Vegan, healthy products win prizes at student showcase
22 November, 2019Vegan and healthy food alternative trends dominated the Student Product Development Showcase, with a vegan, gluten-free, nut-free snack winning first place.
Meat alongside plant-based food, both on trend in 2020
11 November, 2019Despite the buzz about plant-based foods, meat is still not off the table according to a report by New Nutrition, which has identified reinvented meat as a growth category.
Does your meal kit meet dietary guidelines?
08 November, 2019A University of Sydney study has found that many popular meal kits meet the recommended serving of vegetables but struggle to meet all dietary guidelines.
Roast pork with crackling — a winner for convenience
07 November, 2019A Riverina-based meat producer has been recognised by the Australian Food Awards for its ready-to-eat roast pork with crunchy crackle.
On trend: gourmet processed food
17 September, 2019How can food manufacturers get on board with the consumer trend for gourmet versions of mass-produced products?
Nestlé grinds out plant-based frothy coffees
08 August, 2019Nestlé has launched three plant-based vegan lattes across the UK and Ireland, in an effort to cater to growing consumer demands for non-dairy products.
Choice is key for chocolate consumers
17 May, 2019Preferences for types of chocolate, cacao percentages and added flavours vary widely among consumers, meaning it is key to provide choice, a report has revealed.
Ice-cream flavour competition in the US
15 May, 2019Chocolate mudslide and cinnamon bun were some of the latest ice-cream flavours competing at the Ice Cream Technology Conference in the US.
Future direction of the organic food market
02 April, 2019A masterclass organised by Ecovia Intelligence will discuss the future of the organic food market, including standards and labels, marketing trends and packaging impacts.
Wine value to reach US$207 billion by 2022
18 March, 2019Wine continues to be popular globally, but consumers prefer to drink good quality wine in small amounts, according to the IWSR Vinexpo report.
Are you doing enough to ensure food safety?
28 February, 2019Only 1 in 10 food and beverage companies are currently using new technology to ensure food safety, despite the fact that many understand its importance.
Home-cooked meals trump convenience
21 February, 2019Three-quarters of Australians have a home-cooked meal on any given day, highlighting the popularity of preparing fresh meals despite the rising demand for convenience.
Breakfast — another theory bites the dust
06 February, 2019A review in the BMJ suggests the assumption that eating breakfast daily promotes weight loss may not be true.
Supermarkets are getting fresher
06 February, 2019A report found supermarkets currently hold 71.4% of the fresh food market, while fresh food retailers account for only 28.6%, which is a major decline from the 31% 12 months ago.
More Aussies snacking on seaweed
23 January, 2019A study found that although some adventurous Australian consumers would try seaweed-based main meals, snacks such as crackers and sushi are more widely consumed.
