A new report has shone the light on the food trends driving industry growth in the coming decade, with “better-for-you” and convenience trends set to gather pace. In its new report, A Look...

Food manufacturers around the world have faced difficulty as supermarkets reduce inventory levels in the wake of a global recession, with volumes falling as a result. Sales, have, however, remained robust...

Sustainable packaging is a growing consumer issue that can no longer be ignored by manufacturers, a new report from independent market analyst Datamonitor has suggested. At present, consumer interest...

The number of men shopping for groceries is on the rise around the world, ensuring that some CPG marketers may need to rethink their strategies to ensure they are not neglecting a valuable portion of the...

Eating chocolate has a ‘feel good factor’ and is considered an affordable luxury in some countries. However, during the financial downturn, luxury chocolate shops in airports and duty-free...

A new study has revealed that less than 20 per cent of consumers trust food manufacturers and retailers to develop and sell food products that are safe and healthy. The research, by IBM, also discovered...

The global financial crisis has not only impacted grocery purchasing behaviour but also the adoption of loyalty cards, usage rates of Australia’s largest loyalty card scheme suggest. General Manager...

Cleaner, greener, ethical, sustainable: these are demands of the new food shopper, according to an international expert on the food industry.Professor David Hughes, the keynote speaker at this week’s...

The global recession has taken a toll on brand loyalty in the grocery sector, according to new research from the United States. A study by Catalina Marketing’s Pointer Media Network and the Chief...

The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures in the UK show the defensive sector continuing to ride out the recession and growing strongly at 6.5%. There are several signs that shoppers have...