Katya Witham

Ever heard of ‘muddy buns’? Also known as ‘dirty, dirty bread’, translated from Chinese ‘zang zang bao’, this messy-to-eat bakery creation is a croissant covered in cocoa powder ...

The high-protein trend is gaining a foothold in Germany, as protein claims on food and drink launches continue their growth path. Even though the share of products carrying ...

Pioneered by the celebrated Danish restaurant Noma, the New Nordic cuisine has been developing in Scandinavia since the 2000s. Receiving considerable attention within the food aficionado and blogging ...

Baby teas are a popular concept in Germany, with brands and private labels alike offering a range of herb- or fruit-based teas that can be given to infants. ...

The focus of the food and drink industry on texture highlights opportunities to leverage other sensory elements to attract the attention of consumers. As highlighted by Mintel's 2018 ...

In recent years, the European baby and toddler food market has been undergoing a rapid transformation. It has evolved from a traditional jarred meal assortment to a more ...

While sanctions are shifting consumer focus towards all things domestic, Western food and drink trends are having an effect on Russian consumer behaviour. Russia’s food and drink market ...

Chilled savoury spreads have benefited from the trend towards naturalness in Germany, and the overall consumer perception that fresh foods are intrinsically less processed. Over half (52%) of ...

As demand for healthier biscuits grows in Germany, vegetables can provide a much-needed boost to the perceived health credentials of sweet and savoury biscuits. The role of plants in ...

With consumers increasingly looking for special tastes and their beer palates becoming more sophisticated, German beer brands would benefit from exploring the less travelled path and venture into ...

Sweet potatoes are making inroads in the German market, offering manufacturers in various product categories ample scope to enhance the nutritional proposition of their products. This increased popularity ...

Interest in greater flavour variety is a key driver for consumers in many European markets, with a significant proportion appearing hungry for even more experimental flavour innovation. In ...