Europe: Report says halal, vegan drive ethical label market
Euromonitor International has launched the Ethical Labels database, responding to the growing movement towards sustainability, social responsibility and transparency on labels.
According to the new...
Americas: Better-for-you snack foods to grow over the next five years, says report
Consumers in the US are eating traditional snack foods, particularly snacks with a perceived health benefit, in between and at meals, and this behavior...
Europe: Coordinate to remain competitive, 3M Food Safety says
Food businesses and markets in Europe continued to experience disjointed supply chains and the use of different technologies last year.
As in the past,...
Americas: Study finds infant cereals lack consistent nutritional content
For parents around the world, premixed infant cereals—also known as complementary foods—can be a vital source of the solid food needed for healthy child...
World: GCC countries rely on food imports, finds report
Marginal farming activities owing to limited water resources and climatic conditions, make Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries primarily dependent on food imports.
According to...
Asia Pacific: Singapore F&B companies to show how they reduce food waste, finds survey
Majority of consumers are concerned about food waste generated by food and beverage (F&B) companies and would encourage and support the companies to reduce...
Europe: Britons are demanding healthier foods with labels, says Mintel
As the hype around healthy eating continues to grow, it seems supermarkets across Britain have reached new levels in stocking their shelves to appeal...
Asia Pacific: More Indonesians shy away from rice, report
While Indonesia has long been recognized as a rice-eating nation, Mintel research finds the local retail rice market is experiencing slowing growth.
According to Mintel...
Asia Pacific: 2016 is the year of food safety, says 3M Food Safety
Access to safe food is a hot topic in the Asia-Pacific region, with no signs of cooling off. Across the region, but especially in...
Americas: Drivers behind more green intake among consumers
US consumers' consumption of fresh produce grew steadily at about 1.3% between 2011 and 2016, according to a Packaged Facts report.
"Fruit and vegetable producers...