Health and Wellness

The Irish economy continued to grow at a steady rate in 2019 and this had a positive impact on value and volume sales of health and wellness. Irish consumers in general are again living comfortably and are therefore able to spend more on products ...

Pure nutrient manipulation is no longer the main indicator of a product’s healthfulness, as the level of processing and freshness is also a cause for concern among consumers. This leads to the increasing importance of a natural positioning that ...

Recent studies suggest a link between the consumption of ultra-processed food and non-communicable diseases. While media coverage is increasing consumer awareness, the topic remains highly controversial and raises criticism from the food industry. ...

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Consumer health preferences are changing rapidly, leading segments such as organic and plant-based to skyrocket. This, together with consumer demand for more authentic and natural foods, has put pressure on the big food players due to their ...

With consumers increasingly demanding minimally processed and more “authentic” foods, the major food companies are being challenged by small, nimble brands gaining ground in the health and wellness space. This report analyses the competitive ...

Beverages are increasingly looking for new functional occasions to target at the same time as beauty products move in a more wellness-focused direction. This presents opportunity in the area where the two intersect, creating possibilities for teas, ...

Gut health is an emerging trend in the healthy living space. Functional dairy snacks with gut-friendly live cultures meet the demand of health-driven consumers. However, probiotics also expand from traditional dairy categories into snacking where ...

Health and wellness concerns and widening access to dietary and nutritional information have made local consumers increasingly conscious of what they eat and drink. The Healthy Star Rating System introduced during the review period continued to ...

Australian consumers are showing growing concern for their health and wellbeing and this concern is increasingly reflected in their purchasing choices. In addition, Australian consumers indicate that products that have a health positioning, such as ...

In 2018, health and wellness (H&W) value sales registered strong growth, stimulated by the young population in the country, rising urbanisation and increased education levels in the country, leading to greater consumer demand for healthier food and ...

Demand for health and wellness (HW) packaged food and beverages continued to see strong growth in China in 2018. With rising rates of overweight/obesity and diabetes the government issued guidelines over the review period relating to a range of ...

Health and wellness recorded further growth in 2018. As lifestyles become increasingly hectic, demand has risen for products that offer a convenient way to maintain health, boost wellbeing and/or manage weight. Rising spending power has also ...

Demand for health and wellness products remained strong in Taiwan in 2018, despite increasing market maturity. Local consumers have not been immune to the global health and wellness trend and are becoming more aware of the importance of looking after...

While the standard of living in the United Arab Emirates is one of the highest in the world and many Emiratis and high-skilled expats enjoy luxurious lifestyles, in recent years the slowing economy has negatively affected consumer confidence and, in ...

Health and wellness in Ukraine recorded another dynamic performance in 2018, with overall current value sales growing at a double-digit rate. This performance was underpinned by rising health awareness among Ukrainians, particularly those living in ...

People in Vietnam are becoming increasingly health-conscious. Together with growing participation in sports and fitness activities, one of the main manifestations of this trend is rising consumption of health and wellness packaged food and beverages....

Consumers in India have become more health-conscious and are keeping a watch on what they are consuming. In response, packaged food manufacturers continue to reduce the fat, sugar and salt content of their products, and beverage manufacturers also ...

Shoppers in Israel are becoming ever more specific in their food and drink requirements, thanks to a greater desire to lead healthier and more ethical lifestyles. This desire is being influenced by mainstream and social media, with subjects such as ...

The Kingdom is in the midst of an ambitious programme to reduce the economy’s dependence on oil as the sale of oil accounts for the vast majority of fiscal revenues. As a result, the non-oil sector is growing. Gains in private consumption are ...