly prepared food, packaged beverages drove same-store sales up 3.7% in US, 7.2% in Europe and other regions
March 16, 2022
Kao included in Ethisphere Institute's list of World's Most Ethical Companies for record 16th consecutive year; think-tank's annual list recognizes companies that have demonstrated outstanding performance in transparency, integrity, ethics, compliance
March 16, 2022
Pernod Ricard signs agreement with an investment services provider, in which company will acquire up to €200M of its own shares during March 16-April 6 period
March 16, 2022
Shiseido develops new testing method to measure amount, balance of indigenous skin bacteria; compact, simplified PCR testing device delivers test results in 40 minutes, creating opportunities for high-value-added in-store experience, new beauty services
March 15, 2022
NRF forecasts retail sales to grow 6%-8% to US$4.86T-US$4.95T in 2022, as consumers are ready to spend and have the resources to do so; however, uncertainty is considerable this year given inflation, COVID-19, international tensions, policy variability
March 15, 2022
Suntory Group donates a total of around US$600,000 to humanitarian organizations such as the UN's World Food Program to support the ongoing humanitarian relief efforts to those affected by the crisis in Ukraine
March 15, 2022
Henkel's Laundry & Home Care production site, Beauty Care production site--both located in Germany--now operating with 100% CO2-neutral energy, including biogas, solar power; Henkel aims to make its entire production worldwide climate-positive by 2030
March 15, 2022
A study of professional pet sitters finds that 78% expect revenues to increase in the next year; 94% offer basic pet-care visits, while 87% offer dog-walking visits, 59% offer overnight visits and 57% offer pet transport: Pet Sitters International
March 14, 2022
Premier Foods announces appointment of Lorna Tilbian as an independent non-executive director, effective April 1; Tilbian was former head of media sector at Numis until her retirement in 2018
March 14, 2022
Kao to suspend export sales to Russia, advertising activities in Russia, will continue to monitor and assess situation; company will continue to sell essential hygiene products in country for children and women only
March 14, 2022
The American Kennel Club names UK-based YuMOVE as its official dog joint supplement; brand is set to launch Plus+ Hip & Joint Supplement for US market in April, which boasts Omega-3 and contains 20% more sustainably sourced Green Lipped Mussels
March 14, 2022
Pet health company 5Strands introduces three new at-home test kits for general health, pet food intolerance and raw food intolerance; tests identify triggers from proteins, grains, vegetables, seafood, meats, as well as fabrics, cleaning supplies and mold
March 11, 2022
London-based luxury niche line Electimuss to launch The Consort Collection, in which two perfumers interpret different sides of the same ingredient; first two scents--Persephone's Patchouli, Patchouli of the Underworld--available globally March 24
March 11, 2022
Kao partners with, invests in WOTA, a Japanese company developing small-scale, decentralized water reuse and autonomous water treatment systems to create a water reuse society; alliance aims to solve social problems related to water sanitation, shortages
March 11, 2022
Colgate authorizes repurchase of up to US$5B of company common stock under new share repurchase program, which replaces company's previous US$5B share repurchase program authorized in 2018
March 11, 2022
Newell Brands releases 2021 Corporate Citizenship Report, sets 2040 carbon neutral goal for Scope 1, 2 emissions; Newell introduced Innovation Operating Model for sustainable product design, set 2025 goal to use 20% recycled content in plastic packaging
March 10, 2022
Clorox does not have any direct operations, employees in Russia or Ukraine, but suspends its small cat litter business in Russia through local distribution partner; Clorox will provide humanitarian relief via Red Cross, will match employee contributions
March 10, 2022
Hormel Foods announces launch of new Hormel Square Table Entrees, available in eight varieties in 15 oz. packaging for three people and 24 oz. packaging for five people
March 10, 2022
Arla Foods launches two new products for early life nutrition--Lacprodan IF-7390 Organic, a whey protein concentrate produced from organic whey, and Premium Lactose Organic--as well as a range of concepts for organic food
March 10, 2022
Estee Lauder Cos. suspends all commercial activity in Russia, including closing every store company owns, operates, as well as brand sites, stopping shipments to its retailers; company had already suspended business investments, initiatives in country
March 9, 2022
Coty updates on DE&I initiatives for gender parity for women, has reduced pay equity difference to 2%, will work at country, functional levels to assess differences; Coty has increased women at leadership levels to 43%, up from 39% at end of fiscal 2021
March 9, 2022
B&G Foods announces launch of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Creamy Cinnamon Spread, available in Kroger stores and on Amazon
March 9, 2022
Sephora partners with same-day shopping, delivery company Shipt to offer doorstep-delivery of beauty, wellness products in as soon as an hour; Shipt, TV star Jonathan Van Ness launch curated, shoppable 'Spring So Clean Collection' of clean beauty products
March 9, 2022
Hartz names Cutwater as its creative and media agency for its dog and cat portfolio, which includes diapers, flea protection, treats and toys; inaugural campaign to focus on wet cat treats Delectables and is slated to roll out during late summer 2022
March 8, 2022
Estee Lauder Cos. reaffirms commitments to achieve gender equality by 2030 on International Women's Day; ELC achieved 98.7% global pay equity in fiscal 2021, on track to achieve pay equity by 2023, while women hold 55% of Global VP positions and above
March 8, 2022
Kao donates €500,000 through UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, with plans to donate baby diapers, personal hygiene, sanitary products for use both in Ukraine and by refugees who have been displaced outside Ukraine
March 8, 2022
Amazon outlines assistance it is offering to Ukraine amid Russian invasion, including: AWS no longer accepting new sign-ups based in Russia or Belarus; donating US$5M to ground support; partnering with Ukrainian IT organizations to fend off cyberattacks
March 8, 2022
Amazon launches Amazon Aware, a line of products spanning apparel, home, beauty, more that are made from materials such as recycled polyester, organic cotton, bio-based ingredients; all Aware products also feature third-party certifications
March 7, 2022
Beiersdorf makes €2M immediate aid donation to German Red Cross and CARE Deutschland amid Russian invasion of Ukraine; company providing aid, support to its 57 Ukrainian employees, their families, offering various support to 320 employees in Russia
March 7, 2022
YSL Beauty's new hybrid makeup, skin-care range Nu, made at Caudry plant in France, receives Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver for efforts to develop products that limit impact on environment; brand aims to achieve Gold certification
March 7, 2022
L'Oreal ranked among Top 20 most gender-balanced companies globally in Equileap's Global Gender Equality Ranking, which examined 3,895 companies on gender equality across 23 countries; L'Oreal tied with Danone for No. 1 ranking in France
March 7, 2022
L'Oreal's Ukraine solidarity plan includes working with local, international NGOs--HCR, Red Cross, UNICEF--to support refugees, people in Ukraine; company donates €1M, will deliver 300,000 hygiene products to Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Ukraine
March 4, 2022
Ocean Conservancy releases report making case for recycled content standards at national level for plastic products, packaging in US; study highlights demand-side policies requiring minimum PCR content levels, thus creating demand for recycled materials
March 4, 2022
Costco fiscal Q2 net income attributable to company up to US$1.30B from US$951M last year; net sales up 16.1% to US$50.94B from US$43.89B with e-commerce sales up 12.5%, US comp sales up 15.8%, Canada up 16.0%, Other International up 6.2%
March 4, 2022
Dog care company The Dog Stop plans to open 15-20 facilities by end of 2022, adding to three locations opened in 2021, with a goal of having over 100 locations nationwide in 10 years; facilities offer daycare, boarding, grooming, training and retail
March 4, 2022
Animal health firm W.F. Young appoints Michael Carlson as director of quality and technical services; Carlson brings nearly 20 years of contract laboratory and manufacturing experience from roles at Avista Pharma Solutions and MicroTest Laboratories
March 3, 2022
Human-grade bone broth pet food brand Brutus Broth expands US Midwest distribution by adding 300 new stores in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin and Illinois; brand is now available in over 4,500 stores, including Target, Petco and Jewel Osco
March 3, 2022
Healthy Pet's sustainably-sourced cat litter brand ökocat announces distribution of Original Premium Clumping Wood Cat Litter at all Pet Supplies Plus stores this month; company says litter is made from responsibly-rescued natural wood fiber
March 3, 2022
Burlington Stores' Q4 net income falls to US$121.6M from US$156.0M last year; total revenue up to US$2.6M from US$2.3M
March 3, 2022
Grocery Outlet's Q4 net income falls 72.6% year-over-year to US$6.6M from US24.3M; net sales down 3% to US$782.7M from US$806.8M, though additional week in Q4 2020 contributed US$53.3M in net sales
March 2, 2022
Diageo Denmark announces appointment of Eray Cayirli as CEO; Cayirli succeeds Thea Hammerskov, who has served as CEO since December 2020; Hammerskov will remain on company's board of directors
March 1, 2022
Home Depot launches 30-second ad spotlighting customers who are so dedicated that they come to the store before it opens; ad marks first time company has featured real customers on broadcast channels
March 1, 2022
Tifton Coca-Cola Bottling opens new US$65M facility in Tifton, Georgia; the 343,000-square-foot facility includes a warehouse, fleet shop, administrative offices and meeting space
March 1, 2022
Target to invest up to US$5B to continue scaling operations in 2022; investment will include opening of about 30 physical stores, opening of over 250 Ulta Beauty store-in-stores, digital experiences, fulfillment capabilities, supply chain capacity
March 1, 2022
Home Depot appoints new board members Paula Santilli, CEO of PepsiCo Latin America, and Caryn Seidman-Becker, chair and CEO of CLEAR, effective March 1; Home Depot will now have 14 directors
February 28, 2022
Foot Locker Q4 net income down to US$103M from US$123M last year; net sales up 6.9% to US$2.34B from US$2.19B and comp sales up 0.8%, with apparel 'significantly outpacing' footwear
February 28, 2022
Molson Coors' Madri Excepcional beer to expand to UK retail channels after launching in UK pubs in 2020; European-style lager to launch at major grocery stores in March, online at Amazon, Ocado, Molson Coors' own e-commerce platform, Revl
February 28, 2022
Cargill appoints four new executives--Jennifer Hartsock as chief information, digital officer, Roger Watchorn as head of Agriculture Supply Chains, Ross Hamou-Jennings as chair of Asia Pacific, and Stephanie Lundquist as chief human resources officer
February 28, 2022
SpartanNash updates Our Family cheese products--including shreds, slices, snack bars, bites, parmesan--with new packaging, new formulations to improve taste amid category growth; products now available in dairy section of SpartanNash-supplied retailers
February 25, 2022
David Greenberg appointed L'Oreal USA CEO, president of North America Zone, member of executive committee, effective immediately; current president of Professional Products division in North America succeeds CEO Stephane Rinderknech, who has left group
February 24, 2022
Loblaw's Q4 net earnings attributable to shareholders up 114.7% year-over-year to C$747M, revenue falls 4% to C$12.8M; company commits to net-zero operational carbon emissions by 2040 and net-zero Scope 3 emissions, including those by suppliers, by 2050
February 24, 2022
BASF announces additional investment in B2B Cosmetics, supporting development of the Emuage platform that delivers personalized cosmetics; B2B aims to open Emuage stores in Switzerland, France and Middle East in the coming months
February 24, 2022
USDA making available up to US$215M in grants and other support to expand meat and poultry processing options, strengthen the food supply chain, and create jobs and economic opportunities in rural areas
February 24, 2022
All 23 Bacardi production sites worldwide achieve Great Place to Work recognition, cited for its family atmosphere, positive work-life balance and exceptional facilities
February 24, 2022
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners switches to using biofuel across its entire third party logistics fleet in the Netherlands, part of its net zero 2040 ambition and target to reduce its value chain GHG emissions by 30% by 2030
February 23, 2022
Target to test option for customers in select markets to add a Starbucks order or make a return via Target’s app-based contactless curbside service Drive Up; service will build on Target’s strategy of using stores as fulfillment hubs
February 23, 2022
Post Consumer Brands says it responsibly sources its cereal and snack ingredients by sustainably sourcing wheat, conserving water during rice production and responsibly sourcing cocoa
February 23, 2022
Dillard's reports Q4 net income up to US$321.2M from US$67.0M last year; net sales up to US$2.11B from US$1.57B, comp sales up 37%
February 23, 2022
Macy's Q4 net income rises to US$742M from US$160M last year; net sales up to US$8.67B from US$6.78B, comp sales up 27.3% on an owned basis, digital sales up 12%
February 23, 2022
Henkel's fiscal 2021laundry and home care sales drop 1.5% year-over-year to €6.6B; company has begun integration of Laundry & Home Care and Beauty Care into one multi-category platform, with further portfolio optimization planned in consumer goods
February 22, 2022
Clorox's employee resource group for Black employees, BELIEVE, formed Business Insights Committee to provide insights to business units to connect with Black consumers; BIC has partnered with Pine-Sol, Glad, Burt's Bees brands on marketing efforts
February 22, 2022
Home Depot's Q4 net income up 17.3% year-over-year to US$3.35B from US$2.86B; net sales up 10.7% to US$35.72B from US$32.26B as overall comp sales rise 8.1%, US comp sales rise 7.6%
February 22, 2022
Amorepacific's Laneige hosts online webinar presenting findings on blue hyaluronic acid, the main moisturizing ingredient in skin-care brand's Water Bank line, launching this month; Amorepacific began developing fermented hyaluronic acid in 1984
February 22, 2022
Colgate-Palmolive launches 'Inspire our Future' scholarship, designed to encourage, support Black, African American students who demonstrate commitment to supporting their communities; 10 recipients will be selected to receive annual award of US$10,000
February 18, 2022
Ben & Jerry's announces offering of two new Cookie Dough Mix flavors: S’mores Cookie Dough Mix, featuring graham cracker cookie dough and marshmallow truffles; and Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Mix, featuring mini peanut butter cups
February 18, 2022
Fifty percent of US West Coast consumers say they've purchased strawberries in the past 12 months, down 11% from year-ago period, survey says; during that time, 60% say they've purchased only conventional strawberries while 19% have bought only organic
February 17, 2022
Red Bull announces return of its Red Bull Green Edition Dragon Fruit energy drink as a permanent offering; the beverage, available beginning in March, will replace Red Bull Green Edition Kiwi Apple
February 17, 2022
Canadian Tire's Q4 net income attributable to shareholders rises to C$508.5M from C$488.8M last year; revenue up to C$5.14B from C$4.87B as comp sales rise 11.3%, driven by strong performances across all banners
February 17, 2022
Walmart swings to consolidated Q4 net income attributable to company of US$3.56B from US$2.09B net loss last year; total revenues up 0.5% to US$152.87B from US$152.08B, net sales up 0.4% to US$151.53B from US$150.99B as US comp sales rise 5.6% to US$105.3
February 17, 2022
ProMach announces acquisition of TechniBlend, a Wisconsin-based provider of engineered process systems for the beverage and liquid processing industry; purchase price not disclosed
February 17, 2022
Kirin Brewery to begin labeling the amount of net alcohol contained in its main alcohol products sold in Japan beginning in May, part of its Zero Harmful Drinking initiative aiming to complete labeling of all alcohol products by the end of 2023
February 16, 2022
Shiseido makes equity investment in R Plus Japan, Anellotech; investees aim to create 100% sustainable containers, packaging, and develop one-step thermal-catalytic process to convert single-use plastics directly into chemicals for making new plastics
February 16, 2022
Ahold Delhaize reports Q4 net income of €634M; US net sales up 1.5% at constant rates, US comp sales excluding gasoline up 4.8%, US online sales up 30.5%, US brand performance led by Food Lion, which has seen positive growth in 37 consecutive quarters
February 16, 2022
Dow, Reynolds Consumer Products, ByFusion launch pilot project to convert hard-to-recycle plastic items into construction-grade blocks via emissions-free process; project will divert up to 72 tons of plastic waste from landfill near Boise, Illinois
February 16, 2022
Shopify swings to Q4 net loss of US$371.3M from net income of US$123.9M last year, including US$509.7M net unrealized loss on equity and other investments; total revenue up 41% to US$1.38B as Subscription Solutions up 26%, Merchant Solutions up 47%
February 15, 2022
Lowe's signs US$11M development deal to build new 60,000-sq-ft distribution warehouse in Roanoke County, Virginia; site aims to position Lowe’s to more quickly and efficiently deliver products to consumers, will fill 70 jobs in the area
February 15, 2022
Marcoot Jersey Creamery partners with distribution company Canine Brands to expand reach of products including Dog-O’s Cheesy Chompers and Cheesy Chompers with real bacon; distributor services California, Nevada and Arizona
February 15, 2022
Hostess Brands announces offering of new caffeinated Hostess Boost Jumbo Donettes, available in two flavors: Chocolate Mocha and Caramel Macchiato; each donut contains slightly less caffeine--50-to-70mg--than one cup of coffee
February 15, 2022
Greenville, Illinois-based dairy farm Marcoot Jersey Creamery launches new dog treat line on Amazon; products include Cheesy Chompers, available in 16-oz and 2.5 oz packs for small dogs and 16-oz and 3-oz pack for medium and large dogs
February 15, 2022
Kirin Holdings announces formulation of the 'Women's Advancement Promotion Long-term Plan 2030' to promote the active participation of women as part of its diversity promotion strategy
February 14, 2022
Connecticut-based Royal Ice Cream Co. expands recall to include all ice cream products, flavors manufactured at its facility within expiry because they have potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
February 14, 2022
Busch Light to launch Busch Light Accelerate Her Program, a three-year, US$10M commitment to address inequity of resources for women drivers, including to provide more funding, track time, media exposure, training to every 21-plus woman driver in NASCAR
February 14, 2022
Nestle launches new plant-based version of Milo chocolate malt beverage in Thailand; ready-to-drink, soy-based product combines Milo malt flavor to provide plant-based alternative as company expands plant-based options for consumers in Asia
February 14, 2022
Kose reports full-year 2021 operating profit of 18.8B Japanese yen, up 2.3B or 14.1% from prior year, as net sales grow 4.8% year-over-year to 224.9B yen, driven by higher sales in China, US, recovery in consumer spending in Japan
February 11, 2022
Henkel launches new research award, Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science; EU female researchers with background in natural sciences, medicine or computer science can apply with a project in hair research or a related area to win €10,000
February 10, 2022
Unilever's beauty, personal care unit posts underlying Q4 sales of €5.8B, up 3.8% from year ago; prestige beauty and skin care grew as channels reopened, hair care and deodorants up on North America growth, oral care up on South Asia, Africa performance
February 10, 2022
Kao recognized for the fifth consecutive year as Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP; company awarded for its initiatives in reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change across its supply chain
February 10, 2022
American Cleaning Institute announces appointment of Rick Strittmatter--chief technology and sustainability officer at Arxada--to its board of directors
February 10, 2022
Coca-Cola FEMSA included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2022 for second consecutive year; company is the only Mexican beverage company to be included in the yearbook
February 9, 2022
Shiseido posts full-year 2021 net profit of 37.6B Japanese yen, up from net loss of 11.7B yen in 2020, as net sales jump 12% year-over-year to 1.04T yen; growth driven by Americas, EMEA region, while investment in skin brands led to double-digit growth
February 9, 2022
Clorox and UC Berkeley announce exclusive agreement making Clorox the Official Cleaning and Disinfectant Product Partner of UC Berkeley; as part of the agreement, Clorox will provide the university with Clorox Disinfecting Wipes and hand sanitizer
February 9, 2022
Shiseido joins R
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