Cooking Ingredients and Meals

Positive growth in meals and soups continued to be seen in 2022, even if it was slower than in 2020, when consumers were looking for easy meal solutions during the long periods they were spending at home when the pandemic arrived in the region.…

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…

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…

Growth in retail sales of edible oils recorded a marked slowdown in 2021, following the year-earlier growth spike due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). However, sales remained well above pre-pandemic levels in 2020. Although some of the strong growth seen…

The next billion consumers represent new growth opportunities worth trillions of dollars in consumer spending across the globe. However, the next billion consumers are not a monolithic cohort, as they vary hugely from market to market. In order to…

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…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…

The global outlook has improved as of Q1 2021, thanks to vaccination progress in many developed countries. Nevertheless, the recovery prospects remain distant for most economies in the face of the spread of new, more infectious variants of the virus.…

The digital revolution has been rewiring retail for years, leading to new business models, commerce ecosystems and channels for reaching and engaging consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this transition, as e-commerce became the default…

There was a spike in retail value growth for sauces, dressings and condiments in Latin America in 2020. This was driven both by the closure of foodservice outlets for periods during the year as well as consumers spending more time at home as a result…