All articles by GlobalData Consumer

1. At the heart of energy drink consumption is a contraction

   Beverages with added energy are increasing in popularity among cohorts of young, young adult and teenage consumers. Energy drinks have…
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   10 Dec
2. Plant-based ‘meats’ in China on the rise as pig virus hits food supplies

   Vegan ‘meats’ are increasing in popularity across mainland China as innovation has led to an enticing range of alternatives, including…
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   10 Dec
3. Sign of the times as big smoke sues e-cigarette giant Juul

   New York and other US states are attempting to bring a lawsuit against Juul, the nation’s largest vape manufacturer. The…
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   10 Dec
4. Cargill renews IFC partnership in an effort to empower cocoa-producing cooperatives

   Ethics and sustainability are two interrelated trends that have taken centre stage for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands and the…
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   9 Dec
5. Chocolate brands go ‘green’ with new products for vegans

   Consumer interest in vegan products has prompted chocolate and confectionery brands to venture in this market, most recently when Mars…
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   18 Nov
6. Kellogg’s turns to vegan snacks in a sign it is refocusing on the growing parts of its business

   First came cereal beer, now there’s Leaf Jerky, what will cereal producer Kellogg’s do next? With the launch of Leaf…
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   16 Oct
7. Obstacles on the road to food delivery by self-driving robots

   Online food delivery is recognised as having growth potential for consumers and one with disruptive potential for the foodservice market,…
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   14 Oct
8. Hellmann’s dip into veganism with egg-free mayo should hit the spot

   Vegan mayonnaise! Is it possible? Well yes, it is, and it is here in the UK. Hellmann’s has launched a…
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   7 Oct
9. Costa Coffee to lure ‘commuters’ with mini-format stores

   UK retail chain Costa Coffee – currently owned by Coca-Cola – recently launched its first mini-format store in London, signalling…
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   2 Oct
10. Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo: 3 things you probably didn’t know

    In early 2019, Grupo Bimbo was named one of the world’s most ethical companies for the third consecutive year, largely…
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    27 Sep