by Professor David Hughes | Oct 1, 2010 | Latest News and Views
Sitting in Delta’s Business Lounge waiting for my flight from New Orleans to London Heathrow, I was flicking through the family and lifestyle magazines displayed. Sad sack? Get a life? No, it’s a great way to keep up with emerging consumer trends, and what’s hot and what’s not. Martha Stewart’s “Living” magazine is a case in point.
by Professor David Hughes | Oct 1, 2010 | Latest News and Views
I can’t help noticing that farmers are back in fashion! Through the last 40 years of the 20th Century, the farming sector was rocked with scandals relating to Mad Cow Disease, Foot and Mouth outbreaks, environmental pollution from the intensive application of...
by Professor David Hughes | Oct 1, 2010 | Latest News and Views
The global food, fibre and drink industry is in the dock! What’s the charge? Threatening the health and well-being of: The Planet – issues relating to sustainability, climate change, resource conservation, biodiversity, etc.; Consumers – food safety scares and...
by Professor David Hughes | Sep 24, 2010 | Global Food Business Observations and Issues Podcast
Consumers won’t pay more for “green” products; they just expect more from those in premium segments of the market.
by Professor David Hughes | Sep 3, 2010 | Global Food Business Observations and Issues Podcast, Podcasts
David investigates who makes the really big money in the global grocery industry and what it takes to be successful. [powerpress] You can listen right now just by clicking the play button under any episode. Iphone, Ipad and Ipod touch users can click on the download...