Archives for April 17, 2023

Nippon Food Shift: Japanese consumers’ purchasing choices primarily driven by affordability and local production – government survey

New data from the FY2022 version of Japan’s annual Dietary Habits and Lifestyle Survey has revealed that affordability and local production are the factors holding the most sway over local consumer purchasing decisions.

Platinum power: Parle sets sights on ‘sizeable’ Middle East market with premium biscuits range

Indian biscuit giant Parle is looking to tap into premiumisation trends in the Middle East, believing that higher spending power and a demand for exclusivity are good drivers for its Platina range.

From tumour risk to microbiome harm: FAO and WHO debunk four cell-based meat misconceptions

The FAO and WHO have debunked four key misconceptions and concerns surrounding cell-based meat, spanning tumour risk to a negative impact on the microbiome.

Consumer demand for multifunctional immune products driven by health goals

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Consumers are taking a proactive approach to their immune health and seeking solutions with added value. How can manufacturers tap into this?