11 September 2018
Wonky steaks: minimising meat waste
We’ve had wonky vegetables, but a new craze of wonky food might be on the horizon. Wonky steaks have just been launched in the UK, dubbed the first of its...
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3 September 2018
Should organic fruit and veg be wonky?
For 66% of British consumers organic means natural, according to GlobalData’s global consumer survey from 2017 Q4, but this does not necessarily encourage consumers to actively purchase organic products.
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30 July 2018
The veganism challenge is not limited to dairy and meat
For meat and dairy manufacturers, the shift towards low/no meat and animal product-free diets presents a serious threat.
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30 July 2018
Fresh and local should be key principles for US food brands
Food and drink brands seeking to engage consumers in the US with high-quality credentials should focus on product freshness and local ingredients sourcing, with organic and natural credentials also finding...
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27 July 2018
Low-meat diets: flexitarianism is on trend
According to GlobalData, nearly one-quarter (23%) of the global population stated they follow a ‘low meat diet’ when asked to describe their daily diet. This suggests that the flexitarian diet...
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26 July 2018
Environmental and ethical consideration has grown among UK food consumers
With food waste and plastic packaging waste hot topics of debate in recent months, it is perhaps unsurprising that they are having a key influence on consumer’s purchasing choices.
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17 July 2018
New flavours: brand trust and recommendations can win over hesitant consumers
Curiosity is undoubtedly one of the biggest motivators of encouraging consumers to be more ‘experimental’ and try out new or unusual flavour variants. Research from GlobalData’s global primary consumer survey...
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27 June 2018
Natural has grown in importance as Americans seek sugar alternatives
The war on sugar continues, and brands are racing to reformulate and innovate to meet the demand for low sugar products without compromising taste. But what are consumers looking for...
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25 June 2018
Is the “bleeding” vegan burger here to stay?
The bleeding vegan burger revolution is firmly in swing. With KFC’s announcement that they will trial a vegetarian variety of their classic chicken in their UK stores in 2019, is...
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1 June 2018
France loves chilled pizza: what does it mean for the category?
Despite its Italian origin, it is another country holding the European chilled pizza crown.