Rodney Jack
Sobering thought
Last year only two thirds of consumers had even heard of non-alcoholic beer, now that figure is 3-in-4. Awareness of non-alcoholic spirits and wine has also grown significantly.
A new gin-eration
75% of Britons said they prefer to always, or mostly, drink in the comfort of their own home.
Veganuary: planting the seeds for future gains
One million official Veganuary participants in just seven years is a huge achievement, but the momentum behind the plant-based revolution is just gathering speed.
A year to remember…
2020 has not only made us more cautious of our surroundings but made us more conscious of our lifestyle choices.
Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Waste for good…
Circularity is not just about returns, companies have to take more responsibility, with residual resources, such as food processing surplus streams.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Normality resumes
Even with the lockdown lifted in part, 2020 seems to have changed consumers on a longer-term basis and their preference to cook at home.
Covid’s lasting impact
A telling survey of 5,000 consumers by EIT Food across ten European countries identifies people’s shopping behaviours.
Direct connection
Food and beverage brands will have to find a way to embrace the direct-to-consumer business and appeal to consumers as this trend continues to evolve.
Time for action
Food and drink businesses have suffered a major impact on sales and forecasts with the resulting knock-on effect on their cash flow and budgets.
On-pack: too good to be true
The success of a product’s claim differs depending on the type of product it is used on and the country in which it is promoted.
Food safety: it’s a worry…
The Lloyd’s Register Foundation World Risk Poll data reveals that most of the world is worried they will be harmed by the food they eat every day.
AI to the rescue
AI is being used to discover and develop new flavours and food combinations for human consumption.