A Matter of Convenience aerosol foods,continued from page 16 whipped cream infused with wine. At 27 proof or 13.5 % alcohol, Whipsy Whipped Cream from Big Easy Blends LLC can really take the enjoyment of that slice of pie to another level. Available in three flavors—Ooh-La-La Original, Hazey Hazelnut and Loco Cocoa—it can also be dispensed into cups, placed in the freezer and eaten like ice cream. Non-alcoholic FOMZ Zero Gravity Fruit from Sun Orchard Inc. is a new, fruit-infused foam available in three flavors: Lemon Lime, Passionfruit Mango and Wild Berry. FOMZ is intense, frothy and easy-to-use, contains no dairy, is fat free, low calorie and made with real fruit and pure cane sugar. The cans for FOMZ, Liquor Whipped and Whipsy Whipped Cream are all manufactured by DS Containers. A new world of sauces, instant cookies and muffins… The rising tide of innovative, convenient, healthy and waste-reducing new food products dispensed from aerosol containers reflects sharp changes in consumer priorities, explained Philip Brand, Global Marketing Director for Lindal Group. “With the worldwide aging of the consumer population and heightened acceptance of today’s advanced aerosol packaging comes greater interest in convenient, easy-to-use spray foods,” noted Brand. A big part of this new interest in aerosol foods, he added, is the fact that they help reduce household food waste, which has become an epic issue in major markets. According to recent published reports, the average U.S. family throws out between 14% and 25% of the food and beverages they buy, accounting for as much as $2,275 annually, Brand pointed out. A similar report from the UK states that consumers throw out 11.9 million tons of food yearly, or .45 tons per household. “Practicality and efficiency are consumer hot buttons that give rise to aerosol food interest from consumer brands as well as the traditional food service industry,” said Brand. “As new technology opens the way for mind-boggling new food launches, savvy companies from multinationals to nimble entrepreneurial firms see opportunities with aerosol-based foods.” Important is the fact that aerosol-packaged foods are protected from light and air, thus enhancing hygienic appeal. They are designed for precise, efficient usage. Waste and mess are minimized, as the consumer only uses what is needed, when it is needed. 82 Spray July 2013 From farm to fork… One-third of global food production (1.3 billion tonnes per year) gets lost each year on the way “from farm to fork” or is discarded by consumers, according to a study from the United Nations’ Food & Agriculture Organization. The study also confirmed that better packaging can help to protect and preserve food, especially in low income countries. Source: Ardagh Group’s Can & Aerosol News
SprayJuly13
To see the actual publication please follow the link above