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, …
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MANCHESTER – 22nd June 2026: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in consumer goods innovation, international trade and investment, is today pleased to reveal the finalists that have been shortlisted for the 2026 edition of the Gama Innovation Awards. Recognising outstanding innovation in the FMCG space, the products shortlisted for the Gama Innovation Awards represent the very best launches unearthed in the last year by Gama’s …
MANCHESTER – 13th May 2026: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specialising in FMCG product innovation and international trade, has today opened applications for the Gama Innovation Box 2026. The Gama Innovation Box is a key feature of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA), the eleventh edition of which will take place on Thursday 22nd October 2026 at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. Aimed at ambitious FMCG brands …
MANCHESTER – 7th April 2026: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation, international trade and investment, has today officially opened applications for the Gama Speed Pitch 2026. Following the resounding success of its debut last year, the dynamic pitching event will return to the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA) on Thursday 22nd October 2026, live from Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall. The Gama Speed Pitch (private event) offers …
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 …
MANCHESTER – 12th February 2026: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, has today officially opened entries for the 11th edition of the Gama Innovation Awards. The Gama Innovation Awards recognise outstanding innovation in the consumer goods space, with winners to be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony that will take place in the iconic Bridgewater Hall in Manchester on Thursday, 22nd October 2026. Entry* to the Gama Innovation …
MANCHESTER – 8th January 2026: Innovation will again take centre stage on Thursday 22nd October 2026 as the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA) returns to Manchester to kick off its second decade of inspiring and connecting the global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) community. Following the immense success of its landmark 10th anniversary edition, GICA 2026 will welcome a diverse lineup of invitation-only guests to the iconic Bridgewater Hall in central Manchester, with more than 500 delegates in total expected in-person …
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 …
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