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Challenging time for chocolate confectionery
The market for chocolate confectionery in Western Europe will become increasingly competitive as manufacturers struggle to maximise growth potential.
Outlook 2008
Comprehensive and affordable, new from Food Manufacture Market Reports the definitive guide to the UK's £147bn food and drink market.
Superfoods market forecast to reach 2.3bn
Superfoods is one of many dietary trends but one that is constantly evolving. Last year cranberries and oats may have been the most popular Superfoods, but next year it could be açai and goji berries.
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Food & Drink Expo 2008
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Superfood trends in soft drinks
Health drinks are driving growth in the soft drinks market. Superfood-based juices, smoothies, probiotic, omega-3 and energy and sports drinks are just some of the key growth areas.
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Health, convenience and indulgence drive dairy
Prospects for the European dairy market are based on three main market drivers: health, convenience and indulgence.
The global market for herbs and spices
Global production of spices and herbs has reached 4.5 million tonnes per year. Of this, the Asia Pacific region uses the vast majority (around 80%) whilst Western Europe uses 170,000 tonnes.*
Convenience and health drive value
Long considered a nation of ready meal addicts, latest research from RTS shows that the UK may be set to shed this image.
Growth in yogurt, desserts and ice cream
Expenditure on yogurt, desserts and ice cream in Western Europe is forecast to increase by 1.3bn, up from 31.0bn in 2006.
The Big Food Guide 2011 has landed!
The essential reference for food, ingredient and packaging manufacturers.
The Big Food Guide 2011 has landed!
The essential reference for food, ingredient and packaging manufacturers.
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Opportunities in soups, sauces and dressings
Total expenditure on pasta sauces in Western Europe is forecast to grow by an additional ?188m over the next five years to 2011 according to the latest report from RTS Resource.
Key drivers in flavours
RTS predicts a slowdown in usage of flavours to 2010. While there are opportunities to add value, ingredient manufacturers and suppliers need to be aware of the key drivers.
The market for fats and oils in food
An analysis of the top 50 global markets shows that total industrial usage of added oils and fats has now reached 14.4 million tonnes.
Global demand for antioxidants in food reaches $390m
Antioxidants occur naturally in foods but, to extend shelf life, manufacturers invest in adding either chemical or natural antioxidants.
Prepared meat & poultry in Western Europe
The market for Prepared Meat and Poultry in Western Europe is forecast to grow at a rate of 1.4% per year in value terms to 2010 according to the latest research from RTS Resource.
Food labelling - who's driving the health issue?
Food Labelling is arguably the biggest issue facing food and drink manufacturers today.
Germany expenditure on ready meals reaches 2bn
The market for ready meals in Germany reached 2bn in 2005 driven by the frozen meals sector according to the latest report from RTS Resource.
Soft drinks drive global demand for flavours
The global market for flavours is forecast to grow to $7bn by 2010 driven by soft drinks and the emerging markets of Asia-Pacific and Eastern Europe.
United Biscuits sold to consortium
The UKs largest biscuit maker, United Biscuits has been sold to a consortium made up of The Blackstone Group and PAI for a reported £1.6bn ($3bn).
UK Growth opportunities in convenience foods
The UKs £12bn convenience food sector offers manufacturers and retailers higher margins and growth opportunities.
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Free market report
RTS has teamed up with Food Manufacture to launch a new series of market reports. For a limited time you can download the first report, Food-on-the-Go, for free.