Seven top trends for the food industry in 2013: LFR

02-Jan-2013 - Last updated on 03-Jan-2013 at 12:12 GMT

Manufacturers can cash in on the health and wellness trend

Sustainability will continue to rise up the corporate agenda, emerging markets will become increasingly important and commodity prices will continue to rise in 2013, according to predictions from Leatherhead Food Research (LFR).

Survey

Which predicted food trend offers your business the most opportunity for 2013?

'Natural' ingredients
37%
Functional food
12%
'Free from'
10%
Reduced salt, fat and sugar
18%
Food for seniors
6%
Ethical food
8%
Star ingredients
6%
Don't know
3%

1 comment

Alarming logistics costs

Posted by Sathyamurthy, 03 January 2013 - 02:38 GMT

Food is essential for every one and variety is needed. Food costs need to be kept low and there should be no comrpomise on quality. The solution is to use the right packaging and bulk shipments, although this issue is more for perishables. Technology needs to be shared with developing countries.

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