NEW SURVEY REVEALS THE SANDWICH FIXIN’S CANADIANS LOVE AUGUST 2016 August is National Sandwich Month so what better reason to eat this delicious and convenient meal! The best part about sandwiches is that they can be catered to tease any tastebud, from gluten free to vegetarian! Contract Testing recently conducted an extensive survey on consumer…
Case Study: Sunny Days Call For Lemonade
Crisp and sweet – lemonade is an iconic summer drink enjoyed by many. The sunny yellow colour of lemonade is linked to carefree summer days, lemonade stands and an authentic lemon taste. These days lemonade is most often purchased in grocery stores and consumers are looking for the perfect balance of sweetness, tartness and lemon…
We All Scream For Ice Cream!
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…