Health and Wellness in Slovakia

Health and Wellness in Slovakia

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Rising demand for HW products is seen in Slovakia

Strong product launches within HW products are introduced

Well-established international companies on top of the HW competitive landscape

Supermarkets and hypermarkets are the most successful distribution channels in HW

Positive prospects are expected for HW products

MARKET DATA

Table 1 Sales of Health and Wellness by Type: Value 2013-2018
Table 2 Sales of Health and Wellness by Type: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 3 Sales of Health and Wellness by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 4 Sales of Health and Wellness by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 5 Sales of Health and Wellness by Prime Positioning: Value 2013-2018
Table 6 Sales of Health and Wellness by Prime Positioning: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 7 NBO Company Shares of Health and Wellness: % Value 2014-2018
Table 8 LBN Brand Shares of Health and Wellness: % Value 2015-2018
Table 9 Distribution of Health and Wellness by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 10 Distribution of Health and Wellness by Format and Category: % Value 2018
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Health and Wellness by Type: Value 2018-2023
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Health and Wellness by Type: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 13 Forecast Sales of Health and Wellness by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 14 Forecast Sales of Health and Wellness by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Health and Wellness by Prime Positioning: Value 2018-2023
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Health and Wellness by Prime Positioning: % Value Growth 2018-2023

DEFINITIONS

SOURCES

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Better For You Beverages in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

BFY beverages are increasingly popular in Slovakia

Reduced-sugar RTD tea witnesses the fastest value growth

Value sales of BFY reduced-caffeine coffee decline

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Nestea and Pepsi cola brands are the most popular BFY beverages

Slovenske Pramene a Zriedla ranks third in BFY beverages

Several companies are successful in BFY reduced-caffeine beverages

CATEGORY DATA

Table 17 Sales of BFY Beverages by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 18 Sales of BFY Beverages by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of BFY Beverages: % Value 2014-2018
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of BFY Beverages: % Value 2015-2018
Table 21 Distribution of BFY Beverages by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 22 Forecast Sales of BFY Beverages by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 23 Forecast Sales of BFY Beverages by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Better For You Packaged Food in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Natural sugar content in packaged food grows dynamically

Natural fat content in dairy products is on a rise

Tackling health risks as a growing future priority in Slovakia

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Nestlé reinvents sugar

Products convenient to carry around and eat on the go to gain popularity

Private label products as a major innovator

CATEGORY DATA

Table 24 Sales of BFY Packaged Food by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 25 Sales of BFY Packaged Food by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 26 NBO Company Shares of BFY Packaged Food: % Value 2014-2018
Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of BFY Packaged Food: % Value 2015-2018
Table 28 Distribution of BFY Packaged Food by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 29 Forecast Sales of BFY Packaged Food by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 30 Forecast Sales of BFY Packaged Food by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Fortified/Functional Beverages in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

FF beverages are attractive for consumers

FF sports drinks are increasingly popular

FF energy drinks and FF bottled water also see strong growth

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Kofola continues to lead in FF beverages

Novartis Slovakia and Coca-Cola HBC Slovakia are significantly behind in terms of value sales in FF beverages

Baliarne Obchodu is the leading player in FF hot drinks

CATEGORY DATA

Table 31 Sales of Fortified/Functional Beverages by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 32 Sales of Fortified/Functional Beverages by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 33 Key Functional Ingredients in Fortified/Functional Bottled Water: % Value 2013-2018
Table 34 Key Functional Ingredients in Fortified/Functional 100% Juice: % Value 2013-2018
Table 35 Key Functional Ingredients in Fortified/Functional Juice Drinks (up to 24% juice): % Value 2013-2018
Table 36 Key Functional Ingredients in Fortified/Functional Nectars (25-99% juice): % Value 2013-2018
Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Fortified/Functional Beverages: % Value 2014-2018
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Fortified/Functional Beverages: % Value 2015-2018
Table 39 Distribution of Fortified/Functional Beverages by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Fortified/Functional Beverages by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Fortified/Functional Beverages by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Fortified/Functional Packaged Food in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Vitamins and dietary supplements sales create competition for fortified packaged foods

Products fortified with protein become sought after

Snacks are amongst the fastest-growing PK categories in 2018, sparking innovation within fortified/functional product options

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

New products help fortified/functional products to compete against non-HW brand extensions

Packaging innovation favours convenience

Efficient marketing spending required

CATEGORY DATA

Table 42 Sales of Fortified/Functional Packaged Food by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 43 Sales of Fortified/Functional Packaged Food by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 44 Key Functional Ingredients in Fortified/Functional Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2013-2018
Table 45 Key Functional Ingredients in Fortified/Functional Bread: % Value 2013-2018
Table 46 Key Functional Ingredients in Fortified/Functional Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2013-2018
Table 47 Key Functional Ingredients in Fortified/Functional Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2013-2018
Table 48 Sales of Fortified/Functional Yoghurt by Standard Fat vs Reduced Fat: % Value 2013-2018
Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Fortified/Functional Packaged Food: % Value 2014-2018
Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Fortified/Functional Packaged Food: % Value 2015-2018
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Fortified/Functional Bread: % Value 2015-2018
Table 52 Distribution of Fortified/Functional Packaged Food by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Fortified/Functional Packaged Food by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Fortified/Functional Packaged Food by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Free From in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Diets that discourage consumers from eating gluten remain very fashionable

Rising health awareness creates additional demand

Meat alternatives in Slovakia grow into adulthood

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Retailers’ brands build a noticeable position

Snacking innovations bring forth new, daring ideas

The rising importance of marketing support

CATEGORY DATA

Table 55 Sales of Free From by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 56 Sales of Free From by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Free From: % Value 2014-2018
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Free From: % Value 2015-2018
Table 59 Distribution of Free From by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Free From by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Free From by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Naturally Healthy Beverages in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Slight growth of NH beverages is recorded in 2018

NH soft drinks is expected to see further sales growth

NH hot drinks not expected to perform well over the forecast period

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Karlovarské Minerální Vody remains the category leader

Coca-Cola HBC Slovakia settles into the second position in NH beverages

McCarter offers the top-ranked brand in NH beverages

CATEGORY DATA

Table 62 Sales of NH Beverages by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 63 Sales of NH Beverages by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 64 NBO Company Shares of NH Beverages: % Value 2014-2018
Table 65 LBN Brand Shares of NH Beverages: % Value 2015-2018
Table 66 Distribution of NH Beverages by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 67 Forecast Sales of NH Beverages by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 68 Forecast Sales of NH Beverages by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Naturally Healthy Packaged Food in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Competition from substitutive health categories to strongly limit future sales growth

Natural ingredients witness rising popularity

Honey sales drive category growth

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Niche products also see development in 2018

Innovation to bring smarter labels and packaging

Betting on high growth categories as a must do

CATEGORY DATA

Table 69 Sales of NH Packaged Food by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 70 Sales of NH Packaged Food by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of NH Packaged Food: % Value 2014-2018
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of NH Packaged Food: % Value 2015-2018
Table 73 Distribution of NH Packaged Food by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 74 Forecast Sales of NH Packaged Food by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 75 Forecast Sales of NH Packaged Food by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Organic Beverages in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Organic beverages set to see strong sales growth and increasing potential

Juice is the main product manufacturers offer in organic beverages

High unit price of organic beverages results in low consumer interest

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Manufacturers of organic beverages see marginal sales

Private label brands are not strong in this category

Unusual flavours within organic 100% juice are most popular

CATEGORY DATA

Table 76 Sales of Organic Beverages by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 77 Sales of Organic Beverages by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 78 Distribution of Organic Beverages by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Organic Beverages by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Organic Beverages by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Organic Packaged Food in Slovakia

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Internet retailing as a quickly developing distribution channel for organic foods

Raw and superfood organic variations gain popularity in 2018

Organic foods to use more eco-friendly packaging

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Slovak consumers remain unconvinced about the benefits of organic foods

Higher prices are justifiable by premium quality perception

Retailers’ brands to further widen their product assortment

CATEGORY DATA

Table 81 Sales of Organic Packaged Food by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 82 Sales of Organic Packaged Food by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 83 NBO Company Shares of Organic Packaged Food: % Value 2014-2018
Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Organic Packaged Food: % Value 2015-2018
Table 85 Distribution of Organic Packaged Food by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Organic Packaged Food by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Organic Packaged Food by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

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