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Convenience driving Western European juice boost - analyst
10-Nov-2008 - Fruit loving western Europeans are increasingly turning to beverages like juices, smoothies and nectars in their hunt for a more convenient health kick as regional sales of the products were up by 1.6 per cent last year to €23 billion, says new findings.
EUFIC reveals results of European labelling survey
06-Nov-2008 - European consumers are generally aware of nutritional labelling systems and guideline daily amounts (GDA), according to a new survey – but not everyone actually looks for nutritional information on packaging.
Pepsi stays dairy-free despite yoghurt drink launch
04-Nov-2008 - Pepsi says that the Asian launch of a yoghurt-flavoured soft drink does not reflect a wider-company focus on harnessing the potential nutrition benefits of dairy beverages, despite a growing number of product launches across Europe.
Pack design: A secret weapon in uncertain times – report
27-Oct-2008 - As beverage makers struggle in the current financial downturn, innovative packaging designs could play a major role in boosting brand identity and performance, says a new report.
Kids want to eat healthily, says survey
24-Oct-2008 - Children and teenagers in the UK are becoming increasingly conscious of the importance of healthy eating, according to data from TGI Youth.
New product design for confectionery targets the pleasure axis
20-Oct-2008 - Innovations in pleasure and sophistication gained pace from 2006 to 2007, mirrored by the innovative new confectionery product designs highlighted at this year's SIAL food exhibition that opened its doors yesterday in Paris.
Innovation in food products essential to weather economic storm
20-Oct-2008 - Food makers confronted by today's challenging economic times must continue to invest hard in innovation to beat the downturn. This year's SIAL, which opened yesterday in Paris, is a showcase of new ideas that could help to boost margins and weather the economic storm.
European shoppers do not steer clear of GM labels, says study
15-Oct-2008 - European consumers do buy GM foods when they are available in supermarkets, an EU survey has concluded – despite shoppers’ protestations that they would avoid products bearing a GM label.
Wide scepticism of industry interest in cloned food, Commission survey
10-Oct-2008 - A new Eurobarometer survey that has revealed consumers’ views on animal cloning for food production to be overwhelmingly negative will be used by the Commission in its analysis of whether action is required on the subject, and if so, what kind.
Cadbury recalls all chocolate products made at Beijing plant
29-Sep-2008 - British confectionery firm Cadbury has recalled all of its chocolate products manufactured at its Beijing plant as a precautionary step 'after monitoring' melamine-contamination events in China, the chocolate maker said this morning.
Euro snacking resilient despite festive demand fears - industry
25-Sep-2008 - Concerns over the potential decline of US ‘luxury’ food and snack demand during the run up to Christmas are not being shared by European manufacturers of sweet snacks, according to one industry association.
No additives or preservatives lead label claims: Mintel
23-Sep-2008 - Food products with ‘no additives/ preservatives’ claims are leading the way in European and international launches, according to data from Mintel.
Western breads bring fresh opportunities to Russian bakery market
22-Sep-2008 - New high-margin opportunities for bakers continue to open up in Russia as the economy flourishes, fuelling consumer purchasing power and raising demand for western-style breads and confections.
Chocolate: Demand flies above finance squeeze
17-Sep-2008 - Consumers in the US view chocolate as an “indulgent pleasure” that they are not willing to give up despite the tight economic environment, according to Mintel.
Sustainability less influential than cost on consumer habits: study
15-Sep-2008 - A new survey has found cost, quality and healthiness influence consumers’ purchasing choices to a much greater degree than environmental factors.
Impulse snack buys contradict healthy intentions, study
15-Sep-2008 - New product design for health-profiled snacks demands a clear message, as a new study demonstrates consumers may opt to ignore the healthy snack, despite what they say.
Soft drinks continue Eastern European surge
11-Sep-2008 - The Eastern European market for fruit juices and nectars was up by 10 per cent to €6.4bn last year, an upward trajectory expected to continue in the coming years, says a new report.
Consumers’ moods can inform flavour development, says analyst
09-Sep-2008 - Food manufacturers are well aware that, in order for a product to succeed, they must understand consumer wants and needs. But according to a new paper from Frost & Sullivan, they need to delve even deeper into the link between flavours and emotions.
Pack and functional innovation to drive candy growth
04-Sep-2008 - Innovation in the use of functional ingredients and packaging is expected to dominate worldwide growth in the confectionery market, according to a new report.
Global study spies functional soft drink shift
02-Sep-2008 - The global market for non-alcoholic beverages will remain dominated by more perceivably healthy soft drink options, amidst a growing population concerned with well being in what they drink, according to a new report.
Omega-3 reality check
25-Aug-2008 - The market predictions for omega-3 products are endlessly buoyant but a closer look at the state of play reveals very few omega-3 functional foods and beverages have moved beyond niche sales levels.
Organics - fad or the future? Your views
19-Aug-2008 - Organic food was once seen as a niche market but now major multinationals are offering organic products. In fact it has been one of the biggest trends in the food sector in recent years but do organics have staying power, or will consumers lose interest over time?
Study links dairy to better bones in kids
14-Aug-2008 - Long-term dairy consumption, supplemented with other protein-rich foods such as meats can help maintain improved bone health in children, according to a new study.
On your marks...snack makers target the 2008 Olympics
07-Aug-2008 - On the eve of the 2008 Bejiing Olympics opening ceremony, snack makers and bakeries seeking golden sales target the athlete-watching consumer with a range of product launches set to hijack the Olympic fever.
Bringing an end to the food waste shame
04-Aug-2008 - Have you ever scavenged through a supermarket bin looking for your next meal? It’s a strange question to put to business readers – and most would shrink at the thought. But that’s just how the ‘freegans’ decide what’s for dinner.
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