New industry group aims to safeguard bottom line success
A new forum has been set up to help food, beverage and consumer products companies adapt to market changes and share ideas to ensure continued financial success amid economic challenges.
Archives for October 6, 2008
Wheat products back in favor after diet fad
Wheat flour consumption is increasing in the US following a dip that was driven by a trend for low-carbohydrate diets, according to the USDA, as demand for higher fiber, protein and whole grains rises.
Color and flavor rule consumer preferences: Study
The intensity of color and the flavor are the key drivers behind consumer acceptance of beverages, says a new study involving Dannon.
Colour and flavour rule consumer preferences: Study
The intensity of colour and the flavour are the key drivers behind consumer acceptance of beverages, says a new study involving Danone.
Food could influence election outcomes, report
The UK government is taking a grim view of effect of food prices on the political landscape and is establishing a council of food policy advisors – just as a report warns that food could be a factor to influence elections.
Organic sweets: opportunities open up for confectioners
New product launches for organic sweets in Europe increased by a factor of six from 2006 to 2008 suggesting confectioners are starting to tap into new organic revenue streams as this burgeoning food trend spills over into confectionery.
PNI strengthens marketing platform for berry concentrates
Proprietary Nutritionals Inc (PNI) has grouped together its berry concentrates under one line, in an effort to highlight the ingredients’ antioxidant properties for condition-specific applications.
Private label potential boosted by US drink diversity drive
While branded beverages continue to dominate the US drinks industry, private label manufacturers are now catering for more health focused product segments such as juices and waters, according to a new report.
Gelatine costs rise amidst financial wobbles
A global producer of Gelatin-based products for use in functional food formulations says it has no choice but to raise the prices for its goods, owing to increasing material and energy costs.
Rosemary as antioxidant up for regulatory inclusion
Antioxidant rosemary extracts are expected to be included in existing regulation on food additives while FIAP is being implemented, which will allow high purity extracts to go head-to-head with synthetic antioxidants in food products.