Widespread media coverage of the high and growing prevalence of overweight or obese individuals globally has heightened awareness of weight management. As a result, more than one fifth of consumers trying to lose weight are concerned about related diseases and conditions such as high or low blood pressure, according to…
COVID-19’s Effect On Consumer Behaviour
19th-century diplomat Klemens von Metternich is credited with quipping: “When France sneezes, Europe catches a cold”. In the 20th century, this mutated into: “When America sneezes, the world catches a cold”. Scant surprise then that, in the wake of China’s meteoric economic rise in the 21st century, some economic journalists…
Ingredion: Adding Sensory Evaluation To Achieve Market Success
In the fast-paced and competitive world of food and beverage products, agility and ability play crucial roles in how manufacturers find market success. Agility comes into play in order to expedite new formulations and launch on-trend, consumer-winning products. Ability is all about getting it right—across processing, recipes, and the consumer’s…
The Role Of Packaging In Reducing Food Waste
Prof Pierre Pienaar, Education Director from the Australian Institute of Packaging and President of the World Packaging Organisation looks at how food packaging contributes to food waste. The function of food packaging ranges from protecting products from damage, spoilage and contamination. However, it is also critical in ensuring that food chains are sustainable and is…
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