What will make consumers today splurge? IRI’s survey says nutrition, eco-friendliness
Consumers today are relatively more frugal, according to the latest Consumer Connect survey by retail analytics company IRI.
Archives for May 9, 2017
Ireland seeks rise in beef trade to Italy – but consumption is diving
Bord Bía is looking to achieve a beef sales boom in Italy, despite falling consumption in the country, as Ireland fears a hard Brexit may damage meat trade with Britain, its top market.
Healthy Genie bets on dates as the next big thing in snacking
Sitting at the crossroads between consumer demand for healthy alternatives to sugar-sweetened confections and authentic, globally-inspired flavors, dates are growing trend that the founder of the Canadian company Healthy Genie believes are the next big...
Is single-serve packaging also a health-halo?
Serving sizes of packaged food can affect a consumer’s health perception and intended consumption, according to a new study in the Journal of Business Research.
Oreo Firework popping candy on-trend, but is Mondelēz missing adult market?
Popping candy flavored Oreos will appeal to younger consumers, but Mondelēz may look to sophisticated flavors next to seize on sales among adults, says Mintel’s director of insight.
Energy drink 'risk' revealed for teenagers with genetic heart disease
Caffeinated energy drinks can trigger serious cardiac events in young people with a genetic heart disease, Australian researchers claim.
Rising pork business boosts US exports
The US is poised to overtake Australia in global meat export terms following a strong first quarter of 2017.
Tyson Foods plans Russian broiler expansion
US meat processor Tyson Foods is expanding within the Russian poultry breeding sector via a deal with Samuel Lipman, a former board member of Cherkizovo Group, one of Russia’s largest meat and poultry producers and processors.
EFSA: Sucralose is safe and does not cause cancer
Scientific evaluations of sucralose, conducted by The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), find no link between the sweetener and cancer.
Act now to ensure food security in the face of climate change, Obama tells entrepreneurs
Climate change represents a major threat to food security throughout the world, according to former US President Barack Obama, and entrepreneurs, scientists and the food industry must act to mitigate the consequences.
Startup Watch
Energy chocolate brand Zippy Bites expects ‘contagious’ growth in the US, CEO says
Natural caffeine added chocolate truffle company Zippy Bites is looking to scale up its business by expanding beyond coastal areas in the US.
FSANZ stresses importance of accurate allergen labelling
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has launched a month-long campaign to remind businesses about getting allergen labelling right and the consequences of mistakes.
Liepaja and Amcor debut Konigstern coffee packaging with built-in vent control
Liepaja Coffee Factory has partnered with Amcor to debut its Vento packaging to debut its Konigstern premium ground coffee with built-in vent control.
Raisio confectionery sales hit by Poppets delistings
Raisio has reported a decline in first quarter confectionery sales due to a weaker British pound and reduced UK demand for its brands, which include Poppets and Fox's Glacier.
Omega-3 and perinatal depression: Nutritional strategies can help combat “under effective” treatment
The crucial role of omega-3 in helping to tackle pre and post-natal depression has been underlined by a new meta-analysis, which also found such cases of depression were associated with a higher omega-6/omega-3 ratio.
Chinese diets increasingly ‘high fat, high energy and deficient in key micronutrients’
Greater dietary choice in China is leading to excessive energy intake and obesity among adults, a cross-sectional study of adults in the southwest of the country has found.