Consumers today are not just looking for someplace to eat and drink — they want a multi-sensory experience. By Eloise Dubuisson, Marketing Director, Foodservice Brands & Chains, Kerry Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa With a projected 4.06 percent CAGR (2022-2027), the global café and bar market is a healthy, fast-evolving industry with many areas of opportunity. Consumers today want novel or extraordinary experiences beyond just eating and drinking — from the … [Read more...] about 3 Consumer Trends Shaping the Future of Beverages and Foodservice
Guest Posts
Healthier Indulgence: How Fibre and Taste Can Go Hand in Hand
By Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO, Asia Pacific More and more consumers are now shifting towards a proactive approach when it comes to their health: interest in food and drinks that are known to boost health has increased significantly in the overall population — from 26 percent in 2019 to 42 percent in 2021.1 At the same time, they adopt a long-term perspective, with two in three consumers globally believing that choosing healthy food gives them control over their … [Read more...] about Healthier Indulgence: How Fibre and Taste Can Go Hand in Hand
A new look at food packaging to reduce waste
by Richard Parmee An estimated 40 percent of all food produced in the world goes to waste – amounting to £2.5 billion tonnes every year at a cost of around $1 trillion, on top of the environmental impacts. So, it's no surprise that some of the latest production-line technology is focused on helping food processors avoid wasting food – and money. Airtight packaging has a key role to play in the drive to reduce food waste – helping products stay fresh for as long as possible. But … [Read more...] about A new look at food packaging to reduce waste
