Blogs
The ABC of CBD
The FSA published its list of food products containing cannabidiol (CBD) that enables these to be retailed as novel food. Is this the difference-maker industry needs?
Take your pick – planted highlights from IFE
After a long wait, IFE returned to the corridors of Excel on 21-23 March. Having visited IFE 2022, I thought I’d share a few of my highlights from this year’s exhibition.
Under pressure
A National Food Security Council is needed to work alongside the industry and enable food and drink businesses to respond collectively, and fast, to the impact of supply chain disruptions.
Forever fair trade
Personality traits influence the perceptions and behaviours around the support of Fairtrade products.
Who’s salty now?
Salt remains overwhelming popular in Britain despite numerous health warnings.
Gut check
With consumers increasingly making purchasing decisions based on the healthiness of their food, shoppers are interested in gaining more information about probiotics (and a lot of foods) and their health benefits.
Deep inflation
Inflation has increased sharply in recent months in many countries around the world compounded by supply chain problems and the rising price of energy.
Use it or lose it
What a waste. The average Brit throws away £303 worth of food a year on average due to it being past its best before date.
Active choice
Sustainability considerations now influence the majority of the world’s grocery shoppers when buying packaged foods.
All you can sweet
ISM kicked off last weekend with the leading trade fair presenting the latest trends and new products for the sweets and snack sector. As you would expect, a full spectrum of categories – from plant-based to immune-boosting and full of energy products – was on show.
Perfect harmony?
Coca Cola’s new packaging across the entire range of drinks, along with a brand new flavour, Mocha, is causing a bit of debate online.
Shop and go
A trial store with no tills allows customers to complete their shop without scanning a single product, or having to go through a checkout. Can it help food and drink makers?
Low alcohol glee
As trends towards health and wellness continue to mount, producers in Western Europe are expanding their portfolios with low and no ABV products.
Veganism’s moment
Multi-media campaigns are encouraging consumers to change their diets for a vegan alternative, to reduce their environmental impact.