Many FMCG companies have failed to reach the township shopper effectively due to the assumption that the same rules apply in townships as they do with traditional urban shopping, writes FMCG business consultant, Michael Wood. The brandy vs whisky issue is a case in point.
...Sensient Colors has launched AccuPak, the first dissolvable bag in the food-beverage colour industry. The water soluble bags are a convenient packaging alternative that delivers the proper dose of colour and eliminates dust and cross-contamination issues.
...More and more people are consuming artificial sweeteners as an alternative to sugar, but the debate on whether this translates into better health continues. An opinion article published by Cell Press on July 10 in the journal Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism reviews evidence on...
Many FMCG companies have failed to reach the township shopper effectively due to the assumption that the same rules apply in townships as they do with traditional urban shopping, writes FMCG business consultant, Michael Wood.
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The vented beer can is a noted innovation for the North American summer, with Anheuser-Busch in the US and Molson Coors Canada both launching versions that allow additional air to flow into the can, creating a smoother pour with less 'glug'. [Click pic to enlarge]
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Traditional dress socks are not always very gentle to the feet, what with all the heat and sweat they keep in. But new technology can provide new levels of comfort that were not previously possible.
...Flavours for health, such as herbs and spices, honey and new generation superfruits will be the next hits in the global beverages market, according to Innova Market Insights.
...A whirlwind has gone through the town of Paarl and it’s likely that diversified foods company Pioneer will never be the same again. The whirlwind comes in the form of new CEO Phil Roux, ex Tiger Brands, who is just short of completing...
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association recommend that children drink skim or low-fat milk after age two. But that may not help them to avoid obesity.
...An Australian farmer who found a use for some leftover lemons launched the alcopop industry 20 years ago – a boon for the alcoholic drinks industry but a cause for consternation and controversy over how it has influenced youthful drinking.
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What technology trends will determine the production, bottling and packaging of beverages and liquid food of all types in the coming years? And what does that mean for the beverage manufacturers and bottlers? Some answers from exhibitors at the upcoming drinktec 2013 expo, Munich, September...
The finalists and winners in the Dairy Innovation Awards 2013 – sponsored by Sidel – were announced on 19 June at a special gala dinner during the 7th Global Dairy Congress in Lucerne, Switzerland.
...Coca-Cola has announced the launch of a mid-calorie variety of its iconic soda in Argentina, sweetened with a mix of sugar and stevia. Called Coca-Cola Life, it will have half the calories of regular Coca-Cola.
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Many experiments have shown that people can't tell plonk from grand cru. Now one US winemaker has proven that even experts can't judge wine accurately. What's the science behind the taste?
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The move by the American Medical Association board means that one-third of adults and 17% of children in the US – 78 million American adults and 12 million children – have a medical condition that requires treatment.
...Mars Drinks, a business unit of Mars Incorporated, has released Steel Horse Coffee, which it calls "the first and only office-focused beverage powered by pure, robust coffee and circulation-supporting cocoa flavanols".
...There are 670 calories in a venti Double Chocolaty Chip Frappuccino Blended Crème. The multibillion-dollar coffeehouse chain just announced that it will add calorie counts to US menus, staying a step ahead of the FDA.
...The wine cork could be set for a return to the mass market with the launch of a twistable and re-sealable version that does away with the corkscrew. [Click pic to enlarge]
...Mondelez International is upping its investment in Europe's premium, single-serve coffee sector and even stepping onto big Nestlé turf, announcing this week that it's launching a new range of Nespresso-compatible espresso capsules, while continuing to boost investment in its own Tassimo multi-beverage product.
...Started in Australia and New Zealand in late 2011, Coca-Cola’s super-successful 'Share a Coke' program is being replicated in 20 markets around the world this year, including the UK, Brazil and China.
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