MIKE AND IKE Easter Treats come in a 5-ounce box, and are the perfect sweet gift to give to family and friends.

The flurry of litigation initiated over “natural” food labeling began half a decade ago and entered a new stage this January, as the FDA declined an invitation from three federal courts to formally define the term “natural” on food and beverage labels.

Recognizing the opportunity to meet the needs of time-starved consumers, Ghirardelli is making it easy to enjoy each moment with a shareable, on-the-go, guilt-free indulgence.

The fruit snacks come in sets of five or 10 individual servings packaged in stand up, resealable pouches.

Energy and raw materials are becoming more expensive, and consumers want to do more for the environment. This is forcing manufacturers of sweets and snacks to make difficult adjustments: their products have to stand out from the crowd without extravagant packages that drive up costs. Packaging producers and machinery manufacturers can help – with material-saving packaging solutions and more efficient production lines.

Submit your package for the Best of Food and Beverage Packaging awards. Submit yours by February 28.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas thanks to RPC Containers Blackburn’s packaging for festive Mondelēz International confectionery.

Vermont chocolatiers Lake Champlain Chocolates are no stranger to collaborations with local purveyors of food and drink. Now, the chocolate company is teaming up with Citizen Cider and Happy Valley Orchard to create a new apple cider caramel.

Gary & Kit’s Napa Valley foods are made with bold flavors and simple ingredients. All the foods were crafted to pair with Clif Family Winery wines. The company selected gifting-friendly tins for their trio of chocolates.

The only candy that camouflage enthusiasts will search high and low for this Veterans Day has an added benefit to help wounded United States veterans.