Store loyalty down as consumers use promotions to shop around, Nielsen Consumer confidence in Australia is fuelling the rise of ‘savvy shopping’, according to findings from market research organisation...

Australia’s favourite spreads, market findings Vegemite is overwhelming more popular among Australian consumers born in Australia than overseas-born Australians, although New Zealanders are partial to...

Packaged food and soft drinks account for half daily calories in Western countries Globally, consumers buy 1.5 trillion calories a day, with the average global consumer purchasing 765 calories each day...

Key trends for 2015 in food and drinks, Mintel Healthy lifestyles, “clean” ingredients, at-home gourmands, value consciousness and e-commerce speciality products are set to be key food and drink trends...

Coconut water global boom to continue in 2015 While the UK’s coconut water is thriving, new research has shown that there are further markets that could expand in global coconut water market, according...

Fresh foods a factor in more healthful convenience snacking The age-old parental advice to “eat your fruits and vegetables” has taken hold.  From 2003 to 2013, global consumption of fresh foods —...

Australians drinking ‘significantly’ less alcohol than 40 years ago, industry report Australians are drinking 25 per cent less alcohol than 40 years ago, according to a new report prepared by the Australian...

Jam, honey and chocolate spreads stick well with UK consumers The UK syrups and spreads market is dominated by jam and honey spreads. However, chocolate spreads are expected to gather pace, growing by...

Australia: land of the rising sushi (and the falling spring roll) The popularity of sushi is on the rise in Australia, while spring rolls appear to be gradually falling out of favour, according to findings...

Potato chips remain Australia’s favourite snack food When it comes to the nation’s most popular snacks, it seems Australians’ tastes tend more towards savoury than sweet. Potato chips are a favourite...