US-based supermarket giant, Wal-Mart’s trial delivery service is a possible sign that retailing is no longer about waiting for the customer to come purchase from the store, or even about offering ‘click...

Global research and consulting firm, Technomic, has found that US consumers are in strong favour of more nutritional disclosure in restaurants, with strong demand for listing of calories and sodium content. Technomic...

Eating alone has become as common as eating together in America, according to new research on eating occasions by US market researcher, The Hartman Group. Analysis of the data reveals that close to half...

US consumer research company, Sterling-Rice Group has released its top ten food trends for 2013, which includes a focus on vegetable-based dishes, savoury fruit, and chefs helping the customer watch his...

New US research has revealed that foodservice locations need to cater to their target market’s  household income, household size and cost of living when creating menu options and pricing. The Influence...

Flavoured vodka is one of the fastest growing segments in the United States spirits industry according to US market research firm, Technomic, in its recent Trends in Adult Beverage report. The report showed...

The market for gluten-free products has been continuously growing, however, a new vaccine for celiac disease and serious criticism of over-marketing of gluten free products are threatening to spoilt the...

At a time when food companies are reducing the salt content of their products, it is ironic old-fashioned salted flavours are making a strong market resurgence in Australia, UK and USA. Global company...

UK supermarket chain, Sainsbury’s, has announced a radical change in the marketing of fruit and vegetables, vowing to promote ‘the ugly ones.’ The announcement comes as recent unpredictable weather...

Moves by one of the world’s leading grocery retailers, the Dutch-listed international Ahold group, demonstrate strategic thinking in the convenience supermarket and online grocery sectors that, according...