Functional, no added sugar claims ticking up in kids’ food and drink
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 28th September 2026: Children’s food and drink launches are increasingly embracing the functional foods agenda, rapidly catching up with the wider consumer landscape – a shift that suggests that, to a certain extent at least, parents are progressively filtering their children’s dietary requirements through the lens of their own health preoccupations. In […]
Wholefoods in vogue in ‘low processed’ era
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 25th June 2026: Consumers are increasingly prioritising products that champion whole, unadulterated ingredients, as simplicity and formulation integrity become central drivers in purchasing decisions. According to the latest data from Gama Compass, the strategic emphasis on ‘whole ingredients’ now heads up a wider cohort of growth-oriented marketing claims tailored to the minimally-processed […]
Finalists announced for the Gama Innovation Awards 2026
MANCHESTER – 22nd June 2026: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in consumer goods innovation, international trade and investment, is today pleased to reveal the finalists that have been shortlisted for the 2026 edition of the Gama Innovation Awards. Recognising outstanding innovation in the FMCG space, the products shortlisted for the Gama […]
Applications open for Gama Innovation Box 2026
MANCHESTER – 13th May 2026: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specialising in FMCG product innovation and international trade, has today opened applications for the Gama Innovation Box 2026. The Gama Innovation Box is a key feature of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA), the eleventh edition of which will take place on […]
Building on success: applications open for Gama Speed Pitch 2026
MANCHESTER – 7th April 2026: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation, international trade and investment, has today officially opened applications for the Gama Speed Pitch 2026. Following the resounding success of its debut last year, the dynamic pitching event will return to the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA) on Thursday […]
Snack bars push towards packaging-free with edible paper concept
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 27th February 2026: In this month’s Innovation Insight, we look at the mainstreaming of edible packaging technology through the launch of a range that leverages traditional confectionery techniques to solve modern on-the-go snacking pain points – Eat Natural Soft Fruit Bars. Launched in the UK in late […]
Permissible indulgence shifts from ‘diet’ to ‘discerning’
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 16th February 2026: The ‘low fat’ era is over and, in its place, a new model of indulgence is emerging, defined by targeted positioning, ingredient quality and creative formulation. In this month’s Insight by Gama Compass, we explore a fundamental changing of the guard in the world of treats, away from the […]
Search for the world’s best FMCG innovations returns to Manchester: Entries now open for Gama Innovation Awards 2026
MANCHESTER – 12th February 2026: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, has today officially opened entries for the 11th edition of the Gama Innovation Awards. The Gama Innovation Awards recognise outstanding innovation in the consumer goods space, with winners to be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony that will take place […]
Gama Innovation Conference & Awards 2026 sets the stage for the next decade of FMCG excellence in Manchester
MANCHESTER – 8th January 2026: Innovation will again take centre stage on Thursday 22nd October 2026 as the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA) returns to Manchester to kick off its second decade of inspiring and connecting the global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) community. Following the immense success of its landmark 10th anniversary edition, GICA 2026 will welcome a diverse lineup of invitation-only […]
Coconut water gets a ‘Dubai-inspired’ makeover
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 30th December 2025: The convergence of functional hydration and high-end confectionery trends is redefining the beverage landscape, illustrating how ‘permissible indulgence’ is becoming a primary driver for health-conscious consumers. In this month’s Innovation Insight, we examine a limited-edition collaboration that introduces gourmet complexity to the plant-based hydration category […]