Strapped consumers in economically racked Southern Europe are changing their shopping habits, prompting global food companies to use some of the sales tactics they developed for emerging markets.
The number of consumers using private-label food and beverage products continues to rise, but U.S. consumers are losing their enthusiasm for these value-oriented options.
The Private Label Manufacturers Association’s (PLMA) 2011 Private Label Trade Show was held in Rosemont, Ill., in mid-November, with a wealth of products marketed around such notable trends as ethnic cuisine, restaurant-quality foods, wellness and convenience.
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