Chart of the Month: FMCG Innovation Gets Selective - Fewer Launches, Higher Precision
Global market volatility, cautious consumer spending and tightening margins are forcing FMCG companies to rethink how they innovate. As volume growth stalls, FMCG players are increasingly prioritising value creation over unit expansion. New online product launches fell by 20% in 2025, reversing the previous year’s growth and signalling a clear pivot from high‑volume, low‑impact launches towards fewer, more evidence‑led bets.