Free from gluten remained the strongest performer in terms of retail volume and current value growth within free from in 2021. Free from gluten is gaining huge popularity in the United Arab Emirates, especially among consumers who suffer from gluten intolerance.
Free from meat is an extremely interesting area of the category and is gaining huge popularity, not only among vegans but also health-conscious consumers who want to reduce their meat intake as they look to plant-based alternatives. Another strong performer in 2021, free from meat is expanding in terms of offer to address changing lifestyles and health trends, including the entry of new brands such as Unmeat, which is a meat-free burger style luncheon based on soy protein.
Free from dairy remained the most established in terms of volume and value share in the category in 2021, attracting many health-conscious consumers, due to the significant focus of leading players that offer a wide range of products to address changing lifestyles. Free from dairy milk is a major driver of sales, led by Alpro, which offers a wide range of dairy alternatives based on coconut, almond, oat, and rice.
Free from lactose is slowly gaining in popularity in the United Arab Emirates, especially in baby food where multiple companies have been introducing free from lactose special baby milk formula. This product, offered by brands such as Nutricia Aptamil, aims to support the wellbeing of babies who have allergies or are lactose intolerant where exposure to cow’s milk formula (which usually contains lactose) could lead to health complications.
E-commerce plays an important role in the evolution of free from in the United Arab Emirates, as it offers smaller players the opportunity for greater visibility, especially due to the wide range of platforms emerging locally. The high internet penetration rate makes it easier for local consumers to be exposed to new brand launches, while offering a convenient shopping experience.
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