How to get consumers to choose your more responsible, less impactful products?
Today’s shoppers are savvier; alive to greenwashing and cynical about offsetting, says Mintel’s senior trends consultant Richard Cope.
Archives for October 4, 2023
The appeal of Japanese drinks to consumers in the UK and North America
Japanese drinks such as matcha and sake are being brought to ‘Western’ countries such as the UK and North American countries. Japanese sake is mostly drunk in restaurants the UK, although an event in Kensington, London stressed that it can be more...
Spanish insect ingredient player scaling up, second plant set to go live
Spain based BSF producer, Bioflytech, says it is continuing to take steps to consolidate its position as a leading player in the production of insect-derived products.
Puratos unveils its baking trends for 2024 and beyond
The ingredients specialist for the bakery, sweet treats and chocolate industry revealed its industry trends and consumer preferences at its Taste Tomorrow conference.
Lenny & Larry’s taps into consumer demand for more protein with Big Bar
Lenny & Larry’s is expanding its portfolio of cookie snack bars with a bigger format to tap into the increased demand for a variety of better-for-you claims, the company's senior VP of marketing and innovation Chris Cook told FoodNavigator-USA.
Consumers accelerate shift to private label, citing price and quality, FMI finds
Consumers are continuing their shift from brand-named to private-label products as they increasingly cite price, value, quality, and taste as main reason why they are switching, according to the second annual Power of Private Brands 2023: What’s Ahead...
McCormick’s stock drops despite improved profit forecast, positive response to innovation
Spice and flavor giant McCormick & Co.’s stock tumbled double-digits yesterday despite beating analyst expectations during its third quarter and laying out a solid multi-prong plan to drive volume and engage consumers going forward as investors became...
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German confectionery association calls for more European legislation to strengthen single market
The European single market was established 30 years ago with the freedom of movement of goods, which initially boosted foreign trade for Germany’s confectionery industry – but a lack of clarity is now threatening its very future, the German Confectionery...
Healthier Choices: +PW on China collagen market, Lotte healthier innovation plans, Eu Yan Sang expansion and more feature in our round-up
+PW on China collagen market, Lotte healthier innovation plans, Eu Yan Sang expansion and more feature in this edition of Healthier Choices.
Playing to strengths: Japan’s Tastable hopes texture expertise will help grow Nikuvege plant-based brand
Japanese plant-based meat firm Tastable hopes its experience in texture modification will help it successfully commercialise and grow its new Nikuvege brand.
Women’s woes: Targeted supplementation for different life stages crucial to tackle unmet needs – Growth Asia Summit
The unique health and nutritional needs of women throughout their life span, which remain a significant gap to fill, could be addressed with science-backed ingredients and targeted supplementation.
Vitamin D deficiency linked with higher COVID-19 mortality and severity of symptoms – China study
Vitamin D status could predict COVID-19 mortality rate and the severity of symptoms in the acute infection stage, suggests a new observational study in China.
FIT-ter KIDS: Fortified products key to addressing APAC micronutrient gaps – Nestle at Growth Asia Summit
New Nestle data has revealed the major micronutrient gaps faced by many toddlers and school-age children in the Asia Pacific region, as well as the important role that fortified foods and beverages can play in addressing these needs.