A change of environment can enhance the experience of enjoying whisky by up to 20%, according to the world’s first scientific study exploring the senses and taste of whisky. The study has exciting implications for people enjoying whisky in their own homes, and for the way pubs, bars and restaurants could be designed in the […]
AB InBev, Heineken, Molson Coors and Fuller’s are broadening their use of digital in the on-trade to try and create an upfront value proposition capable of wooing drinkers rather than just relying on quirky bar-side marketing “gimmicks”. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlnjXlm2sm0 Beer brands are at the forefront of digital innovation with marketing initiatives such as Facebook apps and […]
Paper by University of Leicester scientists shows resveratrol can still be used in the body after it has been metabolised. A chemical found in red wine remains effective at fighting cancer even after the body’s metabolism has converted it into other compounds. This is an important finding in a new paper published in the journal […]
As the winter draws nearer, many Brits want to start the day with a hearty breakfast. Demonstrating the nation’s appetite for oats, new research from Mintel reveals one in two Brits (49%) are porridge eaters, with a quarter (23%) of users enjoying a bowl almost daily. While usage peaks amongst those aged between 45 and […]
Tetra Pak, the world leader in food processing and packaging solutions, released the findings of its 5thbiannual environment survey, highlighting a rising demand for renewable materials and environmental labeling among consumers worldwide. The report also shows that recycling remains a fundamental expectation of both consumers and food industry stakeholders. Renewable materials playing a more important […]
Asia and the Pacific’s drive for food security has focused too narrowly on quantity, with a surge in obesity and still high levels of malnutrition in some countries highlighting the need for a new approach, says a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) study. “Many developing countries in the region face the twin burdens of both […]
A new study says McDonald’s and Burger King aren’t living up to industry pledges when it comes to marketing to kids. By downplaying food in favor of promoting premiums like toys and movies, McDonald’s and Burger King ads are “potentially misleading,” according to a study published in Plos One, a scientific journal. Compared to adult […]
A new study of traveler behavior reveals that the way to tourists’ wallets may be through their stomachs. Conducted by the travel market research firm Mandala Research and sponsored by the World Food Travel Association and other tourism organizations, the study shows that almost a third (30%) deliberately choose destinations based on the availability of […]
Heineken is beginning to test crowd sourced ideas for products designed for older drinkers, such as bottle shapes and beer recipes as it looks to innovation to offset ongoing declines in Western Europe. The brewer is to consult consumers and beer experts on three ideas – a range of beers containing iron, a new bottle […]
There has been a significant shift in the way today’s young people view – and appreciate – designated drivers compared to a generation ago, according to new research from Ipsos Reid that examines the social involvement and acceptance of young adult designated drivers in Canada. Sponsored by Budweiser as part of the launch of its […]