7 February 2018
Chocolate shopping meets fantasy for Japanese Valentine’s Day
In Japan, Valentine’s Day is typically seen as a day that girls and women give chocolates to boys or men as a means of expressing love.
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7 February 2018
Aspen seeks formula for success
Aspen Pharmacare’s infant nutrition business has been on a rollercoaster over the last few weeks.
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31 January 2018
Nando’s introduces ‘Nino’ format
The opening of Nando’s’ new format ‘Nino’, a streamlined take on its core restaurant business, is the latest example of the quick-serve and delivery markets’ growing appeal for casual dining...
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25 January 2018
Is Greggs right to target vegans?
In an establishment where even the vegetable pasty is not vegan, is it sensible to target vegans?
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24 January 2018
Lower quality branded food being sold in Eastern Europe than in the West
Some international brands have been accused of supplying lower quality products in Eastern Europe than in Western Europe, leading to a lack of trust in brand claims.
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24 January 2018
Global consumers expect healthy products to be natural
Today’s wellness revolution is developing rapidly and positioning products as ‘healthy’ is no longer enough for discerning consumers.
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23 January 2018
Oreo Cookie Club: creating new occasions for everyday packaged foods
Recently launched, popular cookie brand Oreo is now available as in a subscription format in the US.
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22 January 2018
Mindful consumption driven by self-reliant customers
Today’s well-informed and empowered consumers display a high level of focus on their wellbeing, resulting in a prominent shift in their purchasing behaviour as consumers become more selective in the...
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22 January 2018
How should the food industry respond to China’s underwhelming baby boom?
The number of births in China fell by 3.5% in 2017, an underwhelming drop in the second year after China’s one-child policy was scrapped. While overall birth rates are up...
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15 January 2018
‘Veganuary’: the new detox challenge
A new generation of consumers is attempting to challenge the traditional stereotype of a vegan.