NEW SURVEY FINDS THAT CONSUMERS LOVE TO COOL DOWN WITH ICE CREAM JULY 2015 July is National ice cream month and what better way to cool down than a deliciously cool ice cream treat. Ever wonder what the most popular flavour of ice cream is? Classic vanilla or minty chocolate? Where does frozen yogurt fall…
New Survey Examines Consumers Candy Consumption Habits
JUNE 2016 June is National Candy month and what better way to celebrate than satisfying your sweet tooth with your favourite treat. Do you reach for chocolate or chewy sweet candy? How many times a week do you get a candy fix? Wonder how you compare to other Canadians? Contract Testing recently conducted an extensive…
Traditional Burgers Are King of the Grill!
NEW SURVEY FINDS CONSUMERS LIKE TO STICK WITH CLASSICS WHEN IT COMES TO GRILLING MAY 2015 May is National BBQ month and what better way to celebrate than firing up the grill. Nothing beats the taste of a meal cooked outdoors, especially when it is enjoyed al fresco. Ever wonder if the burger or the…
Case Study: An Apple a Day Packs a Healthy Punch
Crisp, refreshing, sweet, and healthy – apple juice has a highly palatable flavour profile for young children and adults alike. It is a formidable competitor in the fruit juice category, whether fresh pressed, from concentrate, out of a box or out of a bottle, with breakfast or as a mid- day refresher, apple juice is…
Contract Testing Opens New Sensory Testing Facility in Grand Rapids
Brampton, ON October 11, 2015 Contract Testing Inc. (CTI), North America’s leading product research and sensory testing company, announced the opening of a new location in Grand Rapids, Michigan today. Operating in Grand Rapids since 2003, CTI continues to grow its database of consumer testing participants, leveraging the diverse population. This allows CTI to tailor…
Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of the Day
Experts say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it provides your body with the much needed energy it requires to tackle the day. This is especially important for kids as studies indicate that breakfast may enhance attention, speed of retaining information, creativity, learning and memory. Given that September is National…
The Sensory Characteristics of Rum
Produced across the Caribbean and Latin America, rum is a versatile spirit distilled from sugarcane or molasses. There are many variations of rum in the world. The location where the rum was produced is the basic influence of rum taste. Let’s look at some of the sensory characteristics of rum and what sets them apart…
The Sensory Side of Hot Dogs
Once again, it is time for football! There will be many tailgate parties and backyard grilling going on for the upcoming season. Hot dogs will be one of the most popular choices on the grill. Let’s discuss just a few. When asked if hot dogs are healthy or unhealthy, most testers feel that they are unhealthy.…