Archives for August 4, 2020

Talkwalker report reveals shifting consumer preferences and pain points

Evolving shopping habits brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic are remolding consumer needs, and food brands must build new connections with their customers by paying close attention to new emerging issues, pain points, and desires that matter most to...

Food texture’s influence on ‘feeling fuller for longer’

A new study says the next generation of ‘health conscious’ products should focus on food texture to enhance the feeling of being full.

Guest article

Technology, communication and inclusivity are key to maintaining worker’s morale in these unprecedented times

Staff motivation is that great moving target for all manufacturers and the COVID-19 lockdown period – and the coming out of it – has added new dimensions to the challenge, writes Paul Lerigo, marketing manager, Product Inspection Division at Mettler-Toledo.

TruFood grows BFY snack footprint with Simply Natural acquisition

Baked goods and snack food contract producer TruFood Manufacturing has acquired Simply Natural Foods, which will help leverage its footprint in the better-for-you (BFY) snacking segment and serve a larger customer base with a broader range of offerings.

General Mills joins Musim Mas to tackle deforestation in Indonesia with on-the-ground activities aimed at smallholders

General Mills is collaborating with Musim Mas Group to launch a programme designed to integrate independent smallholders from villages neighbouring the Leuser Ecosystem in Aceh Singkil into the sustainable palm oil supply chain to reduce deforestation by...