Americas: Plant-based proteins gain consumer appeal
There is a 19% growth in cases shipped of plant-based proteins from broad line US foodservice distributors to independent (one to two units)...
Europe: Discolored, dented packaging worries UK consumers of bacteria, finds report
Antibacterial packaging that is designed to delay the development of germs and bacteria in canned products is set to become a hit with consumers,...
Europe: Spending power of seniors to hit US$10T by 2020
Tetra Pak has released a consumer study to highlight opportunities in the food and beverage market for seniors, those aged 60 and over, the...
Americas: Innovate to avoid ‘villain’ sugar, report
Sugar, just like starch, is a carbohydrate but tops the dietary villains list due to growing health concerns over obesity, diabetes and heart disease,...
World: Canadean predicts spices, healthy foods, fusion flavors trends in 2015
As the end of 2014 draws near, Canadean forecasts the top trends which will influence consumer behavior in 2015, and provides an insight into...
Europe: TÜV SÜD survey finds consumers concerned about artificial colors used in food
About 34% of 510 households in Germany perceived additives such as artificial colorings as their chief nutritional concerns, according to a survey conducted by...
Europe: Flexible packaging to outdo traditional materials, finds report
The global flexible food packaging market for retail packed food is set to reach close to 800 billion pack units in 2018, as consumers...
Americas: Report finds frozen foods go for healthy makeover
Frozen foods have been feeling the heat lately in the US largely due to a shift in consumer preferences to fresh and refrigerated foods....
World: DSM study finds consumers enjoy low-sugar yogurt, sugar-free soft drinks
Almost two-thirds of consumers in Argentina, Australia, France, Mexico and the US are concerned about excess sugar, according to DSM’s Global Insights survey.
However, the...
Asia Pacific: 3D food printing to gain prominence in region
The three dimensional (3D) food printing market is expected to be valued at US$425.0 million by 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate...