An array of food and beverage manufacturers are now looking to consumers to provide ideas for new products and flavours as the internet opens up greater opportunities to connect with consumers. And it is not just manufacturers offering consumers with greater control over what they eat and drink, with retailers also seeking increased customer involvement. Mountain Dew  Mountain Dew, a popular beverage owned by PepsiCo, has recently announced a new beverage called Mountain Dew Voltage following an... ...Read more »

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), which represents the world’s leading food, beverage and consumer products companies, has announced that it has awarded The Clorox Company and Kettle Foods, Inc. the 2008 CPG Awards for Innovation and Creativity. Now in its sixth year, the prize is given to companies who have demonstrated uncommon creativity, innovation, and have made a significant contribution to the industry knowledge base.”A critical function of GMA is to foster learning,... ...Read more »

The Kettle chips brand has recently launched four new types of chips into the US market. The new flavours are: Simply Sea Salt, Hand Picked Jalapeno, Country Onion with 3 Cheeses and Creamy Buttermilk Ranch and it could be expected that these products will be made available here in Australia soon.  Read More →