What’s the difference between effective and attractive packaging?
The fine line between effective and attractive packaging comes down to how brands use design elements to stand out on crowded shelves while solving shoppers’ problems within seconds
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Barilla’s Goodles acquisition reflects growing health food M&A trend
Barilla’s acquisition of Goodles signals the strategic players’ interest in emerging wellness food brands
The top 3 areas winning private label right now
Private label’s glow-up is winning shoppers with clean labels, high-protein products and trend-driven innovation that goes far beyond bargain pricing
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Food’s new rules: Regulation, reformulation and the reinvention of legacy brands
Transparency, health and regulation emerged as the defining forces shaping the food industry this month
PepsiCo bets on global flavors to grow beyond snacks
Authentic international flavors and convenient refrigerated foods drive PepsiCo’s mission to show up across different eating occasions for consumers’ evolving lifestyles
3 lessons from a year of high-profile food recalls
Food safety leaders say brands that prepare for recalls before they happen can better protect consumers and maintain trust
Why relevance is shaping the snacking category
Relevance, not reinvention, is driving innovations in snacks as brands aim to meet consumers’ dynamic lifestyles
PepsiCo makes packaging gains, but infrastructure remains a hurdle
PepsiCo’s David Allen explains why packaging redesign is only part of the solution and why the future of circularity depends on stronger recycling systems, policy frameworks and industry partnerships
PepsiCo bets on healthier versions of legacy brands
PepsiCo cuts sodium and sugar, while betting on fiber and protein
The frozen dessert aisle’s next growth driver isn’t protein – it’s discovery
Frozen treats thrive on convenience, value and discovery, while nutrition remains a secondary consideration