Soft drinks is a tough, crowded market; Brits drank nearly 13.5 million litres of the stuff in 2017 (British Soft Drinks Association, Global Data 2018). Now there’s a new wave of innovative young brands enjoying growing sales, and they’re causing a stir in soft drinks with their standout packaging, and unusual and enticing flavours. So […]
As the California Prune Board commences preparations to commemorate its 65th anniversary, the US prune industry has confirmed that this year’s crop represents an exceptional yield in terms of unsurpassed quality, boasting a premium larger fruit that is ultra-sweet, tasty and nutritious, resulting in the 2016 supply being compared to a ‘limited production fine wine’. […]
Based on the need for a transformative communications model in the modern food and beverage industry, MSLGROUP has unveiled Six Communication Drivers for Winning Share of Mouth in the Conversation Age. The drivers – distilled from the expert opinions of top food industry communications experts inside and outside the firm – are supported by secondary […]
When the US Congress grapples with immigration reform this September their decisions will affect the economics of olive production. As the expense of farm labor continues to rise, California table olive growers and producers are finding it increasingly difficult to hire pickers for California large green table olives, often referred to as California queen-sized olives. […]
With the wait over and a new Royal arrival in our midst, the world now debates what the Royal baby will eat, wear, consume and play with. To celebrate, Mintel presents a portrait of the food market for Britain’s babies and their parents today – giving insight into some of the food segments William and […]
According to Snack Foods 2013, a new Market Update from business intelligence company Key Note, the snack foods industry grew by 8.3% in 2012. This was due to growing demand for premium products and the introduction of new flavours by manufacturers. Not only are snacks popular, but they are convenient and suitable for consumers’ day-to-day […]
Six months on from the horse meat scandal, British consumers remain highly sceptical about the efficiency of the British food industry. Indeed, new research from Mintel reveals a startling lack of confidence among British consumers in the UK food industry’s ability to provide food that is safe to eat. Exclusive research looking at attitudes towards […]
New research from Tetra Pak, the world’s leading food processing and packaging company, forecasts that flavored milk consumption will grow at more than double the rate of white milk globally between 2012 and 2015. Consumers are increasingly turning to tasty, nutritious and conveniently packaged flavored milk as an alternative to other beverages, creating opportunities for […]
India is the new hotspot for sourcing food ingredients and Fi India is creating the driving change in one of the world's most successful economies.
India is the 2nd largest population in the world, has the 3rd largest economy and ranks 2nd in the world in terms of agricultural production. It is no wonder that India is fast becoming an essential player in the global food ingredients market. AC Nielsen has named India as a hotspot for food manufacturers, food […]
Nestlé has been named one of the top ten most reputable companies in the world in the annual ‘Global RepTrakTM 100’ study. The company achieved ninth place in the study, which is designed to understand how organisations build trust and support with the general public worldwide. It is the first time Nestlé has ranked in […]