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Cautious Consumer Spending

IRI says consumer confidence was relatively flat in Q2 2014 after dramatic gains in Q1 2014.
July 29, 2014
Consumer confidence was relatively flat in Q2 2014 after dramatically increasing in Q1 2014, according to Information Resources Inc.’s latest MarketPulse™ survey
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Satiety Science

Consumers will take more pleasure in moderation than overindulgence, according to research from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
July 25, 2014
The next time you are tempted at the cocktail reception to gulp your wine before you head to the table, think again.
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New Product Trends

IFIC: “More Consumers Think Health”

Survey data show more American consumers considering healthfulness when purchasing foods and beverages.
July 23, 2014
During the past two years, more American consumers considered healthfulness when purchasing their foods and beverages.
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Growing Gluten-free

A new report estimates the size of the world's market for gluten-free products over the next five years.
July 11, 2014
The report estimates the market will reach $6,839.9 million by 2019.
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The Superiority of Organics?

A study finds what it terms is conclusive evidence that organic crops are nutritionally superior to their conventional counterparts.
July 11, 2014
The team of experts found organic crops and crop-based foods are up to 60% higher in a number of key antioxidants than conventionally grown crops.
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Slim-Fast Sold

Unilever announced that it has sold its Slim-Fast brand to Kainos Capital.
July 11, 2014
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Sustainability at SABMiller

SABMiller plc has announced plans to ramp up its sustainable development programs.
July 10, 2014
This new program, branded Prosper, is the latest evolution of the company’s approach to sustainable development.
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Wixon Names VP of R&D

Wixon has announced Leda Strand as vice president of Research & Development.
July 10, 2014
Strand has more than twenty years of experience in product development and quality management across the food industry.
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DSM's Carotenoid Conference

DSM is to facilitate the next International Carotenoid Society (ICS) conference.
July 10, 2014
The event will take place in Lucerne, Switzerland, from July 9-14, 2017.
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