Insights
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Positive Positioning
New products are helping consumers to control their portions or stay full longer.
Insights | 01 July 2011
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Report finds plastic packaging to remain relevant
The plastic packaging market for food and drink will continue to outperform all other materials - reaching $172.1 billion globally by 2014 - up from $147 billion in 2010, finds Business Insights. Research by the independent market analyst has reve…
Insights | 16 February 2011
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Report shows consumers embrace simplicity
The quest for getting back to basics with food is on the top of consumers' minds, as the use of simple, wholesome ingredients with minimal processing becomes a key area of interest. New data presented by Innova Market Insights at the IFT Food Exp…
Insights | 28 July 2010
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Insights into end-consumers' palates in China
Since its inception seven years ago and its cooperation with the China Confectionary Culture Festival in 2008, Sweets & Snacks China has gradually transformed from focusing solely on business-to-business trading to a platform embracing cultural influ…
Insights | 01 July 2010
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Report: Need better customer retention will drive manufacturers' IT investments this year
Manufacturers in the Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) or APEJ region are expected to increase their spending on technology to support critical business applications in 2010, according to a report by IDC Manufacturing Insights. Entitled Asia Pacific …
Insights | 03 February 2010
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Study shows manufacturers should focus on operational excellence to grow
IDC Manufacturing Insights has published a new research study that describes the operational strategies that manufacturers are currently adopting and recommends strategies they should deploy in the near future to take advantage of the expected u…
Insights | 01 January 2010
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Study finds IT is a critical enabler for operational excellence
An IDC Manufacturing Insights latest research study describes the operational strategies that manufacturers are currently adopting and recommends strategies that manufacturers should deploy in the near future to take advantage of the expected upturn …
Insights | 26 November 2009
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Report shows downturn is not hitting food NPD activity
New product launch activity is remaining strong despite the economic downturn, according to the latest Innova Market Insights data. The new worldwide food NPD launch numbers recorded in the Innova Database between June 2008 and June 2009 were up…
Insights | 01 November 2009
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Robo Help
Robots are versatile and they grow with the demands of the changing food industry.
Insights | 01 June 2009
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Legislation drives sustainability initiatives in the manufacturing sector
Independent research and advisory firm, Manufacturing Insights Asia/Pacific, an IDC company, says legislation is currently the main driver for manufacturing companies in the region to embrace sustainable manufacturing. The report, The Compliance-…
Insights | 26 September 2008
