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200 years of 'Wellness', time for a change - or is it?

Some things don't change... Hartmans Info-Graphic has just been launched and it show (as a picture, which makes it easy to read), showing how fascinating the evolution has been over the last 200 years in product development for 'Wellness'.

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Prince Charles's Brand, Duchy Originals, launch in USA this September backed by premium UK retailer WAITROSE

British grocer Waitrose JLP.UL is planning its first foray into the United States through the relaunch of a premium food range founded by Prince Charles, heir to the British throne. Managing Director Mark Price told the Reuters Consumer and Retail Summit that the new 'Duchy Originals from Waitrose' range, due to go on sale in September, would act as a catalyst to accelerate Waitrose's expansion in international markets.

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Snacks, the New 'Meal' Restaurants Are Serving Up

"Snacks are providing a huge opportunity right now for restaurants ranging from quick service to fine dining," notes Eric Giandelone, director of foodservice research at Mintel. "By innovating menus with various snacking options, restaurants can boost sales throughout the day and drive guest traffic during non-peak hours."

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Election 2010: Will a hung parliament be good for farming?

Johann Tasker

Friday 30 April 2010 10:39

Farmers could be among the few beneficiaries of a hung parliament after next week's General Election.

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Did You Know? 3.0 (Official Video) -2009 Edition

This is a fact packed, thought provoking video that everyone should watch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpEnFwiqdx8


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Restaurant products in Supermarkets?

For a brilliant example try http://www.nandos.com and check out their 'Grocery range'.

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Packaged Food Trends 2010

A growing number of food companies will sport the “free range” with humanely-raised protein products in 2010, according to market research firm Datamonitor, which released a statement of 10 emerging packaged-goods trends expected to blossom in the next year.

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Street food predicted to have hot 2010

Street food will be in and high prices will be out in 2010, according to Denver-based trade publication Eat In Eat Out.

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NPD Reports on How Generational Differences and Aging Dynamics Will Influence Future of Eating

Generation Y primary contributors to forecast double-digit growth in salty snacks, easy meals, meat entrees, and sweet snacks consumption Each generation will make a distinctive mark on how and what Americans will be eating in 10 years, according to The NPD Group, a leading market research company. In its A Look into The Future of Eating report, NPD’s food industry market research finds that eating patterns over the next decade will be influenced by the behaviors that occur with aging, and th

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20 Menu Trends for 2010

The ingredients, recipes and strategies that will drive menus in the year ahead. Allison Perlik, Senior Editor -- Restaurants and Institutions: Yes, sustainability, burgers and the farm-to-table movement will still be a big deal across the foodservice spectrum in 2010, but what else will be all the rage in the year ahead? Read on for more details on each of R&I's 20 Menu Trends for 2010: Pinpointing the next menu megahit is beyond the prognosticating powers of most operators (who saw

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Champion Food Retailers

Don't just take our word for it...

Rob, I've just listened to a telephone broadcast. Rob has a clear, straight-forward idea that all food businesses need to hear and his practical, straight-talking manner is really refreshing. I would recommend that food businesses and other professionals in the sector listen in. It will be worth it.

Dom Lane, Bray Leino, www.brayleino.co.uk

Rob, The seminar was great and very thought provoking.
One point that came bouncing home was the need to educate the customer as to why they should buy our products rather than cheaper supermarket brands. Thank you so much for an educational and entertaining half hour.

Maria Whitehead
www.hawksheadrelish.com

Rob, Thanks for this. You did a cracking job. Not easy to monologue for that long!
Interesting take on loyalty. Loving the push for premium.
Great examples and good brand building. Must keep in touch more.

Sam,Sam Waterfall, Senior Consultant, Healthy Marketing Team

Rob, I found it helpful thanks. Here is my feedback:
- the length of time was perfect
- dialing in and listening in was very straightforward
- The content was interesting
- Rob's style and delivery is easy to listen to
Look forward to the next one and thank you very much for sharing your views.

Wendy Wilson Bett www.petersyard.com

Hello Rob, Firstly thank you for starting the food marketing network, about time for an intelligent initiative to draw all the elements together.
Speaking to people about marketing their products I'm struck by the lack of guidance out there for the small producers, they don't know where to start. Many of them are trying to download stuff from the internet which neither tells Their Story or the Quality of their product.

Fiona and William www.douglasfolio.co.uk

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