While low carbohydrate diets’ popularity peaked around 2004, it seems they may be experiencing a resurgence in Europe, according to global market research organisation Mintel. At the same time, high...

A report from the market research organisation, the Nielsen Global Survey of Loyalty Sentiment, has examined the reasons why consumers switch brands, service providers or retailers. The Nielsen Global...

There is a slow but steady trend towards meat-free, or at least meat-minimal, eating in Australia, according to market research organisation Roy Morgan Research, with the number of Australians identifying...

Australians prefer their food to come from “natural” sources, but are not prepared to forego eating out, takeaway and pre-prepared foods and meals from supermarkets, according to the new Ipsos Food...

Half of Australians aged 14 years or older now have a FlyBuys or Everyday Rewards card, according to recent findings from market research organisation Roy Morgan Research. Supermarket giants Coles and...

Looking forward into 2014, the latest trends impacting the food and beverage industry will include moves to reduce food waste and a focus on “regaining consumer trust”, following a year of negative...

With sharp declines among the under 35s over the last five years, middle-aged Australians aged 35 to 49 years are now the group most likely to have soft drink in an average week, according to the latest...

The trend for “healthy, full-flavoured foods”, seen in 2013, is not likely to disappear in 2014, according to global brand strategy company Sterling-Rice Group. Sterling-Rice Group’s culinary term...

Over the last five years, the proportion of Australians aged 18 or older who consume local beer in an average four-week period has declined by four per cent, while consumption of imported beer is on the...

When money is tight, private-label brands, also known as ‘own brands’ or ‘store brands’, have a potential advantage over other brands as shoppers seek value and become more receptive to lower-price...