Ethel M Chocolates will mark its 40th anniversary in 2021, and the Nevada-based craft chocolate division of Mars is celebrating early with a packaging makeover and a newly designed truffle formula.

London-based design studio PriestmanGoode has unveiled new designs using cacao industry byproduct to help reduce plastic packaging used in takeaway food deliveries.

Clearly communicating sustainability credentials to consumers is key to developments in food and beverage packaging, according to Innova Market Insights.

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with recommendations from the Mexico Ministry of Health, PMMI has canceled EXPO PACK México.

The confectionery and baked goods segments are an excellent example of the important impact packaging can have on consumer decisions at the point of sale.

The move toward sustainable practices, products and materials is no longer on the horizon but ever-present. This is especially true as more consumers factor brands’ social responsibility initiatives in purchase decisions.

As e-commerce platforms continue to grow, brands face the prospect of SKU proliferation and the challenges of ensuring products reach consumers in excellent condition.

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.

The Ferrero Group has committed to making all of its packaging 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.

Jason Harty, Theo’s chief marketing officer, recently spoke with Candy Industry about the thought process behind the brand’s latest redesign, as well as the importance of supporting cocoa farmers.