Insight
Key executives share their successes, learning points, market trends and research findings here.
Americas: Coca-Cola verified to replenish the water it uses
The Coca-Cola Company and its global bottling partners (the Coca-Cola system) have met their goal to replenish or balance the equivalent amount of water...
Europe: Apps could boost alcohol sales, says Canadean
The art of pairing food with alcoholic drinks, particularly wine, is a well-established and common practice.
Mobile apps, however, are starting to offer a...
Asia Pacific: China downs energy drinks more than US
In 2015, Chinese consumers drank an additional 545 million liters of sports drinks over 2014, according to a research by Mintel.
In terms of volume...
World: Study lists five food consumer groups
More consumers are paying attention to having a well-balanced diet in everyday life.
However, their priorities vary, depending on their different life circumstances.
A...
Asia Pacific: Study finds taking more dairy can help in weight loss
In a study, participants who consumed more dairy retained 75% more lean mass (or muscle) compared to those consuming diets lower in dairy.
The new...
Americas: Tasting with the nose might be possible, study
Scientists may be closing in on a way to let consumers savor the sweet taste of cake, cookies and other culinary delights without the...
Americas: Formulation issues when reducing salt content, Chr. Hansen
Food and beverage manufacturers are working towards creating healthy-for-you products, including those with reduced or no sodium added ones.
However, it would not be as...
Americas: Study finds link between fatty acid and longevity
The fatty acid linoleic acid (Omega 6) in subcutaneous adipose tissue was linked to lower mortality among older men followed over a 15-year period,...
Europe: DNA shows food labeling accuracy
Mapping a food’s DNA could in the future be used as a tool to check that the product contains the ingredients stated on the...
Americas: Single-serve beverages drive pouches demand, report
Technavio’s market research analysts predict the global market for high-barrier pouches to grow at a compound average growth rate of almost 7% between 2016...