Australasia

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

Bread is the most commonly eaten major source of carbohydrates in New Zealand. However, keto diets and an overall increasing awareness about managing caloric intake is seeing consumers seek out low carb versions of their favourite products. Goodman…

The COVID-19 pandemic placed health and wellness concerns front and centre in consumers’ minds, and this was a trend that was maintained in 2022. More and more consumers are making health a key priority in their daily lives, and actively looking for…

While low sugar content was the major health and wellness consideration amongst consumers over the review period, COVID-19 has brought functional health and wellness benefits to the forefront of consumer decision making. This has positively impacted…

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more consumers are prioritising their health and looking for ways to improve their overall health and wellbeing. With cardiovascular diseases on the increase in Australia, health concerns related to the…

While health and wellness preferences have been an important growth driver in plant-based and vegan snacks, consumers’ increased awareness of the environmental impact of their consumption patterns has become a key factor. Greenhouse gas emissions…

Consumer concern for health and wellness continued to rise in 2022, driven primarily by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers have increasingly been looking for ways to adopt healthier living habits, and placing more and more focus on the foods…

The COVID-19 crisis has left a lasting impact on how New Zealanders work, with remote working now firmly entrenched and many companies downsizing their office footprints and actively encouraging employees to work from home. For staff, this reduces…

The COVID-19 pandemic renewed consumers’ interest in health and wellness, and brought health issues to the fore. In 2022, many consumers were still concerned with infection and their ability to recover from the virus, and sought to improve their…

Dairy farming and agriculture have long been central to the New Zealand economy, with high quality locally produced dairy products comprising a core component of the traditional New Zealand diet. While health and wellness claims in products such as…