The Changing Face of Eating Habits
Euromonitor International's The Changing Face of Eating Habits Whereas all companies are aware of the long-term breakdown of traditional eating habits, Euromonitor International's The Changing Face of Eating Habits report assesses how these will evolve further over the next decade, and what market trends will underpin these changes. In particular it analyses the impact on foodservice in countries where domestic food consumption is still the dominant driver.
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Chapters: 5 | Tables: 6 | Publication date: Jun 2005
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Regional coverage
Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; Latin America; Asia-Pacific; Oceania; Africa and the Middle East
Table of contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 DEMAND FACTORS
Chart 1 Factors Affecting Eating Habits 2005
1.2 EXPENDITURE ON FOOD AND EATING OUT
Chart 2 Retail Food/Foodservice Consumer Expenditure Split by Country 2004
1.3 TRENDS IN SUPPLY
1.4 TRENDS IN MAJOR MARKETS
Summary 1 Key Drivers in Major Markets
Chart 3 Sales of Selected Convenience Foods Through Retail/Impulse Channels 2005
1.5 FUTURE TRENDS
Summary 2 Opportunities and Threats in the Food Industry
2. KEY TRENDS AND MARKET DRIVERS
2.1 OVERVIEW OF FOOD EXPENDITURE
Total food spend dominated by the US
Eating out more prevalent in wealthy markets
Emerging market growth fuelled by higher incomes
Chart 4 Retail Food/Foodservice Expenditure by Country 2004
2.2 SOCIOECONOMIC INFLUENCES
The influence of ageing populations
Population flows
Household size
Urbanisation
2.3 DIETARY FACTORS
The obesity pandemic
Table 1 Obese Population by Country 1999/2004
Dieting no longer women’s sole domain
Eating disorders on the rise
Slimming clubs increasing in popularity
The low-carbohydrate revolution
Impact of diets on food markets
Higher incidence of food allergies and intolerances
Chart 5 Sales of "Free From" Foods by Major Market 2002/2005
2.4 MEDIA INFLUENCE ON EATING TRENDS
Broadcasting the obesity message
Growth in hobby cooking
Influence of reality shows
2.5 FOOD SAFETY/ETHICS
Food scares
Fair trade
Natural Ingredients
2.6 TRENDS IN EATING HABITS
The break-up of the traditional meal structure
Snacking and demand for convenience foods result from hectic lifestyles
Boom in consumer durables changes emphasis in developing markets
Desire for healthier foods
Sustained growth in organic foods
Chart 6 Sales of Organic Packaged Foods by Region 2005
Chart 7 Sales of Organic Packaged Foods by Sector 2005
Emerging types of "health" food
Growing food sophistication and internationalisation
The rise of vegetarianism
Chart 8 Vegetarians as Percentage of Population by Country 2005
2.7 HOME VS EATING OUT
Consumer foodservice market continues steady growth path
Table 2 Consumer Foodservice Transactions Per Capita by Country 2000/2005
HMR appeals to affluent, time-poor consumers
Retailers fight back
Chart 9 Global Sales of Ready Meals by Subsector 2002/2005
3. KEY SUPPLY FACTORS
3.1 FOOD MANUFACTURERS
Packaging adapted to suit new needs
Response to demand for healthier foods
Diet and low-carbohydrate offer increases
Functional foods
Premium and Indulgence foods
Niche targeting
3.2 FOOD RETAILERS
Responding to challenge from foodservice operators
Food retailer response to eating trends - Private label
Food retailer response to eating trends - Children's food
Food retailer response to eating trends - Safe sourcing and food ethics
3.3 FOODSERVICE OPERATORS
The quest for a better image
Expansion into growth markets
The emergence of the fast- and express-casual concept
Full service restaurants (FSR)
3.4 GOVERNMENTS
4. EATING HABITS IN MAJOR MARKETS
4.1 AUSTRALIA
Key drivers: convenience, freshness, internationalisation
Shopping through impulse channels
Chart 10 Australia: Growth of Selected Convenience Foods Through Retail/Impulse Channels 2000-2005
Attitudes to healthy eating
Eating out
Chart 11 Australia: Sales Through Foodservice Outlets by Type 2000/2005
Alternative meal solutions
4.2 CHINA
Key drivers: quality, convenience, westernisation
Shopping through impulse channels
Chart 12 China: Growth of Selected Convenience Foods Through Retail/Impulse Channels 2000-2005
Attitudes to healthy eating
Eating out
Chart 13 China: Sales Through Foodservice Outlets by Type 2000/2005
Alternative meal solutions
4.3 FRANCE
Key drivers: health, convenience, tradition
Shopping through impulse channels
Chart 14 France: Growth of Selected Convenience Foods Through Retail/Impulse Channels 2000-2005
Attitudes to healthy eating
Eating out
Chart 15 France: Sales Through Foodservice Outlets by Type 2000/2005
Alternative meal solutions
4.4 GERMANY
Key drivers: wholesomeness, quality, convenience
Shopping through impulse channels
Chart 16 Germany: Growth of Selected Convenience Foods Through Retail/Impulse Channels 2000-2005
Attitudes to healthy eating
Eating out
Chart 17 Germany: Sales Through Foodservice Outlets by Type 2000/2005
Alternative meal solutions
4.5 ITALY
Key drivers: quality, freshness, tradition
Shopping through impulse channels
Chart 18 Italy: Growth of Selected Convenience Foods Through Retail/Impulse Channels 2000-2005
Attitudes to healthy eating
Eating out
Chart 19 Italy: Sales Through Foodservice Outlets by Type 2000/2005
Alternative meal solutions
4.6 JAPAN
Key drivers: health, food safety, convenience
Shopping through impulse channels
Chart 20 Japan: Growth of Selected Convenience Foods Through Retail/Impulse Channels 2000-2005
Attitudes to healthy eating
Eating out
Chart 21 Japan: Sales Through Foodservice Outlets by Type 2000/2005
Alternative meal solutions
4.7 UK
Key drivers: health, convenience, premiumisation
Shopping through impulse channels
Chart 22 UK: Growth of Selected Convenience Foods Through Retail/Impulse Channels 2000-2005
Attitudes to healthy eating
Eating out
Chart 23 UK: Sales Through Foodservice Outlets by Type 2000/2005
Alternative meal solutions
4.8 US
Key drivers: health, indulgence, portability
Shopping through impulse channels
Chart 24 US: Growth of Selected Convenience Foods Through Retail/Impulse Channels 2000-2005
Attitudes to healthy eating
Eating out
Chart 25 US: Sales Through Foodservice Outlets by Type 2000/2005
Alternative meal solutions
5. FUTURE OUTLOOK
5.1 FUTURE TRENDS
Health and convenience will remain buzzwords of the future
Health and ethics offer growth opportunities
Internationalisation versus national dishes
Portability and niche targeting
5.2 MARKET FORECASTS
Impulse channels will gain in importance
Table 3 Retail Versus Impulse Channel Sales of Convenience Foods by Major Market 2005/2010
Foodservice still holds growth opportunities
Table 4 Foodservice Sales by Type of Outlet and by Major Market 2005/2010