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By Ken Hickson IOFC funding to help Bangladesh overcome food security issues (Image: IFC) Food security looms large as a global issue this year as it did in 2022 even before Russia’s ill conceived “plan” in invade Ukraine in February, thereby disrupting the supply of essential grains from Europe to Africa. On...
By Matevž Ambrožič, marketing and PR director at PharmaLinea According to Euromonitor data from Nov 2022, inflation is set to peak in 2022 One of the biggest concerns for many companies in 2022 was inflation. With inflationary pressures remaining at high levels in 2023, there is a lot of uncertainty on...
By Terry Smagh, senior vice-president and general manager for Asia Pacific and Japan at Infor Terry Smagh, senior vice-president and general manager for Asia Pacific and Japan at Infor The world’s population is predicted to increase by two billion and surpass a staggering nine billion by 2050. To ensure sufficient food...
Nutiani’s new research study uncovers five health-conscious consumer segments, as we ll as demand for sustainability and product information. (Image: Ali Inay via Unsplash) Nine in 10 consumers view health holistically and believe it is important to adopt a well-balanced diet1, but have different approaches to healthy eating. Brands looking to...
A recent survey by New Nutrition Business found that the low-carbohydrates trend was levelling off Consumer interest in eating more nutrient-dense foods continues to climb, with 18% of people saying they look for more nutrient-dense foods that pack more beneficial nutrients relative to their energy content. “Compared to 2021, this was...
New research based on ADM's global network highlights trending focus areas for consumers around the world. ADM has unveiled its third annual outlook on the global consumer trends that will shape the food, beverage and animal nutrition industries and drive market growth in the years ahead. Dissecting the intersection of health...
With the rise of Web3-enabled technologies and blockchain, producers can look towards a new, digital future for proving their source of their products and secure their reputations. By Agatha Wong For many years, the issue of traceability in the food and beverage industry has been of concern to both consumers and...
For consumers around the world, the term “California grown” brings to mind two distinct features: quality and taste. The Golden State’s rich temperate Mediterranean climate has endowed the region with fertile soil, and its farmers’ attention to sustainability and innovation continues to supply more than 400 commodities globally. At...
The number of consumers cutting back on their grocery shopping as a result of inflation has grown significantly during the past year, according to new research. In a survey commissioned by Ingredient Communications, a quarter of respondents (24.9%) said they had stopped buying a food or beverage product in the...
The resilience of our global food system is under test and strain: on one hand, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the ways consumer engage with their eating habits, calling for greater fortification, and greener and healthier labels. On the other hand, the Ukraine-Russia conflict, climate change, and growing food...