Global demand for fresh food on the rise
Global demand for fresh food increased by nearly 3% in volume terms in 2016, according to new research conducted by Euromonitor International. IFT Daily News
Tag: Demand
Unpredictable weather, consumer demand cause olive oil, vanilla prices to soar
According to Bloomberg, erratic weather in Spain and Italy is causing shortages in the global olive oil markets, and it is expected to get worse. IFT Daily News
Satisfying consumers’ demand for more information about their food
The latest consumer trust research from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) shows that most consumers want even more information about food and how it’s produced. IFT Daily News
Food industry committed to meeting demand for ‘free-from’ foods
And the food industry is all too willing to accommodate escalating consumer demand for these products, according to market research publisher Packaged Facts in the brand-new report “Food Formulation Trends: … Continue Reading →
Millennials demand more customization, mashups
Demanding what they want, how they do and don’t want it, and when they want it are hallmarks of Millennials—the 69 million U.S. adults currently aged 18–34. IFT Daily News
Global demand for fresh food exceeded 2.2 billion tons in 2015
Euromonitor International has published data on the global fresh food market in 2015, which experienced a 2% volume growth over 2014 to reach 2.2 billion tons. IFT Daily News
Frozen foods growth limited by demand for fresh
Consumer demand for fresh foods has limited the growth of the frozen foods market in recent years, according to a new report called Frozen Foods in the U.S.: Hot Meals, … Continue Reading →
Consumers increasingly demand cage-free, organic eggs
Consumers around the world are showing increased concern about how their food products are sourced. IFT Daily News
Report: COOL rule doesn’t drive consumer demand
A report to the U.S. Congress from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s (USDA) chief economist finds that there is “insufficient evidence” to conclude that country of origin labeling (COOL) translates … Continue Reading →
Consumer demand for organic leads to more producers
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the organic industry continues to show remarkable growth domestically and globally, with 19,474 certified organic operations in the United States and … Continue Reading →