Zenith International

Zenith International provides a full range of specialist consulting services to the food and drink industries worldwide. Recognised since the 1990s as Europe’s leading food and drinks consultancy, Zenith International has more than 1,000 clients across more than 50 countries.


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Opinion

Energy drinks slowdown

I believe there remains lots more growth potential for energy drinks internationally, but the latest US figures show a distinct deceleration.

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The importance of good timing

So many great product innovations fail because they are ahead of their time. Most aren't given a second chance. Maybe the time has come for mid-calorie carbonates after earlier false dawns.

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Mineral water to market country

A mineral water is to market a country. So, which country is this? Its recent advertisement in the Financial Times promoted seven attributes.

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The world economy in one chart

I’ve waited a long time for this chart: 'World GDP – Percentage Change on a Year Earlier'. I've been checking each week and now it’s back; my favourite chart.

News

Zenith International appoints new directors

Zenith International, a specialist food and drinks industry consultancy, has announced the appointment of two new directors, both promotions from within its existing team.

Opinion

34 food and drink acquisitions in March 2013

Was it a quieter month in March for business acquisitions in food and drink? There were fewer big names, but there were still some substantial deals, including two over $1,000m.

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Milk beats soy

It’s official. Dairy protein is now accepted as being superior to plant protein.

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Danone does well in Nutrition Index ratings

I was impressed when I read about the new Access to Nutrition Index, which ranks 25 of the world’s top food and drink companies on their contribution to tackling obesity and poor nutrition.

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Beware ice and lemon with drinks

When you travel a lot, as I do, you have to be extra careful of your stomach. For me, that includes special caution about ice in drinks and the skins of fruit.

News

UK water cooler market worth £109m

The total UK water cooler market was worth £109m in 2012 and, while it is set to decline this year and next, is set to return to growth by 2015, new data shows.

Opinion

Crazy calcium cacophony

On the same day last month, I read summaries of three new research studies on calcium, all pointing to completely contradictory conclusions.

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Australia says drink more water

Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council issued new national dietary guidelines on 18 February, the first review since 2003.

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On knowledge and wisdom

My business life revolves around both knowledge and wisdom, but it was a Chinese philosopher hundreds of years ago who best summed up where the value lies.

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Nobel Prize link to drinking milk

Last year, new research showed drinking water during exams improved results. Now there’s evidence to suggest drinking milk may boost the chance of a Nobel Prize.

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Cheers to cheese

All too often, food and drink manufacturers face wild swings in media attitudes towards their products because of controversy over new research by campaign groups.

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UK soft drinks sustainability

A UK government backed project to develop a sustainability roadmap for UK soft drinks has produced a useful interim report with five key findings and five areas for future focus.