The rise and rise of breakfast drinks
05 February, 2013The popularity of breakfast drinks has gradually increased in recent years, with the percentage of Australians purchasing them in an average four-week period growing from 4.1% to 7.7% since 2008.
Retail growth to remain moderate during 2013
05 February, 2013The latest AFGC CHEP Retail Index indicates that retail growth will remain steady as we head into 2013.
Katsu and oregano: the flavour combination of the future?
22 January, 2013McCormick’s Flavor Forecast 2013 predicts some wild flavour combinations, including Japanese katsu sauce and oregano. The forecast reflects the worldwide collision of tradition and innovation.
Nut milks on the increase but soy still dominates
14 January, 2013While soy milk continues to dominate the dairy alternative drinks sector, interest has been rising in other alternatives, according to Innova Market Insights.
Private label campaigns reducing choice, says AFGC
11 January, 2013Major supermarkets are reducing their overall product range as they aggressively promote their home brand products, the Australian Food and Grocery Council claims.
The super-trend of 2013: naturality
10 January, 2013‘Naturality’ is likely to be the dominant trend of 2013, according to a new report. The author of 10 Key Trends in Food, Nutrition & Health 2013 calls naturality a ‘super-trend’ that is influencing the food industry across all categories.
Packaging rage trumps environmental credentials
10 January, 2013New research conducted on behalf of Payne found difficulty in opening different pack types is a greater concern to most consumers than environmental criticisms such as perceived overpackaging.
2013 “another tough slog” for Australian business
17 December, 2012“2013 looks like it’s shaping up as another tough slog for Australian businesses, with no indication the international economy will improve dramatically or that we will see any pressure taken off the high Australian dollar,” said NSW Business Chamber CEO Stephen Cartwright.
Food safety sector set to boom by 2016
06 December, 2012The food safety sector looks set to boom in the coming years, with a new study from the Freedonia Group suggesting that demand for food safety products will rise 8.4% per year to $18 billion in 2016.
Coffee bumps tea off the top spot in Australia
03 December, 2012Coffee has been named king of hot beverages in Australia, usurping tea’s position as the at-home drink of choice among Australians, according to BIS Foodservices’ Coffee and Beverages 2012 report series.
The ‘steaks’ are changing for boxed beef exports, says Rabobank
30 November, 2012Exporters of boxed beef are facing hurdles including the strong Australian dollar which, combined with an aggressive US marketing campaign into Japan, is continuing to see US beef displace Australian in its key market.
US flexible packaging sales increasing rapidly
29 November, 2012Flexible packaging sales are increasing rapidly, with flexible packaging taking the place of rigid due to its light weight, superior barrier properties and prudent use of packaging materials.
Food processing machinery sales to hit $53.3 billion by 2016
26 November, 2012Increasing personal wealth in developing nations is driving demand for processed foods, which will see global sales of food processing machinery reach $53.3 billion in 2016, according to The Freedonia Group.
Report shows devastating impact of supermarket price wars
23 November, 2012The latest AgTrends report from the Queensland Government confirms the devastating impact of the supermarket price wars that have resulted in milk selling for $1 per litre, according to the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation.
Innovative packaging market to reach US$12.6 billion in 2012
20 November, 2012The global active, intelligent and smart food and drink packaging market is set to reach US$12.6 billion in 2012, according to a new report from Visiongain.
