Health and Wellness

As Indonesians become more health-conscious, they are increasingly inclined to choose – and often willing to pay a premium for – soft drinks with added functional ingredients that can improve their general wellbeing, reduce the risk of certain…

Over the last few years, The Coca-Cola Co has been trying to diversify by introducing a host of health and wellness beverages and reducing its dependence on sugary carbonated drinks. For instance, it is working on reducing the sugar content of its…

Consumers in Turkey have become highly price-sensitive, given the steep inflation rate and the decrease in tourism, as the country traditionally benefited from tourist arrivals from both Ukraine and Russia, with this disrupted by the war in Ukraine.…

Due to a combination of long working hours, sedentary lifestyles, and poor eating habits, overweight and obesity are major problems in the United Arab Emirates. Indeed, Euromonitor International data show that 39.7% of the population was classified…

Vegan snacks registered a strong sales performance in 2022 as all vegan categories achieved above average growth, including vegan ice cream, which performed particularly well. Moreover, the range of vegan chocolate confectionery is constantly…

The already prominent health and wellness trend received a significant boost from the experiences of the COVID-19 crisis, as consumers faced the fear of contracting the disease and the challenges posed by the sedentary lifestyles and overconsumption…

Swedes love their snacks with high levels of per capita consumption for most categories but demand for healthier options remains comparatively quite low. Unlike most packaged food categories where consumers are opting for healthier alternatives of…

Spaniards are increasingly reducing their sugar intake when consuming packaged foods, including snacks that contain low sugar content. This trend has become mainstream within sweet biscuits. Local consumers want to treat themselves but with no…

Increasing media coverage about high consumption of sugar, fat and salt raising the chances of conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and even cancer, has increased demand for products low in these ingredients. Concerns about…

Private label snacks have grown in popularity as South Africans seek affordable alternatives to well-known, established brands. Retailers are capitalising on this trend by investing in research and development to create innovative snacks that cater…