Gama and Sabine Loos From 15th to 17th September, InterTabac and its co-located events NUBIZ and InterSupply once again served as a focal point for the global nicotine industry and emerging nicotine-free categories at Messe Dortmund in Germany. Spanning ten exhibition halls, the event gathered around 750 exhibiting companies from 64 countries alongside a substantial international contingent of trade visitors. Highlighting the broad reach of the event, roughly 60% of …
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Gama spoke to Jean-Gabriel Mollard, Director of SIAL Paris, ahead of the latest edition of SIAL. Read this Tradeshow Look Ahead in the next issue of Gama News. What are your primary goals and expectations for SIAL 2026 as it returns to Paris? Our priority for SIAL Paris 2026 is clear: to make this edition a powerful accelerator for business and transformation across the food industry. As technologies, consumer expectations and economic …
Gama spoke to Jeff Lenard, Vice President of NACS Media & Strategic Communications, ahead of the latest edition of the NACS Show. What are your primary goals and expectations for the NACS Show 2026 in Las Vegas? Our goal every year is largely the same: we want to show attendees the future. This means developing dynamic Education Sessions and a robust exhibit hall that not only looks at what …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 25th June 2026: Consumers are increasingly prioritising products that champion whole, unadulterated ingredients, as simplicity and formulation integrity become central drivers in purchasing decisions. According to the latest data from Gama Compass, the strategic emphasis on ‘whole ingredients’ now heads up a wider cohort of growth-oriented marketing claims tailored to the minimally-processed era. As public scepticism towards ultra-processed foods (UPFs) intensifies, claims that act as a counterpoint, …
Read this Tradeshow Insight in the next issue of Gama News. The seventh edition of Vapexpo Spain, a prominent trade exhibition dedicated to electronic cigarettes and next-generation nicotine products, took place on the 20th and 21st June 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Reflecting the broader industry shift towards alternative nicotine delivery systems, the event incorporated “NXG” (New Generation) into its official framing to explicitly cover both vaping and new-generation alternatives. Gama …
Gama spoke to Milana Boskovic, Chief Marketing and R&D Officer at Al Ain Farms Group. Read this Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. How is the formation of Al Ain Farms Group helping you leverage scale to redefine your identity as a ‘National Food Champion’? The formation of Al Ain Farms Group is really about creating the scale and capabilities needed to strengthen the UAE’s food system. By …
Gama spoke to Sakshi Mittal, Founder & CEO at Foodhak. Read this Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. Foodhak combines health-tech and personalized nutrition. How is the modern consumer’s understanding of ‘healthy eating’ changing, and how does your artificial intelligence driven model respond to that? The modern consumer is rapidly moving past generic health buzzwords like ‘low fat’ or ‘sugar-free’ and seeking deep, science-backed transparency. They increasingly view …
Gama and Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Founder, Seven Summers The 45th edition of the London Wine Fair took place this week under the new ownership of Vindustrious, marking a new chapter for the event. The trade show registered significant growth: in total, the event hosted 445 exhibitors, representing a near 10% rise in participation and a 13% increase in floor space, while visitor numbers topped the 10,000 threshold for the first time in …
Gama and Yash Malpani, Business Director, Malpani Group The eleventh edition of The Vaper Expo UK took place from the 8th to the 10th of May 2026 in Birmingham, serving as a significant gathering for the nicotine and tobacco alternatives industry. The event featured hundreds of exhibiting companies, reflecting a substantial international presence. The three-day programme was divided into distinct segments, with the opening day dedicated exclusively to business-to-business interactions, …
Gama spoke to Sabine Loos, Managing Director of Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe, ahead of the latest edition of InterTabac. What are your primary goals and expectations for the 2026 edition of InterTabac? Last year, we were delighted to welcome a record number of more than 800 international exhibitors for the second time in a row. Naturally, we aim to build on those figures in the future. It is these companies that make …
Read this Tradeshow Insight in the next issue of Gama News. The latest edition of the UK Food & Drink Shows took place at the NEC Birmingham from the 13th to 15th April 2026, comprising four distinct exhibitions: the Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show and the Forecourt Show. This expansive gathering of more than 1,200 exhibitors and an anticipated 25,000 visitors featured a …
Read this Tradeshow Insight in the next issue of Gama News. The International Food & Drink Event (IFE), the latest edition of which took place on the 30th March to 1st April 2026 at ExCeL London, serves as one of the largest trade shows for the food and beverage industry in the UK. As a central component of the broader Food, Drink & Hospitality Week – a collective of five co-located …
Gama spoke to Prof. Keeley Crockett, Professor in Computational Intelligence at Manchester Metropolitan University. Read this Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. You’ve often said that AI is currently facing a ‘trust’ test similar to the one physical brands face. Why is that the starting point for this conversation? It’s fundamental. The consumer has to trust your products, and it’s exactly the same with AI. When …
Read this Tradeshow Insight in the next issue of Gama News. Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026, the 57th edition of the international cosmetics trade fair, took place from 26th to 29th March 2026 at the BolognaFiere exhibition centre in Bologna, Italy. The event recorded over 255,000 professional attendees from 155 countries, and featured more than 3,000 exhibitors from 68 nations, representing over 10,000 brands. A total of 32 country pavilions were present, …
Read this Tradeshow Insight in the next issue of Gama News. Alimentaria 2026, held in Barcelona from 23rd to 26th March, marked its 50th anniversary this year as a premier global platform for the food, beverage, and foodservice industries. This edition, staged at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue, successfully integrated with Hostelco to cover the entire hospitality and catering value chain. The event concluded with a total of 109,600 …
Gama spoke to Rafael Fuertes, Director General at ElPozo Alimentacion. Read this Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. You have stated that the company of today will be unrecognizable in a few years. What will drive this radical evolution? Our medium-term strategy is built on three pillars: innovation, brand and competitiveness. This means being efficient, offering consumers exactly what they need, and anticipating the market …
Gama spoke to Erick Vera, Founder & CEO at Little Inca. Read more Industry Insights in the next issue of Gama News. What inspired you to create Little Inca, and how did you bring your passion for authentic Peruvian food to the brand? This venture started with growing quinoa in the Peruvian Andes, long before the world discovered quinoa as a superfood. I grew up knowing quinoa as a …
Gama spoke to Tomasz Dawidowski, Project Manager, ahead of the latest edition of NutraFood Poland. What are your primary goals and expectations for the 2026 edition of NutraFood Poland? Our main goal for NutraFood Poland 2026 is to strengthen its position as a leading event for the nutraceutical and functional food industry in Central and Eastern Europe. We aim to create a platform that fosters valuable business connections, showcases innovative …
Gama spoke to Mohammad Ihtsham, Founder at Pure Sustenance. Read more Industry Insights in the next issue of Gama News. What was the ‘lightbulb moment’ that led you to create a functional drink using just dates and water? The idea came from a very simple observation. Growing up, soaking dates in water was something people had been doing for generations, particularly for natural energy and hydration. At the same …
Gama spoke to Gareth Baguley, Brand Director, Informa Markets, ahead of the latest edition of Vitafoods Europe. What are your overall expectations for the 2026 edition of Vitafoods? There’s a real momentum growing across the nutraceutical sector right now, undeniably fuelled by rapid developments in scientific research, weight management solutions and technology. Our ambition is to harness that energy and turn it into powerful partnerships and real commercial impact. As …
Read this Tradeshow Insight in the next issue of Gama News. The return of Lunch! North to Manchester Central on 10th and 11th March 2026 solidified the event’s status as a primary fixture for the food-to-go and cafe sectors in the north of England. Co-located with the Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB) show, the combined event transformed the venue into a concentrated hub for regional hospitality, drawing over 12,100 trade …
Gama spoke to Hannah Tovey, Head of London Wine Fair, ahead of the latest edition of the wine and spirits showcase. What are your primary expectations for the 2026 edition, and what is the prevailing mood you are sensing from exhibitors as we approach May? This will be the 45th edition of London Wine Fair, and the first under the new Vindustrious ownership. The first thing to say is that …
Gama spoke to Peggy Davies, PLMA President, ahead of the latest edition of PLMA – World of Private Label. What are your overall expectations for the 2026 edition of PLMA – World of Private Label? PLMA’s World of Private Label Trade Show on 19th and 20th May is shaping up to be an exciting and dynamic event. We’ll have over 3,200 returning and new exhibitors showing the latest in food …
Gama spoke to Jake Nixon, Event Director, ahead of the latest edition of World Vape Show Dubai. Read more Tradeshow Look Aheads in the next issue of Gama News. What are your overall expectations for the 2026 edition of World Vape Show Dubai? To ensure that WVS Dubai continues to serve as a platform for networking, learning, and generating business leads to spearhead the future of our industry on a …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 27th February 2026: In this month’s Innovation Insight, we look at the mainstreaming of edible packaging technology through the launch of a range that leverages traditional confectionery techniques to solve modern on-the-go snacking pain points – Eat Natural Soft Fruit Bars. Read this Innovation Insight in the next issue of Gama News. Launched in the UK in late 2025, the Eat Natural …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 16th February 2026: The ‘low fat’ era is over and, in its place, a new model of indulgence is emerging, defined by targeted positioning, ingredient quality and creative formulation. In this month’s Insight by Gama Compass, we explore a fundamental changing of the guard in the world of treats, away from the conventional wisdom of caloric subtraction – that is, removing fat, sugar and calories to create …
Gama spoke to Dan Dixon, Managing Director of Exhibitions, William Reed ahead of the latest edition of The UK Food & Drink Shows. Read more Tradeshow Look Aheads in the next issue of Gama News. What are your primary expectations for this year’s The UK Food & Drink Shows? We are expecting this to be our most vibrant edition yet. By co-locating four distinct shows — Food & Drink Expo, Farm …
Gama spoke to Angelika Bauer, Deputy Managing Director of Messe Dortmund, ahead of the latest edition of EVO NXT. What are your expectations for EVO NXT 2026? The concept of EVO NXT is driven by providing space for intensive exchange – for exhibiting companies and trade visitors alike. It is also built on the transfer and sharing of knowledge. Our goal has always been to make every participant leave with …
Gama spoke to Federico Bricolo, President of Veronafiere, ahead of the latest edition of Vinitaly. What are your main goals for the 58th Vinitaly, especially as regards international attendance and B2B involvement? Vinitaly is the only international event dedicated entirely to the Italian wine sector – a key strength of the Show in Verona, yet equally for the ecosystem of promotional events we organize in our main target countries, be …
Read this Tradeshow Insight in the next issue of Gama News. Held from 26th to 30th January, Gulfood 2026 marked a significant structural change for the annual event by operating simultaneously across two venues for the first time: the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai. This expansion brought the total event space to over 280,000 sq m, accommodating more than 8,500 …
Gama spoke to Enrico Zannini, General Manager, BolognaFiere Cosmoprof, ahead of the latest edition of the beauty tradeshow. What are your expectations for Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026?? We expect Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026 to further strengthen its role as a global business hub for the beauty industry. The event continues to attract exhibitors and visitors from all over the world, confirming its unique international reach. After the record edition …
Gama spoke to Federico Dellafiore, event director, ahead of the latest edition of IFE, International Food & Drink Event. What are your expectations for this edition of IFE? IFE 2026 is set to be one of our most engaging editions yet. Every year, the show brings together a fantastic mix of food and drink producers, buyers and industry leaders, and for 2026 we’re expecting even more variety and energy across all …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 30th December 2025: The convergence of functional hydration and high-end confectionery trends is redefining the beverage landscape, illustrating how ‘permissible indulgence’ is becoming a primary driver for health-conscious consumers. In this month’s Innovation Insight, we examine a limited-edition collaboration that introduces gourmet complexity to the plant-based hydration category – Raw C Pistachio Papi Coconut Water. Read this Innovation Insight in the next issue …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 15th December 2025: Consumer demand for convenient, on-the-go energy is reshaping bakery and snack innovation, but perhaps in ways not immediately obvious. In this month’s Insight by Gama Compass, we explore how the notion of ‘energy’ continues to reshaped away from sugar-packed bars and calorie-dense snacks towards a health-first notion of nutritionally-dense wholefoods and natural ingredients. Read this Insight by Gama Compass in the next issue …
Gama spoke to Mark Napier, VP – Portfolio Growth Food & Hospitality, ahead of the latest edition of Gulfood. What are your expectations for this edition of Gulfood? Gulfood 2026 will be the largest, most transformative edition in the event’s 31-year history. With two mega venues, over 8,500 exhibitors, and a fully expanded ecosystem across logistics, startups, fresh and grocery trade, we expect a significant increase in trade activity, cross-border deals …
Gama spoke to Wedyan Alahmadi, Head of Marketing at Halwani Bros. Read this Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. What makes Gen Z so important, both globally and in Saudi Arabia? Gen Z today represents around 25% of the world’s population – that’s about 2 billion people – and their spending power is expected to reach $12 trillion by 2030. They are the first generation born …
Gama spoke to Carla Borges Pita, Event Manager, ahead of the latest edition of Lisbon Food Affair. What are your expectations for Lisbon Food Affair 2026? We expect Lisbon Food Affair 2026 to further consolidate its position as the leading hub for the food and beverage industry in Portugal. Our goal is to attract a wide range of professionals — from distributors and importers to restaurateurs and hoteliers — creating …
Gama spoke to Paul Brown, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at BOL Foods. Read this Insight by Gama Compass in the next issue of Gama News. What have your experiences at BOL Foods taught you about building a resilient brand? Starting a brand is demanding, and the perception versus the reality is very different. But having a clear mission has helped us withstand difficult periods. Listening to what people …
Gama spoke to Sabine Schommer, Director, ahead of the latest edition of ISM. What are your expectations for ISM 2026? We are looking forward to ISM 2026 with great optimism. Four months before the start, we have already exceeded the booking level of the previous event – a clear signal of the industry’s strength and confidence in the event. With exhibitors from over 70 countries and a new record number …
Gama and Gerald Böse, CEO of Koelnmesse Gama and Ligia Gabriela Smadu, Marketing Director Cris-Tim Anuga 2025 in Cologne, Germany, confirmed its position as the world’s largest food and beverage trade fair. From 4th to 8th October, the event drew more than 145,000 trade visitors from over 190 countries and hosted more than 8,000 exhibitors from 110 nations. The international character was clear, with the majority of exhibitors and visitors …
Gama with The Turmeric Co. and Raw Hydrate This week, London’s ExCeL was once again transformed into the hub of the UK’s thriving food-to-go industry as Lunch! 2025 opened its doors to thousands of visitors. Co-located with The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show, the two-day event welcomed a dynamic mix of operators, buyers and suppliers, all looking to connect, discover and stay ahead in one of the most competitive …
Gama spoke to Ian Wright CBE, Co-Chair of the Food and Drink Export Council. Read the full interview in the next issue of Gama News. From your perspective, what makes the UK such a strategically important market for food and drink businesses – both domestic and international? The UK market remains one of the most accessible and innovation-friendly environments in Europe. For businesses looking to test products, gain quick …
Gama with Altria Celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2025, Inter Tabac once again positioned Dortmund, Germany as the global hub for tobacco and nicotine innovation. Held from 18th to 20th September at Messe Dortmund and spanning nine pavilions, the event welcomed 14,500 visitors and around 800 exhibitors from 70 countries, making it the world’s largest trade fair for tobacco products and smoking accessories. Its sister show InterSupply ran in parallel, …
Gama spoke to Anna Canal, director, ahead of the latest edition of Alimentaria. What are your expectations for Alimentaria 2026? Alimentaria is the leading food, beverage, and gastronomy platform in Spain and one of the main international benchmarks for the sector. The synergies generated by the joint celebration of Alimentaria and Hostelco for this next edition have made it possible to create one of the largest international meeting points for the …
Gama spoke to Priya Chopra, Director of Strategy, Union Coop. Read the full Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. What key trends do you expect to shape food and drink innovation in the United Arab Emirates in 2025 / 26? Food and drink innovation in the UAE is being driven by agritech, with vertical farming and smart agriculture improving local food security. Long-shelf-life meals (up to 25 …
Gama spoke to Jan Philipp Hartmann, Director, ahead of the latest edition of Anuga. What are your expectations for this edition of Anuga? Anuga 2025 will once again be the world’s most important platform for the food and beverage industry. From 4 to 8 October 2025, Cologne will be the global centre of the food and beverage world. With its ten trade fairs, Anuga offers a unique overview of products, …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 28th August 2025: The power of food and drink to enhance cognitive function – as part of a broader trend for ‘super-human’ health benefits – has piqued consumer interest in recent years. This month’s Innovation Insight explores how these claims are increasingly entering the infant food and drink space, focusing on a key case study – Little Brainiac Neuro+ Fruit & Vegetable Smoothie. Read this Innovation …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 22nd July 2025: Consumer concern about the impacts of dietary choices on digestive health is sparking a notable rise in food and non-alcoholic drink launches that boast ‘gut-friendly’ benefits, the latest insights from Gama Compass reveal. The findings reflect a growing consumer perception of food and drink as central to overall health and wellbeing, with gut health – especially amid increasing awareness of food allergies and intolerances …
Gama spoke to Jeff Lenard, Vice President of NACS Media & Strategic Communications, ahead of the latest edition of the NACS Show. What are your expectations for the NACS Show 2025? We always focus on what attendees say they most want at the event. They tell us they like the format of the NACS Show: four days of learning, buying and selling, networking and fun — all designed to …
Gama spoke to Nicola Woods, Event Manager, ahead of the latest edition of Speciality & Fine Food Fair. What are your expectations for the 2025 edition of Speciality & Fine Food Fair? The 2025 edition of Speciality & Fine Food Fair is gearing up to be one of our most exciting yet, with a bunch of new features, networking events and opportunities for food & drink brands to connect …
Gama spoke to Çağdaş Savaşan, Marketing & Commercial Director, Eker. Read the full Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. What makes innovation in the dairy industry particularly challenging? Innovation in dairy is far from easy, especially when you’re dealing with highly perishable products like yoghurt or ayran that have shelf lives of just 30 days. The entire process from production to shipping and selling must be completed …
Gama spoke to Sabine Loos, Managing Director of Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe, ahead of the latest edition of InterTabac. What are your expectations for this latest edition of InterTabac? Following last year’s great success, we are looking forward to the 45th edition of InterTabac with great anticipation. The list of confirmed exhibitors already includes many exciting names that underscore the show’s role as THE platform for the international tobacco industry. In addition, …
31st May and 1st June this year saw Madrid’s Pabellon de Cristal play host to the sixth edition of Vapexpo Spain, as the event continued to solidify its position as Spain’s premier exhibition for the vaping sector. Read about VapExpo Spain in the next issue of Gama News. Vapexpo Spain 2025 catered to both B2B and B2C audiences, offering a platform for manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, health professionals and enthusiasts within …
The 2025 edition of London Wine Fair (LWF) reinforced the show’s position as a cornerstone event for global wine and spirits professionals, welcoming some 442 exhibitors and more than 10,000 visitors for three days of networking, tasting and deal-making at the the Olympia Exhibition Centre in London. Gama at London Wine Fair Held from 19th to 21st May, LWF showcased wines, spirits and related products from 35 different countries, with …
The Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX) 2025, the UK’s premier trade event for sustainable and ethical brands, once again made ExCeL London its home this May as industry professionals engaged in another three days of trend-spotting and lively networking. Gama with Bee & You Reportedly responding to feedback from exhibitors and visitors, NOPEX transitioned to a Monday-Tuesday format for its 2025 outing, moving away from its traditional Sunday-Monday slot …
Running for ten years, and advertised as Europe’s premier dedicated tradeshow for the e-cigarette category, The Vaper Expo UK 2025 returned to Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) this May for its latest outing. Overall, the expo attracted over 20,000 visitors and featured more than 500 brands across 300+ exhibitor stands, offering a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and innovations set to shape the vaping industry in the year …
Gama spoke to Annika Porr, Senior Manager, Forward Lab, Fazer. Read the full Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. How is Fazer responding to the major consumer trends currently shaping the food industry? At Fazer, we’re seeing several consumer trends that are significantly influencing how we innovate, particularly the demand for quality, innovation, health & well-being and sustainability. Consumers today want brands they can trust, so consistency …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 14th May 2025: As the issue of sustainable resource use becomes ever more firmly embedded in the consciousness of companies, policymakers and the public, so the question of food waste – at every stage of the supply chain – looms ever larger for brands and retailers. This month’s Innovation Insight spotlights one of the latest product launches seeking to address the challenge …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 29th April 2025: Growing consumer aversion to ‘processed’ and ‘artificial’ foods is driving an uptick in launches touting claims such as “no additives” and “no artificial ingredients”, the latest Insight By Gama Compass discovers. An analysis of trends in global food and drink launches since 2013 reveals that consumer preference is instead coalescing around products that showcase simple formulations, identifiable ingredients and minimal levels of processing. Read …
The 2025 UK Food & Drink Shows (Food & Drink Expo), held from 7th to 9th April at Birmingham’s NEC, once again offered industry professionals across the food, drink, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing sectors valuable insights into trends and innovations shaping the UK consumer goods sector. Gama and Bonny Bite In a bid to cater to the evolving needs of the market, this year’s edition of the co-located Farm Shop …
Gama spoke to Peggy Davies, PLMA President, ahead of the latest edition of PLMA – World of Private Label. What are your expectations for this edition of PLMA – World of Private Label? PLMA’s World of Private Label Trade Show in Amsterdam is the place to be if you are involved in private label, whether in manufacturing, procurement or retail. It is where business develops, thrives & grows offering the …
Gama spoke to Giovanna Flor, Chief Executive Officer, Bauer. Read the full Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. What are the main trends that are expected to influence the food industry in Italy in 2025 and beyond? Modern consumers are focused on the quality of ingredients and healthy eating, but above all they have less time to spend in the kitchen due to their increasingly hectic …
Read this Tradeshow Insight in the latest issue of Gama News. Offering its 30,000 visitors the opportunity to “immerse themselves in food and drink product discovery”, the latest edition of International Food Event, IFE once again proved to be a vibrant showcase of the biggest and brightest food and drink innovations from the UK and beyond. With ExCel in London’s Docklands playing host, IFE brought together 1,500 exhibitors from all …
Gama spoke to Charlotte Tickle, Production Director at Global Insight Conferences, ahead of the latest edition of Food & Drink Trends & Innovations. What are your expectations for this year’s Food & Drink Trends & Innovations? We’ve been running the Food & Drink Trends & Innovations conference for 11 years now – so while the trends come and go, the goal is always simple! For our participants to come away …
Gama spoke to Hannah Tovey, Head of London Wine Fair, ahead of the latest edition of the wine and spirits showcase. What are your expectations for this edition of The London Wine Fair? Which features would you particularly recommend to visitors? We are bringing spirits back to The Fair with a new feature area – “Signature Serve” – which will focus on premium spirits and mixer brands. More than 2,000 …
Gama spoke to Mohammed Alrajhi, General Manager, Rio Food Industries Factory. Read the full Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. What are the key success factors in creating a health-oriented drinks brand? Success in building a leading health-oriented drinks brand relies on a well-balanced combination of quality, innovation and smart marketing strategies. First and foremost, the product must be based on natural ingredients with genuine health …
Gama spoke to Federico Bricolo, President of Veronafiere, ahead of the latest edition of Vinitaly. What are your expectations for this year’s Vinitaly? Vinitaly is the trade fair brand behind the international promotion of Italian wine. Consequently, we are looking forward to a dynamic and appealing Vinitaly that will meet the needs of our exhibitors. This is why we have worked hard on content and incoming fronts alike to offer …
Read this Tradeshow Insight in the latest issue of Gama News. March 2025 welcomed a fresh-faced entrant to the UK tradeshow scene, with food-to-go showcase Lunch! North marking its inaugural outing in the heart of Manchester’s bustling city centre. Gama with Katie Tyler, Lunch! North and Lunch! Event Director Cramming over 400 stands – and over 12,000 visitors – into the main hall of the Manchester Central exhibition venue, Lunch! North (and …
Gama spoke to Julien Bonvallet, Group Brand Director, Informa Markets, ahead of the latest edition of Vitafoods Europe. Vitafoods has a new home in Barcelona this year. What was the rationale for bringing the event to Spain? After 26 hugely successful years in Geneva, we made the decision to move to our new home of Fira Barcelona, Gran Via for Vitafoods Europe 2025. The decision was made after listening to …
Boasting “30 editions of F&B legacy”, Gulfood’s latest outing was a further opportunity for food and drinks industry professionals from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and beyond to explore the latest trends and innovations impacting supermarket shelves across the Middle East region. Read this Tradeshow Insight in the latest issue of Gama News. Spread across 24 halls amid the ample showgrounds of the Dubai World Trade Centre, Gulfood 2025 saw …
Gama spoke to Jake Nixon, Director of Portfolio, QBE, ahead of the latest edition of TABEXPO. What are your expectations for this year’s TABEXPO? We are excited to mark 30 years since TABEXPO inception. It is invaluable to have all industry stakeholders together to expand their business and enhance their branding. We are proud to be an exhibition that has historically and continuously facilitated exhibiting and promoting innovations. This …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 18th February 2025: In this month’s Innovation Insight, our attention turns to the sports drinks category and a new electrolyte drink from the UK that boasts the functional benefits of “whole watermelon” – Raw Hydrate Electrolyte Drink. Read this Innovation Insight in the next issue of Gama News. Promising “a surge of pure vitality”, Raw Hydrate Electrolyte Drink from The Turmeric Co is …
Gama spoke to Enrico Zannini, General Manager, BolognaFiere Cosmoprof, ahead of the latest edition of the beauty tradeshow. What are your expectations for this year’s Cosmoprof? After the excellent results of the last edition, with 248,500 visitors attending from 150 countries and 3,012 exhibitors, for the 2025 edition, scheduled for 20th to 23rd March, we expect growth in line with the event’s constant renewal and the international positioning of …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 31st January 2025: Functional botanical ingredients such as flowers, berries and plant roots continue to blossom in the food and drink sector, the latest Insight By Gama Compass can reveal. This trend for botanicals ties into ongoing demand for wild, ancient and functional ingredients, pared back formulations and premium concepts, as well as complex and adventurous flavour combinations. Use of botanical ingredients in food and non-alcoholic drinks …
Gama spoke to Tricia McNeilly, Founder, ötzibrew. Read the full Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. What does it take to develop a successful FMCG brand? I believe that when you’re building a brand, that you really have to build it from passion, and you have to come from integrity. You have to come from your heart when you’re creating products, because when you go through …
Gama spoke to Leana Salamah, SVP Marketing & Communications, Specialty Food Association, ahead of the latest edition of the Winter Fancy Food Show. What are your expectations for the 2025 edition of the Winter Fancy Food Show? We are all very excited for the 2025 Winter Show! The enhanced focus on emerging trends and new-to-market products will elevate the Show experience for our attendees in really meaningful ways. Just one …
Gama spoke to Mark Napier, VP – Portfolio Growth Food & Hospitality, ahead of the latest edition of Gulfood. What are your expectations for this edition of Gulfood? Our 30th landmark edition is a significant milestone for us, and our loyal customers have been instrumental in building Gulfood into what it is today. We will honour the past, remain steadfast in our contributions and commitment to the global F&B sector and …
Gama spoke to Federico Dellafiore, event manager, ahead of the latest edition of IFE, International Food & Drink Event. What are your expectations for this edition of IFE? We’re hugely looking forward to the 2025 edition of IFE! As always, the show will be packed with new-to-market products and inspiring opportunities to hear from leaders in food & drink. In addition to innovative brands from around the UK the show will …
Gama spoke to Marina Calheiros, Event Coordinator, ahead of the latest edition of Lisbon Food Affair. What are your expectations for Lisbon Food Affair 2025? In line with our growth and internationalisation objectives, LFA 2025 is aiming to consolidate itself as one of the leading international trade fairs in the food and beverage sector, with an increase in the number of foreign exhibitors and international visitors, reinforcing Portugal’s role as …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 17th December 2024: For our latest Innovation Insight, we return to the omnipresent trend for protein-forward product development, casting a glance at a launch seeking to turn sugar confectionery into a ‘high-fuel’ option – Protein Candy Sweets. Read this Innovation Insight in the next issue of Gama News. Newly launched to the market in North America, and marketed with the taglines “snack strong, …
Gama spoke to Sabine Schommer, Director, ahead of the latest edition of ISM. What are your expectations for ISM 2025? We’re incredibly excited about the upcoming ISM! With 1,500 exhibitors from 70 countries, it’s set to be an amazing showcase of innovation and creativity in the confectionery and snack industries. What really sets this year apart is the strengthened partnership with ProSweets Cologne through Sweet Week, which allows us to …
Gama spoke to Simón Fusté, European Snacking Director, Sigma. Read the full Industry Insight in the next issue of Gama News. How is the Snackin’ For You range geared to meeting consumer needs? We have a number of basic pillars: first of all, what you see is what you get. So all our products contain up to seven ingredients, and no more. We avoid additives and ultra-processed foods. Secondly, everything is …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 3rd December 2024: Low fat claims and formulations have been declining in new dairy products over recent years, the latest insights from Gama Compass can reveal, highlighting that the trend towards ‘better-for-you’ options in food and drinks, although undoubtedly significant, is far from universal or one-dimensional. While ‘health’ continues to grab the headlines as a food and drink industry megatrend, more detailed analysis of product innovation at …
Gama with Nicolas Trentesaux, SIAL Network Managing Director The landmark 2024 edition of SIAL, the self-styled “must-attend” biennial event for the food industry, reinforced the show’s central place in the European consumer goods calendar, building on a 60 year run that was marked in both celebratory and contemplative fashion. Gama with Secretary of State for Fisheries of Portugal Claudia Monteiro Aguiar As the organizers themselves acknowledged, attending SIAL on its …
Gama spoke to Yannick Verry, Brand Director, ahead of the latest edition of Fi Europe. What are your expectations for this year’s FI Europe? What features are there for consumers to look forward to? Fi Europe is gearing up for its biggest and best year ever. From 19th-21st November 2024, Messe Frankfurt will host the leading global event for food and beverage ingredients. More than 1,500 exhibitors and a programme …
Gama spoke to Cris Arcangeli, Chief Executive Officer, Beauty’in. Read this Industry Insight in the latest issue of Gama News. What changes have you seen in the consumer goods sector in Brazil (and the wider Latin America region) in recent years, and how do you anticipate it will evolve further? In recent years, the consumer goods sector in Brazil has undergone significant transformations, especially in the area of beauty and …
Gama spoke to Heather Mills, Founder, VBites. Read this Industry Insight in the latest issue of Gama News. What major trends do you expect to shape food and drinks innovation in 2024 and beyond? There is an awakening coming. Historically it’s been tough for the consumer to discern what a healthy diet is: it’s hard to decipher the myriad of misleading marketing campaigns (from dairy and meat companies in particular), …
Gama with Altria A record 800 exhibitors and 14,500 exhibitors packed the halls and corridors of the Messe Dortmund showgrounds in Germany across three days from 19th September, as Inter Tabac, the leading international trade event for the tobacco and nicotine industry, returned for its latest outing. Gama with Wonz Belying overall downward trends in conventional tobacco use, InterTabac embraced diversity with a greater range of product categories than ever …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 23rd September 2024: This month’s Innovation Insight lifts the lid on the continued evolution of high-protein snacks, as we take a look at a launch extolling the virtues of eggs as a hero health ingredient – Just This Ouegg Egg Omelette Crisps. Read this Innovation Insight in the latest issue of Gama News. New to the market in Spain from Patatas Fritas Torres, and …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 16th September 2024: Honey is hitting a sweet spot, the latest Insight by Gama Compass can reveal, with an increasing number of food and drink brands choosing to make honey the centrepiece of their innovation and branding efforts, as well as including it as a key ingredient within product formulations. Mentioned nearly 50% more often in new product launches recorded on Gama Compass since 2023 than in …
Gama spoke to Nicolas Trentesaux, SIAL Network Managing Director, ahead of the latest edition of SIAL. SIAL is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. How are you planning to commemorate the occasion? This year, SIAL is characterised by both a retrospective and forward-looking approach to the food sector. Attending SIAL on its 60th anniversary is a unique opportunity to reflect on six decades of innovation and change in food, while …
Gama spoke to Jeff Lenard, NACS Vice President of Strategic Industry Initiatives, ahead of the latest edition of the NACS Show. What are your expectations for this edition of the NACS Show? What features are there for visitors to look forward to? The NACS Show is where retailers go to find the future of convenience, whether via products or services on the expo floor, in the education and general …
Gama spoke to Sabine Loos, Managing Director of Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe, ahead of the latest edition of InterTabac. What are your expectations for this edition of Inter Tabac? InterTabac is a real, long-lasting success story and over decades has established itself as a global platform for the tobacco industry. for the forthcoming 2024 edition, the signs are promising to say the least: despite challenging conditions, we have had a positive …
Gama spoke to Nicola Woods, Event Manager, ahead of the latest edition of Speciality & Fine Food Fair. What are your expectations for this year’s Speciality & Fine Food Fair? How will you be celebrating the landmark 25th edition? We’re really excited for this year’s event! It’s amazing to think how the speciality food & drink industry has evolved since 1999 and this year we’ll be celebrating both …
Gama spoke to Paula Amaral, Head of Sustainability, Innovation and Strategy at Groupe Bel. Read the full Industry Insight in the latest issue of Gama News As traditionally a pure-play dairy firm, how is Groupe Bel adapting to ensure the sustainability of the business in the long term? We have a growth model that has two pillars – profitability and responsibility – because we know that if we want to remain relevant …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 28th June 2024: Fermentation and ‘non-animal dairy’ remain two of the hottest trends in the food industry. Our latest Innovation Insight focuses on a novel fungi-based dairy analogue that sees these two trends collide – Nature’s Fynd Dairy-Free Yoghurt. Read this Innovation Insight in the latest issue of Gama News Boasting “all the creaminess” of a conventional yoghurt in a dairy-free and “guilt-free” formulation, Nature’s …
Some 100 exhibitors and around 5,000 exhibitors descended on Madrid’s Pabellon de Cristal at the beginning of June for the fifth outing of Vapexpo, Spain’s now-established annual event for the tobacco alternative industry. A sister event to Vapexpo France, Vapexpo Spain promotes itself as Spain’s premier event for national and international e-liquid and equipment manufacturers, “modders”, wholesalers, store managers and health professionals, attracting both trade visitors and the general public …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 12th June 2024: The notion of ‘food as fuel’ (especially via protein enhancement) is accelerating in consumer goods innovation, the latest Insight by Gama Compass can reveal. This all fits within a wider trend for positioning that targets ‘performance’ and the ‘everyday athlete’, as the distinction between food and supplements becomes ever more blurred. Meat and dairy (not to mention meat and dairy alternatives), together with …
Read more insights in the latest issue of Gama News Serving as a focal point for the wine industry in the UK, London Wine Fair (LWF) returned for its latest outing this spring, welcoming just over 400 exhibitors to the Kensington Olympia showgrounds in London for three days of learning, networking and deal-making. Focusing heavily on visitor “quality” as a key metric, show organisers reported that while attendee numbers were slightly down on …
Mid-May saw Birmingham’s NEC once again become a focal point for the newest developments in consumer goods, as the latest edition of The Vaper Expo UK, a twice-yearly event for the global e-cigarette industry, took centre stage. Gama with Raul Singh, Director, Gold Mary A typically lively and colourful affair, The Vaper Expo UK welcomed as many as 300 exhibitors, as well as around 20,000 delegates, reflecting the now-established position …
Gama with Heather Mills, Founder, VBITES Hailed as the “busiest” edition to date, the 2024 edition of Food & Drink Expo (and its co-located events) yet again emerged as a significant showcase of the latest in food and drinks innovation in the UK and beyond. Gama with Ian Taylor, Retail Director, Spar UK Absorbing much of the Birmingham NEC’s extensive showgrounds for three days between 29th April and 1st May, …
Gama spoke to Leana Salamah, SVP Marketing & Communications, Specialty Food Association, ahead of the latest edition of the Summer Fancy Food Show. What are your expectations for this edition of the Summer Fancy Food Show? What features are there for visitors to look forward to? We’re incredibly excited for the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show. In addition to many returning popular features, this year’s show will make it …
Gama spoke to Anna Bosch Güell, Director General at Noel Alimentaria. Read the full Industry Insight in the latest issue of Gama News What major trends do you expect to shape food innovation in 2024 and beyond? Health-oriented products, products with extra-high protein, plant-based options made from vegetables that emulate fish and meat, locally-sourced products, and manufacturing processes that minimize environmental impact: these are some of the principal trends that are setting the …
Gama spoke to Peggy Davies, PLMA President, ahead of the latest edition of PLMA – World of Private Label. What are your expectations for this edition of PLMA? What features are there for visitors to look forward to? With a record breaking 2,800+ exhibitors from 70 countries, at PLMA’s World of Private Label in Amsterdam the industry can expect a variety of trendy products, including free-from alternatives, plant-based meat, …
With sustainability continuing to embed itself as a mainstream concern within fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), London’s Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX) once again proved a major draw for industry professionals keen to explore the latest in eco-friendly product innovation and the hottest purpose-led trends. Gama with Frank Lantz, Director of Taste, Uhh-mami With some 6,210 delegates and 600 exhibitors congregating inside ExCel’s showgrounds, the mood was characteristically engaged …
Gama spoke to Andy Mather, Brand Director for Vitafoods Europe at Informa Markets, ahead of the latest edition of the leading ingredients tradeshow. What are your expectations for this edition of Vitafoods Europe? What features are there for visitors to look forward to? Since launching in 1997, Vitafoods Europe has become the go-to annual event for the nutraceutical industry, and 2024 marks our final chapter in Geneva before the …
Gama spoke to Francisco López Bago, president of Grupo Gourmets, ahead of the latest edition of Salon Gourmets. What do you expect from this year’s Salon Gourmets? As in the previous edition, we will fill five halls, which means 65,000 sq m of exhibition space, nearly 2,000 exhibitors, 55,000 products… We also have eight stages where dozens of activities will take place, in addition to the more than 1,200 …
IFE, International Food & Drink Event, the annual London-based get-together for the food and drink sector, returned for its latest outing this March, once again proving a key opportunity for a diverse range of brands to pitch their wares to a UK and international audience of industry professionals. Gama with HE Inigo Lambertini, Ambassador of Italy to the UK With ExCel in London’s Docklands again playing host, IFE welcomed some …
Gama spoke to Mauricio García de Quevedo, Director General at Federación Española de Industrias de Alimentación y Bebidas (FIAB). What are FIAB’s current priorities and challenges? Given the complex international scenario we are facing at the moment, there is a real need to contain cost inflation which is affecting both consumers and businesses. One of our major challenges, as far as the politics of international trade is concerned, is to …
For four days this March, Barcelona became the focus of attention for the global food and drink industry as the city’s Fira Barcelona played host to the latest edition of Alimentaria and its co-located show Hostelco. Gama with Rafael Juan, CEO, and Alberto García, Head of Communications, Vicky Foods Proclaimed the most global edition to date, with 900 of the 3,200 exhibitors hailing from outside Spain, Alimentaria&Hostelco 2024 saw particularly strong …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 14th March 2024: In this month’s Insight By Gama Compass, we turn our gaze towards the trend among FMCG suppliers and retailers to tout the use of locally-sourced and traceable ingredients, and explore some of the reasons why provenance is increasingly moving to ‘centre-of-pack’ when it comes to brand messaging. In particular, we look at how of the ‘lure of local’ is being driven by sometimes inter-related …
Gama spoke to Karen Zafar, Founder & Director at Pure Global Trade. What are the key success factors in creating a new retail drinks brand? New to the drinks industry, we are still early on in our journey. It’s a challenge and we are learning every day – it’s incredible and we love it. Be different, create a product which is unique, understand consumer preferences and look to create a …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 7th March 2024: In this month’s Innovation Insight, we look at a technological innovation that may provide an intriguing glimpse into the future of food, in the form of a confectionery bar containing precision-fermented protein – Fazer Taste The Future Chocolate Snack Bar. Launched as a limited release in select sweets retailers in Singapore, Fazer Taste The Future Chocolate Snack Bar …
Gama spoke to Frank Mertens, Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer at Go Mate Drinks. What are the key success factors in creating a new retail drinks brand? It all starts with an intimate understanding of your consumer and making sure that they love your liquid. There are so many options across all types of drinks categories that it is critical you really know your customer, what they want and ensure …
Gama spoke to Sabine Schommer, Director of ISM, following the latest edition of the confectionery and snacks tradeshow. How would you sum up this year’s ISM? We set high expectations for ourselves at this year’s ISM, and I’m pleased to say that those expectations were met. Following the one-time postponement of ISM in 2023, this year saw 1,427 companies from 74 countries—12% more exhibitors than last year—showcasing the latest trends and products, marking …
Gama spoke to Marina Calheiros, Coordinating Manager, ahead of the 2024 edition of Lisbon Food Affair. What are your expectations for Lisbon Food Affair 2024? What changes or new features have you introduced for this year’s event? The receptiveness of the market, particularly towards new companies, allows us to be optimistic with regard to achieving the objectives we have set for this second edition, particularly because it is taking place …
Gama spoke to Josep Antoni Valls, director general, ahead of the latest edition of Alimentaria. Read the interview in the latest issue of Gama News. What are your expectations for Alimentaria&Hostelco 2024? The 2024 edition will be the most international to date. More than 900 out of the 3,200 exhibiting firms expected will be international, coming from more than 60 countries. The show also anticipates 25% international visitors (around 25,000) and …
Gama spoke to Valeria Krynetskaya, Head of Plant-Based Venture THRYVE at IFFCO Group. What are the drivers behind consumers’ dietary choices in the Middle East? “At the moment, consumers are mostly looking to evolve their diet towards lower salt, lower sugar and free from to reduce their weight. An important factor in these choices in the GCC is the doctor or nutritionist who advises them what kind of diet to …
Gama spoke to Ian Wright CBE, Co-Chair of the Food and Drink Export Council. What challenges are consumers facing and how should suppliers respond? “The cost of living is a major problem right the way around the world and it’s making a big difference to the ability of our customers, our consumers and most importantly our shoppers to be able to choose the products that they want from the widest …
Gama spoke to Federico Dellafiore, event manager, ahead of the latest edition of IFE, International Food & Drink Event. Read the interview in the latest issue of Gama News. What are your expectations for IFE 2024? What new features are there for visitors to look forward to? We’re so excited for the industry to experience IFE 2024. Alongside popular returning features such as the New Products Tasting Theatre and the Start-Up Market, …
Gama spoke to Yannick Verry, Brand Manager, ahead of the latest edition of Fi Europe. What are your expectations for this year’s FI Europe? For Fi Europe 2023, expectations are high as we anticipate the convergence of over 25,000 F&B professionals and 1,400 exhibitors. The goal is to facilitate invaluable connections, showcasing new products, suppliers and solutions. The event’s diverse highlights, including the Future of Nutrition Summit, the Fi …
Gama with Tomás Fuertes, Chairman and Rafael Fuentes, CEO, ElPozo 140,000 food and drink professionals from over 200 countries packed the halls of Kolnmesse’s extensive showgrounds in the German city of Cologne in early October, as Anuga once again proved itself to be the world’s stand-out event for the consumer goods industry. Altogether, nearly 8,000 visitors set up stall across the numerous pavilions, which as usual were organised largely by …
Gama spoke to Jan Philipp Hartmann, Director, ahead of the latest edition of Anuga. What are your expectations for this year’s Anuga? This year’s Anuga is really something to behold. With more than 7,800 exhibitors from 118 countries and a fully booked net exhibition area of about 300,000 sq m, we are ensuring that this year’s Anuga will once again build on its pre-pandemic successes. The foreign share is …
Mid-September, and the attention of tobacco and nicotine businesses was once again drawn to the German city of Dortmund as the latest edition of InterTabac, the industry’s global flagship trade event, opened its doors for three days of networking, conferences and exhibitions. At 13,500, visitor numbers were said to be up on 2022, while exhibitor representation was also strong with 680 companies (representing 60 different countries) showcasing their latest concepts …
Gama spoke to Nicola Woods, Event Manager, ahead of the latest edition of Speciality & Fine Food Fair. What are your expectations for this edition of Speciality & Fine Food Fair? We’re so excited for this year’s event! The speciality food & drink industry is an amazing place to be at the moment, with huge enthusiasm from consumers, inspiring innovation from producers and a real sense of discovery for …
Gama spoke to Sabine Loos, Managing Director of Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe, ahead of the latest edition of InterTabac. What are your expectations for this edition of Inter Tabac? I’m full of anticipation and very excited about InterTabac and InterSupply 2023. I’m particularly looking forward to the many new products that are traditionally presented at the show, and also to the many contacts and discussions with people in the industry. Overall, I’m …
Gama spoke to Peggy Davies, PLMA President, ahead of the latest edition of PLMA – World of Private Label. What are your expectations for this edition of PLMA? We have seen tremendous interest from the industry; thus, expectations are high. We expect two dynamic days of business meetings, sharing ideas and sourcing for new products. Are consumers switching to private label brands in response to cost-of-living pressures? If …
This April, thousands of delegates descended on the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, as stakeholders from across the hospitality, manufacturing, grocery and speciality & convenience retail sectors once again gathered together for the 2023 edition of the Food & Drink Expo. Altogether, over 1,500 suppliers took to the show floor to showcase their latest product offerings. As ever, the flagship exhibition was co-located with the Farm Shop & Deli …
London’s ExCel exhibition centre played host to yet another showcase of global innovation in mid April, as Natural & Organic Products Europe (NOPE) returned for its latest outing in the heart of the UK capital. Boasting a range of “the best, most environmentally friendly, health-conscious” products covering all sectors of the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, NOPE attracted more than 7,300 visitors all keen to take in the latest …
Gama spoke to Giorgio Rigali, Head of Communications, ahead of the latest edition of Food & Drink Expo. What are your expectations for this year’s Food & Drink Expo? This year’s Food & Drink Expo is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet. The UK food and drink industry is fast-paced and constantly evolving, with businesses recognising the role of large face-to-face events in helping spread their …
Staged alongside IFE Manufacturing and Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), the 2023 edition of IFE, International Food & Drink Event welcomed more than 27,000 buyers and other delegates from the worlds of retail, wholesale and hospitality, all keen to get the latest insights into the UK food and drink sector. Adjacent to the product booths, the Sustainability Stage saw sessions on building resiliency into the UK’s food systems, meeting evolving …
Gama spoke to Sabine Schommer, Director of ISM, ahead of the latest edition of the confectionery and snacks tradeshow. What are your expectations for this edition of ISM? ISM offers the industry the opportunity to look beyond current challenges and focus instead on finding solutions, discussing ideas and getting inspiration – all that from 90,000 square metres of exhibition space! It’s here that market-leaders and smaller players alike come together to …
Gama spoke to Philippa Christer, event director, ahead of the latest edition of IFE, International Food & Drink Event. What are your expectations for this year’s IFE? I’m so excited for this year’s edition of IFE. There are so many new aspects of the show and additional features for visitors to explore. This year we’ve introduced the Startup Market for newly launched food & drink brands and the New Products Tasting …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 27th February 2023: This month, Gama turns its gaze towards continued advances in on-the-go breakfast foods, examining a launch pushing in-vogue pulses and legumes as a contender to rival oats in the hot cereals category – Lentiful Instant Lentils. New to consumers in the US, Lentiful is a four-strong range of single-serve pots that position lentils as an instant hot meal or …
Gama spoke to Danila Brunner, Director of Biofach / Vivaness, ahead of the latest edition of the organic consumer goods tradeshow. What are your expectations for this edition of Biofach? After the one-off BIOFACH and VIVANESS Summer Edition 2022, we are looking forward to seeing the organic sector again from 14th to 17th February 2023. We expect over 2,700 exhibitors for the combined BIOFACH and VIVANESS trade fair from more than …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 13th February 2023: Plant-based claims have overtaken vegetarian claims in new food and drink launches for the first time, the latest insight from Gama Compass can reveal, underlining shifting consumer demands as the meat- and dairy-free space continues to evolve and mature. The shift could prompt new thinking from brands and retailers keen to optimise their product positioning, especially towards younger cohorts – as well …
Gama spoke to Marina Calheiros, Coordinating Manager, ahead of the inaugural edition of Lisbon Food Affair. What is the rationale and the vision for Lisbon Food Affair? Lisbon Food Affair has a distinguishing positioning, featuring a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and internationalization adapted to the recent needs and demands of consumers/markets and, consequently, to the challenges of companies and the global market, with emphasis on foreign representative participation. In …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 31st January 2023: This month’s Innovation Insight spotlights a new launch aiming to ally the distinct virtues of chilled and dried soup through a novel ‘ice cube’ format – Soupologie Souper Cubes. An extension to Soupologie’s health-focused line of ready-made, vegetable-forward soups in the UK, Soupologie Souper Cubes are a novel retail format that seeks to combine the convenience and dosing advantages of …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 16th December 2021: This month’s Innovation Insight shines a spotlight on a launch looking to shake up the dairy alternatives category through the power of the humble potato – Dug Potato-Based Milk. Recently launched by Sweden’s Veg of Lund and positioned as “the most sustainable alternative” to conventional milk on the market, Dug Potato-Based Milk sees potatoes stake their claim among an …
Gama spoke to Saeed Al Mansoori, Executive Director of Capital Events LLC at ADNEC Group, ahead of the 2021 edition of SIAL Middle East. What are your expectations for the 11th edition of SIAL Middle East? We are very much looking forward to the 11th edition of SIAL ME and welcoming people to ADNEC once again. The event is the perfect platform for both exhibitors and buyers …
Gama spoke to Shahid Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Al Islami Foods. What key trends do you expect to shape food innovation as a whole in 2021 and beyond? “The trend tilting toward healthy eating is getting stronger. Within that, from an innovation perspective, we feel plant-based items will take the lead in 2021 and beyond, as 28% of people say they have been eating more protein from plant sources, further …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 18th March 2021: This month’s Innovation Insight focuses on a new functional beverage promising to deliver “truly effective hydration” by combining the natural properties of milk with the benefits of the latest technology – GoodSport Sport Drink. Newly introduced by GoodSport Nutrition in the US, GoodSport Sport Drink repositions milk as a drink for athletes, using the latest in filtration techniques to …
Gama spoke to Mark Napier, Show Director, Gulfood, ahead of the 2021 edition of the Middle East tradeshow. What are your expectations for this edition of Gulfood? For more than three decades, Gulfood has been at the forefront of the global industry and the 2021 edition is no different. Gulfood was the only major global F&B sourcing event to take place in 2020 and, as a result, this year’s show …
Gama spoke to Julia Stamberger, Founder, Spinning Wheel Brands. What have been the biggest impacts of the health and economic crisis on the consumer goods industry, and how best should brands respond? “Consumers are no longer discovering new products and brands in-store, as demos and most trade promotions have been suspended, and when they enter stores, customers are quickly shopping their list and leaving, not browsing the aisles. That discovery …
Gama spoke to Nasma Al Ameri, Head of Marketing (Events) at ADNEC, ahead of the F&B Networking Hub 2020. What are your expectations for the F&B Networking Hub 2020? The F&B Networking Hub 2020 represents a link with the upcoming SIAL ME 2021 event. Having had to postpone SIAL ME to 7th – 9th September 2021, we still want to continue to support the industry, connecting F&B communities during these …
Covid-19 caused unprecedented disruption to the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, and raised vital questions about the ability of the food and logistics systems to cope in moments of crisis. However resilience is not the only consideration that Covid-19 raises for the FMCG sector. Longer-term, firms will need to face up to a profoundly different consumer landscape – and be ready to adapt quickly to the new trends that the …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 30th January 2020: Snack manufacturers around the world are beginning to respond to heightened concern over salt (sodium) content in packaged retail foods by cutting back on the amount of salt they use across a range of savoury snack launches, the latest insight from Gama Compass can reveal. Nonetheless, the data also shows a significant regional disparity in the average salt content of snack launches, and …
Gama spoke to Anne Schumacher, Vice President Food & Food Technology of Koelnmesse GmbH, ahead of the 50th anniversary edition of ISM. What are your expectations for this 50th edition of ISM? Of course, we are looking forward to a great event. ISM is again very well positioned this year. With more than 1,750 exhibitors from 76 countries, we were able to increase the number of exhibitors in our anniversary year …
Gama spoke to Mark Napier, Show Director, Gulfood, ahead of the landmark 25th edition of the Middle East tradeshow. What are your expectations for this edition of Gulfood? We anticipate this edition – which marks the 25th anniversary of Gulfood – being a hotbed of innovation reflecting the trends within an industry where demographic shifts such as urbanisation, migration, and the rise of the middle class are reshaping consumer …
Hailed as its biggest edition yet, SIAL Middle East returned to the Abu Dhabi Business Centre, United Arab Emirates (UAE) earlier this month to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Once again, halls were packed with a diverse array of food and drinks products from all around the world, giving an indication of the new tastes and concepts set to land on grocery shelves and restaurant menus in the UAE in the months to …
Gama spoke to Jacek Plewa, General Manager, Global Food Industries. What overarching trends do you expect to shape frozen food innovation in 2020 and beyond? “The major, game changing development for frozen (and chilled) categories is growth in plant-based protein products, which is going to be exponential and is en-route to taking plant-based products mainstream, evolving from a niche protein to a major centre-of-plate contender, suggesting that a major transformation …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 12th December 2019: Highlighting continued interest in on-the-go breakfast options, this month’s Innovation Insight looks at a new packaging concept aiming to bring the traditional breakfast cereal format in line with prevailing consumer trends – Nestle Box Bowls Cereal. Essentially a reinvention of single-serve breakfast cereal multipacks, Nestle Box Bowls are an attempt to reinvigorate traditional boxed cereals by adapting the format …
Gama spoke to Saeed Al Mansoori, IDEX Executive Director at ADNEC, ahead of the 2019 edition of SIAL Middle East. What are your expectations for the 10th edition of SIAL Middle East? We are very much looking forward to our 10th anniversary edition as we are expecting to draw over 1,000 exhibitors, with more than 30 country pavilions and over 20,000 industry experts from more than 50 countries. The event will …
Gama spoke to Anne Schumacher, Vice President Food & Food Technology, Koelnmesse, ahead of the latest edition of the Cologne tradeshow. What are your expectations for this edition of Anuga? Anuga 2019 is fully booked which is a great success again. Over 7,400 exhibitors from more than 100 countries will be part of this year’s edition. In addition to that, Anuga is celebrating its 100th anniversary – a remarkable sign of …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 19th July 2019: Coconut – whether as an ingredient or flavour – is continuing to set the pace in the food and non-alcoholic drinks industries. This month’s Insight By Gama Compass examines how coconut has achieved ‘superstar’ status, assesses its penetration across different categories, and considers some of the trends driving its ongoing popularity. Brands across the globe are continuing to turn to coconut to headline …
Gama spoke to Tariq Ahmed Al Wahedi, Chief Executive Officer, Agthia Group. What overarching trends do you expect to shape drinks and food innovation in 2020-21? “Consumers no longer accept products as they traditionally did – they want ‘value-added’ products that are convenient, healthier and benefit their lifestyles. Recent industry reports have shown that the increasing rate of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease are pushing consumers worldwide to shift towards …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 6th June 2019: The burgeoning demand for ‘clean’ and ‘unadulterated’ products finds a new expression in this month’s Innovation Insight. Under the microscope is a bottled water that takes a potentially revolutionary approach to product ‘flavour’ with a unique aroma-based concept – Szent Water. New to the market in California (and across the US via e-commerce), Szent Water is aiming to turn the …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 9th May 2019: Plastic bottles are still the dominant format for non-alcoholic drinks products launched worldwide, accounting for over half of all new launches hitting the market, the latest study from Gama has found. Yet consumer goods companies are under pressure like never before to reduce or mitigate their use of plastic. This month’s Insight by Gama Compass explores the dynamics of plastic packaging in drinks …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 15th April 2019: For this month’s Innovation Insight, we look at the rise of ‘two in one’ concepts in the bakery category. Under the spotlight is a recent launch from Fox’s Biscuits that aims to add distinctive ‘double flavour’ variety to the biscuit aisles – Fox’s Double Dough Biscuits. Newly launched in the UK, Fox’s Double Dough Biscuits aim to “shake up …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 1st April 2019: Hot and spicy flavours are maintaining their popularity in new food launches, while recent years have also seen the concept of “extreme” heat take hold in a number of categories. In this month’s Insight By Gama Compass we look at how hot and spicy flavours are impacting different areas of the food sector, as well as some of the new and unusual …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 27th March 2019: This month’s Innovation Insight delves into the world of low-sugar, low-alcohol drinks, shining a spotlight on a new launch that creatively fuses together flavoured alcoholic beverages and bottled water: Balans Aqua Spritz. Promoted as “a brand new Swedish brand and drinks concept”, Balans Aqua Spritz is described as a 4% abv alcohol-infused sparkling water with a hint of natural fruit …
Gama spoke to Mark Napier, Show Director, Gulfood, ahead of the latest edition of the Middle East tradeshow. What should manufacturers do to be successful in the current economic climate? Innovation is the buzz word for most areas of manufacturing these days as new advanced technology tools such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics come into play. The food and beverages (F&B) industry is no exception and is perhaps even more …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 21st December 2018: For this month’s Innovation Insight we explore the growing trend for experience-based product launches. Under the microscope is a new jelly product for children from KraftHeinz that offers added play value: Jell-O Play Edible Slime. Launched in the USA and initially available only through online retailer Amazon, Jell-O Play Edible Slime is described as the first edible slime launched by …
Gama spoke to Joanne Cook, Managing Director, SIAL Middle East, ahead of the event’s 2018 edition. What are your expectations for this edition of SIAL Middle East? Over the years since its launch, SIAL Middle East has registered double-digit growth. 2018 will be no exception. We are expecting more than 1,000 exhibitors, 20,000 visitors and 500 fully hosted VIP buyers. There are some new exhibitor sectors that are a key …
Gama spoke to Nicolas Trenteseaux, Group Director, SIAL, ahead of the event’s 2018 Paris edition. What are your expectations for this edition of SIAL? It’s looking to be a great year for SIAL Paris! For the 2018 edition, 7,200 exhibitors from 110 different countries are expected to attend, along with 160,000 visitors from 194 countries. In 2016, 60% of our exhibitors declared they made 6 months of extra turnover thanks …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 10th September 2018: September’s Innovation Insight returns to the theme of functional vegetable ingredients with a look at the launch of a new sports drink that “harnesses the natural goodness” of on-trend sweet potato – V8 +Hydrate Isotonic Drink. An extension to Campbell’s established V8 brand range of fruit and vegetable drinks, V8 +Hydrate, which is initially being rolled out in the US …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 15th August 2018: With vegetables and other plant-based ingredients gaining a greater profile in the consumer goods sector, this month’s Insight By Gama Compass takes a timely look at the use of edible oil within food NPD, exploring trends in the use of sunflower, palm, rapeseed, olive, coconut and other plant oils and considering how these relate to prevailing consumer trends. As a top-level observation, vegetable …
Gama spoke to Mithun Appaiah, Chief Executive Officer, Sumeru (Innovative Foods Ltd). How is the way food companies are looking to reach and engage with consumers changing? “Consumer companies are currently grappling with both digital and traditional media. The choice of media and engagement depends on the category. Many brands are myopic and follow the digital trend without understanding the media that their specific target group consumes. Then there are …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 20th July 2018: For this month’s Innovation Insight we turn our attention to the dynamics of the yoghurt category, and in particular the growth of the skyr segment, as we cast an eye over a new fresh cheese launch from Arla in the USA – Arla Skyr Cream Cheese Spread. Marketed as having a “rich, tangy flavour”, Arla Skyr Cream Cheese Spread …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 11th April 2018: This month, Gama is taking a fresh look at the debate around sugar content in consumer goods from the vantage point of new product development, focusing in particular on the soft drinks space, and assessing to what extent a new regulatory climate – as well as broader consumer trends – are impacting on the sugar content of new products in categories such …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 24th May 2018: For this month’s Innovation Insight, we take a look at a new launch bringing oats to the sweet spreads category in the guise of on-trend granola: Kween Granola Butter. Described by its makers as “spreadable gold”, Kween Granola Butter is an oat-based product seeking to compete for attention in the sweet spreads space alongside more traditional options such as …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 11th April 2018: The proportion of consumers following vegan diets is on an upward curve, and this is being increasingly reflected in product launch activity in the FMCG arena, according to the latest figures from Gama Compass. Data from for the first few months of 2018 shows that as many as 9% of new consumer goods launches are now promoting a ‘vegan’ claim, up from …
This April, crowds once again descended on the NEC for the latest edition of the Food & Drink Expo, the UK’s premier event for the national food & drinks sector held biennially in Birmingham. Expecting to receive around 30,000 delegates across the three days of the event, the Food & Drink Expo saw some 1,500 exhibitors set up shop to showcase a broad swathe of product offerings, representing the diversity of …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 11th April 2018: The percentage of food and drinks launches making ‘free from’ claims such as ‘no gluten’ and ‘no dairy’ declined slightly in 2017, the latest research from Gama has discovered. Gama found that, as a whole, the proportion of new food and drink products making ‘no gluten’ claims declined from 17.5% in 2016 to 15.6% in 2017, while ‘no lactose’ claims declined from 4.9% …
Gama spoke to Michael Wunsch, Managing Director, Barakat. To what extent is the demand for “pure”, “raw”, “fresh” and “unprocessed” ingredients impacting the juices category in the UAE? “Barakat has witnessed a significant increase in volumes in retail for fresh juice consumption over the past years. Consumers are more aware of the importance of consuming healthy drinks. The UAE is exposed to stricter food regulations and consumers are made aware …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 16th March 2018: This month’s Innovation Insight looks at the changing fortunes of the traditional white potato, as ‘healthier’ vegetable alternatives put down roots within the frozen chips category. Under the microscope is a product that introduces new vegetable options to the frozen ‘potato’ aisle: Aunt Bessie’s Rosemary & Sea Salt Swede Chips. Promoted as being “perfect when you fancy a change from …
Gama spoke to Josep Antoni Valls, Managing Director, Alimentaria, ahead of the event’s 2018 edition. What are your expectations for this edition of Alimentaria? This year the joint event of Alimentaria with Hostelco, the International Exhibition of Equipment for Restaurants, Hotels and Mass Catering, will create one of the largest international platforms for the food, gastronomy and hospitality industries. The synergies generated by this new alliance will be evident in …
Warm sunshine and clear blue skies greeted guests arriving for the 2018 outing of Gulfood, the largest trade event in the Middle East for the fast-moving consumer goods sector. Now into its 23rd edition, Gulfood welcomed almost 100,000 visitors to the showgrounds of the Dubai World Trade Centre, with 1 million square feet of floorspace dedicated to the showcasing of the latest trends and product ideas from across the food …
Gama spoke to Tammy Butterworth, Global R&D Grains Formulation Manager, PepsiCo. How is the role of breakfast changing in consumers’ lives, and what do FMCG companies need to do to adapt to this change? “Breakfast maintains an important role in people’s lives – what is changing is the time it can be given. When asked, people instinctively know that breakfast sets them up for the day (and the statistics bear this …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 22nd January 2018: The latest effort by FMCG firms to get on board with consumers’ changing breakfast habits is the subject of this month’s Innovation Insight. Under the microscope is a launch that melds fuel-rich rice with the convenience of pouch packaging for a new kind of breakfast experience – Forbidden Brekky Rice. Promoted as “an easy way to kick off the day”, …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 15th January 2018: Strengthening consumer demand for convenience and nutrition, together with a growing aversion to conventional cereal grains, is leading to an increased role for vegetable ingredients in the bakery and pasta categories, according to the latest insights from Gama Compass. Changing consumer attitudes are driving growth in vegetable ingredients in traditionally ‘staple’ cereal-based categories, including dried and fresh pasta, bread, crackers and cakes, …
Gama spoke to Mark Napier, Show Director, Gulfood, ahead of the event’s 2018 edition. What should manufacturers do to be successful in the current economic climate? In a word, innovate. The global food and beverage industry is one of the most competitive sectors in the global economy, so staying still is the equivalent of going backwards. Whether you are a fledgling start-up in the Middle East, or a major international manufacturer …
Promoted as “the authentic business class event for the region’s food & beverage sector”, SIAL Middle East returned to the Abu Dhabi Business Centre, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its latest edition this month, drawing a diverse crowd of visitors over the three days of the event. The exhibition saw both local and international companies showcasing a diverse array of food and drinks products from all over the world. In total, around …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 28th November 2017: This month’s Innovation Insight takes a look at the stellar rise of avocado in the FMCG space, as the fruit forges new roles across the food, drinks and personal care industries. The latest development sees avocado make a name in the world of ready-to-drink chocolate shakes with the introduction of a new ‘delicious’ yet ‘low fat’ product that has recently debuted …
Insight by Gama Compass DUBAI – 8th November 2017: The UAE continues to be a hotbed for investment in the FMCG sector, with new product development coming from both domestic and international firms eager to tap into new opportunities, especially in the UAE’s fast-growing food and drinks industries. Dettol Gold Bar Soap Camellure Shampoo with Camel MilkNew product development trends highlight the importance of market-specific preferences and domestic innovation in the UAE, as …
This October, the city of Cologne once again became a hub for the global food and drinks community as a record numbers of exhibitors, and tens of thousands of trade visitors, descended on the Kolnmesse showgrounds for the latest instalment of Anuga, one of the world’s leading trade fairs in the FMCG space. In total, 7,405 exhibitors representing over 100 countries chose to showcase their product lines at Anuga 2017, …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 3rd October 2017: The popularity of ‘warming’ autumnal flavours and the growing influence of vegetable ingredients in the bakery space come under the spotlight in this month’s Innovation Insight, as we take a look at a product launch bringing a unique combination of root vegetables, nuts and spices to the breakfast cereal category: Dorset Cereals Spiced Carrot & Apple Muesli. Described as the brand’s …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 15th September 2017: NPD in the frozen fruit and vegetable space is marked by increasing sophistication in flavours, formats and cooking methods, as well as greater targeting of specific needstates and usage occasions, Gama’s latest research reveals. Despite such moves towards premiumization, however, frozen fruit and vegetables continue to represent a ‘value’ choice, especially in comparison to their fresh counterparts. According to insights from Gama Compass, the …
Gama spoke to Dietmar Eiden, Vice President of Trade Fair Management at Koelnmesse, ahead of the 2017 edition of Anuga. What are your expectations for this year’s Anuga? “Fully booked exhibitions halls and shopping baskets full to the brim” – that’s how we announced the upcoming Anuga in our preliminary report. And this year’s Anuga will welcome a record number of exhibitors, with more than 7,200 exhibitors expected in Cologne …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 21st August 2017: Craft beer continues to get creative, using bold new flavours, innovative ingredients and tongue-in-cheek branding to tempt millennial drinkers. This month’s Innovation Insight looks at the latest brand looking to leave its mark in the flavoured craft segment – Not Your Mom’s Artisanal Brews. Newly released by US-based craft brewer Small Town Brewery, Not Your Mom’s is a “collection of artisanal …
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 3rd August 2017: Ice cream and desserts exerts a strong influence on new product development in the frozen foods space in the UK & Ireland, while frozen fruit and vegetables are being reinvented to cater to changing dietary trends, Gama’s latest research reveals. From an NPD perspective, the frozen food sector in the British Isles is largely dominated by ‘big hitters’ such as Nomad Foods in …
Gama spoke to Lisa Sohanpal, Founder & CEO, Nom Noms World Food. What are the key success factors when launching a new retail food brand to the market? “At the forefront of launching a successful retail food brand is the need to understand the target customer, anticipate their needs, and inspire them further. Entrepreneurs need to leverage insight, knowledge and continuously innovate through deductive failure i.e. continuously challenge your own …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 29th June 2017: This month’s Innovation Insight looks at how packaged salad manufacturers are adapting to the new ways that consumers are incorporating ‘healthy’ ingredients into their diet. Under the microscope is a new line that positions salad leaves as an ingredient to be blended into health drinks, rather than eaten whole – Florette Smoothie Mix Salad. Capitalizing on a boom in …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 13rd June 2017: The frozen pizza category has witnessed increasing moves towards authentic styles and recipes, as well as a focus on special dietary needs and convenience benefits, according to Gama’s latest research. While somewhat less active in NPD terms than some other categories, pizza nonetheless plays a notable role in frozen food innovation across many regions. According to the latest insights from Gama Compass – …
Gama spoke to Mikko Lindqvist, Vice President, Marketing & Portfolio, Fazer. Is packaged bread being threatened by the rise of low carbohydrate diets? If so, how is Fazer responding? Low carbohydrate diets had a big impact on the bread market some years ago. From there the market has recovered and new trends have emerged. The public discussion about carbohydrates is more balanced currently and the benefits of wholegrains, especially oat …
Gama spoke to Nicolas Panniez, Category Manager, Ferrero. How is the way food companies are looking to reach and engage with consumers changing? How can a brand successfully resonate with consumers? Companies and their brands need to be flexible in their marketing mix and continuously monitor changing consumption and shopping behaviour. Gathering data and translating this into actionable insights is and will remain key to developing strategic brand, category, customer …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 10th April 2016: Fruit and vegetables have proved fertile ground for new product development in private label frozen food over the past three years, while drives towards premiumization and greater product diversity indicate a sector in pursuit of consumers with more adventurous and discerning palates, the latest research from Gama reveals. Across the board, private label continues to be a significant force in the frozen food …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 2nd February 2017: This month’s Innovation Insight takes a look at the future of packaging technology in preserved food, with the launch of a new line that brings the benefits of transparent plastic to the canned food aisle: Glory Farms Slow-Cooked Canned Vegetables. Promoted as “the most notable innovation in canned vegetables since canning was invented”, Glory Farms Slow-Cooked Canned Vegetables from …
Gama spoke to Lisa Tse MBE, Chief Executive, Sweet Mandarin. What are the key success factors when launching a new retail food brand to the market? It is not easy to launch a food brand so one must be resilient, persistent, ambitious and hardworking. There are many factors to consider including creating a product that is world class in terms of quality, understanding how the retail market operates, being able to fund the initial …
Gama spoke to Ian Wright MBE, Director General, Food and Drink Federation. What key trends do you expect to shape food and drinks innovation in the UK in 2017? Healthy eating will remain a key trend this year and I believe we’ll continue to see popular products reformulated with reduced sugar and calorie content. This, I believe, will be alongside the launch of more plant-based functional foods and products that support …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 5th January 2017: This month’s Innovation Insight looks at the ongoing reinvention of toaster cooking, with a new launch that seeks to transport bread into the lucrative world of hot, convenience snacks: Warburtons Toastie Pockets. Boasting of “a toaster-revolution”, Warburtons Toastie Pockets are an addition to Warburton’s line of flatbread-style products, and an attempt to find a new home for bread within …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 24th November 2016: ‘High vitamin’ claims are continuing to notch upwards in new product launches, according to Gama’s latest study of patterns and trends in global FMCG innovation, with non-alcoholic drinks proving particularly fertile ground for vitamin-related positioning. Based on data from Gama Compass™ between 2014 and 2016, and segmenting vitamin claims by five principal types – vitamins A, B, C, D and E …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 17th November 2016: This month’s Innovation Insight brings evolutions in the world of soft drinks into sharp relief, with a look at a new launch adding an extra dimension to the cola category via ‘ultra’ carbonation technology – Pepsi Strong 5.0GV Cola. Recently launched in Japan, Pepsi Strong 5.0GV Cola is an extension to Suntory’s Pepsi Strong line of carbonated soft drinks that …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 3rd November 2016: ‘Gourmet’ and ‘indulgent’ are key adjectives in the French frozen foods space, Gama’s latest assessment of the frozen product innovation landscape reveals. Broadly in line with other markets in terms of overall NPD – the frozen sector accounting for 8.7% of all new food and drink launches in France over the past two years, according to Gama Compass™ data – the French market …
Gama spoke to Nicolas Trentesaux, Group Director, SIAL, ahead of the show’s latest two-yearly edition in Paris. What are your expectations for this year’s SIAL? SIAL Paris will showcase the food of today and invent the food of tomorrow. The show will open its doors on the same day the United Nations celebrates World Food Day. Over five days, it will be the world’s largest food innovation event! The largest …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 1st September 2016: This month’s Innovation Insight picks up on the craze for nitrogen technology now spawning a new generation of products in the RTD coffee space. Centre stage is a product that melds the novel textures of nitrogen infusion with the functional benefits of ‘free from’ to create a new option in non-dairy coffee – Califia Cold Nitro Cold Brew Coffee With Almond …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 25th August 2016: New ingredients and formats, along with an emphasis on the ‘real’ and ‘rustic’, are some of the hallmarks of product innovation in the frozen potato category over the last two years, as the latest insights from Gama Compass™ reveal. Despite representing a relatively small fraction of NPD within the overall retail frozen food space – only 4% of total launches in the last …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 14th July 2016: ‘Fresh’, ‘locally-sourced’, ‘quick’, ‘no flavour enhancers’ and ‘additive-free’ are some of the key claims associated with products described as ‘real’ or ‘authentic’, while drinks concentrates, coffee and tea are among the most significant product categories for ‘real’ claims in new launches, according to Gama’s latest look at patterns in innovation and new product positioning. The analysis, conducted on products reported on Gama …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 7th July 2016: New avenues in snacking are the subject of this week’s Innovation Insight, as Gama explores a launch that demonstrates how fish companies can exploit demand for natural, high-protein options in the mainstream savoury snacks category – FishSnack’s Fish & Chips. Advertised as “delicious & traditional”, FishSnack’s Fish & Chips from Barcelona-based Savia Natura is a new dried fish-based launch that …
Gama spoke to Alberto García Romero, Marketing Manager, Dulcesol. What should manufacturers do to be successful in the current economic climate? The current economic situation is changing but the recession was so strong that it altered a number of different parameters in our main markets. The price-quality relation is one of our main strengths and consumption at home became stronger vs out-home during 2008 to 2012. This was a good opportunity …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 6th June 2016: This week, Gama turns the spotlight on the functional benefits of seaweed, with a look at the recently-launched Dulcesol Innova range of bakery foods and their unusual chlorella-enhanced, health-promoting formulations. Newly released as a reworking of the firm’s traditional lineup of biscuits, crackers, cakes and other bakery products, Dulcesol Innova is a “healthier”, “Mediterranean” range from Dulcesol that the Spanish firm …
Gama spoke to Helen Warren-Piper, Marketing Director, Premier Foods. What key trends do you expect to shape food innovation in 2016? Health, convenience, indulgence and real food are all still key trends that have a major impact on the FMCG market. Other factors influencing food innovation are of course the sugar debate, reduced salt and a push to have products that are free from artificial ingredients. As a leading British …
Gama spoke to Maria Sánchez, Marketing & Communications Director, Noel. Which markets or consumer groups currently offer the greatest growth opportunities for FMCG companies? Emerging markets are still an opportunity but more and more companies need to be aware of the appearance of new targets. An example would be the generation after the millennials – “Generation Z” – who were born between 1994 and 2009 and who demand their space …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 20th May 2016: Baby drinks, dairy, snacks, dairy & dairy alternative drinks and functional drinks are among the key markets for high protein claims in new food and drink launches over the past two years, according to Gama’s latest study of global food and drinks innovation. Taking into account products reported on Gama Compass™ since May 2014, Gama’s research also found significant parallels between ‘high protein’ …
In April, Spain once again became the focal point for the world’s consumer goods firms as Alimentaria returned for its latest edition at Barcelona’s Fira Gran Via. Now into its 40th year, Alimentaria hosted a total of 140,000 visitors from 157 countries (16 more than in 2014), indicating, in the show’s words, “its international pulling power and efficient role at galvanising exports for sector companies”. Of the 44,000 international visitors, …
April 2016 saw thousands of FMCG professionals once again set their sights on the UK’s second city, as Food & Drink – a leading UK show for the food and drinks industry, spanning the grocery, wholesale, speciality retail, manufacturing and foodservice sectors – returned to the NEC in Birmingham for the latest of its two-yearly editions. Food & Drink Expo ran alongside three co-located events – Foodex, the Farm Shop …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 5th May 2016: Featuring in this week’s Innovation Insight is a new player in the hot drinks aisles that promises to take the mess and guesswork out of tea brewing with the introduction of a new instant aerosol format – No More Tea Bags Tea Concentrate. Advertised as “normal tea – only better”, No More Tea Bags Tea Concentrate from UK-based Yum …
Advertised as “your gateway to the Japanese wine, beer, spirits, gourmet food and foodservice market”, Wine and Gourmet Japan – a recently-established trade event staged by Koelnmesse, the organisers behind major European shows such as Anuga and ISM – returned to the showgrounds of Tokyo’s Big Sight Exhibition Center for its latest edition. Visitor numbers for the 2016 event showed a modest increase on the previous year, with a total …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 21st April 2016: Baby food stands top of the pile for both ethical and environmental claims, with baby cereals leading the way at the category level, Gama’s latest research into patterns in new food launches has found. Based on a study of products reported on Gama Compass™ over the last two years, Gama has found that baby food categories are hotspots for messages that address …
Gama spoke to Josep Antoni Valls, Managing Director of Alimentaria, ahead of the 40th edition of the international consumer goods tradeshow. What are your expectations for the 40th edition of Alimentaria? We are expecting the most international, innovative and gastronomy-rich edition in the 40 years of the show. Among the more than 140,000 attendees we are expecting for 2016, we will welcome more than 40,000 international visitors from more than …
Gama spoke to Giovanni Mantovani, CEO of Vinitaly, ahead of the latest edition of the wines and spirits tradeshow. What are your expectations for the 50th edition of Vinitaly? This edition will be an occasion to look into a future that is still to be built: we hope that Vinitaly will be able to define a road map that can accompany the development of the wine sector in the years …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 8th April 2016: Beauty benefits are setting out their stall in the alcoholic drinks space with a new “refreshing” and “easy-to-drink” beer that is claimed to combine “health and flavour” with the virtues of “natural” ingredients – Beauty Aloe Beer. Launched in 2015 by Spanish firm Alimentos Para El Siglo XXI, Beauty Aloe Beer harnesses the popularity of ‘easy-drinking’ and ‘refreshing’ beers …
Gama spoke to Sharon Barraclough, Marketing Director, Hovis. How do companies best achieve growth in developed or saturated markets? Be clear on the role of your brand in consumers’ lives and tell that brand story in a way that adds meaning and purpose. Support it with absolute product truth – delight consumers by exceeding their expectations of what good is in terms of quality. Be obsessed with being the best at …
Gama spoke to Jonathan Stordy, Managing Director International, Mahou San Miguel. What should manufacturers do to be successful in the current economic climate? To succeed in this changing context, the key is to find a unique position where no one can beat you without losing sight of your culture and values as a company. You need to be focused on innovation, which helps companies such as Mahou San Miguel continue …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 15th March 2016: Functional claims go hand in hand with ‘greek’ formulations in new yoghurt launches, while North America continues to be a hotspot for greek yoghurt NPD, according to Gama’s latest study of product trends in new FMCG launches. Despite the now global dimension to the greek yoghurt boom, Gama’s research continues to point to significant variations in the proportion of ‘greek’ products launched …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 3rd March 2016: This week’s Innovation Insight looks at the latest attempt by Japanese firm Koikeya to innovate in the crisps category, this time via a new oil-based ‘shake and season’ concept that allows consumers to adjust the amount of fat present in the final product – Pototto+ Potato Snack. Seeking to bring beauty benefits to the mainstream savoury snack arena, Pototto+ …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 23rd February 2016: Orange and lemon flavours are associated with premium claims and higher price points, while strawberry flavours are especially common in Latin America and in launches targeted at children, the latest information from Gama Compass™ indicates. For this month’s study of trends and patterns in new product launches, Gama has pinpointed the five leading fruit flavours in global innovation over 2014 and 2015 …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 11th February 2016: In this week’s Innovation Insight we look at an attempt to reinvent savoury snacks for the digital generation through the use of irreverent marketing, unusual branding and visually arresting packaging – Kims All In Crisps. In an apparent effort to redirect its energies to the tweens and teens markets, Danish snack and crisp manufacturer Kims has unveiled Kims All …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 29th January 2016: This week we focus on the stellar rise of matcha as an ingredient in new FMCG products, featuring as our case study a launch that takes the on-trend green tea powder and combines it with coconut water and high pressure processed fruit and vegetable juices to create a new health-enhancing ‘superdrink’ – Evolution Fresh Organic Coconut Matcha Smoothie. Launched …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 22nd January 2016: ‘Natural’ continues to be a cornerstone of product marketing in new food and especially new drinks launches, according to Gama’s latest study of claims in global new consumer goods. In product launches reported on Gama Compass™ over the course of 2015, ‘natural’ was the fifth most likely claim to be used by product marketeers, while two other ‘non-artificial’ claims – ‘no artificial …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 7th January 2016: For the first innovation focus of 2016, we look at a product launch that aims to breathe new life into the instant soup category through a “premium” offering that highlights the benefits of satiety, texture and flavour – Batchelors Cup A Soup Deliciously Thick Instant Soup. Promoted as being “perfect for lunchtime”, Batchelors Cup A Soup Deliciously Thick …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 18th December 2015: This week’s Innovation Insight looks at the latest attempt to add diversity to the wine market through a new female-positioned, low-alcohol offering melding prosecco-style fizz with the ‘treat’ value of chocolate – Choco Secco Sparkling Chocolate Wine. Promoted as bringing together “dynamic megatrends” for chocolate and ‘secco’-style sparkling wine, Choco Secco Sparkling Chocolate Wine is the latest addition …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 11th December 2015: The breakfast foods space is being increasingly characterized by new functional claims, convenient and single-serve pack formats, and a diversity of product choices across a broadening range of categories, the latest research by Gama can reveal. Gama’s study, based on products reported on Gama Compass™ over 2014 and 2015, has examined trends and patterns in the world of cereals and breakfast foods, …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 3rd December 2015: With ‘high protein’ now topping new product claims across a number of food and drinks categories, this week’s Innovation Insight looks at one company’s efforts to stand out in an increasingly crowded field by turning to the protein ‘power’ of fresh, free-range eggs – Toni’s Smoothei Vitality Drink. Aiming to “combine[ ] all the positive nutritional properties of the …
Gama spoke to Roberto Funari, Executive Vice President, Category Marketing, Reckitt Benckiser. Which markets or consumer groups currently offer the greatest growth opportunities for FMCG companies? Emerging markets remain an important growth opportunity for FMCG companies as they will continue to outperform developed markets in terms of growth rate. The key to investing in emerging markets is to understand that they do not yield an immediate growth return, but …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 26th November 2015: Gama returns to the RTD coffee shelves for this week’s Innovation Insight, taking a look at innovative microwaveable packaging that enables consumers to recreate the ‘coffee shop’ experience in their own home – Suntory Renji De Torokeru Hot Latte. In an apparent first for the RTD coffee space, Suntory is expanding its long-standing RTD tea and coffee range with …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 18th November 2015: This week’s Innovation Insight looks at an attempt to create “an entirely new category in the grocery store” through a launch that takes the concept of ‘fresh chilled beer’ to new heights – Heineken Extra Fresh Beer. Designed around the notion that “nothing is as delicious as freshly brewed beer”, new Heineken Extra Fresh beer – due to be …
Gama spoke to Joaquim Vives, General Manager, Mane Iberica. How is the growing demand for more ‘all natural’ formulations impacting on flavour & fragrance companies? This is a major trend and demand will keep growing if the economic situation continues to brighten. However, ‘all natural’ does not consistently point to the same definition when it comes to food & drinks manufacturing. This is not the case for flavourings, as …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 5th November 2015: As the incidence of obesity and tooth decay continues to rise worldwide, manufacturers of fruit drinks – especially those targeted at children – are increasingly finding themselves in the firing line over their products’ sugar levels. Now one company is looking to turn this criticism on its head with the launch of a new fruit and vegetable drink that …
Gama spoke to Ori Yehudai, President & CEO, Frutarom. What should manufacturers do to be successful in the current economic climate? I believe that in order to be successful in an ever more challenging economic environment, we must demonstrate creativity and flexibility when dealing with our customers and provide top-notch service. Being able to adapt and adjust to our customers’ needs and work with them in creating innovative but …
Gama spoke to Matteo Fantacchiotti, Global Vice President Commercial Diageo Reserve, Diageo. Which markets or consumer groups currently offer the greatest growth opportunities for FMCG companies? We see a new ‘Silk Route’, across the lines of the world magnet cities and hot spots. And this is where our focus is. Within this context, although high-net-worth individuals and wealthier people are the obvious target group, millennials are really what we’re going …
A long weekend in early October saw the return of Anuga – a key two-yearly gathering for the global food & drinks industry – to the city of Cologne in Germany. Space was at a premium as the “fully booked” pavilions of the city’s extensive Koelnmesse showgrounds once again played host to tens of thousands of trade visitors from across the globe, each keen to explore the latest industry news, …
Gama spoke to Alberto Bertone, President & CEO, Sant’Anna. What key trends do you expect to shape non-alcoholic drinks innovation in 2016? Throughout the world there is a move towards a culture that is more conscious of health and wellbeing, something which is seeing consumers turn away from high-sugar fizzy drinks towards water or other products considered more ‘natural’. This is something which over the last few years has …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 16th October 2015: Lime and peach are the most popular flavours in new alcoholic drinks launches, according to the latest study of global NPD by Gama. Based on analysis of products reported on Gama Compass™ over the past 18 months, lime was the leading flavour across new alcoholic launches globally, featuring on just over 5% of products in the study sample. Second in the …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 9th October 2015: In this week’s Innovation Insight, we look at the launch of a drink seeking to bring the benefits of ‘freshly brewed’ to the chilled coffee space through packaging innovation – L Cafe Snowing Black Coffee Drink. Starting from the principle that ‘fresh is best’ when it comes to coffee, L Cafe Snowing Black Coffee Drink is a new product …
Gama spoke to Dietmar Eiden, Vice President of Trade Fair Management at Koelnmesse, ahead of the 2015 edition of Anuga. What are your expectations for this year’s Anuga? Anuga 2015 is fully booked, which means approximately 6,800 exhibitors from around 100 countries will be participating. With an extraordinary 86% of exhibitors from overseas, and with its incomparable range of companies and products on show, Anuga will once again be the …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 24th September 2015: This week’s Innovation Insight investigates how overarching food industry trends – from natural ingredients to adventurous flavour – are being increasingly expressed in the world of pet care, as we look at Nestle’s latest expansion of its Purina Beyond range – Purina Beyond Natural Puree for Dogs. Promoted as “natural meal enhancements” and designed to act as a flavoursome …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 17th September 2015: Gama’s latest Innovation Insight offers a window into the potential future evolution of the Greek yoghurt trend. This week we take a look at a product launch that looks to redefine the ‘yoghurt + granola topping’ concept by giving it a new savoury spin – Vigor Savoury Greek Yoghurt with Croutons. Purportedly addressing the lack of “snacks with …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 10th September 2015: North America is the leading region for low calorie claims but also for high calorie products in new food industry launches, Gama’s latest study of global FMCG product innovation can reveal. Focusing on products reported by Gama Compass™ over the last 18 months, Gama’s analysis has revealed the often stark variations, both in terms of low-calorie claims and actual calorie content, exhibited in …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 4th September 2015: This week, Gama’s innovation focus turns to hot drinks and the world of functional benefits, looking at a new probiotic launch that seeks to unite modern dietary concerns with the traditional British obsession with tea – Stir Daily Cultures Tea. The latest product concept from UK firm Stir Drinks, Stir Daily Cultures Tea is a line of peppermint, …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 27th August 2015: Innovation dynamics in tea and coffee are the subject of our latest study of product innovation from Gama Compass™. Based on introductions reported over the last 18 months, Gama has analysed factors such as claims, pack format and pack design to find that– despite often being bracketed together – tea and coffee often reveal quite significant differences in relation to both product …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 20th August 2015: This week Gama takes a look at a new effort to innovate with fragrance in the soap market through the launch of a product that marries the aspirational appeal of premium perfumery with the durability of scent release technology – Caress Forever Body Wash. Touted as “the world’s first body wash with Fragrance Touch Technology”, Caress Forever Body Wash, which …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 6th August 2015: New developments in sun care technology that effectively turn summer into winter feature in this week’s Innovation Insight, as we take a look at a new refreshing spray that claims to deliver sun protection in the form of ‘snowflakes’ – Recipe Snow Flower Sun Protection Spray. South Korean health & beauty manufacturer Recipe Cosmetics is aiming to create …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 23rd July 2015: The latest attempt to bring functional benefits to the alcoholic drinks sector is Gama’s innovation focus for this week, as we look at a new craft beer seeking to piggyback on the craze for all things protein – Mighty Squirrel High Protein Beer. New to Boston, MA in the USA, Mighty Squirrel High Protein Beer is advertised as a …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 16th July 2015: Increasing interest among men in personal hygiene and grooming regimes presents new opportunities for consumer goods firms – and not only in the health & beauty space – as our latest Innovation Insight reveals. This week, Gama cast its eye over a new ‘household’ deodorizer that specifically focuses on male personal hygiene concerns, seeking to address them in a …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 3rd July 2015: The growing power of digital media to act as a driver for new product development is the subject of Gama’s latest innovation insight, as we look at a biscuit product born out of a proprietary mobile application – Artiach Dinosaurus Eggs Biscuits. Unveiled as an extension to the Dinosaurus line in Spain, Artiach Dinosaurus Eggs Biscuits from Adam …
Gama spoke to João Costa, CEO, DanCake Portugal. How do companies best achieve growth in developed or saturated markets? Through a strong innovation pipeline (consumer driven) and a constant focus on cost efficiency, plus a strong wire into the trade. DanCake has a unique portfolio of products that cater to the major needs of consumers and retailers. We consider ourselves to be the ‘one stop shop’ for the category, …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 26th June 2015: The use of combination packs to target specific health needs is the subject of Gama’s innovation focus for this week, as we look at a new line seeking to unite health drinks and natural snacks through common functional benefits: Daily Serving Functional Juice + Snack Mixes. Comprising a two-part ‘kit’ of a fruit or vegetable drink packaged together …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 18th June 2015: As gin continues to drive growth in the craft spirits segment, Gama looks at how botanical ingredients and gin branding are beginning to pervade a broad swathe of alcoholic drinks categories with the launch of a new gin-inspired craft vodka – NB London Dry Citrus Vodka. Promoted as the world’s first “London Dry” product in the vodka category, …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 11th June 2015: The key characteristics of new ice cream & dessert products are the subject of Gama’s latest analysis of recent launches from Gama Compass™, examining in particular how private label launches compare to the market as a whole in terms of category breakdown, price and brand positioning. Encompassing launches reported over approximately the last 12 month period, Gama’s research shows that dairy-based …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 5th June 2015: Inventive innovation in the breakfast cereal category is Gama’s new product focus this week, as we take a look at a launch that is seeking to bolster the popularity of cereal as a summer breakfast food – Post Ice Cream Pebbles Rainbow Sherbet Breakfast Cereal. Introduced as an extension to the Post Pebbles range in the US, Post …
Gama spoke to Tim Brown, President & Chief Executive Officer, Nestle Waters North America. What are your day-to-day activities as President & Chief Executive Officer ? As President and CEO of Nestlé Waters North America, I have the opportunity to oversee a complex commercial operation with one goal: bringing healthy, hydrating beverages to homes and businesses across the U.S. and Canada. In any given day, I can find myself …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 28th May 2015: This week Gama returns to look at the infiltration of ‘sweet treats’ into the health and beauty industry, casting an eye over the latest example of chocolate-inspired cosmetics indulgence – Etude House Give Me Chocolate Eyeshadow. Newly launched in South Korea as a limited edition, Etude House Give Me Chocolate Eyeshadow forms part of a chocolate-inspired collection that …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 21st May 2015: This week’s innovation feature looks at an experimental new category of breakfast foods that underlines the rapid evolution of consumer breakfast habits towards on-the-go snack products: the fruit-flavoured Koikeya Breakfast Potato Chips. In an attempt to help crisps break free from the confines of the snacks market, Koikeya, a Tokyo-based manufacturer of snack products, is launching Koikeya Breakfast …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 13th May 2015: The reality of steadily climbing obesity rates across the world has become a hot political topic and, with the threat of increasingly stringent regulation of high-calorie, high-fat and high-sugar food and drinks ever present, the potential impact of rising obesity levels on FMCG categories is now impossible for the industry to ignore. In the latest study of recent product launches reported …
Gama spoke to Rita Nabeiro, Chief Executive Officer, Adega Mayor. What key trends do you expect to shape alcoholic drinks innovation in 2015? Consumers are increasingly concerned about their health so alcohol content is likely to be an issue in the sector. Because of that I believe that low-alcohol drinks will see an increase in volumes. Organic is also an important trend in the food and beverages sector in …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 7th May 2015: In this week’s innovation focus, Gama looks at how growing bottled water sales in the US combined with increased consumer health awareness may start to shape the future of both the bottled water and energy / sports drinks categories, examining a new spring water infused with caffeine and electrolytes – 3 Pure Spring Water. Unveiled in 2014 with …
Gama spoke to Ross Carter, Event Director at London Wine Fair, ahead of the show’s latest outing at the Kensington Olympia. What are your expectations for the 35th edition of London Wine Fair? This year we are expecting our most diverse show to date, with more UK-based importers than ever before. In total we will see 650 individual exhibitors representing around 40 wine-producing countries for 2015 and expect to …
Migrating across London for its latest edition – from its established home at Olympia in Kensington to the more ample surroundings of ExCel in Docklands – Natural & Organic Products Europe returned this April to unveil the latest in “natural, organic, fair trade, free-from, vegan, vegetarian, and eco-living” products from across the world. Along with its relocation, the show boasted a “fresh new look”, attracting around 600 exhibitors and over …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 30th April 2015: The evolution of coconut and chocolate as key ingredients in functional products is Gama’s theme this week, as we look at a “superfood” beverage that brings together raw cacao beans and cold pressed coconut in a new “nutrient rich” product – Rau Chocolate and Coconut Cacao Superfood Drink. An extension to the line of “world first” cacao superfood …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 23rd April 2015: Food-focused marketing and textural interest continue to play a significant role in health & beauty innovation, as evidenced by Gama’s innovation feature for this week: Sanctuary Spa Cooling Body Sorbet Collection. Part of a new food-inspired range in the UK that also includes a series of ‘Air-Whipped Souffle’ products, the Sanctuary Spa Cooling Body Sorbet Collection from PZ …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 16th April 2015: From the growth in on-the-go breakfast foods to the rise of multifunctional “alphabet creams” in the cosmetics market, convenience benefits have driven many of the breakthrough innovation trends in the FMCG space over the past few years. However, as the latest analysis of product launches reported by Gama Compass™ over the last 12 months can reveal, claims relating to convenience – …
Gama spoke to Michael Dreyer, Vice President Asia Pacific of Koelnmesse, ahead of the latest edition of Wine & Gourmet Japan in Tokyo. What are your day to day activities as Vice President Asia Pacific? As VP Asia Pacific, I oversee the activities and finances of all the Koelnmesse subsidiaries in Asia Pacific: we have offices in Singapore, Bangkok, Tokyo, Taipei, Hongkong, Macau, Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. I coordinate with …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 9th April 2015: The challenge of developing ‘authentic’ and ‘local’ brands in mainstream alcoholic drinks categories comes under the microscope this week, as Gama looks at a new lager range aiming to capture the “unique character” of different Italian regions – Birra Moretti Le Regionali Beer. Announcing that “a voyage of discovery of unique Italian character has begun”, Heineken has unveiled …
Gama spoke to David Butler, Vice President, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Coca-Cola. What are your day-to-day activities as Vice President, Innovation and Entrepreneurship? My current focus is leading our Coca-Cola Founders platform. We’ve designed a repeatable and scalable model for co-creating seed-stage startups with a global network of founders. I spend the majority of my time working directly with our portfolio companies on various aspects of their businesses and with …
The International Food Exhibition (IFE) – the UK’s largest event for the food and drinks sector – returned to London’s Docklands towards the end of March for its 2015 outing. Vowing to be “back bigger and more innovative than ever before”, the show welcomed a total of 1,350 food and drinks companies, showcasing both “the world’s largest collection of UK products” and a diverse range of international goods, with exhibitor …
Almost 2,500 companies assembled inside the halls at Bologna Fiere in March as Cosmoprof, the self-styled “international leader in the global world of cosmetics”, returned to Bologna for its latest edition. The show trumpeted record exhibitor and visitor numbers: almost a quarter of a million attendees packed inside the shows’ pavilions over the four days of the event, a fifth more than had attended the previous year. 79,000 of these …
Gama spoke to Oliver Mirza, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Oetker India. What key trends do you expect to shape food innovation in 2015? Consumers are moving towards urbanisation and westernisation. The need for convenience food which is aspirational with restaurant-like quality which suits the Indian palate is the need of the Indian consumer. Consumers are open to new ideas and concepts in food. What should manufacturers do to be …
Gama spoke to Andrea Budelli, Vice President – R&D Europe, Heinz. What should manufacturers do to be successful in the current economic climate? Balance your value proposition in your portfolio, adapt your offering and your pricing to the needs of different channels, and bring distinctive and relevant innovation to the market, with appropriate pricing, so as to have a win/win proposition for both customers and consumers. Focusing on fully exploiting …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 20th March 2015: The value of functional branding in convenience food categories is explored in Gama’s feature innovation for this week – Fresh Express Functional Health Salad Kits. Comprising a Hearth Health kit, an Antioxidant kit and a Digestive Health kit, the new Fresh Express line of functional convenience salads is being launched in the US by Chiquita Brands as an …
Gama spoke to Giacomo Canali, Packaging Research & Innovation Manager, Barilla. What key trends do you expect to shape food innovation in 2015? More and more food products will be tailored to specific needs, meeting a range of consumer requirements and allowing the company to be present in different channels, with the main goal of achieving better volumes and increasing group sales. At the same time, there is a need …
Gama spoke to Giovanni Mantovani, CEO of Vinitaly, ahead of the latest edition of the wines and spirits tradeshow. What should manufacturers do to be successful in the current economic climate? Global wine consumption is evolving, with a shift away from the traditional European producers and consumers of wine and towards new markets. This is resulting in growth in international trade. In mature markets, and also in those where there …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 12th March 2015: This week Gama focuses on new merchandising opportunities with a look at a bakery launch that combines print and digital media in order to appeal to children – Hans Freitag Fairytale Biscuits. Recently introduced by German biscuit specialist Hans Freitag, Hans Freitag Fairytale Biscuits are an attempt to drive greater brand interaction by linking product, packaging and digital …
Gama spoke to Dino Tavazzi, CEO of Cosmoprof, ahead of the global beauty care event in Bologna. What key trends do you expect to beauty care innovation in 2015? A good many companies at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, whether focused on male or female beauty care, are paying attention to the sustainability agenda, in line with the ‘green’ themes adopted for the Milan Expo 2015. In particular, significant emphasis is being …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 5th March 2015: This week Gama revisits the trend for textural variety in food and drinks products with a look at a new juice blend containing nuts, seeds and berry pieces – Harvest Soul Chewable Juice. Promoted as being “unlike typical juice drinks”, Harvest Soul Chewable Juice from Harvest Soul Inc. in the USA features a blend of “fruits, vegetables and …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 27th February 2015: A study of the latest launches reported by Gama Compass™ reveals that white dominates pack colour choices for new product introductions in the health & beauty industry. Taking into account launches reported in the last 12 month period, Gama has found that white is the clear leader as a pack colour choice for new health & beauty introductions. White was the …
Gama spoke to Hai Liu, Vice General Manager, Tsingtao Brewery. What key trends do you expect to shape alcoholic drinks innovation in 2015? In my opinion, the alcoholic drinks industry is facing an era of ever more diversified consumers who are demanding new styles and flavours of drinks and no longer demonstrate loyalty to one brand or category. In the past few years, the rise of craft beers and the …
Gama spoke to Stefano Caruso, Chairman, Caruso & Minini. What key trends do you expect to shape alcoholic drinks innovation in 2015? Nowadays I think it is important to talk about ‘contemporary’ wine, in other words wines which, through their structure and their character, are in line with the tastes and preferences of everyday consumers. In order to do this, its is essential to do your research and focus on …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 20th February 2015: The potential for the ‘street food’ concept to exert greater influence in consumer goods categories is signalled by a new snack mix range with an emphasis on exotic ingredients and flavours – Forest Feast Street Food Snack Mixes. “Inspired by the sights, sounds and spices of the World’s Street Food hot spots”, Forest Feast Street Food Snack Mixes …
The potential for the ‘street food’ concept to exert greater influence in consumer goods categories is signalled by a new snack mix range with an emphasis on exotic ingredients and flavours – Forest Feast Street Food Snack Mixes. “Inspired by the sights, sounds and spices of the World’s Street Food hot spots”, Forest Feast Street Food Snack Mixes are being rolled out in the UK by snack producer Kestrel Foods. …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 16th February 2015: Multifunctional benefits in household goods are Gama’s focus this week, as we look at the launch of a new household towel claimed to feature the added ‘power’ of dish detergent – Bounty Kitchen Towel with Dawn. Newly introduced in the US by P&G, Bounty Kitchen Towel with Dawn is promoted as “the first, and only, paper towel infused …
The first four days of February saw the annual arrival of ISM (Internationale Süßwarenmesse), the leading trade show for the confectionery, cake and biscuit sectors, at the showgrounds of Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. Returning for its 44th edition in 2015, the show promised “sweets as always” but also “more snacks than ever before”, an acknowledgment of the growth of the ‘snacking’ phenomenon as an overarching trend across many food categories …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 30th January 2015: Further highlighting the growth of bold and challenging taste experiences in FMCG products, this week Gama shines a torch on the latest flavour to be added to the Svedka Swedish vodka line – Svedka Grapefruit Jalapeno Vodka. Due to be launched in the US by Constellation Brands, Svedka Grapefruit Jalapeno Vodka is looking to appeal to consumers with …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 26th January 2015: Purple has emerged as the packaging colour group associated with the highest average product cost for new launches in the food industry, according to the latest research from Gama Compass™. Across a sample of many thousands of products reported by Gama Compass™ in 2014, food products with purple as the primary pack colour had an average cost of $2.26 per 100ml …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 26th January 2015: This week Gama looks at how the ‘healthy’ associations of the Mediterranean diet are finding a new expression through supplements, with the launch of a cholesterol support tablet based on functional botanical ingredients – Reserveage Bergamot Cholesterol Support with Resveratrol. Recent years have seen a groundswell of support behind what is often termed the ‘Mediterranean diet’ – a …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 16th January 2015: Exploring the recent craze for breakfast biscuits, and the move towards ‘snacking’ formats in the confectionery and bakery markets, this week’s innovation focus is a new launch that pulls together both the on-the-go breakfast and ‘bitesize’ trends – Bel Vita Bites Breakfast Biscuits. Claimed to be a response to the “42% of Americans skipping breakfast due to being …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 9th January 2015: This week Gama returns to the prevalent themes of male-oriented positioning and coffee connoisseurship, putting under the microscope a new product that combines masculine branding with the gourmet associations of aged wine through the medium of coffee – Death Wish Barrel Brand Coffee. New to consumers in the US, Death Wish Barrel Brand Coffee – roast coffee aged …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 22nd December 2014: This week Gama takes a look at the latest example of indulgent foods transitioning to the drinks industry with the launch of new “drinkable cookies” from Japanese bakery and confectionery firm Fujiya – Fujiya Country Ma’am Cookie Drink. Fujiya Country Ma’am – a long-standing Japanese soft cookie brand – is making the journey from food to drinks through …
Gama spoke to John Winnard, Managing Director, William Santus. What are your day to day activities as Managing Director? I see my role as facilitating the smooth running of the business. This involves monitoring key indicators such as quality, profitability, managing costs and sales, but also making sure that we are meeting the requirements and needs of our customers. The less involvement needed to achieve this the happier I am. …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 5th December 2014: Underlining the growing appeal of ‘extreme’ taste experiences, this week Gama looks at a new “sour” sports drink based on apple cider vinegar – Stu’s Sour Elixir 100% Pickle Juice. Promoted with the slogan “Gain power. Go sour”, Stu’s Sour Elixir from Stu’s Heritage Foods is a new vinegar-based product that is being advertised as an alternative to …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 28th November 2014: In a further example of category crossover in the food and health & beauty industries, this week Gama focuses on Dairyface Beauty Mooscow Hand & Body Moisturiser, a new skincare product based on real dairy cream. The latest in a line of milk-based toiletries from US producer Dairyface, Beauty Mooscow Hand & Body Moisturiser is a topical skin …
Gama spoke to Paco Recuero, Marketing Director, Pernod Ricard Spain. What are your day to day activities as Marketing Director? As Marketing Director of Pernod Ricard Spain, among the top 5 companies within the Pernod Ricard group, I am leading a young and talented group of 40 marketing professionals, ready to challenge the status quo of the Spanish market through innovation, digital integration and a consumer-focused strategy. My role within …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 17th November 2014: This week, Gama looks at a new format in the salad dressings category targeting busy female professionals – Ajinomoto Toss Sala Salad Dressing Powder. New to consumers in Japan, Ajinomoto Toss Sala Salad Dressing Powder is an alternative to traditional liquid salad dressings aimed primarily at lunch hour meals. The product comes as a blend of dry ingredients …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 12th November 2014: The quest for new natural alternatives to conventional table sugar continues to be a hot topic in the food and drinks space. This week Gama takes a look at one of the latest players on the scene – SugaVida Natural Sweetener. Promoted as “the only sweetener that is a superfood”, SugaVida is a new brand of health-oriented natural …
SIAL, the world’s leading trade fair for the food and drinks industry, returned in 2014 for its latest instalment. 2014 was an opportunity to mark the show’s 50 year presence on the FMCG scene and a diverse range of commemorative events helped to contribute to the sense of occasion. The mood was upbeat as more than 150,00 visitors packed into the show’s eight exhibition pavilions. In line with its self-avowed …
Gama spoke to Caroline Grolleau, Product Manager, Color Foods. What are your day-to-day activities as Product Manager? I am responsible for the strategic and operational aspects of our marketing function. I carry out market research and analyze our sales in order to define avenues for future development and to support the activities of the sales teams. I also contribute to the business’s strategic decision making through our executive committee meetings. …
Gama spoke to Carlos Mateo, Chief Executive Officer, Sweetwell. What are your day-to-day activities as General Manager? I organize my work, and that of our key managers, around two key priorities: furthering projects that are of strategic importance to the company, and carrying out essential daily tasks. What key trends do you expect to shape food and drink innovation in 2014? Growth in healthy food that is indulgent, driven …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 27th October 2014: Gama this week looks at an interesting on-the-go concept in the world of baking mixes – Condi Gold Chocolate Cake Mix, a single-serve dessert which can be cooked in just one minute in the microwave. Looking to extend convenience benefits into the baking mixes category, Portuguese manufacturer Condi Alimentar has unveiled Condi Gold Chocolate Cake Mix, a new …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 17th October 2014: In the innovation spotlight this week is a health drink tapping into the growing popularity of savoury flavours. New from Pacific Foods in the USA, Pacific Organic Bone Broth is a product designed to be “sipped by the cup” as “a delicious, satisfying addition to your everyday routine”. Bone broths as a drink have undergone something of a …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 10th October 2014: This week, Gama turns its attention to a new cider-meets-wine hybrid – Wapple Anteprima Wine-Based Drink. Recently unveiled in Italy, Wapple is promoted as a “new dimension” in alcoholic aperitifs. The 8% abv drink – coined from the words “wine” and “apple” – has been developed by Consorzio Ortofrutticolo di Belfiore, a fruitgrowers’ cooperative from the north of …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 3rd October 2014: In a display of ‘out of the bag’ thinking, fresh salad is being given the gourmet treatment through premium packaging, courtesy of a new launch in Italy from La Linea Verde – Dimmidisi Le Stellate Salad. Dimmidisi Le Stellate Salad – roughly translated as “Stellar” is an attempt to turn packaged salad from an everyday item into something …
Gama spoke to Cristiana Arcangeli, Chief Executive Officer, Beauty’in. What are your day-to-day activities as Chief Executive Officer? I am involved in all processes, but am more focused in product development, marketing and sales. I also do research into new ingredients, packaging, and marketing strategy. What key trends do you expect to shape food and drink innovation in 2014? Functional products is a growing market. That’s why this year …
Gama spoke to Nicolas Trentesaux, Group Director, SIAL, ahead of the 50th anniversary of the show this October. What are your day to day activities? Well, it is certainly a busy life with teams to manage not only in Paris but also across the world, now that we have 10 different shows from America (north and south) to the Middle East, from China to the Phillipines and Indonesia. This requires …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 26th September 2014: Laundry detergent and fine fragrance collide in a new high-concept launch from The Deli Garage in Europe – L’Eaundry Fragrance Laundry Detergent. With its minimalist but stylish bottle design, and fragrances “pour homme” and “pour femme”, L’Eaundry Fragrance Laundry Detergent is more high-end toiletry than household product. Priced at €79 (over $100) per bottle, it comes as a …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 19th September 2014: Reinventing jam for a younger generation of consumers is Gama’s innovation focus this week, as we take a look at a the new Spoonfed Foods Savoury Jam line recently launched in Australia. Blending sweet and savoury flavours, Spoonfed Foods Savoury Jam is designed to attract younger consumers to the jam category through its gourmet, ‘foodie’ positioning . Given …
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 12th September 2014: With e-cigarettes experiencing a surge in popularity across the globe, Gama considers what the future may hold for more traditional stop-smoking products. One product that may have the answer is Aqua-Tine Homeopathic Nicotine Formula – a new ‘beverage mix’ format of nicotine replacement now on sale in the USA. Promoted as “a new alternative to traditional tobacco products …
Gama’s innovation focus this week is a product that seeks to take margarine into uncharted waters through sweet flavours – St Hubert Margarine with Chocolate Chips. Launched in France as an extension to the established St Hubert line of margarines, St Hubert Margarine with Chocolate Chips is an attempt to reposition margarine as a healthy alternative to sweet spreads, particularly targeting the traditional French goûter or afternoon snack. Familiar to …
This week Gama casts its eye over the latest display of multifunctionality in the health and beauty industry – Clarins Sun Care Radiant Oil Spray. Combining the benefits of a body oil, a hair oil and sunscreen in one, Clarins Sun Care Radiant Oil Spray is the latest addition to the Clarins line up of sun protection products in Europe. Described as “a beautifying oil enriched with a nourishing elixir”, …
A new twist on toaster snacks features this week, as Gama considers the latest innovation in the cheese and hot snacks categories – Alpenhain Toastertaler Grilled Cheese Snacks. Launched by Alpenhain in Germany, Alpenhain Toastertaler are an unusual addition to the hot snacks landscape. Sold frozen, the square-shaped “blocks” of cheese are designed to be cooked directly in the toaster, without the need for baking paper or any other preparation. …
The worlds of wine and coffee collide in an unusual new launch featured by Gama this week – Friends Fun Wine Coffee-Flavoured Wine. New in the US, Friends’s melding of coffee and wine is the latest addition to the company’s range of low-alcohol “fun wines”, which come in cans and primarily target party occasions. Blending sweet coffee flavours with red and white wine, Friends’s latest invention focuses on novelty taste …
Gama spoke to Emanuel Gävert, Global Innovation Manager, Mondelez International. What are your day to day activities as Global Innovation Manager? They are very varied depending on the specific agenda at any given time. A typical month, however, would range from blue sky ideation sessions, consumer immersions, positioning workshops, communications development and leaping sessions through to detailed P&L discussions with specific markets, or cross functional team meetings to resolve executional …
This week Gama takes a look at an in-vogue category in the health and beauty industry – exfoliant powders – with the debut of Boscia Tsubaki Oil-Infused Exfoliating Powder. Boscia Exfoliating Powder, a new launch available in markets including the USA, Canada and Malaysia, is an illustration of the growing interest in powder exfoliants as an alternative to more traditional scrubs and gels. One of a series of products from …
The growing influence of Mediterranean diets in the world of product innovation is brought into focus with the launch of Ametller Mediterranean Yoghurt with Olive Oil, a line which is new on the market in Spain. This week, Gama once again turns the spotlight on the yoghurt category and, in particular, the influence of the ‘Mediterranean’ trend in new product development. Ametller Mediterranean Yoghurt with Olive Oil, launched by Barcelona-based …
Gama spoke to Andre Jacques, Global Innovation & Marketing Services Director, Unicer. What are your day to day activities as Global Innovation & Marketing Services Director? This is a new position, bringing together five different areas: Insights, Category Development, Innovation (project and process management as well as R&D), Interactive Marketing and finally retailer Loyalty Programmes. This means that, besides the challenge of bringing all this together in a meaningful way …
This week Gama turns its attention to the haircare market – and the growing influence of glamour trends in the health & beauty industry – with the launch of Drybar Gold Mine Shimmering Leave In Conditioner. Recently unveiled for the summer season in the US, Drybar Gold Mine Shimmering Leave In Conditioner is a hair conditioner and cosmetic product highlighting the trend for products which add a touch of “glitz” …
This week Gama explores a new product called Coco Vodka, a flavoured alcoholic beverage (FAB), that illustrates the continuing prominence of coconut water in product innovation. Launched in 2014 in Australia, Coco Vodka is a premixed spirit drink blending triple-distilled vodka and “the fresh water from young coconuts”. Available in an original version as well as varieties flavoured with pineapple and guava, the drink seeks to draw heavily on the …
Gama spoke to Oliver Perez, Marketing Director, Danone Portugal. What are your day to day activities as Marketing Director? As Marketing Director, my personal objective – and that of my department – is to oversee profitable growth for our company. In order to structure our work, we split our brands into two areas. Firstly, international brands, where our focus is on the implementation of promotional activities and innovation, managing the …
This week Gama takes a look at at the novel “starch-removing” claim being made by Pril Fat & Starch Dish Detergent, a new product line recently launched by German manufacturer Henkel. Promising to “effortlessly remove fat and starch”, Pril Fat & Starch is a reformulation of Henkel’s existing Pril dish detergent in Germany. Identifying that much of the effort in manual dishwashing relates not only to the effects of grease …
Butterkist Pop’n’Pour Microwave Popcorn is Gama’s focus this week, as we consider the latest addition to a growing UK popcorn market. Released by Tangerine Confectionery as a new line under the Butterkist brand, Pop’n’Pour is microwave popcorn with an added extra – a sweet topping that is served warm. Rather than being ready-flavoured, the popcorn comes in packs which contain separate sachets of sauce designed to be warmed up and …
Gama spoke to Margarida Condado, Marketing Director, L’Oréal Portugal What are your day to day activities as Marketing Director? As Marketing Director I have responsibility for defining and implementing our brand strategy and marketing mix in the Portuguese market, in accordance with our international positioning. I also actively participate in the management committee of the Consumer Product Division at L’Oréal. As L’Oréal is the leader in beauty and innovation, my …
This week, Gama takes a closer look at the debut of Coca-Cola Life, a new lower-sugar version of the soft drink slated for launch in the UK this autumn. Life is Coca-Cola’s first major UK brand launch since Coca-Cola Zero in 2006. Positioned as a “lower calorie” cola with 37% less sugar than regular Coca-Cola, Life is sweetened with a combination of standard sugar and the much in-vogue sweetener stevia. …
This week Gama turns its attention to on-the-go drinks and a new launch from Poland that combines the health benefits of fruit with the satiety benefits of cereal – Tymbark Fruktajl Fruit Drink Snack. Fruktajl – coined from the words ‘fruit’ and ‘cocktail’ – is the latest launch from Tymbark, a Polish manufacturer of fruit drinks, juices and fruit products. Sold in 250ml bottles and positioned as an on-the-go ‘snack’, …
This week, Gama casts its eye over a new addition to the long-established Mitsuya Cider range in Japan – Mitsuya Freezing Cider – which is taking chilled shelving to new extremes. Launched by Asahi Soft Drinks, Mitsuya Freezing Cider is a soft drink that blurs the boundaries between chilled drinks and frozen ice pops. The product is designed to be stored and sold at a temperature of -5 Celsius, at …
Gama spoke to Simone Zucchetti, R&D Manager, Amadori. What are your day to day activities as Research & Development Manager? My main activity is to combine the diverse demands of the business into an organic development plan that is aligned to the company’s strategic goals. We are a team of professionals using our experience and passion to offer consumers innovative ideas, working every day to ensure our products our fresh, …
Gama spoke to Hans Bangelmeier, Managing Director, PEZ International. What are your day to day activities as Managing Director? Giving my colleagues the passion and enthusiasm to give their day and their contribution to the organisation a sense of value and purpose. What key trends do you expect to shape food innovation in 2014? The trend is towards regional products that have a clear message for the consumer. Credibility, …
Enhancing the sensory and indulgence appeal of yogurt is the strategy behind a new Brazilian product line featured by Gama this week – Batavo Yogoflan. Marketed with the tagline “as delicious as a dessert, as healthy as yogurt”, Batavo Yogoflan is a further example of how yogurt is increasingly turning to indulgence as well as health in order to appeal to consumers. In opting for ‘healthy indulgence’ positioning, Yogoflan enters …
The confluence of convenience and health & wellness trends in non-alcoholic beverages is Gama’s focus this week, as we take a look at a recent development in the green tea category – Teaforia Shake & Brew Cold Brewing Green Tea Bags. New in the UK, Teaforia Shake & Brew is a concept that allows consumers to drink green tea on the go. Essentially a conventional teabag but with an elongated …
Gama spoke to Brian Sharoff, President of PLMA, ahead of the private label industry trade show in Amsterdam. What are your day to day activities? As president of PLMA, I am responsible for our annual trade shows, conferences, publications, and educational programs. How many people work in the organisation before and during the fair? We have approximately 50 people on our staff in Amsterdam and other major cities. This …
This week Gama looks at a recent attempt to bridge the gap between younger and older male alcohol consumers – Seth & Riley’s Garage Hard Lemon Drink. Launched by Carlsberg in a number of global markets, Seth & Riley’s is the latest in a recent swathe of ‘hard’ alcoholic fruit-based drinks that typically target men. Such drinks provide an alternative for male consumers dissuaded by the more typical fruit-flavoured FABs, particularly …
This week Gama looks at a significant mainstream move for protein enhancement, with the launch of Kraft Philadelphia 2x Protein Cream Cheese Spread. Recently debuted in the USA, Philadelphia 2 x Protein is a new version of the classic cream cheese which, as the name suggests, contains twice as much protein (4g vs 2g per serving) as the standard version. Available in regular and honey flavours, the new product is …
Highlighting the innovation taking place in the craft beer segment, this week Gama turns the spotlight on Er Boqueron, promoted as the world’s first beer to be made from sea water. Recently launched in Spain, Er Boqueron defies convention with its use of a novel ingredient – a sea water product called Mediterranea which made its debut in 2012. Mediterranea is extracted from pure Mediterranean seawater and is designed to …
Today Gama features a new skin care, body wash and hand soap line from the Dial brand in the USA – Dial Greek Yogurt. Tapping into the growing popularity of Greek yoghurt products and the trend towards protein enrichment, the new yoghurt line offers consumers “protein packed yogurt for deliciously soft skin”. Greek yoghurt has been the rising star of the yoghurt category in the USA. By nature thicker and …
The 18th edition of Natural & Organic Products Europe took place this week at Kensington Olympia in London. The show represents a broad cross-section of natural and ethical consumer goods companies and the 2014 event, promoted as “the biggest to date”, attracted over 650 exhibitors from around the world and many thousands of visitors. A recent report from the Soil Association, referenced by Natural & Organic Products Europe, also bore …
Gama spoke to Laura Trivulzio-Huijgen, Global Innovation Manager, Heineken International What are your day to day activities as Global Innovation Manager? I have been at Heineken for more than 12 years, working in different commercial functions across several countries, and what has always energised me is the passion we have for our brands and for our consumers. Focusing on my current role, my clear priority is making sure our innovation …
Gama spoke to April Redmond, Chief Marketing Officer, Kerry Foods. What are your day to day activities as Chief Marketing Officer? My priority is to set the vision, ambition and strategy for Kerry Foods’ successful branded business in the UK, Ireland, Europe and beyond. In particular, I help to build the platforms against which our brands – including Mattessons, Wall’s, Cheestrings, LowLow and Richmond – can thrive. As the expert …
This week, Barcelona once again played host to one of Europe’s leading international tradeshows – Alimentaria. Celebration its 40th outing – and its 20th in Spain – the event attracted 140,000 visitors to the pavilions of the Fira Gran Via in the south of the city, where 3,800 companies exhibited products from all sectors of the consumer goods industry. International exhibitors were reported to be up, perhaps indicating a growing …
From Monday to Wednesday of this week, the great and the good from the UK food and drinks industry gathered at the NEC in Birmingham for Food & Drink Expo. Now into its 20th year, the biannual event saw over 400 companies – ranging from startup brands to the industry’s major names – showcase the latest innovations and ideas from all areas of the food, drinks, packaging and convenience goods …
Gama spoke to Jaime Lobera, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer, Campofrio. What are your day to day activities? In addition to all the strategic work that we carry out in the central offices, together with our in-country teams, I have to ensure the implementation of our business plan in both areas, including the various countries in which we operate. This involves close monitoring of daily sales and the results of …
Gama spoke to Angels Solans, Managing Director, Unilever Food Solutions Spain. What are your day to day activities? At Unilever Food Solutions our goal is to help our clients develop and grow their business. A large part of my work centres on achieving this goal, ensuring that the innovative products we offer clients helps them in these objectives. All of our innovations are aimed at allowing our clients to improve …
Gama spoke to Josep Antoni Valls, Director of Alimentaria, ahead of the show’s 20th edition in Barcelona. What are your day to day activities? The major part of my day to day work is taken up with the strategic direction of Alimentaria Barcelona: meetings with the different areas of the organisation, dealings with institutional stakeholders and clients, project and planning reviews, etc. Specifically, providing direction for and ensuring delivery of …
Gama spoke to Alex Baron, Commercial Director, Panrico. What are your day to day activities? The commercial department has to act as driver for the company and ensure all our activities are aligned, in order to enable the business to develop in a profitable way. What key trends do you expect to shape food and drink innovation in 2014? There are four main trends. Firstly, innovation will be geared …
Gama spoke to Jose Luis Martinez, Communication and Marketing Services Director, Nestle Spain. What are your day to day activities? First of all let me say that I have only been responsible for Communication and Marketing Services since January 2014. So frankly my daily activities right now are focused on catching up. If I had to qualify my day to day work I would say that is diverse and intense. …
Gama spoke to Dietmar Eiden, Vice President Kolnmesse GmbH, following the latest edition of ISM in Cologne. How many staff does it take to make ISM possible? There is a core team of people from different departments who work for ISM year round. When ISM draws nearer more and more people are involved to organise the show itself, the ticketing, the services, security, parking, delivery etc. In the end a …
This week saw the latest installment of the ISM (Internationale Süßwarenmesse) tradeshow in Cologne, where buyers and exhibitors from across the world gathered for the annual confectionery industry showcase. ISM reported a 5% upturn in exhibitor numbers versus 2013, perhaps indicating a gradual return to confidence among confectionery companies after a number years of uncertainty. 1,476 companies representing 68 companies exhibited, compared to 1,402 in 2013. Visitor numbers were stable, …
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