What ever happened to freedom of choice?
13 July, 2009 by Janette Woodhouse, editorShould the NSW state government ban the sales of commercially bottled water or should consumers have the right to choose what they want to drink?
Active and intelligent packaging demand
02 July, 2009The uptake of active and intelligent packaging in the foods, beverages and pharmaceuticals industries is expected to continue to increase as manufacturers take advantage of the smart packaging benefits.
Global aseptic packaging market
29 June, 2009The world market for aseptically packed products amounted to 86 billion litres in 187 billion packs during 2008, according to the new Global Aseptic Packaging report from food and drink consultancy Zenith International and packaging experts Warrick Research. Volumes have grown by over 6% a year since 2003, with Asia achieving the fastest rise at over 13% a year.
High growth for beverage container demand in China
12 June, 2009The demand for bottled beverages in China is expected to increase beverage container growth to 298 billion units/year by 2012. Plastic milk containers are leading the charge.
Five growth food and beverage markets
05 June, 2009Recession-proof food and drink markets often provide comfort/simple foods that can be purchased for a relatively low price. In the US, market research company Mintel has re-forecasted its research reports from the past two years, identifying which food and drink markets are actually being improved in the current market.
Lower-income shoppers and private labels
11 February, 2009Tough economic times are impacting shoppers in the US where lower-income shoppers are the fastest growing income group.
UK rethinks its food strategy
06 February, 2009Over the next few decades, the global food system will come under renewed pressure from the combined effects of seven fundamental factors: population growth, the nutrition transition, energy, land, water, labour and climate change. The UK has been rethinking its food strategy.
Healthy platform for yoghurts
04 February, 2009A look at the yoghurt launches across the world in 2008 reveals some healthy trends.
Dairy subsidies reintroduced in Europe
19 January, 2009In response to the world slump in dairy prices, Europe is reintroducing export refunds for butter, cheese and whole and skimmed milk powder.
'Natural' claims ranked first on new food and drink launches in 2008
14 January, 2009In 2008, food and drink claims classified as ‘Natural’ — including all natural, no additives/preservatives, organic and wholegrain — were the most frequently featured on new products globally.
Food manufacturers commit to limit advertising
09 January, 2009Nestlé Australia Limited, Cereal Partners Worldwide, Kraft Food Australia/New Zealand, Cadbury Plc, George Weston Limited, Unilever Australia Limited, Coca-Cola South Pacific and PepsiCo Australia have have publicly committed to advertise to children under 12, only when it will further the goal of promoting healthy dietary choices and healthy lifestyles.
Doubts make consumers more willing to re-evaluate brands
08 January, 2009Challenges to brand understanding can lead consumers to doubt their understanding of an established brand, giving marketers the opportunity to reinvent brands.
Junk food marketing to children
04 December, 2008The Protecting Children From Junk Food Advertising (Broadcasting Amendment) Bill 2008 is unnecessary, according to the AFGC, because the food processing industry is introducing its own Responsible Children’s Marketing Initiative on 1 January 2009.
Organic market set for stunted growth
24 November, 2008In the UK, organic food is set to slip down the pecking order as cash-strapped Brits hunt down cheaper alternatives. Will the Australian and New Zealand markets follow suit?
More are going organic
17 November, 2008A recent Newspoll survey has found that 61% of Australian grocery purchasers buy some organic products.
