A new American study has presented a view of potential strategies for manufacturers and retailers in the wake of higher customer acceptance of private label goods. The research, “Private Label 2009:...

The prospect of ice-cream kept at an ambient temperature to make it more carbon friendly is reportedly being looked into by the world’s largest ice-cream maker, but they have no plans to introduce...

Britain’s largest retailer has enlisted a team of six weather experts to assist them in stocking the most suitable products for the prevailing weather. The company is confident that, by being better...

Grocery shoppers are heavily swayed by what’s prominently displayed on food labels and scrutinise food labels based on a number of factors, new research from US-based ingredients firm Tate &...

The growth in private label is likely to slow, although a shift in consumers’ loyalty from branded to own-label lines is “permanent”, according to European research. A report by retail...

Burger King, the world’s second largest burger chain, has reported a 2 per cent sales decline in the fourth quarter on the back of a weaker US dollar. The maker of the Whopper did, however, record...

Research from America has discovered that the recession is adversely affecting consumers’ healthy eating behaviour. Results from Technomic’s recent consumer survey show that, while over half...

China’s fledgling and buoyant dairy industry was brought to its knees after last year’s melamine scandal but, slowly, there are signs growth is returning to the sector. Beijing has ordered...

Low-sodium brands may struggle to gain traction with consumers as recipe changes affect a product’s taste, a leading US nutritionist said on Friday. With research into US consumers claiming that...

Today’s kids’ menus continue to lack imagination, according to a report from America. Mintel Menu Insights, which tracks restaurant menu trends, believes the average menu doesn’t offer...