Taking a trip to the supermarket is an exciting and educating experience. Faced with hundreds of products to choose from, the consumer must look at greater factors than the standard eye-catching packaging when making their choice on what to buy.…
Taking a trip to the supermarket is an exciting and educating experience. Faced with hundreds of products to choose from, the consumer must look at greater factors than the standard eye-catching packaging when making their choice on what to buy.…
In 2016, the UN announced a global effort that seeks to reduce food waste; more specifically, the goal is to half food waste levels by 2030. The organisation estimated that one-third of all food was lost or wasted worldwide, even…
ISM Cologne is widely regarded as the most important trade fair in the world for confectionery and snacks and this year’s show has just taken place, in conjunction with ProSweets Cologne. The huge popularity of ISM is reflected in the…
In recent years, there has been an emphasis on taking better care of your body with a view to benefit general health and increase life expectancy. Diet is a main factor. Take a look at our Health Benefits of a…
The food industry is constantly evolving, reflecting consumers’ tastes and preferences, and 2018 will be no exception. Certain trends are already emerging whilst others have been around for some time, so it may be easy to know what to expect…
Front-of-pack labelling is still a work in progress, as new systems and ways to present nutritional information are continuously being created and applied to many countries. The WHO European Food and Nutrition Action Plan 2015-2020 (PDF) is set in ensuring…
If you want to get your products in front of key retailers and food service professionals in North America then Kosherfest is a great opportunity, particularly for artisan and niche products. Kosherfest 2017 is taking place this year in New…
Over the past forty years, the world of food certifications and, especially, the demand for kosher certified products, has increased dramatically worldwide. While it is currently still one of the hottest and most popular food trends, it is still steadily…
Athens plays host this month to the annual IFEAT conference. The International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades, better known as IFEAT, is a global organisation which was founded to represent all sections of the essential oils industry. IFEAT…
The Kosher diet is followed by Orthodox Jews who adhere to certain dietary laws, but this diet has spread globally and has become increasingly popular during recent years. Kosher is not a type or style of food, rather it refers…
We have previously discussed food trends that are likely to rise or are already popular, for example, veganism, smoothies and, of course, kosher. However, there are also trends that have decreased in popularity over time as well. Eating habits in…
The packaging in which food and beverage items are sold serves a number of purposes. Not only does it protect the item, it also promotes it and provides the consumer with any relevant information such as allergy data or even…