Europe: Product wastage, spoilage to drive demand for cold chain solutions, says report
The global cold chain market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of more than 11% during 2015-20, according to a...
Americas: US consumers concerned about GMOs, says report
Over half of US consumers express some level of concern about genetically-modified organisms (GMOs), but when asked to describe GMOs, according to a report...
Europe: Ireland’s lunch crowd bodes well for FMCG companies, finds survey
Shorter lunch times mean that one out of five Irish consumers skip on lunch almost every day, finds a consumer survey by Canadean.
However, this...
Europe: Green brands should go into mainstream retail channels to grow, says Organic Monitor
Green brands need to focus on distribution if they are to widen appeal of sustainable products.
Organic Monitor research finds the most successful green brands...
Asia Pacific: Australia’s retail sales grows slowly, says Index
The Australian retail sector is expected to see a further slowing in growth nationally with the AFGC CHEP Retail Index showing growth of 4%...
Americas: US organic market to cross US$45B this year
The US organic food market is estimated to cross US$45 billion in 2015 on the back of rising per capita expenditure, increasing health consciousness,...
World: 44% revenue share in Asia Pacific’s dietary supplement market by 2020, says analyst
The dietary supplements market is one of the fastest growing markets in the world.
Valued at US$61.84 billion in 2014, the dietary supplements market is...
Europe: Bold entrepreneurs redefine snacks, says report
No one – anywhere – forecast the big change that’s sweeping over meat snacking.
Five years ago, meat snacks were an unhealthy, male-oriented legacy category.
Then...
Europe: Scientist produces cheese using donkey milk
Camel chymosin coagulant FAR-M in bovine milk is the only known option for coagulation of camel milk, due to its high milk clotting specificity...
Americas: Alcoa reports 7% rise in Q1 revenue
Light metal company Alcoa reported first quarter 2015 net income of US$195 million, or US$0.14 per share, including US$158 million in restructuring-related charges (approximately...