While Pantone is closely connected to fashion and interior design, the color identification system and its Color of the Year can also apply to food and food packaging.

A new report from Zebra Technologies Corp. shows 70 percent of Millennials believe self-checkouts provide an improved customer experience. Editor Crystal Lindell disagrees.

Innova Market Insights said new product development is reflecting the industry’s push toward added value, both in terms of taste and nutritional benefits.

Candy may not be the first thing people think of when they consider living as a vegan, but that doesn’t mean it’s not relevant. With ingredients like milk and gelatin, confections can be filled with animal products.

Innova Market Insights says sugar-related claims continue to grow, and they’re increasingly taking more prominent on-pack positions.