In this episode of Food for Thought, Bryn discusses the subtleties with CEO of The Food Institute, Brian Choi. Brian speaks about the food industry trends and consumer behavior over the years. The food industry is at a crossroads so what choices do we have to make? Time-stamped show notes 00:00 ➡️ 04:30: industry news…
SIAL Paris will be celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024, 60 years of innovation at the service of the agro-food sector. The SIAL 2024 edition will be an opportunity to celebrate this exceptional anniversary with many special events, and unveil a new layout for exhibitors. "A table !" ("Food is served!"). With this exclamation, the…
Globally inspired flavours, the ever-increasing popularity of the air fryer, reducing food waste, and a growing demand for healthy convenience are just some of the emerging trends identified in the Future of Frozen Food 2024 from Conagra Brands, and a frozen food market analysis and forecast looking at the period from 2024 to 2029. According…
Swiss soft drinks producer Vivi Kola had the bright idea, last year, of creating the world’s first natural drink, made purely using artificial intelligence alone. It was called Vivi Nova, with a recipe created by ChatGPT, the much-hyped AI tool from US-based artificial intelligence research organization OpenAI.
Aldi, the supermarket group, has said in its first sustainability report that it has cut its food waste in the UK by more than half since 2017. The 57% reduction in food waste intensity – a measure of the amount of food that is wasted compared to quantity sold – means that the company has…
A recent survey on the evolution of commerce in Paris from the Urban City Agency APUR (Atelier Urbain Parisien) reveals a progression of individual retail shops while supermarkets and general food retailers see their presence stagnate Paris has one of the densest number of shops and commercial outlets in the world according to the latest…
SIAL InterFOOD, the leading food and beverage exhibition in Indonesia celebrated another great edition. The show took place in JIEXPO in Kemayoran, Jakarta from 08 - 11 November 2023, and show organisers are urging those who wish to exhibit next year to secure their spot early to avoid disappointment. Next year's show will take place…
Last year was a record breaker for LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury goods group – but it was a far less rosy picture for the conglomerate’s wines and spirits business.
Varun Beverages, the PepsiCo India franchisee, is buying The Beverage Company, a firm based in South Africa, according to reports quoting the news agency Reuters. The deal represents another key foray into the African market for Varun Beverages and highlights the Indian company’s international ambitions. According to media, the purchase of The Beverage Company, which…
The FSCI is a worldwide collaborative effort to monitor global food systems. It brings together indicators and annual analysis to help government institutions and NGOs to implement priority programmes to turn agriculture into a more resilient, sustainable business, particularly against a backdrop of global warming. The FSCI report was released last December. The FSCI is…
"Healthy indulgence" isn't something people typically tend to consider over the festive season in December, but, come January, many consumers, this time determined to stick to their resolutions, want to make healthier choices. However, people also don't want to feel like they're going without, and so, according to Innova Market Insights, so-called "healthy indulgence" is…
As January unfolds, Silk, America's leading plant-based brand, introduces the Feel Planty Good Challenge, an initiative designed to encourage healthier breakfast habits.
