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Super growth for super foods
Between 2011 and 2015 there was a 202% increase globally in the number of new food and drink products launched containing the terms ‘superfood’, ‘superfruit’ or ‘supergrain’, finds Mintel.
Latest insight into consumer views on sugar reduction
According to new research by Sensus, more than 60% of those surveyed monitor their dietary sugar intake and 25% actively search for low sugar food products.
Healthy hydration gathers momentum
Flavoured and functional waters returned to growth across Europe in 2015, according to a new report by Canadean, highlighting a growing shift in consumer buying behaviour towards healthier hydration.
Nestlé unveils coffee centre of excellence
Nestlé UK’s new and improved Tutbury factory in Derbyshire was officially opened yesterday by secretary of state for business, innovation and skills Sajid Javid.
Vitafoods to present findings from EU funded studies
Key findings from major EU funded nutrition projects will be revealed at this year’s Vitafoods Europe Conference.
Reduced sugar: opportunity knocks
Happy New Year all, I hope everyone enjoyed the festive season.
Hot summer benefits beverage market
Quarter three has seen a more upbeat performance in European commercial beverage consumption despite Russia’s deepening recession, says a report from Canadean.
Meat treats
Capturing convenience in meat products, by Steve Mott, technical director – proteins, ADM.
Results of DSM omega-3 survey
The number of people using omega-3 supplements has increased in certain European countries, according to a new study by DSM. The 2015 Global Consumer Usage & Attitude Study surveyed 11,000 shoppers across ten global markets, and provides insights to enable brand owners to tailor product messaging and reach specific target groups. Compared to a similar […]
Bottled water consumption will overtake carbonates
Global packaged water consumption will reach over 233 billion litres in 2015, overtaking carbonates, which are expected to grow at a slower pace to around 227 billion litres, according to a new Canadean report. Back in 2010, the global population consumed only 170 billion litres of packaged water, compared to 215 billion litres of carbonates. Fiona […]
The demise of the can?
Last week I travelled to Lund, Sweden to visit Tetra Pak and hear all about its Tetra Recart package for the retorted food industry. The Tetra Pak team proposed that metal cans are on their way out, with consumers, retailers and food producers soon to be opting for the more convenient packing solutions promised by […]
Iced tea market can benefit from health claims
Despite rising levels of interest in recent years, ready to drink (RTD) or iced teas still accounted for a relatively modest 7.5% share of global soft drinks launches recorded by Innova Market Insights in 2014. Developments included the launch of more sophisticated products in relatively established markets, such as the US, and the move to […]
Spirulina range
Sensient Food Colors Europe has developed proprietary technology in the extraction of spirulina blue that complies with both new EU guidance notes and FDA quality specifications. The EU Guidance Notes on the classification of food extracts with colouring properties and FDA approval have provided the opportunity to use spirulina concentrate as a food colouring. Sensient has […]
Rotary disk pumps
A new range of hollow rotary disk pumps, which are designed to operate at low speeds and handle more challenging liquids such as those with suspended solids or higher viscosities (up to 200,000 cSt), has been introduced by Michael Smith Engineers. Manufactured in Italy since 1952, 3P Prinz low speed rotary, positive displacement pumps transfer sensitive […]