Middle East: Savvy consumers on sustainable seafood, SEAFEX
Seafood consumers throughout the Middle East and North Africa are increasingly turning to sustainable sources as the need to conserve stocks internationally begins to...
Asia Pacific: Fonterra sees more NZ children taking dairy
New research by the University of Auckland shows that 12% more children in New Zealand are meeting recommended daily dairy consumption guidelines since the...
Americas: FMCG industries decline due to economic uncertainty
From Brexit’s impact on the UK and EU to the upcoming US presidential election, political uncertainty continues to challenge and influence the global economic...
Americas: Association finds flaws in study on RPCs
Corrugated box interest groups have actively used controlled laboratory studies and paid testimony to frame the use of reusable packaging as a less safe...
Europe: Private label soft drinks remain healthy in growth, report
Private label soft drinks have faced turbulent times in recent years, with periods of economic uncertainty boosting consumption, and periods of prosperity seeing volumes...
Europe: More consumers say no to sugar
The growth of healthy snacks rose by 7% in 2014-2015 compared to ‘conventional’ snacks, which only increased by 5%, according to the Euromonitor International...
World: Consumers confirm choice on going natural
Consumers are more conscientious about food and beverage labels and look for green product features that directly influence themselves and their families, according to...
Asia Pacific: More Chinese consumers eat out in the morning, Mintel
About 66% of urban Chinese consumers eat breakfast at home at least two to three times a week, down 11% compared with 2013 (77%)....
World: Natural flavors remain dominant in food applications
Global flavors market was valued at US$11.50 billion in 2015, and is expected to reach US$15.60 billion in 2021, growing at a compound annual...
Europe: Health, wellness drive demand for pure ingredients, report
About 1.2 billion tons of pure commodities were used in food and drink applications in 2015, which was a rise of 2% since 2014,...