28-Jul-2009 By Elaine Watson
With changing trends, demanding consumers and lean budgets, it's not easy for new products to flourish in today's market says Elaine Watson
28-Jul-2009
Being part of a team is a beautiful thing - like kicking a perfect pass in a football game, which scores that crucial goal. It is an amazing...
Yogurt marketing raises awareness of digestive health
24-Jul-2009
The successful marketing of probiotic yogurt products, such as Activia and Yakult, has raised consumer awareness of digestive health issues,...
If you can't stand the costs get into another kitchen
24-Jul-2009 By Hayley Brown
Renting commercial kitchens is becoming a popular strategy among food manufacturers, as a way of getting new products off the ground while avoiding...
NPD hit by tighter budgets
30-Jun-2009
Every avenue of British manufacturing is going through a very tough time at the moment. Each month you hear or read of businesses not being able to...
30-Jun-2009 By Hayley Brown
During a recession premiumisation is a better long-term strategy than competing on price, according to David Peters, chocolate development manager at...
26-May-2009 By Hayley Brown
Eating in is the new eating out and the premium soups and sauces market is feeling the benefit, reports Hayley Brown
26-May-2009 By Michelle Knott
With Muslims set to account for a quarter of the world's population, there's money in Halal food, says Michelle Knott
26-May-2009 By Elaine Watson
Food processors are having to take the bad with the good in the ever-changing world of organic food and drink, reports Elaine Watson
26-May-2009
Will your products comply with the salt regulations due to take effect in 2010?I was once very sceptical about the link between sodium intake and...
26-May-2009
Good process technologists are worth their weight in gold. It is their responsibility to take the approved concept product and trial it through...
Consumers turn to 'real food', claims festival organiser
26-May-2009
Consumers are starting to turn away from cheap, plentiful, unsustainable food, as world supplies continue to dwindle, according to Philip Lowery,...
26-May-2009 By Hayley Brown
The UK is significantly behind the US when it comes to using nanotechnology in new product development, according to Sheri Schellhaass, vice...
27-Apr-2009
Is anyone suffering from exhibition apathy? My colleagues and I were sharing our IFE 2009 experiences on the topic of inspiration. It was clear that...
Ten ways to generate new ideas
27-Apr-2009
Developing new product ideas is a constant challenge to NPD technologists. The following is a check-list of ways to keep new ideas generated:1....
27-Apr-2009 By Hayley Brown
New product development is becoming increasingly difficult with as many as 86% of all launches failing within their first year, according to market...
01-Apr-2009
For manufacturers wanting to start - or increase - their offering to caterers, there are a few points worth remembering. The hospitality sector is...
01-Apr-2009 By Hayley Brown
The 'free from' market will double in size to reach an estimated £354M by the end of 2012 and this is partly the result of consumer confusion...
From gluten-free ketchup to microwaveable purees
01-Apr-2009
There was a great buzz at the IFE09 show held at the Excel exhibition centre in London last month, with a variety of exciting products being launched...
Arabian organic spice adventure
24-Feb-2009
Steenberg Organic is launching a new range of spice and herb seasonings inspired by Arabian cuisine - from Lebanon through to Morocco and Persia.The...
Food for mind, body and soul
24-Feb-2009
At a basic level, food is the fuel for the body and a necessity of life. But, if you have a certain personality, lifestyle and attitude, it can be so...
24-Feb-2009 By Hayley Brown
The once buoyant functional yoghurt drinks market has been faltering since 2005, with consumer confusion and scepticism cited as the main reasons for...
27-Jan-2009
When you work in the food industry you are always working! But I wouldn't have it any other way.Each food shop you undertake, whether it is with a...
Splat go the Jammie Dodgers
27-Jan-2009
Burton's is expanding its children's biscuit brand Jammie Dodgers with a new out-of-home snack product entitled Splat Snacks. The crunchy, chewy...
Chocolate makes teeth happy
27-Jan-2009
Two Belgian chocolate makers have launched tooth-friendly products, which have been clinically tested and endorsed by dentists.The companies...
27-Jan-2009 By Hayley Brown
Kombucha is predicted to be the "next big thing" when it comes to the UK's drinks market, according to a recently launched NPD service provider, Tim...
NPD In Brief
27-Jan-2009
Adventures in ice creamIngredients firm Pecan Deluxe Candy has invested heavily in new product development to meet the growing demand for more...
Spanish food firm raises the bar of functional chocolate
02-Jan-2009
In response to the increasing consumer demand for healthier chocolate, Spanish food firm Natra has unveiled a new line of functional chocolate and...
02-Jan-2009
The dawn of New Year is upon us but rather than optimism consumers have a palpable feeling of trepidation as they enter 2009.Concern over expanding...
The beverage to beat man flu
02-Jan-2009
Mile High Drinks claims to have developed an antioxidant-rich fruit beverage that is designed to combat the symptoms of colds and flu.Originally...
02-Jan-2009 By Hayley Brown
In a bid to tackle food waste, the government-funded Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) is urging bakery manufacturers to take advantage...
01-Dec-2008 By Hayley Brown
Sarah Goodhew, group new product development (NPD) manager at R&R ice cream, tells Hayley Brown about the rewards of working in a team
01-Dec-2008
Cardiovascular health is said to be much improved with a new food ingredient based on carotenoids extracted from tomatoes.Lyc-O-Mato from Israeli...
01-Dec-2008 By Hayley Brown
With family finances under pressure, will consumers be cutting back on what they spend this Christmas? Hayley Brown finds out
01-Dec-2008 By Michelle Knott
Sandwich makers are also seeing changes in consumer purchasing behaviour as money gets tighter. Michelle Knott reports
01-Dec-2008 By Rod Addy
Can NPD maintain the popularity of the dessert in these health-conscious times? asks Rod Addy
01-Dec-2008 By Nicola Cottam
Consumer acceptance of superfruits is more likely for some products - such as soft drinks - than others. Nicola Cottam reports
01-Dec-2008 By Hayley Brown
Innovative ranges of beauty foods are launching around the world, from skin-nourishing chocolates to anti-ageing drinks. But how will the credit crunch impact on their success? Hayley Brown investigates
01-Dec-2008
I'm not alone when I highlight Britain's failure to develop skilled workers in the food industry. But, it's not just a failure to educate - it's also...
Yorkshire Forward helps NPD
01-Dec-2008
Appetizing Innovation, a three-year project funded by Yorkshire Forward, has launched a new initiative designed to help food and drink companies...
01-Dec-2008 By Hayley Brown
Innovation will ensure short term survival as well as longer term stability, argues Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP), a programme headed by the...
Standard sensory analysis vocabulary ends inconsistency
01-Dec-2008
International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) has developed a sensory analysis vocabulary to promote consistency.The ISO standard will...
Waste not, use your creativity
29-Oct-2008
'Cancelled due to rain' -was the message at the entrance to a local game fair at the weekend. A little disappointed, but not at a loss, it was time...
Tickly cough? Suck on an ice bar
29-Oct-2008
Lanes Health has launched its innovative range of Throat Coolers - flavoured ice bars that have been manufactured to help soothe dry, tickly...
He ain't heavy - he's my new mid-sized 600g loaf
29-Oct-2008
Bakery giant Warburtons is launching a 600g loaf format, following monumental changes in UK legislation.According to The Bread Acts of 1822 and 1836,...
29-Oct-2008 By Hayley Brown
Demand for exotic foods is continuing to hot up, creating new opportunities for growth, according to food manufacturers.As more consumers are...
NPD In Brief
02-Oct-2008
Genesis of a new range Northern Ireland-based artisan baker Genesis has grown its sales fivefold in the UK in the past year. It says this is due to...
29-Sep-2008
In the quest to design new products we are concerned with sensory evaluations based on taste. But what is taste? As product developers we are acutely...
29-Sep-2008
As well as putting the finishing touches to its Halloween range, Greggs is already thinking about new product development (NPD) for next year.Early...
29-Sep-2008 By Hayley Brown
Southover Foods Company is in the process of tweaking its cooked meat recipes to produce a low salt ham.At its new development kitchen in Southwick...
