In 2021, free from packaged food continued to portray healthy growth, in large part driven by growth in demand for free from dairy products, free from dairy milk in particular. The growth in demand observed in 2021 was lower than that in the previous year, however.
Meat and seafood substitutes is a small product area in Colombia, but over the past two years has witnessed rapid growth, not only in terms of products available, but also of brands. Its development is not necessarily linked to an increase in the vegan and vegetarian population, but more to the increasing number of consumers who are looking to reduce their meat intake, the so-called flexitarians.
Gluten-free packaged food continues to gain in popularity in 2021, with more consumers looking to reduce their intake of gluten, not because they suffer from celiac disease, but because of the growing debate about the detrimental effects of gluten consumption on health. Companies are responding to this trend.
Milk alternatives is anticipated to continue to thrive during the forecast period, with a broader offer of lactose-free and non-dairy beverages, at different price levels and across sales channels. Although these beverages might not yet completely replace cow's milk, they do pose an alternative to health-conscious consumers, posing some threat to cow’s milk as a product area.
Free from meat meat and seafood substitutes will be one of the best performers over the forecast period, owing to the growing number of vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians in the country. Manufacturers of meat substitutes are likely to continue to innovate to replicate the flavour and texture of meat, without compromising on health.
In Colombia the consumption of pasta still remains low, with gluten-free pasta still accounting for a small share within the category. Nevertheless, as consumer interest in these products increases, the category will continue to evolve and the offer of gluten-free products will broaden.
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