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The January – March 2024 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Industry Insight: Frank Mertens, Go Mate Drinks o Insight by Gama Compass: Local provenance anchoring food & drink positioning o Tradeshow Insight: Alimentaria 2024 o Innovation Insight: Fazer Taste The Future Chocolate Bar o Industry Insight: Mauricio García de Quevedo, FIAB o Tradeshow Insight: IFE 2024 o Look Ahead: Vitafoods Europe 2024 o Look Ahead: PLMA 2024 o Look Ahead: …

The October – December 2023 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o Industry Insight: Ian Wright CBE o Tradeshow Insight: InterTabac 2023 o Gama Innovation Conference & Awards 2023 o Industry Insight: Valeria Krynetskaya o Tradeshow Insight: Anuga 2023 o Look Ahead: Alimentaria 2024 o Look Ahead: IFE 2024 CLICK HERE to read it now.  

The October – December 2022 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o  Innovation Insight: Soupologie Souper Cubes o  Gama Innovation Conference & Awards 2022 o  Tradeshow Insight: Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition 2022 CLICK HERE to read it now.

The October – December 2021 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o  Innovation Insight: Dug Potato-Based Milk o  Gama Innovation Conference & Awards 2021 o  Look Ahead: Saeed Al Mansouri, SIAL Middle East 2021 CLICK HERE to read it now.

The January – March 2021 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o  Innovation Insight: GoodSport Sports Drink o  Industry Insight: Shahid Khan, Al Islami Foods CLICK HERE to read it now.

The October – December 2020 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o  Insight By Gama Compass: The Covid-19 food and drink innovators o  Gama Innovation Conference & Awards 2020 o  Industry Insight: Julia Stamberger, Spinning Wheel Brands o  Look Ahead: Gulfood 2021   CLICK HERE to read it now.

The October – December 2019 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o  Insight By Gama Compass: Low salt trending in snacks o  Industry Insight: Jacek Plewa, Global Food Industries o  Gama Innovation Conference & Awards 2019 o  Tradeshow Insight: SIAL Middle East 2019 o  Innovation Insight: Nestle Box Bowls Cereal o  Look Ahead: ISM 2020 o  Look Ahead: Gulfood 2020   CLICK HERE to read it now.

The July – September 2019 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o  Insight By Gama Compass: Key innovation trends in FMCG o  Gama Innovation Conference & Awards 2019 o  Look Ahead: Anuga 2019 o  Look Ahead: SIAL Middle East 2019   CLICK HERE to read it now.

The May / June 2019 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o  Industry Insight: Tariq Ahmed Al Wahedi, Agthia Group o  Insight By Gama Compass: Consumers still nuts for coconut o  Innovation Insight: Szent Water CLICK HERE to read it now.

The March / April 2019 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o  Insight By Gama Compass: Concerns over waste rising, but plastic still dominating in drinks NPD o  Gama Innovation Conference & Awards 2019 o  Innovation Insight: Fox’s Double Dough Biscuits CLICK HERE to read it now.

The January / February 2019 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o  Insight By Gama Compass: Spicy flavours still packing a punch in food NPD o  Innovation Insight: Balans Aqua Spritz o  Look Ahead: Gulfood 2019 o Tradeshow Insight: SIAL ME 2018 CLICK HERE to read it now.

The November / December 2018 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o  Gama Innovation Conference & Awards 2018 o  Innovation Insight: Jell-O Play Edible Slime CLICK HERE to read it now.

The September / October 2018 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o  Gama Innovation Conference & Awards o  Innovation Insight: V8 +Hydrate Isotonic Drink o  Look Ahead: SIAL ME 2018 CLICK HERE to read it now.

The July / August 2018 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o  Industry Insight: Mithun Appaiah, Sumeru o  Insight by Gama Compass: Sunflower stays top of the plant oil tree o  Innovation Insight: Arla Skyr Cream Cheese Spread o  Look Ahead: SIAL 2018 CLICK HERE to read it now.

The May / June 2018 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o  Innovation Insight: Kween Granola Butter o  Insight by Gama Compass: Soft drinks go low sugar in 2018 CLICK HERE to read it now.

The March / April 2018 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o  Innovation Insight: Aunt Bessie’s Rosemary & Sea Salt Swede Chips o  Insight by Gama Compass: ‘Vegan’ claims power up in 2018 o  Industry Insight: Michael Wunsch, Barakat o  Tradeshow Insight: Food & Drink Expo 2018 CLICK HERE to read it now.

The January / February 2018 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o  Industry Insight: Tammy Butterworth, PepsiCo o  Insight by Gama Compass: ‘Free from’ claims slip back in 2017 o  Innovation Insight: Forbidden Brekky Rice o Look Ahead: Alimentaria 2018 o  Tradeshow Insight: SIAL Middle East 2017 CLICK HERE to read it now.

The November / December 2017 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o  Innovation Insight: HiLo Chocolate Avocado Drink o  Gama Innovation Conference & Awards 2017 o  Trend Insight: Innovation drives FMCG in the UAE o Look Ahead: Gulfood CLICK HERE to read it now.

The September / October 2017 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o  Gama Innovation Conference & Awards 2017 o  Frozen fruit & vegetable innovation: from simple to sophisticated o  Innovation Insight: Dorset Cereals Spiced Apple & Carrot Muesli CLICK HERE to read it now.

The July / August 2017 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o  Frozen food in the UK & Ireland: ice cream dominates innovation o  Gama Innovation Conference & Awards 2017 o  Innovation Insight: Not Your Mom’s Artisanal Brews o Look Ahead: Anuga 2017 CLICK HERE to read it now.

The May / June 2017 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o   Industry Insight: Lisa Sohanpal, Nom Noms World Food o   Trends in frozen pizza: taking on the pizzeria o   Innovation Insight: Florette Smoothie Mix CLICK HERE to read it now.

The March / April 2017 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o   Trend Insight: Own brands target health, convenience and premiumization in the frozen space o   Industry Insight: Mikko Lindqvist, Fazer o   Industry Insight: Nicolas Panniez, Ferrero o   Innovation Insight: Glory Farms Beans CLICK HERE to read it now.

The January / February 2017 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o   Insight By Gama Compass™: Innovation in ice cream & frozen desserts o   Industry Insight: Ian Wright CBE, Food and Drink Federation o   Industry Insight: Lisa Tse MBE, Sweet Mandarin o   Innovation Insight: Warburton’s Toastie Pockets o   Look Ahead: IFE 2017 CLICK HERE to read it now.

The November / December 2016 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o   Insight By Gama Compass™: High vitamin claims notch upwards o   Review: Gama Innovation Conference & Awards 2016 o   Innovation Insight: Pepsi Strong 5.0GV Cola CLICK HERE to read it now.

The September / October 2016 edition of Gama News is now available. In this edition: o   Trend Insight: Innovation in French frozen food o   Preview: Gama Innovation Conference & Awards 2016 o   Innovation Insight: Califia Nitro Cold Brew Coffee o   Look Ahead: SIAL 2016 CLICK HERE to read it now.

The August 2016 edition of Gama News is now available. In this month’s edition: o   Innovation Insight: Fish Snack’s Fish & Chips o   Trend Insight: Innovation in frozen potatoes CLICK HERE to read it now.

The July 2016 edition of Gama News is now available. In this month’s edition: o   Innovation Insight: Dulcesol Innova o   Gama Innovation Awards o   Insight by Gama Compass™:  ‘Keeping it ‘real’ with ‘locally sourced’ and ‘no additive’ claims CLICK HERE to read it now.

The June 2016 edition of Gama News is now available. In this month’s edition: o   Industry Insight: Alberto Garcia Romero, Dulcesol o   Gama Innovation Awards o   Trend Insight: ‘Fish’, ‘fresh’ and ‘free from’ – innovation trends in Italian frozen food o   Innovation Insight: Toni’s Smoothei Vitality Drink CLICK HERE to read it now.

The May 2016 edition of Gama News is now available. In this month’s edition: o   Innovation Insight: No More Tea Bags Tea Concentrate o   Industry Insight: Maria Sánchez, Noel o   Gama Innovation Awards o   Industry Insight: Helen Warren-Piper, Premier Foods o   Insight by Gama Compass™ : ‘High protein’ and ‘high fibre’ vie for functional supremacy o   Tradeshow Insight: Alimentaria 2016 CLICK HERE to read it now.

The April 2016 edition of Gama News is now available. In this month’s edition: o   Tradeshow Insight: Food & Drink Expo 2016 o   Insight by Gama Compass™ : Baby food top of the tree for ethical and environmental claims o   Gama Innovation Awards o   Innovation Insight: Beauty Aloe Beer o   Tradeshow Insight: Wine & Gourmet Japan 2016 CLICK HERE to read it now.

The March 2016 edition of Gama News is now available. In this month’s edition: o   Industry Insight: Jonathan Stordy, Mahou San Miguel o   Industry Insight: Sharon Barraclough, Hovis o   Gama Innovation Awards o   Insight by Gama Compass™ : ‘High protein’, ‘no fat’ dominate greek yoghurt claims o   Innovation Insight: Koikeya Pototto+ Potato Snack   CLICK HERE to read it now.

The February 2016 edition of Gama News is now available. In this month’s edition: o   Insight by Gama Compass™: ‘Citrus’ beats ‘berry’ in new product pricing o   Innovation Insight: Evolution Fresh Organic Coconut Matcha Smoothie o   Gama Innovation Awards o   Innovation Insight: Kims All In Crisps CLICK HERE to read it now.

The January 2016 edition of Gama News is now available. In this month’s edition: o   Insight by Gama Compass™: Water, tea and fruit juice prove the ‘natural’ hotspots o   Innovation Insight: Choco Secco Sparkling Chocolate Wine o   Gama Innovation Awards o   Trend Insight: Innovation opportunities in frozen bakery o   Innovation Insight: Batchelors Cup A Soup Deliciously Thick Instant Soup CLICK HERE to read it now.

The December 2015 edition of Gama News is now available. In this month’s edition: o   Industry Insight: Roberto Funari, Reckitt Benckiser o   Innovation Insight: Suntory Renji De Torokeru Hot Latte o   Gama Innovation Awards o   Insight by Gama Compass™: ‘High fibre’ and ‘high protein’ give breakfast a boost o   Innovation Insight: Heineken Extra Fresh Beer CLICK HERE to read it now.

The November 2015 edition of Gama News is now available. In this month’s edition: o   Industry Insight: Joaquim Vives, Mane o   Innovation Insight: L Cafe Snowing Black Coffee o   Gama Innovation Awards o   Insight by Gama Compass™: Pouches find a friend in ‘bites’ and ‘minis’ o   Industry Insight: Ori Yehudai, Frutarom o   Innovation Insight: Fit Rabbit Organic Dragon Drink CLICK HERE to read it now. …

The October 2015 edition of Gama News is now available. In this month’s edition: o   Industry Insight: Matteo Fantacchiotti, Diageo o   Insight by Gama Compass™: Lime and peach top flavour lists in new alcoholic drinks o   Innovation Insight: Stir Drinks Daily Cultures Tea o   Gama Innovation Awards o   Industry Insight: Alberto Bertone, Sant’Anna o   Tradeshow Insight: Anuga 2015 CLICK HERE to read it now.

The September 2015 edition of Gama News is now available. In this month’s edition: o   Innovation Insight: Mighty Squirrel High Protein Beer o   Insight by Gama Compass™: Americas top for low calorie claims in new food launches o   Look Ahead: Anuga 2015 o   Innovation Insight: Caress Forever Body Wash CLICK HERE to read it now.

The August 2015 edition of Gama News is now available. In this month’s edition: o   Innovation Insight: Daily Serving Functional Juice + Snack Mixes o   Insight by Gama Compass™: Brown and green rule tea and coffee packaging o   Innovation Insight: Artiach Dinosaurus Eggs Biscuits o   Innovation Insight: Recipe Snow Flower Sun Protection Spray o   Innovation Insight: Febreze Men Fabric Refresher CLICK HERE to read it now.

The July 2015 edition of Gama News is now available. In this month’s edition: o   Innovation Insight: Etude House Give Me Chocolate Eyeshadow o   Industry Insight: Stefano Focolari, Mktg Industry o   Insight by Gama Compass™: Lavender leads the way in household care o   Innovation Insight: Post Ice Cream Pebbles Rainbow Sherbet Breakfast Cereal o   Innovation Insight: NB London Dry Citrus Vodka CLICK HERE to read it …

The June 2015 edition of Gama News is now available. In this month’s edition: o   Innovation Insight: Rau Chocolate Coconut Cacao Superfood Drink o   Industry Insight: João Costa, DanCake Portugal o   Insight by Gama Compass™: Premium stands out in private label ice cream & desserts o   Innovation Insight: 3 Pure Spring Water o   Innovation Insight: Koikeya Breakfast Potato Chips CLICK HERE to read it now. …

The May 2015 edition of Gama News is now available. In this month’s edition: o   Innovation Insight: Fresh Express Functional Health Salad Kits o   Insight by Gama Compass™: Ready meal innovation prominent in ‘high obesity’ countries o   Innovation Insight: Birra Moretti Le Regionali Beer o   Industry Insight: Tim Brown, Nestle Waters o   Innovation Insight: Sancturay Spa Cooling Body Sorbet Collection o   Tradeshow Insight: NOPE 2015 …

The April 2015 edition of Gama News is now available. In this month’s edition: o   Industry Insight: Oliver Mirza, Dr. Oetker o   Innovation Insight: Harvest Soul Chewable Juice o   Insight by Gama Compass™: Frozen foods lead the way in convenience claims o   Industry Insight: David Butler, Coca-Cola o   Tradeshow Insight: IFE 2015 o   Innovation Insight: Hans Freitag Fairytale Biscuits o   Look Ahead: Ross …

The March 2015 edition of Gama News is now available. In this month’s edition: o   Industry insight: Andrea Budelli, Heinz o   Innovation insight: Bounty Kitchen Towel with Dawn o   Insight by Gama Compass™: Hot & cool countries display thirst for fruit & vegetable  drinks o   Tradeshow insight: Cosmoprof 2015 o   Industry insight: Giacomo Canali, Barilla o   Innovation insight: Forest Feast Street Food Snack Mixes …

The February 2015 edition of Gama News is now available. In this month’s edition: o   Look Ahead: Dino Tavazzi, Cosmoprof 2015 o   Industry insight: Stefano Caruso, Caruso & Minini o   Insight by Gama Compass™: White packaging wins out in health & beauty o   Tradeshow insight: ISM 2015 o   Innovation insight: Svedka Jalapeno Vodka o   Industry insight: Hai Liu, Tsingtao Brewery o   Innovation insight: …

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