Pharmaceutical packaging products to hit $90bn in 2017
12 June, 2013World demand for pharmaceutical packaging products will increase 6.4% annually to $90 billion in 2017, the Freedonia Group has predicted.
US meat, poultry, seafood packaging market to reach $9.7 bn by 2017
03 June, 2013Meat, poultry and seafood packaging demand in the US is expected to increase 3.2% annually to $9.7 billion in 2017, a new study from the Freedonia Group shows.
Look to emerging nations, Frost tells dairy exporters
23 May, 2013Nations with emerging dairy markets and growing middle classes in Asia and Africa are eager to import from ANZ due to the perceived high quality of our dairy products, new analysis from Frost & Sullivan suggests.
Hake takes the cake for Brisbane’s fish and chips
13 May, 2013Hake is the fish of choice for Brisbane fish and chip shops, takeaways and cafes, according to Brisbane Wholesale Foods (BW Foods). The company released a report on its top-selling product lines for the first quarter of 2013.
Bottled water to overtake carbonates in two years
30 April, 2013According to market research organisation Canadean, demand for packaged water has rocketed exponentially, with volumes doubling in the past decade despite the global downturn.
Tailored energy procurement can unlock potential operating savings for the food industry
23 April, 2013 by Kathy TraylingEnergy in the form of electricity and gas is as essential to a food company as its staff, machinery and ingredients, which is why securing supply of both commodities at the lowest possible costs is paramount.
Still sweet: the rise of the mid-calorie soft drink market
27 March, 2013There’s only so much you can do with a soft drink recipe. While carbonated beverages dominate in terms of market size, they accounted for only 14% of global new product activity in soft drinks in 2012, according to Innova Market Insights.
Business Monitor International Australia Food & Drink report
26 March, 2013Business Monitor International has published the Australia Food & Drink Report, which analyses food, drink and mass grocery retail markets, and gives forecasts for market performance in 2013 and beyond.
Easter bunny to deliver $1.85m chocolate spend
20 March, 2013It’s that time of the year again. Australians will spend about 50% more on chocolate over the week around Easter, with expenditure expected to reach $185.7 million - up 5.2% on last year.
Baby boomers triumph in nutritional battle of generations
15 March, 2013According to Roy Morgan Research, baby boomers have the healthiest food preferences of all the generations, while younger generations overwhelmingly opt for flavour over nutrition.
Carlton United Brewery site reveals its secrets
13 March, 2013The old Carlton United Brewery site at the top end of Swanson Street in Melbourne has been revealing its secrets to a team of archaeologists from La Trobe University, the site developer, Grocon, and heritage consultants Godden Mackay Logan.
Kalsec HeatSync Heat Indexes for monitoring hot pepper use
08 March, 2013In an effort to monitor consumer demand for hot and spicy foods, Kalsec Inc has developed the Kalsec HeatSync Heat Indexes, which follow usage of more than 30 different ‘hot’ peppers.
Consumers don’t trust the Big 10 brands
04 March, 2013More than 50% of Australians don’t trust the ‘Big 10’ food and drink companies, according to Oxfam’s Behind the Brands report, which assessed the companies on their sourcing of agricultural commodities from developing countries.
Drink Sector Innovation in Beverage Packaging Report
27 February, 2013Drink Sector has published an Innovation in Beverage Packaging Report, which provides an overview of packaging innovation in the context of the global soft drinks, beer, cider, FABs, spirits, wine and dairy drinks markets.
Prepared salads move from sideline act to main event
26 February, 2013Watch out, ready meals: prepared salads are muscling in on the convenience market. The prepared salads market is moving away from its established place in the side dishes and accompaniments market to take its place as a main meal contender.
