‘Energy’ bakery & snacks trending low-carb, low-calorie
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 15th December 2025: Consumer demand for convenient, on-the-go energy is reshaping bakery and snack innovation, but perhaps in ways not immediately obvious. In this month’s Insight by Gama Compass, we explore how the notion of ‘energy’ continues to reshaped away from sugar-packed bars and calorie-dense snacks towards a health-first notion of […]
Global FMCG leaders converge in Manchester to celebrate ten years of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards
MANCHESTER – 29th October 2025: On Wednesday, 22nd October, more than 500 leading representatives of the global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) community came together to celebrate the tenth edition of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA) at The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, marking a decade of innovation, insight and collaboration. Since its inception, GICA has evolved into one […]
Toddler purees get a brain boost with ‘breast milk’ formulation
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 28th August 2025: The power of food and drink to enhance cognitive function – as part of a broader trend for ‘super-human’ health benefits – has piqued consumer interest in recent years. This month’s Innovation Insight explores how these claims are increasingly entering the infant food and drink space, […]
Gut feelings spearheading functional innovation
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 22nd July 2025: Consumer concern about the impacts of dietary choices on digestive health is sparking a notable rise in food and non-alcoholic drink launches that boast ‘gut-friendly’ benefits, the latest insights from Gama Compass reveal. The findings reflect a growing consumer perception of food and drink as central to overall health […]
Gama Innovation Box to launch at GICA 2025
MANCHESTER – 8th July 2025: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, is today pleased to announce the launch of Gama Innovation Box, the latest exciting new feature that will debut at the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA) on Wednesday 22nd October 2025. Designed to support growth-oriented […]
Applications open for Gama Speed Pitch at GICA 2025
MANCHESTER – 2nd July 2025: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, has today officially opened applications for Gama Speed Pitch, an exciting new feature that will debut at the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA) on Wednesday 22nd October 2025, between 11.30am and 12.30pm BST. Interested companies […]
Finalists announced for the Gama Innovation Awards 2025
MANCHESTER – 17th June 2025: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, is today pleased to reveal the finalists that have been shortlisted for the 2025 edition of the Gama Innovation Awards. Recognising outstanding innovation in the FMCG space, the products shortlisted for the Gama Innovation […]
‘Soy waste’ inspires sustainable food launch
The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 14th May 2025: As the issue of sustainable resource use becomes ever more firmly embedded in the consciousness of companies, policymakers and the public, so the question of food waste – at every stage of the supply chain – looms ever larger for brands and retailers. This […]
‘Ultraprocessed’ fears driving shift in food & drink claims
Insight by Gama Compass MANCHESTER – 29th April 2025: Growing consumer aversion to ‘processed’ and ‘artificial’ foods is driving an uptick in launches touting claims such as “no additives” and “no artificial ingredients”, the latest Insight By Gama Compass discovers. An analysis of trends in global food and drink launches since 2013 reveals that consumer preference is instead […]
Speed Pitch feature to debut at the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards 2025
MANCHESTER – 27th February 2025: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, is today pleased to announce the launch of Speed Pitch, an exciting new feature that will debut at the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA) on Wednesday 22nd October 2025. The new bolt-on feature will see […]