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Dive Brief: Pulpex, a packaging technology company co-founded by Diageo, has partnered with Finnish renewable materials company Stora Enso to mass produce 100% recyclable bottles and containers made from sustainably sourced, formed wood fiber pulp. The companies plan to have a high-speed production line operational in 2022. Pulpex will use Stora Ensos formed fiber material to create paper bottles for global brands in applications including alcohol and nonalcohol beverages and liquid foods, al...

Lightlife cleans up all of its labels After a year of reformulating, all 19 products under the Greenleaf Foods banner have ingredient lists that are recognizable to consumers, which the company considers a necessity for plant-based food. Published May 5, 2021 Permission granted by Greenleaf Foods Lightlife made a splash last year with the relaunch of its cleaner label burger and its challenge to Beyond Meat and Impossible F...

Dive Brief: U.K.-based drink startup waterdrop is debuting in the U.S., according to a press release emailed to Food Dive. The company sells "microdrinks" — hydrating compact sugar-free cubes that dissolve in water. It also sells steel, glass and bamboo bottles. Made with fruit and plant-based extracts, the microdrink cubes in the U.S. are in four flavors: Boost (blackcurrant, elderflower and açai), Youth (peach, ginger, ginseng and aloe), Glow (mango, cactus fruit and artichoke) and Zen (...

8 sustainable packaging innovations for food and beverages From upcycled barley straw cartons to paper soda bottles, manufacturers are testing a range of options to minimize their ecological footprints. Here are some of the most novel approaches. Published April 22, 2021 Spencer Platt via Getty Images Sustainability may seem like a buzzword in the food industry today. But as consumers demand more environmentally friendly pr...

Dive Brief: PepsiCo aims to expand its regenerative farming programs to 7 million acres by 2030, equal to roughly all the land it uses to grow potatoes, oats and other commodities for its products, the snack and beverage giant said in a statement. These efforts are estimated to lead to a net-reduction of at least 3 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade.  The manufacturer of Doritos, Sun Chips and Lays said it will expand regenerative agriculture to more than 500,000...

First published on Retailers need for full-fledged omni-channel marketing strategies blew up in 2020, with consumers intensified reliance on e-commerce for essential and non-essential products. Millions of consumers already familiar and comfortable with online shopping increased their use, while many new users tried it for the first time to work around pandemic-related restrictions. Fortunately, most retailers had been building up e-commerce offerings long before COVID-19 hit. Still 2020 dema...

Dive Brief: Biodegradable candy wrappers are the goal of a new two-year partnership between Mars Wrigley and Danimer Scientific, the companies announced. Mars plans to start creating biodegradable wrappers for Skittles. The company expects the new wrappers will be on shelves in late 2021 or early 2022. Danimer Scientific has created a biodegradable packaging called Nodax polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), which is produced through natural fermentation processes using plant oils including soy and cano...

Dive Brief: Danone North Americas new Honest to Goodness brand is launching a line of vegan plant-based creamers that support local communities where its ingredients are sourced and prioritizes the transparency of its supply chain.  The creamers, which are lactose-, gluten- and carrageenan-free, and non-GMO project verified, are available in three flavors: Madagascan Vanilla Bean, Unsweetened Madagascan Vanilla Bean and Himalayan Salted Caramel. They are available at Amazon Fresh, Fresh Dire...

Dive Brief: Nestlé filed a lawsuit against Danone claiming the companys Silk brand coffee creamers copy unique branding and packaging designs from its Coffee-mate Natural Bliss line, the Switzerland-based company said in a federal court filing in Virginia. Nestlé, the worlds largest food company, said its French competitor is modifying its product to "gain an instant marketplace boost" and "freeride on the goodwill" it has built in the category. The company, which estimated it spends millio...

Dive Brief: Mondelez has pledged to reduce its use of virgin plastic in rigid plastic packaging by at least 25%, or by 5% in its overall plastic packaging portfolio by 2025, according to a statement. It aims to reach its target by eliminating plastic material, increasing its use of recycled content and adopting reuse models for its product portfolio. The company has also called for a "reasonable" federal recycling scheme in the United States for flexible plastic films and other plastics. Mond...