Health and wellness has become a hobby for many consumers and is a
major contributing factor in the rapid growth of the functional,
organic and health foods markets according to a new report from
Euromonitor International.
Two charities have issued a stark warning that unless there is a
major overhaul of UK food and farming policies, there will not be
enough healthy and nutritious food to eat in the future.
The glycaemic index has not risen to the same astronomic trend
proportions of its low-carb predecessor, but this does not mean
there is a lack of interest. Rather, a slow build up could be a
sign that it is here for the long-haul.
Many obese and overweight people in the UK are unaware that they
could reduce their risk of developing a number of forms of cancer
by losing weight, indicates a survey by Cancer Research UK.
Christmas cake, mulled wine, mince pies and Christmas pudding - all
these festive specialities taste of Christmas. But why is it that
the smell of spices such as cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves and
ginger is synonymous with yuletide?
Ask any child what's most important about Christmas and you're
almost sure to hear it's presents, or Santa Claus, or school
holidays. But certainly not food.
Russia could provide supplement and health food makers with
attractive opportunities, particularly in the light of a recent
warning from the World Bank.
Food marketers face a major challenge in convincing consumers of
the credibility of their products, as the second report in a month
highlights a lack of trust in the health benefits of functional
foods amongst both European and North...
Two thirds of Britons say they have changed their eating habits or
increased exercise this year in a bid to become healthier, shows a
new survey that suggests the spate of recent publicity on obesity
may be having some effect.
Sales of kimchi, a Korean dish made with fermented cabbage and
spices, are surging after scientists found that a lactic acid
bacteria in the dish helped poultry fight bird flu.
Detailed images of the gristle, bones and connective tissue used to
make cheeseburgers and chicken nuggets are being used in a UK-wide
poster campaign to increase children's awareness of what is in
their favourite junk foods...
Most Australian women surveyed in a new study were overweight or
obese, and many were using some kind of diet or weight-loss aid to
try to lose excess pounds.
Research into how diet can help prevent disease and improve quality
of life is seen as important by Britons but they are skeptical
about collaborations between industry and universities, finds a new
survey.
Malnutrition will affect growing numbers of Europeans as
governments fail to tackle the problem, instead concentrating on
obesity, warns a new charity.
Dairy alternatives have continued to soar this year thanks to
private label and consumer health trends, but their market share is
not yet a huge cause for concern in the dairy industry.
Consumers are more than willing to pay a premium for cosmetic
products that promise fewer wrinkles, including cosmeceutical
supplements, suggests a new report.
Pomegranate juice is set to become one of Britain's most popular
fruit juices after recent coverage of the fruit's health benefits
prompt consumers to seek out the product.
Ten mega trends stretching from age to individualism will determine
the success and shape of any new products to hit the market in the
near future, claims market analysts Datamonitor.
The rising success of low-GI foods may be down to their promise of
longer lasting satisfaction compared with the deprivation
associated with low-calorie or reduced fat foods, reports
Dominique Patton.
Around a quarter of British men are 'in denial' about their waist
measurement, shows a new survey, revealing the difficult task faced
by marketers of health foods and weight loss products, writes
Dominique Patton.
Consumers are rapidly falling in love with bona fide, 100 per cent
juice across developed markets, yet it is private labels that are
reaping the benefits in Western Europe, says new research,
writes Chris Mercer.
Despite soaring sales figures for health-positioned products, new
research suggests the health message has yet to reach children,
reports Lindsey Partos.
Soy milk has been Western Europe's fastest growing 'dairy' sector
over the last six years, presenting new challenges to dairy firms
via consumer health trends and new fears over lactose intolerance,
reports Chris Mercer.
Spending on health foods has been identified as the number one
consumer trend in Asia although overweight and obesity percentages
are set to rise, according to a survey released by TNS Asiapanel,
reports Claire Johnston.
Foods touting health-related claims on their labels may enjoy a New
Year's sales boost but in most cases, higher sales do not last,
suggests research released by ACNielsen.
Food manufacturers need to take account of the marked shift in the
way consumers approach weight loss and dieting by emphasising a
healthy lifestyle over calorie control, suggests a new report.
The publicity craze surrounding nutritional content and labelling
has helped these two issues replace BSE as the biggest food
concerns among an increasingly sceptical British public - warning
the food industry to stay on its toes,...
British consumers are increasingly seeking convenient food and
drinks that are also healthy but food makers are failing to answer
their needs, claims a new report.
The majority of European consumers appreciate the benefits of
eating healthily but remain confused over the terminology used in
nutritional labelling, according to a recent report by the European
Food Information Council (EUFIC),...
Europe needs to make a major assault on the four biggest cancers if
it is to make significant progress against the burden of the
disease, say researchers today.
More than a third of cancer patients in Europe use complementary
and alternative medicine (CAM), most often to increase their body's
ability to fight the disease, reveals the first Europe-wide study
of alternative medicine use.
There is an alarming ignorance about cancer and how to reduce the
risk of the disease that is Britain's biggest killer, according to
a survey by a leading cancer charity Cancer Research UK.
Fruit juice sales are soaring in the UK, driven by consumers'
perception of the beverage as a healthier alternative to coffee and
fizzy drinks, shows a new Mintel report.
The Italian government is stepping up its focus on obesity with the
launch of an innovative campaign to draw attention to the serious
health risks of the condition.
