The global savoury snacks market will rise from US$94.5 billion in 2015 to US$138.2.billion by 2020, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%, according to consumer insight firm
With the tax on sugary soft drinks due to come into effect in April 2018, the majority of UK sports and energy drink users say they expect their purchasing of
Over a quarter of global consumers (27%) consider food and drink to be appealing if products are advertised for consumption at a specific time of day, according to research by
Ireland’s craft beer market is continuing to grow both domestically and internationally, according to a new Bord Bia report. The ‘Craft Beer and Microbreweries in Ireland Survey 2016’ found there
Weekend baking and smaller portion sizes are among the top global trends identified in a new Bord Bia bakery study. The home baking market in Ireland is valued at almost
British consumers are increasingly looking for food and drink that saves time and allows them to feel they have a better work-life balance. Indeed, 50% of British people feel there
Global fruit juice and drink consumption exceeded 80 billion litres in 2015, representing 10% of overall soft drink volume, according to a new report from specialist food and drink consultancy
New research from Mintel reveals that over one in three (35%) tea drinkers aged between 55 and 64 drink five or more cups of standard black tea a day, compared
The Irish Beverage Council (IBC), the Ibec group that represents companies that produce, distribute and market soft drinks, juices, bottled waters and sports and energy drinks in Ireland, has published
Kvass, traditional to markets such as Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and the Baltic States, accounts for 6% of the East European carbonates market, and has evolved over the years, according to
A new report by DCU economist Tony Foley, commissioned by the Support Your Local campaign, ‘The Contribution of the Drinks Industry to Tourism’, has highlighted the massive and far-reaching role
According to a new report from Grand View Research, the global market for fibres and speciality carbohydrates is expected to reach $9.84 billion by 2024. Increasing awareness of gut health
New research from Mintel reveals that there were more chocolate flavoured ice cream products launched in the UK in the past year than vanilla for the first time in eight
Turkey is experiencing a number of big shifts in its demographics which is having a positive effect on the packaged food market. Since the 1950s, the urban population has expanded.
M&A has become the primary source of revenue growth among the top 50 global consumer goods companies as sales growth in the sector slumped to 3.4%, half what it was
New research from Mintel reveals three in five (60%) 16-34s like experimenting with new cooking trends and ingredients, compared to 51% of UK consumers overall. However, whilst young consumers show
Over a third of consumers globally say they snack regularly, with the figure rising to just over 40% for young people aged 18-34, as the practice of modular eating becomes
The global dairy and soy food market will rise from US$617.9 billion in 2015 to US$773.4 billion by 2020, representing a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%, according to consumer
Muscle milks, protein bars and energy gels, while once sports nutrition products were solely used by bodybuilders and Olympic athletes, it seems today the appeal of these products has stretched
The EU agri-food trade balance stood at the record value of €1.5 billion in April 2016, compared to €1 billion in April 2015, according to the latest monthly statistical report.
The Teagasc Technology Foresight 2035 report has been presented to the European Commission. The Technology Foresight Project involved consultation with over 200 experts and industry stakeholders to identify the technologies
64,000 extra water coolers were installed across West Europe in 2015, marking a 2.3% increase and taking the total to 2.9 million, according to a new report from the sector’s
Jet-setting, gourmet dining and sparkling wine – new research from Mintel finds that certain markets are flourishing as a result
Hot drinks such as tea and coffee are a staple of busy consumers’ lives. However, an apparent lack of time
The annual McCormick Flavor Forecast has been released and this year is GRILLING EDITION. This grilling-specific report reveals the flavours and
A new report from beverage development consulting company MyDrink Beverages notes that functional sports drinks have been used by athletes
A new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition shows organic milk and meat contain around 50% more beneficial
Healthy lifestyles and the rise of the discounter appear to be chipping away at sales of crisps. Indeed, new research
It seems that Britain’s lager segment is struggling to retain its fizz, as it faces particularly strong competition from the
A new report by Canadean expects Asia to account for the highest consumption level of beer while Africa will show the
New research from market intelligence agency Mintel reveals that just one in six (15%) British consumer say they are either
New research from Mintel reveals that although over half (56%) of white spirit and RTD (ready-to-drink) drinkers think that gin
In kitchens across the UK cheddar is a refrigerator staple, but according to new research from Mintel purchase of this
Ongoing price wars in countries like the UK, France, Greece and Spain are keeping prices low, but are failing to
The UK market for Premium Lagers, Beers & Ciders was estimated to have grown by 1.2% year-on-year in 2014, as
According to Cooking Sauces & Food Seasonings 2015, a new report from market intelligence provider Key Note, the value of
One in four UK consumers are drinking less Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSDs) than they were six months ago and half
Ireland has the 5th most innovative agri-food sector in the European Union behind Denmark, Finland, Germany and the Netherlands,
Commission Directive 2013/46/EU (2) was published on 28 August 2013 and amends Commission Directive 2006/141/EC (1). Goats’ milk protein is
The frozen bakery market is estimated to reach $32,505.2 million by 2018, with a CAGR of 7.1% for the forecast
The finalists and winners of the Beverage Innovation Awards @ Drinktec – sponsored by Rexam Beverage Can – were announced
The National Health and Family Planning Commission of People’s Republic of China (NHFPC) approved and released a new food packaging
Mead Johnson Nutrition is standing by its 2013 full-year forecast, despite recently slashing its infant formula prices in China by
44% of UK food and drink manufacturers responding to the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Business Confidence Survey increased capital
Noble Foods is investing £9M in an extra egg-packing facility at Witney, near Oxford for its Shell Egg division. The
Re Pet is experiencing 40% year-on-year growth after demand for its food grade PET film rocketed. The UK company offers
The Coca-Cola Company CEO Muhtar Kent says the company is not happy with its Q2 performance and blamed lower volume
Food promotions are failing across Europe, as austerity-hit consumers are cutting back on non-essential products and sticking to shopping lists,
Subsidies are effective at promoting healthier food and beverage choices, according to a new review published in Public Health Nutrition. Increasing
Global chewing gum growth is being stunted by the economic downturn and declining numbers of children and teenagers, says Leatherhead. The
Subsidies are effective at promoting healthier food and beverage choices, according to a new review published in Public Health Nutrition.
Industry has dedicated a lot of promotional efforts on wholemeal bread and this could have contributed to the slump in
by Jules Lejeune, Managing Director FINAT In 2012, demand for self-adhesive label materials in Europe amounted to 5.78 billion square
A European Food Network set up by 12 freight operatives to transport food consignments in the non-frozen sector plans to