Insight
Key executives share their successes, learning points, market trends and research findings here.
Americas: Colors, colorant technology enhance holistic packaging design, meet business goals, PolyOne Corporation tells...
In June 2014, PolyOne Corporation released InVisiO Color Inspiration 2015, which contains six color directions, visual effects and textural influences.
The resource was meant to...
World: Package needs to appeal, perform, provide value to the environment, says Tetra Pak
Tetra Pak on June 12, 2014 announced a further investment of €36 million (US$48.69 million) in its packaging material plant in Izmir, Turkey to...
Europe: Presentation, marketing may encourage consumption of insects as an alternative source of protein,...
Insects are being touted as the healthy, sustainable food source of the future, but will consumers be willing to dine on bugs?
Canadean asked 2,000...
Europe: Design multifunctional packaging for people of all ages, says Essentra Speciality Technologies
Essentra Packaging’s Re:Think Fresh campaign, which focuses on the additional benefits to be gained from multifunctional packaging, has brought about Re:Close Tape.
It is a...
Asia Pacific: International body celebrates 10 years in China; value, trust needed, finds FNI
The International Alliance of Dietary/ Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) Board met recently in Beijing, China to celebrate 10 years of close cooperation with the...
Americas: Study finds food fears are scientifically unfounded, perceived
The new Cornell University study, Ingredient-based food fears and avoidance: antecedents and antidotes published in the journal Food Quality and Preference, investigated food fears...
Europe: Spain’s older consumers favor indulgent, luxurious confectionery
Manufacturers need to switch to premium products, as mature consumers are increasingly health-conscious and save confectionery for the occasional treat, according a Canadean report.
When...
World: Nestlé tells FNI on new modular factory concept
Nestlé has created a blueprint for a factory that can be built in half the time of a more traditional one for about 50-60%...
World: Yogurt is fast becoming a healthy staple, states DSM Insight Series
DSM’s Global Insight paper states that the appeal of yogurt is on the rise globally.
Carried out in countries such as Brazil, China, Turkey and...
World: Survey finds consumers prefer spiced, hot foods, DSM tells FNI
DSM on July 3, 2014, released the third of its Global Insight papers, stating that its savory consumer perception survey shows that spiced food...