Giacomo Canali, Packaging Research & Innovation Manager
Barilla
Gama spoke to Giacomo Canali, Packaging Research & Innovation Manager, Barilla. What key trends do you expect to shape food innovation in 2015? More and more food products will be tailored to specific needs, meeting a range of consumer requirements and allowing the company to be present in different channels, with the main goal of […]
Look Ahead: Giovanni Mantovani, Vinitaly 2015
Gama spoke to Giovanni Mantovani, CEO of Vinitaly, ahead of the latest edition of the wines and spirits tradeshow. What should manufacturers do to be successful in the current economic climate? Global wine consumption is evolving, with a shift away from the traditional European producers and consumers of wine and towards new markets. This is […]
“Fairytale” biscuits have a story to tell
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 12th March 2015: This week Gama focuses on new merchandising opportunities with a look at a bakery launch that combines print and digital media in order to appeal to children – Hans Freitag Fairytale Biscuits. Recently introduced by German biscuit specialist Hans Freitag, Hans Freitag Fairytale […]
Look Ahead: Dino Tavazzi, Cosmoprof 2015
Gama spoke to Dino Tavazzi, CEO of Cosmoprof, ahead of the global beauty care event in Bologna. What key trends do you expect to beauty care innovation in 2015? A good many companies at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, whether focused on male or female beauty care, are paying attention to the sustainability agenda, in line with […]
New juice is something to chew over
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 5th March 2015: This week Gama revisits the trend for textural variety in food and drinks products with a look at a new juice blend containing nuts, seeds and berry pieces – Harvest Soul Chewable Juice. Promoted as being “unlike typical juice drinks”, Harvest Soul Chewable […]
White packaging wins out in health & beauty
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 27th February 2015: A study of the latest launches reported by Gama Compass™ reveals that white dominates pack colour choices for new product introductions in the health & beauty industry. Taking into account launches reported in the last 12 month period, Gama has found that white is the clear […]
Hai Liu, Vice General Manager
Tsingtao Brewery
Gama spoke to Hai Liu, Vice General Manager, Tsingtao Brewery. What key trends do you expect to shape alcoholic drinks innovation in 2015? In my opinion, the alcoholic drinks industry is facing an era of ever more diversified consumers who are demanding new styles and flavours of drinks and no longer demonstrate loyalty to one […]
Stefano Caruso, Chairman
Caruso & Minini
Gama spoke to Stefano Caruso, Chairman, Caruso & Minini. What key trends do you expect to shape alcoholic drinks innovation in 2015? Nowadays I think it is important to talk about ‘contemporary’ wine, in other words wines which, through their structure and their character, are in line with the tastes and preferences of everyday consumers. […]
Snacks tap into the ‘street food’ trend
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 20th February 2015: The potential for the ‘street food’ concept to exert greater influence in consumer goods categories is signalled by a new snack mix range with an emphasis on exotic ingredients and flavours – Forest Feast Street Food Snack Mixes. “Inspired by the sights, sounds […]
Giving kitchen towel the power of soap
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 16th February 2015: Multifunctional benefits in household goods are Gama’s focus this week, as we look at the launch of a new household towel claimed to feature the added ‘power’ of dish detergent – Bounty Kitchen Towel with Dawn. Newly introduced in the US by P&G, […]