Americas: Consumers want fresh donuts with longer expiry date, finds survey
Corbion Caravan research has found that 90% of consumers rate the expiration date as extremely or very important before buying donuts.
The research also found:
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Americas: Natural ingredients in psychoactive drinks market explodes, says anaylst
The psychoactive drinks market for adults is exploding, as naturally derived ingredients from fruit, plants and roots prove to have an impact on cognitive...
Americas: Report finds more US consumers eating out less
Consumers in the US are sourcing more meals from home than they have in years, reports The NPD Group’s 29th annual Eating Patterns in...
Europe: FAO food price index shows signs of stabilization after summer drop
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations' (FAO's) monthly food price index was stable in October 2014, as sugar and vegetable oil...
Europe: Demand to increase for on-the-go dairy products in the UK, says report
The consumption of dairy products is increasing among British consumers, and children's development remains a key growth driver.
In particular, there are opportunities to target...
Americas: NSF International releases standard to test for safe drinking water at home
NSF International has developed a standard that tests the ability of home water treatment devices to reduce certain emerging contaminants in drinking water.
The standard,...
Europe: Create new flavors to increase sales of baked beans in the UK, says...
Baked beans are usually perceived as a food consumed among families of lower income households, but with today’s efforts of premiumisation and a range...
Europe: Online poll shows brewers, wine producers are exploring PET bulk packaging
A new online poll by packaging company Petainer reveals that 40% of brewers, wine producers and brand owners are actively exploring the business benefits...
Asia Pacific: Strong growth in food and grocery retail sector expected in Australia, finds...
Growth in retail trade is expected to soften in the lead up to Christmas, according to the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) CHEP...
Europe: Discolored, dented packaging worries UK consumers of bacteria, finds report
Antibacterial packaging that is designed to delay the development of germs and bacteria in canned products is set to become a hit with consumers,...