How can luxury food brands succeed?
Luxury brands are on the rise. According to data platform Statista, the market for luxury goods is expected to grow by an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 9.75%. One step above ‘mass premium’, luxury…
May 2024
Orange juice outlook ‘challenging’ amid squeezed margins and soft drink competition
Predictions aren’t favourable for juice manufacturers as they continue to struggle with orange shortages, price hikes, and now declining market share. And everyone’s affected, according to market research company Circana. Private label and brands alike…
Regenerative agriculture: How manufacturers and farmers are working together
The term ‘regenerative agriculture’ was first coined by organic farming organisation, the Rodale Institute, back in the 1980s. Since then, it’s slowly gained recognition by farmers and food manufacturers, proving its worth as a sustainable…
Spate brings the speed of machine intelligence to trendspotting in food, beverage
The platform, which proved its bonafides by helping the fashion industry stay ahead of trends since the company launched in 2018, uses AI and big data pulled from Google searches and TikTok to predict the…
Why Pringles has ditched the can for its first bagged snack in more than 15 years
Pringles Mingles are corn puffs described by the Kellanova-owned brand as ‘crispy on the outside and light and airy in the middle for a melt-in-your-mouth experience’. Boasting a bowtie-style shape inspired by Mr P’s signature…
Do soda taxes reduce childhood obesity?
Obesity has become a global public health problem. Children who are obese are more likely to suffer from serious health problems – both in childhood and later in life – ranging from high blood pressure…