Insight
Key executives share their successes, learning points, market trends and research findings here.
Americas: Soluble corn fiber can help boost bone health in women
Supplementing with soluble corn fiber at two critical times in a woman’s life – adolescence and post-menopause – can help build and retain calcium...
Europe: Bakeries, technology can co-exist, says Corbion
A fresh loaf of bread, a crusty pie and crispy pastries are must-haves on the dinner table.
However, before they reach the table, they would...
Europe: Tea landscape to change with technology, says Tetley
Experts at Tetley Supers have worked with Futurologists to map the evolution of UK’s favorite beverage over the next 10 years.
Based on forecasted consumer...
Europe: UK consumers take more cakes, tea, finds report
Mintel research reveals that 35% of UK tea drinkers aged between 55 and 64 surveyed drink five or more cups of standard black tea...
Europe: Chocolate is UK’s flavor of the day, says report
New research from Mintel reveals that there were more chocolate flavored ice cream products launched in the UK in 2015 than vanilla for the...
Asia Pacific: Fruit protein back in the spotlight
High-fructose corn syrup and sugar are on the outs with calorie-wary consumers.
As a result, low- and no-calorie alternatives have become popular, and soon,...
Americas: Consumers prefer to use green packaging, finds report
As Americans take notice of increasingly strained global food resources, new research from Mintel reveals that four in five (80%) US food shoppers agree...
World: Food draws tourists, finds report
Food and beverage are an increasingly significant motivator for travel, as 75% of leisure travelers have been motivated to visit a destination because of...
Europe: Industry gets serious on managing food waste
The concept of food waste management (FMW) has gained traction with the declaration of food waste reduction as a target in the UN Sustainable...
Americas: Nuts may have inflammatory effects on humans
In a study of more than 5,000 people, investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have found that greater intake of nuts was associated with...