Asia Pacific: Feeding Japanese who snack often, report
Driven by an increasing number of transactions, the Japanese foodservice profit sector is expected to grow 2.9% year on year and reach a market...
Asia Pacific: AR is suitable for short-term marketing, report
Augmented reality (AR), which blends the real and virtual world together, has emerged as one of the most exciting technologies in the intelligent packaging...
Europe: Using blockchain in the food industry
Described as an ‘open ledger’ for transactions, blockchain gives a secure way to track and transfer assets through supply chains, states Sustainable Foods Summit.
It...
Europe: Packaging needs to ‘speak’, said DLG
Consumer desire is a fundamental driver for change in the food sector as this has a direct influence on production processes and subsequent packaging,...
Europe: Global Easter chocolate launches up 23% in 2017, report
There has been a 23% rise in Easter chocolate launches from March 2017 to February 2018, providing a plethora of chocolate choice for Easter...
Americas: Gen Zs seek out organic, real food
Generation Z, those born in 1997 to present, has the potential to take demand for 'real' unadulterated food to new heights, according to The...
Africa: Dealing with the environmental impact of packaging
Africa has one of the most diverse food and cuisine markets on the planet, with the industry projected by the World Bank to reach...
Europe: Embrace trends to stay relevant, Givaudan tells FNI
Givaudan’s new FlavourVision edition reveals seven key consumer trends from crafted identities to risk aware and human connection.
These trends are brought to life...
Asia Pacific: Chinese buy festive goods during festivals, says Mintel
As the Lantern Festival approaches—the first major traditional festival after Chinese New Year—new research from Mintel reveals that food is the biggest spending focus...
Europe: Customized ingredients for gluten-free bakery, report
While only an estimated 1% of the population in four European markets is gluten-intolerant through celiac disease, Mintel market research reports that the percentage...