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Americas: Consumers are in charge, says analyst
How and where consumers in the US source meals and the attributes that will win share of wallet are ever-changing, finds The NPD Group.
It...
Europe: Health-consciousness shifting sectors, report
Superfoods, typically of high demand in the food, drink and beauty sectors, will soon see a distinct shift towards more diverse categories, driven by...
Europe: Plants as nanocellulose resource
Imagine a completely natural, abundant and easily renewable material that could feasibly be used to make lightweight car and aeroplane parts, strengthen building materials,...
Americas: Major saturated fatty acids may increase risk of heart disease
Consuming high amounts of four major saturated fatty acids — found in red meat, dairy fat, butter, lard, and palm oil— may increase risk...
Americas: Meat-less, protein-rich meal are filling, study
Protein-rich meals based on beans and peas were found to increase satiety more in the study participants than protein-rich veal and pork based meals,...
Europe: The 5 stages of design
Why would you dress a ground-breaking formula in last year’s trends?
Tailor-making a bottle, compact or tube can take many turns, from a subtle addition...
Americas: Study finds red cabbage microgreens could lower ‘bad’ cholesterol
Microgreens are gaining appearance on the meal table as they help spruce up old recipes with intense flavors and colors, and are packed with...
Europe: Consumers unaware of sugar varieties, report
Consumers have limited awareness of different types of sugars, according to a study Cargill has commissioned the IPSOS study institute to conduct.
When asked to...
World: Consumers would pay extra for ingredients they recognize
As many as 73% of consumers are happy to pay a higher retail price for a food or drink product made with ingredients they...
Europe: TÜV SÜD shares on coloring foods, applications
Beetroot, saffron and spinach are in high demand with consumers seeking to avoid the use of artificial colorants in their Christmas cakes and biscuits....