Organic food sales in the UK are set to grow by 12 per cent by
2007, reaching €2.6bn. But this is still half the size of the
German market, with further growth still hampered by the high
prices and dubious claims about the alleged...
The Food Commission has got the knives out for the UK supermarket
sector and confectionery manufacturers over the sale of sweets and
snacks at the checkout, which it claims is contributing to the
worsening health of the nation.
Spain is one of the biggest producers of organic food in Europe,
but the vast majority of its output is exported. Domestic shoppers
are put off by the high price of organic food and by the fact that
it is frequently hard to find,...
The organic food industry in Germany continued to grow last year,
despite a nitrofen contamination scandal. The Anuga food exhibition
in Cologne next month will feature thousands of organic food
products which show that there is still...
Mudgee Valley is to launch a range of Australian wines in
single-serve TetraPak cartons, just a few weeks after compatriot
Franklin Estates introduced its canned variant. But are these new
packs truly innovative, meeting increasing...
Europeans may be among the strongest opponents of GM foods, but
that does not mean that they are big supporters of organic food,
increasingly seen as an alternative to GM. Organic food sales
growth in western Europe is slowing, but...
Fun, convenience and health are the clear drivers of innovation in
the food industry, as the latest review of new products from
Mintel's Global New Product Database shows. Functional dairy and
confectionery products, fruit-flavoured...
Europe is a continent of snackers, and eating between meals is set
to grow there over the next five years. The challenge now for
manufacturers is to turn the oft-maligned snack into an integral
part of the daily diet as meal occasions...
A national promotional scheme has boosted sales of organic food in
the US, but sales in Europe were sluggish at best last year after a
high-profile scandal in Germany reduced consumer confidence,
according to a new report from Organic...
Modern Bakery 2003, the international trade fair for bakery
equipment and food ingredients, was held last month in Moscow. The
success of the event demonstrates the growing importance of Russia
as a key market for the bakery and snacks...
Growing confidence and consumer awareness are the main driving
forces behind the continued growth of the European organic food
market. According to the Global New Products Database an increasing
number of new product launches is continuing...
Substantial investment, and consumer interest, in the UK
super-premium bread market has prompted Allied Bakeries to relaunch
its Kingsmill Gold brand for the second time in three years.
Rich fruit cake might not be the traditional accompaniment for
Scotch, but the UK's Inter Link Foods has teamed up with Allied
Domecq subsidiary Thomas Lowndes to create just such a product,
baked with a liberal dash of Teacher's.
Producers of food and non-food products from all over the world
have joined forces to call for tighter protection of geographical
indications ahead of the latest WTO talks in September. But
convincing WTO members to extend the list...
Snack markets in western Europe might well be reaching maturity,
but there is still plenty of growth to be found in Russia,
according to Market Advice. The economic crisis of the late
1990s gave domestic producers a chance to outstrip...
Ginsters, the UK-based pastie and sandwich group, is to launch a
range of products targeting the under-10s later this year, tying in
with a new TV series. But while the products are likely to appeal
to children themselves, will Ginsters...
It is 10 years since Switzerland's Coop launched its Naturaplan
organic food range, but the successes of the first decade are
nothing compared to the big plans for the scheme in the years to
come.
Ice cream has traditionally been a seasonal product, with
consumption highest in the summer months. But manufacturers have
been working hard in recent years to create new, indulgent snack
products which are helping to make ice cream...
With new store developments tightly controlled there, the Balearic
Islands is one of the toughest markets in Spain for supermarket
groups to break into. But Basque group Eroski could become the
biggest operator there if it succeeds...
A survey of waffle consumption in Russia reveals that traditional
non-packaged snacks remain very popular. The survey took into
account the snacking preferences of 1,542 respondents in the 13
largest cities of European Russia, excluding...
In a market valued at €140 billion, the consumption of food and
drink in the European workplace provides manufacturers with the
potential to create products that meet three key criteria -
quality, convenience and health.
British food manufacturers have pledged to cut the levels of salt
in breakfast cereals, soups and sauces over the next few years, a
positive response to growing concerns over salt content. But just
how much can be removed is dependent...
Noodles are one of the fastest-growing products in the packaged
food market, but European sales are dominated by the UK. A new
report from market analysts Euromonitor reflects on whether other
markets in Europe will benefit from the...
Europe's organic meat industry is nearing overcapacity, according
to new research by Organic Monitor. Large volumes of organic meat
products are flooding a market that is showing signs of slowing
down.
Proof that the UK consumer is still very partial to a snack or two
comes in the form of new research from market analysts Mintel. In
2002, the UK accounted for a whacking 51 per cent of total value
sales of savoury snacks, way ahead...
Organic food products such as Yeo Valley yoghurts and Green and
Black's chocolate are leading the way in packaging design - a
lesson which other organic producers would do well to learn.
With the demise of breakfasts at home, spreads are coming under
increasing pressure as consumers demand increasingly convenient and
on-the-go foods - reveals the latest report from marketing analysts
Euromonitor.
Retailers in the UK are increasing their organic food offering all
the time, especially as consumers become increasingly concerned
about the safety of much of the food they eat. But playing on these
fears to advertise and promote...
Despite being one of the most important organic food markets in
Europe, German consumer confidence in the organic sector was
seriously undermined by last year's nitrofen scandal - leaving the
country's producers with an...
A survey of Spanish consumers shows that most believe the quality
and safety of food and drink products is high - and that trust in a
brand or a retailer is one of the key factors when it comes to
choosing what to buy.
Bread will always be a staple part of any diet, but a new report
from Datamonitor suggests that consumption in western Europe could
be reaching saturation point. However, markets such as Spain, still
have potential for further growth.
As Europe debates the anticipated changes to the Common
Agricultural Policy (CAP), the European Commission suggested its
commitment to organic farming with the announcement that it has
launched an Internet consultation about its future.
Although sweet, bitter and umami (monosodium glutamate) tastes are
different, researchers are finding that information about each of
these tastes is transmitted from the various taste receptors via a
common intracellular signalling...
After posting massive losses in the fourth quarter of 2002 - the
first in its history - fast food chain McDonald's is being forced
to rethink the way it does business. But will these changes, such
as selling organic milk, be...
The UK Soil Association and the Fairtrade Foundation on Friday
launcheda new pilot project to combine organic and Fairtrade
certification whichwill apply to British and imported foods.
Consumers in the UK still like to start their day with breakfast,
even if it is just a cup of tea or coffee. A new survey shows that
most people also like to take time over their breakfast, and that
just a fraction have opted for...
Eight regional distribution centres will provide a better, more
efficient service for Interbrew's horeca customers in its home
market of Belgium, the company claims.
The dominance of the sandwich among UK menus keeps many office
workers anchored to their desks at lunchtime - a concept which
would shock most Continental Europeans, who feel the need for a
break at lunchtime.
The Food and Drink Federation in the UK has formed a new sub-group
which will focus on the fast-growing vegetarian and meat-free
industry. The group will promote innovation and quality, as well as
encouraging consumers to eat more...
Eating breakfast at work is likely to become a regular occurrence
in the future, as the number of office canteens continues to rise
and as consumers spend more of their time at work. But in contrast,
weekend breakfasts are likely...
More rumours have surfaced regarding UK retailer Safeway - this
time that it is to be acquired by the Royal Bank of Scotland and
its stores sold off to rival supermarket groups. The rumours have
once again been dismissed by analysts.
The Soil Association's fifth annual Organic Retailer of the Year
Award in the UK has been won by Sainsbury, but Waitrose, M&S
and Tesco were all praised for their organic business practices.
A busy month of both holiday shopping and preparing for the start
of the school year boosted sales at French retailers in August,
according to the latest figures.
