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Whirlpool Corp is a top 10 manufacturer of consumer appliances globally, and its strength lies in major appliances in the North American market. The firm lost market share due to challenges meeting the COVID-19-induced surge in demand and has…

The premiumisation trend in the global pet care industry brings forth new opportunities for industry players. Inflationary pressures create a challenging environment in the near term, but long-term prospects are expected to support premiumisation…

Businesses globally face challenges in consumer markets in the short to medium term, owing to the rising cost of living and increasingly financially cautious consumers. Amidst uncertainty arise opportunities. Income and expenditure insights are…

As the pandemic-driven surge in grocery sales subsides, grocery retailers must contend with an increasingly complex macroeconomic environment and heightened consumer expectations. This report delves into the evolution of the global grocery retail…

Closed system single use products showed exponential growth over 2020-2022 and are currently available in most markets worldwide. The emergence of these products raised concerns from regulators over the alleged appeal among youngsters and the…

In 2023, the global marketplace for consumer health continued to be impacted by inflation and vacillating consumer demand, which limited innovation and acquisition strategies throughout the year. Nevertheless, strong growth can be found across the…

The dairy products and alternatives industry is expected to see a 6% increase in 2023 (current terms and year-on-year exchange rates), mainly driven by inflationary pressures. This report examines key industry trends, including health and…

Beauty and personal care players face a challenging environment of tighter consumer spending. Volume declines and softness were a recurring theme as companies grapple with rising costs and potential negative impact on volume. L’Oréal Groupe maintains…

The Hershey Co remains one of leading confectionery players with number one brands in categories like countlines, seasonal chocolate and power mints. The company is looking to continue its expansion into savoury snacks, seen recently in the…

As the global leader in chocolate confectionery, gum and fruit and nut bars, Mars Inc is one of the world’s most prominent snacks players. Having overcome the setbacks seen during the pandemic, such as a severe hit to impulse/on-the-go purchases,…

Packaged food and hot drinks giant Nestlé continues to hold second place in dairy products and alternatives, in which it is the leading player in milk formula, powder milk and coffee whiteners. While it is still headquartered in Europe, at its…

Kellogg Co is ranked eighth in the snacks industry, with a strong presence in savoury snacks and in key markets such as the US. The company has maintained its position in the global arena by expanding its production facilities and presence in…

Cannabis is a global emerging market. This report presents a classification for emerging cannabis markets that allows us to understand the market context and opportunities. The classification is based on several factors and is not exclusionary. We…

The success of the Super Mario and Barbie movies will further accelerate the digitalisation of young adults’ childhood favourite toy characters. More toys and games companies are making film adaptations of classic toys to generate additional revenues…

AB InBev - the world’s largest brewer - benefits from an offer that spans a broad range of geographies, beer categories and price points, which boosts its capacity to adapt. Flexibility will prove advantageous, given the array of challenges currently…

From a product perspective, embedded payment market competition has been intensified with digital players, which are challenging the card operators. For deposit and lending, leading banks such as Goldman Sachs and CIMB have made their names in the…

In Asia Pacific, consumer need states in food and beverages cut across physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Food and beverage companies can unlock opportunities in addressing consumers’ health goals by utilising functional ingredients and…

Unilever is one of the leading home care companies worldwide, with a strong market presence in the Asia-Pacific African region and Latin America. The company has 13 brands, whereas five belong to the home care industry, namely Seventh Generation,…

Euromonitor International updated the Tissue and Hygiene Forecast Model in July 2023, applying the latest macroeconomic consensus to review 2023-2027 category projections. This report reviews top line changes to this outlook, indicating the main…

The global tobacco industry is increasingly addressing environmental, social and governance issues, strengthening the harm reduction narrative and increasing investment in sustainability initiatives in response to increasing pressure from consumers,…