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As of May 2020, Euromonitor International has further downgraded the baseline global real GDP growth forecast for 2020 to a range of -4.0% to -1.5. Advanced economies are expected to be the hardest hit in this recession, with their economic activity…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…
As consumers prepare fewer meals overall, while demanding more assistance for the ones they do, spending and brand equity will accrue to those companies providing fresh prepared meals on demand, from delivery aggregators to retailers, restaurant…
This report considers what socialising will look like in a post-COVID-19 era, focusing on several key questions. A return to the “Roaring Twenties” in the beverages space or a continuing decimation of the on-trade? How has socialising changed (eg…
Asian speciality drinks remained a negligible category in New Zealand in 2021. These products are mainly sold via off- and on-trade outlets specialising in Asian groceries or cuisine, with outlets carrying different brands depending on their regional…
The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…
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,…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…
In the first half of 2023, New Zealand was subjected to a number of extreme weather events across the country including extensive flooding in Auckland and Cyclone Gabriel across the upper North Island. While shoppers were urged to only buy what was…
An ammonia leak forced New Zealand’s only domestic supplier of carbon dioxide to shut down suddenly in December 2022 — causing a drastic shortage. Some prices skyrocketed more than 500% in a week, and supplies later dropped 50 to 60% below demand.…
Value sales growth within concentrates remained strong in 2023 with broader inflationary pressures a key contributor to the category’s expansion. While fuel costs have stabilised following the initial shock after the Russian invasion of Ukraine early…
Similarly to other soft drinks categories, energy drinks value sales growth was spurred by broader inflationary pressures in 2023. However, energy drinks also continued to see a notable rise in volume sales during the year. Indeed, the category…
Value sales growth within juice remained strong in 2023 with broader inflationary pressures a key contributor to this. While fuel costs have stabilised following the initial shock in 2022 after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the New Zealand…
Within RTD coffee, the popularity of the category has been driven by cold brew coffee. The RTD coffee category is amongst the most sensitive of all soft drinks categories to international pricing pressures owing to its reliance on imported coffee.…
During the review period, RTD tea benefited strongly from an association with health and wellness preferences, with carbonated RTD tea and kombucha in particular aligning with functional health and wellness trends and being a major driver behind…
Value growth was strong across soft drinks in 2023 thanks in large part to broader inflationary pressures. While fuel costs have stabilised following the initial shock resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine early in 2022, the New Zealand…
2023 was the first year since 2019 in which New Zealand was largely free of COVID-19 restrictions, with no movement or gathering restrictions in place and the border fully open. As such, the year saw the full resumption of winter and summer sports,…
Asian speciality drinks, the availability of which was once confined to smaller Asian grocers, have now expanded their presence to the shelves of mainstream grocery retailers in Australia. Historically, this category enjoyed a steady consumer base in…
Producers of bottled water are contending with higher input costs and supply chain complexities across multiple fronts. Increasing energy prices and transportation costs, supply chain logjams and inflated prices for primary packaging materials have…