Foodservice
Americas: US demand for fresh ingredients thawing frozen foods growth
The growing demand for fresh products or, at least, fresher products in refrigerated rather than frozen form is challenging the US frozen foods sector,...
Asia Pacific: Enabling Singaporean companies to internationalize
Singapore's food and beverage (F&B) industry is shifting its focus away from productivity to spotlight on value creation.
Spearheaded by the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF)...
Americas: Mondelez International works with Facebook on consumer engagement
Mondelez International has renewed its partnership with Facebook to leverage and innovate around consumer insights and Messenger to create more meaningful mobile-first experiences between...
Americas: At-home dining catches on in popularity
The convenience of food delivery service is catching on as a hassle-free option to meals at home for working people, according to Mintel.
Its research...
Europe: Gualapack launches bio-based pouch
Gualapack has developed with Erdbär Freche Freunde's eco-friendly snack pouch for children in Germany.
The premade multi-layer laminated pouch, with spout and cap, is mainly...
Americas: Detecting food allergens on-the-go
Researchers have developed a portable allergen-detection system, including a keychain analyzer, for consumers on the go, reports the journal ACS Nano.
Most people with food...
Asia Pacific: Chinese consumers enjoy dessert after meals, finds Mintel
About 56% of urban Chinese respondents who are consumers of ice cream eat it to treat or indulge themselves, according to a Mintel research.
It...
Asia Pacific: Chinese soft drinks companies make the mark on global markets
The value of the global soft drinks market increased by less than 2% in 2013 to US$937 billion, but the Red Bull energy drink...
Americas: US craft brewers produced 22.2 million barrels in 2014, says association
For the first-time ever, craft brewers reached double-digit (11%) volume share of the marketplace, according to 2014 data on US craft brewing growth by...
Europe: Autogrill chain of restaurants, FAO to reduce food waste
Autogrill, which has motorway and airport restaurants in 30 countries, is partnering with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to...