Rules on the labeling and contents of baby milks and food for people with special medical needs would be better defined to protect consumers and give clarity to the food industry, under draft legislation adopted by the European Parliament.
Kosher foods have a market not only in the Jewish realm but also for Muslims, Hindus and others. Specialty ingredients, such as beef gelatin, are being sought by food product developers targeting a market that Mintel Group projects will more than double from 2003’s $7.6 billion to $17 billion next year.
Both kosher- and halal-certified products convey a sense of food quality and safety to consumers, proving the recent growth in both markets goes beyond religion. Speakers at two Prepared Foods’ R&DSeminars provided information and insight on what makes these two markets perfect mainstream cross-overs.
New data from Mintel's Global New Products Database (GNPD) has spotlighted the most frequent health-focused on-package claims for new products in the food and beverage industry.
Health, convenience, functional attributes and other qualities are in high demand by consumers, but food and beverages still must taste good. Food processors need to be able to incorporate all the things customers want—while never forgetting that flavor trumps all. Presenters at Prepared Foods’ R&D Seminars offered some tips.
Words matter. The selection of the ultimate set of words to effectively promote and sell products is the end-goal of marketing departments and companies everywhere—not just the food, beverage and supplement industries. The more persuasive the message, the better chance a company’s products will move off of the shelves and into consumers’ pantries.
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