Market research firm Mintel has taken a look at the global consumer to discover the themes behind the behaviour, with five standing out above the rest. “At the end of last year, we knew 2009 was...

The world’s largest dairy exporter continues to see signs of recovery in the dairy market following a tumultuous year during which prices plummeted. Fonterra’s internet-based sales platform,...

The NPD Group, which has been continuously tracking eating habits in the U.S. since 1980, has forecast what consumers will be eating in the future, and it looks like there will be a whole lot of snacking...

A yearlong shopper experience study currently underway in America has revealed a rise in consumers seeking convenience over price. Data shows a shift in consumer mindset from shopping around to save money,...

Amid the constant publicity about the potential danger of energy drink ingredients, Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) reveals that the latest energy drink launches aren’t getting any healthier....

Despite the tough economic conditions at home, new research from Britain shows shoppers are showing increasing concern over the welfare of people producing their food and groceries in developing countries. The...

Feeling the sting of a bleak global economy, consumers around the world cut back on visiting foodservice outlets in the first part of the year, according to market research firm The NPD Group. NPD’s...

The European Union is looking into a proposal to introduce a minimum text size for information on food packaging. The proposal is one of a number from the European Commission that the European Parliament...

An international team of scientists has found that the polyphenol content of fruits has been underestimated, making fruit a healthier option than previously believed. Polyphenol content in fruits usually...

According to latest shopper research from international food and grocery expert IGD, 55 per cent of shoppers would like to know more about the environmental impact of food and grocery products, with forty...