Spain, the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, and Portugal are the leading European countries for private label brands, having the highest market share, by volume, according to PLMA figures.
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Figures show that plant-based proteins aren’t just for vegans and vegetarians anymore, as U.S. consumers seek more protein in their diets and plant-based foods become more available and tastier. For example, burgers are the largest beef…
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Mature consumers in Asia show lower engagement with biscuits, which reflects their greater interest in healthy eating. In order to attract mature audience, brands have recently launched a range of innovations targeted at adults like…
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In line with the global “healthy” trend, biscuits with less sugar or with special benefits for health show rapid growth in China. Some healthy products with a light taste have emerged, such as oatmeal/dairy/nuts/fruits/vegetables made…
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The German market is forecast to increase by 2019, with the expected retail value decreasing slightly in France and Italy, according to statista.com. 
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Brits will be encouraged to cut down food containing sugar, after the so-called sugar tax came into force on April 6. Just under half (47%) of Brits say that a tax making unhealthy food/drink more expensive would encourage them to quit…
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The most important reason for consuming plant-based proteins is taste, American consumers say, according to Mintel research. Plant-based proteins have become an innovative ingredient for bakery, confectionery and snacks...
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Additional figures support this, as a report by Mintel found 15% of households were avoiding gluten and wheat; more than half because they believed it was part of a healthy diet. Benjamin expects a rise across the free-from market. “The…
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Asia’s food capital is playing catch up with other Asian cities such as Bangkok, Seoul and Tokyo, where mobile food trucks have long been serving up local delicacies to customers. The Hong Kong food truck pilot scheme – launched by the…
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British supplier of commodities and ingredients Eurostar Commodities and BiteUK have made predictions for 2018, including trends which will influence the market in the new year. Eurostar talks about Brexit, about the vegan trend, as well as…
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As the individual snacking category reaches USD33bn in the U.S., retailers and manufacturers are offering single-serve grab-and-go products to fit their needs, according to Nielsen. Annual household spending on individually-packaged snacks…
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As many as 41% of Italian, 38% of Polish, 35% of German, 32% of French and 21% of Spanish consumers say they enjoy experimenting with ingredients, according to Mintel. The research company presented four key ingredients, with the occasion…
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The global shortening fats market is expected to reach USD4.3bn by 2022, witnessing a CAGR of 4.3% during 2017-2022 (forecast period), according to Research and Markets. The growth of the convenience food market and favorable functional…
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Mintel has recently announced five key trends set to impact the global food and drink market over the coming year. In 2018, Mintel expects to see transparency and traceability for all, regardless of their income. “From ingredient scares to…
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Baking ingredients market will be worth USD16.91bn by 2022, according to a recent report by Martketandmarkets. The report "Baking Ingredients Market by Type (Emulsifiers, Leavening Agents, Enzymes, Baking Powders & Mixes, Oil, Fats…
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DSM has published a new report in its Global Insight Series focusing on consumer attitudes and behaviors around the labeling of sugar content, which showed a growth with nearly half of consumers saying they are more worried about overall…
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The global bakery products market has witnessed a steady growth over the past few years, with some of the major driving factors including a flourishing food industry, rising health awareness among consumers and new product launches. The…
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Global wafer biscuit market growth value has reached USD44.06bn in 2016 and is expected to have a value of USD54.73bn by 2021, while the incremental growth will be USD10.67bn, according to a report by Technavio. The latest report on the…
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