To better understand how consumers will behave in the future, WGSN has developed new ‘personas’ industry should expect to cater for in 2024. Claire Lancaster, strategist at WGSN Food & Drink outlines two: the ‘Mindful Nurturists’ and the ‘Experientialists’.
Rising food costs outpace those for all goods, suggesting more inflation to come
from FoodNavigator-USA.com
Health benefits of ‘true tea’ support including drink in dietary guidelines, researchers argue
from FoodNavigator-USA.com
General Mills grabs another slice of the fast-growing away-from-home pie
from BakeryAndSnacks.com
How to bring smallholders on the journey to zero-deforestation food systems
Policy
Carbon neutral vs net-zero: Which approach are start-ups taking and why?
Market Trends
Counterfeit cheese: Digital label designed to crumble fake Parmigiano Reggiano market
Food Safety & Quality
Like Tinder for food SMEs?
Business
Cost pressure ‘threatening survival’ of European milk production: EMB
Dairy
Arla Food Ingredients gets ESFA safety nod for novel Bovine Milk Osteopontin ingredient
Dairy
EU initiative aims to drive digital innovation to cut the energy costs for food SMEs
Bakery
Cacao-free ‘alt choc’ mimics the real thing, with 80% fewer CO2 emissions
Confectionery
Private labels to stay ‘formidable competitors’ to the brands, believes IRI
Labelling
The Innovation Connections accelerator: Inside Tesco’s plan to fast-track sustainable innovation in its supply chain
Digitalisation
Decarbonising food and drink: What are the ‘easy wins’ for small brands?
Transparency and supply chain
Kerry discusses African expansion: ‘Sustainability is locally focused around food and nutrition security’
Innovation and NPD
