Food & Beverage News

AB7 – a launch pad to reach market of 725 mn consumers
Exhibition Management Services, one of Africa’s most experienced trade fair organisers, is holding Africa’s Big Seven (AB7) Expo on July 25-27, at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, in South Africa.

Concurrent global conventions, business meet to boost AB7’s footfalls
The organisers of Africa’s Big Seven (AB7) will host a number of conferences and programmes for food & beverage and retail business leaders concurrent to the exhibition.

India targets more links in Africa’s food supply chain
Trade between Africa and Asia is booming like never before, and it’s no surprise that India will again have a substantial presence on Africa’s Big Seven food and beverage expo (AB7) to be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg on July 25-27, 2010.

Malted health beverages in India
Health products are the latest fad in the food business worldwide and this trend is fast catching up in the Indian market as well. Since the year 2007, the country has seen numerous product launches in the field of nutraceuticals/ functional foods and beverages that cater to distinct consumer brackets and ages.

Emerging markets in FP will drive market growth
MTR Foods, a cent per cent subsidiary of Norway-based Orkla Group, will now look at having a national presence and make instant mixes as its key brand to become the largest player in the space. Efforts are also on to introduce flavours popular in the eastern, western and northern parts of India.

Creative Aromatics expands business in India, ascertains presence in Africa
Creative Aromatics (Specialities) Pvt. Ltd, manufacturers of flavours and aromatic compounds, is now looking for expansion in the bakery segment.

Packaging tips at AB7
The world market for specialised food and beverage packaging, conservatively valued at US$310 billion in 2009, is growing at 3% annually. The food packaging industry has recently become driven by technological advancements and design innovation, with growing environmental concerns for the need to increase both the quality and sustainability of packaging.

African Agriculture: an abiding investment venue for India
The post 1990 global challenges focus on “three Fs” i.e. food, fuel and finance. To deal with these challenges, India firmly believes that developing countries are not accepting the Concept of Aid in terms of quantity and demand quality to be an integral part of economic development.

Chocolate pills and fast food scented candles – the trends hitting the global market
Chocolate pills and fast food scented candles are among the world’s newest consumer goods identified by Product Launch Analytics. The new products have helped predict trends which consumers could start to see on the high street in the coming months.

EU dairy prices worrying masses
In a latest quarterly update, the European Union (EU) mentioned that dairy commodity prices are continuing to rise. The dairy sector was recovering in line with increases in global dairy product prices.