New research from Mintel reveals that as many as 45% of Brits would buy a burger in celebration of National Burger Day (25th August), rising to 58% of 16-34 year
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The amount Irish consumers spend on everyday grocery items, such as food, drinks and toiletries, increased year-on-year for the fifth consecutive quarter, according to Nielsen retail performance data. In the second
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
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 17 July 2016, show continued growth for the grocery market with sales rising by 3.3%
The number of new products being launched by manufacturers into UK retail stores is falling significantly, according to a study of the performance of new grocery products from launch, published by IRI, a leading
Nestlé and Samsung have announced a research collaboration to explore the potential of nutrition science and digital sensor technologies to provide new insights into healthy living. They are developing a new
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
The Rabobank Global Dairy Top 20 2016, the latest annual Rabobank survey of the world’s largest dairy companies, highlights the giants of one of the world’s most valuable food sectors.
Results from a Mintel survey of over 7,000 consumers across Europe reveals that people in Spain, Italy and Poland are more concerned about the effects of Brexit on their own
DSM Nutritional Products highlights a study published in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research <http://econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/pdf/10.1024/0300-9831/a000281> , which established that just 21% of the studies of the examined populations
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
To some observers, $10.4 billion is a hefty sum to pay for a business perhaps best known for its brand
Muscle milks, protein bars and energy gels, while once sports nutrition products were solely used by bodybuilders and Olympic athletes,
The Danisco Foundation has awarded three Science Excellence Medals for 2016. The medalists are senior scientists broadly recognized by DuPont
Innova Market Insights data shows a +60% rise in global food and beverage launches using a vegetarian claim between 2011
The global premium-and-above spirits market gained 6.7 million nine-litre cases in 2015 versus 2014, a 5% uplift, according to the
Product availability and quality are the most highly influential factors when it comes to where Irish shoppers choose to buy
The results of research at the Teagasc Clonakilty Agricultural College in Ireland show that incorporating white clover into ryegrass pastures
According to a new research report from CoBank U.S. producers of milk powder are set to bring significant amounts of
Although an early Easter was anticipated to boost European beverage sales in the first quarter of 2016, the general downward
Exclusive new research conducted by the NUS on behalf of Premier Foods has revealed that, despite record numbers of students
The Teagasc Technology Foresight 2035 report has been presented to the European Commission. The Technology Foresight Project involved consultation with
According to Euromonitor, confectionery, ready meals and sweet and savoury snacks are expected to be the most-affected packaged food sectors
DSM’s latest Global Insight Series report reveals that an overwhelming number of consumers of lactose-free dairy in emerging markets such
The UK’s Institute of Food Research and Jiangnan University have collaborated to initiate a UK-China Joint Centre for Probiotic Research.
A new decontamination technology will allow recycling packages having contained hazardous substances
After two years of researches, the European project LIFE EXTRUCLEAN has resulted in an innovative process in pilot plant to
According to MarketsandMarkets research, the market for caps and closures will grow from $49.78 billion in 2015 to $68.71 billion
Scientists at Teagasc and University College Cork have identified a heat-loving bacterium as the cause of pink discolouration defects in
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
Mondelēz International officially started construction of a new global Research, Development & Quality (RDQ) site in Bielany Wroclawskie. The state-of-
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 22 May 2016, show a
Lucozade Ribena Suntory has contributed to a £220,000 international research project, which is aiming to turn blackcurrant pomace into food
Xylan, fibrillated cellulose and lignin are wood-derived polymers that could be used for improving the texture and reducing the energy
Whilst craft beer has taken the world by storm, today there is a new drink taking a shot at global
According to Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre, manufacturers could soon be using wood-derived polymers such as xylan, fibrillated cellulose and
Imperial College London and Nestlé Research are establishing a research and innovation partnership exploring metabolic health and nutrition. The collaboration will
The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland has launched the Support Your Local campaign for 2016, which seeks to highlight the
Canadean’s latest long-term beverage predictions highlight the increasing volume migration from developed to emerging markets. By 2021 Asia is predicted
In its fourth annual barometer of the nation’s most chosen FMCG brands, Kantar Worldpanel has revealed that British brands are
The amount Irish consumers spend on everyday grocery items, such as food, drinks and toiletries, increased year-on-year for the fourth
Ongoing concerns about obesity and sugar intake have driven interest in reduced sugar and diet drinks in recent years. This
At the 21st TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference which took place in Singapore recently, the latest data from two