Surge in Australians buying chocolate in lead up to festive season Surviving the festive season with one’s waistline intact is a bit like vowing to go to the gym on New Year’s morning: a noble goal,...

Consumers looking for ‘sustainable’ chocolate products Confectionery manufacturers should promote chocolate products as an indulgent treat with natural ingredients and sustainable production in order...

Asia-Pacific food brands on the rise Brands from the Asia-Pacific region have emerged as major players in the global packaged food industry over the last decade, according to market research organisation...

FMCG trends canadean, already uploaded to wordpress Future trends in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector have been identified in a new report from market research organisation Canadean. The new...

Gluten-free foods surge 63 per cent in last two years The gluten-free market in the US is estimated to reach sales of $8.8 billion in 2014 — an increase of 63 per cent between 2012 and 2014 —...

Negative attitude towards sugar changes consumer choices, research The backlash against sugar has changed consumer attitudes is effecting global markets, according to a new report from global market research...

Meat and greet: where Aussies buy their fresh meat Fresh meat is central to most Australians’ diets, with a growing proportion of us buying it in any given week. While this growth is evident among country...

Australia’s snacking habits revealed, Nielsen Eating between meals is extremely widespread with 96 per cent of Australians saying they regularly consume snack foods, according to new research from global...

Weight management products soaring globally Sales of weight management solutions are soaring in the wake of growing awareness of the extent of overweight and obesity on a global level, according to new...

‘Psychoactive’ drinks for brain health increasing globally The ‘psychoactive’ drinks market for adults is “exploding”, as naturally derived ingredients from fruit, plants and roots prove to...