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23 June 2020
Is Covid-19 the driver for a more self-sufficient UK?
Covid-19 has altered consumer behaviour drastically in the short term and these changes are likely to continue, albeit at a lesser degree in the long term. The UK saw approximately...
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23 June 2020
Could UK food safety be at risk with US trade deal on the horizon?
The UK has just entered the latest round of trade talks with the US, with food being one of the main areas discussed. If the current plans are agreed, consumers...
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18 June 2020
Consumers find plant-based claims more appealing than meat-free or vegan
According to the GlobalData’s 2019 Q3 consumer survey, 71% of global respondents find plant-based claims to be somewhat or very appealing, as opposed to meat-free or vegan, which only garnered...
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17 June 2020
Wellness versus Comfort: Trends that are at odds in new CBD launches
Two innovative beverage launches are combining CBD with vitamins in a bid to address consumer concerns around physical and mental welfare during the global pandemic.
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16 June 2020
Beijing has weakened its aquaculture industry
Covid-19 will hit the global aquaculture industry hard; China is the industry’s biggest player, but its own firms have been weakened by sweeping reforms. Aquaculture will be the worst-hit food...
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12 June 2020
How Covid-19 presents opportunities for fruit and vegetable disinfectants in India?
Covid-19 offers fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies the opportunity to develop hygiene products that address specific consumer concerns. One category that was rarely acknowledged pre-Covid-19 but now presents an opportunity...
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9 June 2020
Campbell records 35% growth in soup segment as Covid-19 lockdown drives sales
Campbell Soup Company has had to upgrade its outlook during the Covid-19 pandemic, but why? Campbell Soup Company raised its 2020 outlook after its Q3 results rose by 15% in...
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1 June 2020
Covid-19 association to animals may boost growth of plant-based industry
The association of Covid-19 to animals like bats and pangolins has existed since the beginning of the pandemic, and though these claims are disputed, they may be contributing to a...
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29 May 2020
Immunity-enhancing supplements in high demand amid the Covid-19 pandemic
Covid-19 vaccine release plans are still not specified, therefore concerned consumers may seek other ways to improve their immunity or reduce the symptoms of potential illness. The evidence on how...
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5 May 2020
Meat processing plants in the US are taking a big hit
Recently, the US President, Donald Trump, signed an executive order requiring meat and poultry plants to maintain operations.