The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically impacted all industries. The food industry is no exception. The dramatic growth of online grocery shopping increased pressure on the industry to keep pace with demand, minimise waste, and uphold the highest quality and safety standards. As the leader in transit packaging, Signode recognises that the…
More Than A Gut Feeling: The Microbiome As A Gateway To Wellness
As consumers become increasingly informed and holistic in their approach to overall health and wellness, brands should reflect this in their product development. Contributed by ADM. It’s no secret that COVID-19 has changed consumers’ perspectives on their health and wellness. Many are now taking a more holistic approach that considers…
Capitalising On Future E-Commerce Opportunities
“COVID-19 has reduced consumers’ psychological and infrastructural barriers for e-commerce and accelerated the online presence of retailers, creating a conducive environment for continued strong growth”—Peh Quan Yao, Research Analyst at Euromonitor International. By 2025, e-commerce will expand by an additional US$1.4 trillion and account for half the growth in the…
Gut Health &The Immune System
The pandemic has accelerated interest in healthy nutrition in general, with particular interest in products relating to gut health and immune defence. This trend looks set to continue post-pandemic. Interview with Annelore De Boe, Product Manager Functional Fibres, BENEO. How do you envisage the development of the immune health…
Health-Promoting Ingredients Thrive In The Pandemic
An interview with Jutta Schock, Head of Marketing, GoodMills Innovation GmbH: “I see great potential for the food industry because the moment a topic becomes uppermost in people’s minds, they start to look for a holistic solution—and that begins with nutrition.” The immune health market has clearly been a winner…
How Is The Pandemic Affecting Consumers’ Tastes & Consumption Patterns?
Avinash Lal, Market Research and Consumer Insights Director, Kerry Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, highlights three notable ways in which the pandemic has affected consumer interests. Turning To Original Food Consumers are seeking original foods more than before through an increased preference for traditional, local and familiar flavour profiles.…
Post-Coronavirus Supply Chain Recovery
A DHL perspective on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on supply chains and logistics. By Professor Richard Wilding, Full Professor & Chair in Supply Chain Strategy, Cranfield University School of Management; Dr Klaus Dohrmann, VP Sector Development Engineering, Manufacturing and Energy Sector, DHL Customer Solutions and Innovation (CSI); Dr…
Increasing Confidence In Food Safety Claims Through RFID
As COVID-19 continues to affect the way we obtain food, the food industry has been forced to innovate faster and is becoming more digitally focused on the consumer-facing side as well. For many operators, this may be the only way to survive. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, conscious consumerism was…
Dairy Ingredients For Better Health
The continuing spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) throughout the world is leading to an increasingly anxious public in terms of health. There is no clear end in sight to this pandemic and now, more than ever, people are aware of the importance of protecting their health and preventing illness.We still know…
COVID-19 Intensifies Consumers’ Interest In Health & Eco-Friendly Products
“The results of our latest consumer survey clearly show that beneficial ingredients and label transparency are now more important than ever before to consumers across the globe, as a result of the pandemic.”—Extracted from research by Beneo. Healthy ingredients and label transparency are more important to consumers than ever…