UK: Alara teams with Traidcraft for muesli range
2 October 2009
UK organic food producer Alara Wholefoods has partnered with fair trade organisation Traidcraft to introduce a range of fair trade mueslis.
SIAL: Comment - Optimism in the air at SIAL
22 October 2008
The leading lights of the food industry have spent the last few days in Paris at this year's SIAL exhibition and the mood of those who in convened in the French capital was one of determined optimism. Dean Best was there to read the smoke signals.
just-food heads to Paris
20 October 2008
The European food industry turns its gaze to Paris this weekend as the great and good of the sector convene at the biennial SIAL exhibition.
Just the Answer - Dominik Büchel, Emmi
25 October 2007
Only a cheese producer with a great love for their product would liken cheese to a Rolex. But Dominik Büchel of Swiss dairy group Emmi makes the comparison to show the company is focused on expanding its business with premium, specialty products rather than simply chasing volume. In this month’s Just the Answer interview, Dean Best spoke with Emmi's European sales director about the effects of recent rises in dairy commodity prices and the company’s plans for steady expansion internationally.
ANUGA: Food industry flocks to its Oktoberfest
15 October 2007
The biennial Anuga trade fair, taking place in Cologne from 13 to 17 October, is arguably the most important such event in the food industry’s calendar, attracting food processors, distributors, retailers, importers and industry associations from all over the globe. Dean Best reports from what many believe to be the industry’s only truly international show.
ANUGA: Retailers facing "turbulent times", says Spar MD
15 October 2007
Retailers are operating in a “time of turbulence” and need to innovate to ride out cost pressures and the changing needs of consumers, according to the managing director of Spar International.
ANUGA: Fayrefield says UK dairy at mercy of global factors
15 October 2007
Global factors will continue to be a significant factor in the dynamics of the UK dairy market, according to an executive at UK dairy firm Fayrefield Foods.
ANUGA: Baxters in European push
15 October 2007
Baxters Food Group is to roll out its Healthy Choice range of soups into Europe, the Scotland-based company said today (14 October).
Anuga 2005: The grandfather of all food shows
20 October 2005
With 6,294 exhibitors and 161,000 visitors from 160 countries, Anuga is one of the most important shows for the food industry. As well as showcasing the latest conventional food products, Anuga 2005 also included a new organic and natural products section. This year's show was the place to observe current trends and taste the future, as Bruce Hoggard found out.
Latest organic innovations on show at Biofach America
10 October 2005
This year's Natural Products Expo East/Organic Products Expo-BioFach America was held in September, with more than 20,000 people gathering to taste the latest natural and organic products and explore the latest trends in the industry. From vegetable snack bars to buffalo meat loaf, there was a veritable feast of products on show, as Bruce Hoggard discovered.
UK: Milk Link to launch own brand into export markets
12 August 2005
Dairy co-operative Milk Link has announced that it plans to launch its range of Moo dairy products to the export market at Anuga, in Cologne in October.
New products on display at All Things Organic
22 June 2005
As organic food continues to move into the mainstream, a wealth of companies, from the family-run to the multinational, are taking advantage of this popularity, with new products and line extensions. Many were exhibiting at this year’s All Things Organic trade show in the US. Bruce Hoggard went to investigate.
Domestic foods on show at Foodex Japan
12 May 2005
Foodex Japan, the Asia and Pacific Rim region’s largest food and beverage show, enjoyed continued success this year, with its overall theme of food traceability. With visitors and exhibitors from all over the world, the show gave companies an opportunity to showcase new and existing products, many of which were sampled by our man at the show, Bruce Hoggard.
BioFach 2005 shows developing organic market
25 April 2005
The organic market appears to be going from strength to strength, especially if this year’s BioFach exhibition is anything to go by. With over 2,000 exhibitors from 70 countries and more than 30,000 visitors, the show reflected the increasing maturity of the market and the importance of innovation, as Bruce Hoggard reports.
Natural Products Asia – Show report
5 January 2005
Functional foods, health foods, organic foods…. Raw ingredients, herbal supplements, personal care products…. You couldn’t accuse last month’s Natural Products Expo Asia of being too narrow in focus. But was it worth the journey? Bruce Hoggard was there – and as usual he doesn’t hold back if he doesn’t like what he tastes….
Organics take the stage at BioFach Japan
11 October 2004
Towards the end of September, food company representatives, buyers, certification agencies and consumers filled Tokyo’s Big Site exhibition centre for the fourth annual BioFach Japan, a trade show focused on organic products. From unprocessed agricultural products to ready-to-eat foods, Bruce Hoggard was there to sample the exhibition’s delights.
Anuga 2003: Showcasing new and innovative food products
29 October 2003
The Anuga food show in Cologne, Germany, brought together over 6,000 exhibitors from 93 countries. For five days, visitors were able to explore the many stands, sampling new and innovative products from multinational companies down to those firms just starting out. Bruce Hoggard shares some of the highlights.
New organic products showcased at BioFach America
15 September 2003
As the organic food industry matures and enters the mainstream, we continue to see change and consolidation worldwide. Although growth may be slowing, the organic market continues to attract new players. Organic trade shows remain a vital opportunity for manufacturers to showcase new products – as Bruce Hoggard reports from last week’s Organic Products Expo – BioFach America in Washington, DC.
Foodex Japan 2003: Discovering the joys of the world’s food cultures
7 April 2003
There’s a great big world of food out there, but who can travel to every show? FoodEx was recently held in Tokyo, Japan, and just-food.com was lucky enough to have Bruce Hoggard on the ground. He filed this report, describing many of the innovative new products showcased. He also outlines the show itself, giving those interested in exhibiting at or visiting foreign trade shows a valuable overview of this key event in the food industry calendar.
BioFach 2003: Where the world comes to discuss organics
24 February 2003
The great and good of the world’s organic sector gathered in Germany last week to take the temperature of this dynamic young industry. Our organics man Bruce Hoggard reported back on the new products he discovered, the companies he talked to, and the word on the street regarding future trends in the world of organics.
Marketing organics: German retailers on a steep learning curve
22 October 2001
Of the 6,205 companies exhibiting at last week's ANUGA food trade fair in Germany, 640 presented organic products. According to the Swiss Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, organics' share of the global food market will be between 5% and 10% by 2005, but are retailers latching on to the opportunities this affords? And how well are suppliers and retailers cooperating to grow the sector? The potential is fantastic - if they get it right. Catherine Sleep reports.
GERMANY: New meat quality and safety mark showcased at Anuga
15 October 2001
A new SQ mark intended to denote the quality and safety of meat and meat products has been approved by the German Ministry of Consumer Protection, Food and Agriculture. Presented yesterday [Sunday] at the Anuga food trade fair in Cologne, the SQ mark was designed in a bid to reassure the public that meat is safe and boost consumer confidence in the sector.
UK: Sammy's Couscous awarded FFB prize at ANUGA
15 October 2001
Sammy's Easy Cook Couscous has been awarded Best New British Product at ANUGA 2001 . The couscous, which has gained listings in most major UK multiple retailers, was voted winner from more than 50 new product lines on display at ANUGA. The judges paid tribute to the product’s convenience, innovation and packaging.
UK: British Exhibitors lead the way at SIAL 2000
28 September 2000
At this year's SIAL 2000 , the premier international food and drink exhibition held in Paris (22-26 October), 100 British companies are demonstrating how they lead the way in the provision of a comprehensive range of food and drink to meet the changing demands of consumers around the world.Simon Waring, Director of Marketing and International Management at Food from Britain, commenting on the British strength at the show, said, "It is clear that UK food and drink manufacturers are using expertise gained from our own demanding market to satisfy the changing needs of continental Europe and worldwide markets.
Ice-Cream Encounters of the Third Dimensional Kind
6 September 2000
Gone are the days when a simple cone would suffice. And it's not just the children who are making all the demands. Adult markets have been successfully targeted and reached by a hitherto unsurpassed appetite for new and sophisticated ice-cream brands. These huge successes in this market have prompted manufacturers to constantly reinvent the ice-cream concept and have led - amongst other innovations - to a growth in ice-cream versions of popular chocolate bars.
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Natural and Specialty Blended Cheeses: The U.S. Market and a Global Perspective
With U.S. production of natural and specialty blended (N&SB) cheese at an all-time high — 10 billion-plus pounds by the end of 2009 — marketers are aggressively creating points of differentiation to better establish their brands in this highly competitive and crowded category.
Snack foods
Retail sales of snack foods were worth an estimated £2.15bn in 2007, having risen in value by just 0.4% on the previous year. Market growth continues to be driven by sales of larger pack sizes (of indulgence products, in particular) for sharing, but also by consumer uptake of healthier products, in which there has been considerable new product development (NPD), resulting in innovative products such as Walkers Baked. Factors such as no trans fats, low fat, low calorie, low cholesterol, low sugar, wholegrain, low sodium, and vitamins and minerals have all increased in importance in 2007/2008, as much publicity and debate are focused on the link between `junk' foods and obesity, with its associated health risks.
