Freeze-drying is great for locking in colour, nutrients and taste… but not the ‘fresh aroma’ profile of herbs, according to Givaudan, whose patented ‘top note’ flavours promise to revitalise the taste of processed ready meals.
High income households in the UK are just as likely to shop at hard discounters as lower income ones. But what is luring well-off consumers to the neon-lit aisles of Lidl and Aldi, and what does it mean for branded products?
Consumers are demanding pollution-free food sold in biodegradable or recycled packaging. Trailblazing brands are already responding to the trend – and “perceived polluters will be forced to follow”, says Mintel.
Sales of Fairtrade products continue to grow in Europe. But certain companies and retailers are abandoning the mark in favour of internal programmes. Is certification still relevant?
In this world of post-truth politics and fake facts, brands need to give consumers "total transparency and accountancy" about the products they are buying, says Mintel. We look at the brands that are already doing so.
Food marketing, the higher price of healthy food and government policy have been blamed for the ten-fold increase in childhood obesity over the past four decades.
The Irish food board is to increase investment in the German food and beverage market in a series of post-Brexit initiatives as Irish exporters continue to look outside the traditional UK market.
Although many consumers are interested in nutrition that supports an active lifestyle, there is still a nutritional knowledge gap and untapped potential in the EU whey protein market, according to the European Whey Processors Association (EWPA).
The disruptive influence of challenger brands continues to shake up the food sector, not least because agile companies have proven skilled at responding to – and sitting at the forefront of – emerging consumer demands. FoodNavigator looks at how and why...
A protein-rich ancient grain that’s gluten-free and grows well in arid conditions? No, it’s not quinoa but the African grain fonio and one company, Yolélé, is taking a farm-to-fork approach to make it mainstream.
FoodArt, which imports almonds, cashew nuts, peanuts, dates, prunes, raisins and cranberries, is planning to increase production following a partnership with Ishida.
