11 September 2018
Wonky steaks: minimising meat waste
We’ve had wonky vegetables, but a new craze of wonky food might be on the horizon. Wonky steaks have just been launched in the UK, dubbed the first of its...
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4 September 2018
Lotte springing into the Chinese baby milks sector
It seems as if no decisions can be made in the Asian dairy market without the potential for expanding operations into the Chinese market.
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3 September 2018
Should organic fruit and veg be wonky?
For 66% of British consumers organic means natural, according to GlobalData’s global consumer survey from 2017 Q4, but this does not necessarily encourage consumers to actively purchase organic products.
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13 August 2018
Happy Family extends premium baby food to WIC programme
Let’s be very clear from the outset that pouches for baby food are increasingly becoming the only form of packaging worth considering. From high end, organic, tailored-to-your-infant and delivered- to-the-door...
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31 July 2018
Medical cannabis could lead to trailblazing food and drink
The UK government’s decision to legalise cannabis-derived medical products is the biggest sign yet that the booming weed-infused food and drink industry will find its feet in Britain.
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30 July 2018
Oregon wildfires show climate change impacts on global supply chain
The extreme prolonged summer weather experienced around the world is having an impact that makes the concept of climate change more real for producers through to consumers, highlighting ways in...
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30 July 2018
Fresh and local should be key principles for US food brands
Food and drink brands seeking to engage consumers in the US with high-quality credentials should focus on product freshness and local ingredients sourcing, with organic and natural credentials also finding...
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27 July 2018
Low-meat diets: flexitarianism is on trend
According to GlobalData, nearly one-quarter (23%) of the global population stated they follow a ‘low meat diet’ when asked to describe their daily diet. This suggests that the flexitarian diet...
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23 July 2018
Product texture is the innovation tool of the future
When eating, we use all five senses: sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste. Yet new product development is typically focused mainly on novel formulations and exciting packaging. Aspects such as...
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18 July 2018
Has the war on sugar gone too far?
The war on sugar rages on and a sugar tax on soft drinks in the UK serves as a recent attempt to cut down people’s sugar intake. Researchers have been...