Want to know what’s new in the food and beverage industry? Our top five stories for June include the importance of comprehensive allergy labeling regulations, food industry trends to watch later this year, and how food and beverage executives plan to reach sustainability goals by 2030.
Guest author Charles Haverfield, CEO of U.S. Packaging & Wrapping, discusses the importance of mandatory food allergy labeling, the health concerns these allergies pose for millions of Americans, and why the U.S. has been slower than other countries to adopt comprehensive allergy labeling regulations.
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Bob Groat, CEO of the Groat Company Family of Brands, talks about food industry trends to watch for the remainder of 2024, including at-home dining, the growing popularity of prepared meals, and the threat of economic uncertainty, to name just a few. Groat concludes by discussing why food processors are likely to have a strong year.
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According to the Industrial Physics survey results, less than a quarter (24%) of food and beverage packaging professionals feel their company is taking an innovative approach to packaging. This contrasts with last year’s majority of respondents (96%) who said it is important to pursue new developments in packaging. Several obstacles to innovation were cited, including company layoffs and companies not pursuing innovative ideas.
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Jeremy Cunningham of Green Paper Products looks into materials such as bioplastics that can help make food packaging more sustainable, highlighting the many benefits of switching to sustainable packaging. Cunningham also offers tips on how you can implement sustainable packaging in your business.
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A new Quantis report finds that just over three-quarters (76%) of food and beverage leaders are confident in their sustainability plans and ability to meet environmental targets by 2030. Obstacles on the journey to sustainability include supply chain complexity and allocating funds to reduce environmental impact.
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