In spite of, or perhaps because of, tough economic times, many Americans are clinging to their smallest, most indulgent pleasures, with chocolate, alcohol and cigarette sales remaining solid. New research...

Two thirds of British mums believe that their children should eat what they are given – signalling a major shift in attitude as parents seek control in the healthy eating debate, according to TNS. Three...

Snacking is a behaviour that is entrenched in the daily routine of American lives, according to a recent report by The NPD Group, a leading market research company. According to the report, ‘Snacking...

UK consumption of smoothies grew by almost 40% to reach 75 million litres in 2007, generating a retail market value of £319 million, according to the latest ‘UK Smoothies’ report from leading...

Don’t call it a fad; the natural and organic food and beverage market is reshaping the way America shops, according to research firm Packaged Facts. With products available in every retail outlet,...

The deterioration in economic conditions is set to lead to more cautious spending by UK consumers at Christmas but food and drink spend is unlikely to be affected, according to GfK NOP’s new Christmas...

American consumers are balancing the need to save money on consumer packaged goods with the need to conserve petrol, so they are turning to major shopping centres to make fewer and larger shopping trips. Information...

A new report* from Business Insights finds that energy drink manufacturers are jumping on the health bandwagon and introducing natural ingredients to their beverage range. Recent innovations have led to...

Rising demand in Eastern Europe will fuel growth in the discount sector over the next four years, as shoppers respond to less buoyant economic conditions and retailers better tailor their offer, according...

Manufacturers are continuing to embrace the health trend, with healthy ingredients such as omega-3 and probiotics featuring in an array of foodstuffs. This month, Productscan, the world’s largest...