Science & Tech

“They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover or a wine by its label. But that’s what people do, which is why…

Many popular products have not seen a change in their packaging for years. But are they missing an opportunity to energise sales with a…

Packaging is a major influencer and consideration for consumers. Research shows that packaging plays an important role in the purchasing decision process and perception…

NZMP, Fonterra’s dairy ingredients business, has developed a new protein ingredient that delivers 10 percent more protein than standard whey protein offerings, making it…

A team of US scientists led by horticulture professor Harry Klee might have figured out how to produce tastier supermarket tomatoes. As their fresh…

Australian-based global tech company Lakeba has developed an in-store robot, dubbed ‘Shelfie’, that promises to help supermarkets manage their stock levels. By using image…

Swedish supermarket chain ICA is replacing stickers on fruits and veggies with hi-tech ‘natural branding’, in an attempt to create savings in plastic, CO2…