Mintel
Ultra-processed people
The ‘Consumer perceptions unwrapped: ultra-processed foods’ report makes a series of recommendations but education remains paramount to support consumers to make informed decisions.
UK chocolate sales decline linked to HFSS regulations and changing consumer habits
Chocolate consumption is evolving as consumers around the world adapt to regulatory changes.
Avoiding sticky situations
Soft drink manufacturers expand their offerings, and their pumps must keep up. Florian Walter, MasoSine product manager at Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, outlines the importance of design in pumps that transfer and blend juice concentrates, sugar syrups and flavourings found in soft drinks, and what companies should look for when specifying a pump for handling beverages
Meating a path to poor food choices
New research from Red Tractor and YouGov has revealed that families with young children (aged 11 years and under) are most affected by the cost of food and are cutting back on fruit, vegetables, and meat as a result.
Tate & Lyle expands sweetener portfolio with Erytesse Erythritol
Erytesse Erythritol has 70% the sweetness of sucrose and a similar temporal profile.
innocent drinks expands kids range as 90% of kids fail to achieve 5 a day
innocent drinks launches Blueberry Whizz, made from crushed fruit and veg, fortified with vitamin D and Iron.
Whey permeate helps meet demand for products with ‘no added sugar’ claim
Arla Foods Ingredients’ 100% dairy ingredient Variolac boosts the creaminess and milky flavour of products, such as dairy beverages and desserts.
Graphic Packaging International teams up with Mintel for trends webinar
On Tuesday 26 April, Graphic Packaging International is teaming up with a Mintel guest speaker to offer a unique insight into the future of packaging.
Sales of oat milk overtake almond in the UK
Oat milk has quickly become the plant-based milk of choice, according to the latest research from Mintel, as sales of the trendy, non-dairy substitute almost doubled between 2019-20.
Plant based balance
Saturation of the phrase plant based puts it at risk of it losing some of its better-for-you significance with consumers, but all’s not lost asserts the market research firm Mintel.
Fachpack 2021 to showcase trends, innovations and best practices for packaging
The main Fachpack theme of ‘environmentally compliant packaging’ will be reflected in the extensive programme of presentations and at the special shows and exhibitor stands.
Bunge Loders Croklaan expands oils and fats portfolio to meet organic demand
Bunge Loders Croklaan has announced it is growing its organic portfolio in Europe, as well as broadening its select network of organic farmers.
Pecan Deluxe’s plant-based ice cream inclusions take the scoop
As the number of people embracing a plant-based diet continues to rise, demand for appropriate desserts has seen global launches of vegan ice cream.
Plant-based food innovation contest launches in Shanghai
The contest seeks to accelerate the innovation of sustainable and healthy plant-based food in Asia.