Health and Wellness

Hong Kong started 2022 with the fifth wave of COVID-19, with over 1.2 million citizens testing positive during the first quarter of the year. The outbreak dramatically intensified consumers’ concerns regarding their health and wellness, particularly…

Protein is perhaps the most popular ingredient consumers currently look for in almost any packaged food in the Greek market. With the increasing interest in regular exercise and sporting activity after the outbreak of COVID-19, Greek consumers have…

Protein-enriched products have become increasingly popular in Germany due to the growing interest in healthy eating and fitness. These products provide a convenient and appetising way for people to consume greater protein content, which is considered…

According to Euromonitor’s Voice of the Consumers Lifestyles survey, in 2022 more than 2% of people in France were vegan, while almost 3% were vegetarian. While these figures are still quite low compared to markets such as the UK and Germany, the…

Sugar has increasingly become the focus of consumer health concerns around the world, with excessive consumption of sugar in modern diets associated with the development of a number of health problems, including obesity, type 2 diabetes and…

Lactose free products continued to be of interest to consumers in Denmark, with sales of these products driven by large brands, such as Arla, Naturmælk and Thise. Lactose free is a strong trend because of food allergies and lactose intolerance, while…

Protein has been regarded as important nutrition for boosting immunity since the emergence of COVID-19 in 2020. This has led to the boom of high protein claims in dairy products and alternatives, and has been driving new product developments with a…

NotCo, a Chilean start-up which uses artificial intelligence to mimic animal-derived products with plant ingredients, continued the expansion of its portfolio with the launch of NotCheese, a vegan cheese, at the end of 2022. The company also received…

2022 witnessed some significant movement within dairy products and alternatives in Canada. Despite only recording modest growth, brands of both dairy and plant-based alternatives are competing on all fronts for their respective consumer base. With…

In 2022, dairy products and alternatives continued to face challenges in Brazil given economic constraints of the local population. Despite initial benefits of pandemic-related social isolation on dairy consumption at home, Brazilians have been…

More Belgians are becoming flexitarian, which is having two major impacts on the dairy products and alternatives category. On one hand, consumers are seeking dairy products that contain more proteins. Indeed, flexitarians need to find another source…

2022 saw further expansion of the subgroup of Austrian consumers who are paying significant attention to their physical and mental health and the role that their diet plays in maintaining good physical and mental health. This has supported rising…

Consumers have become increasingly concerned about their general health and wellbeing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to reduce the chances of infection and promote quick recovery, more and more consumers are looking for ways to…

The preference for plant-based food and beverages continues to increase among the population of Argentina. In addition to the obvious desire to reduce the amount of animal-derived products in one’s diet with the aim of improving long-term health…

Turkey has a long history of consumers enjoying dips, although these are often either made from scratch at home, or consumed in neighbourhood restaurants. However, recently there has been an increase in the availability of packaged dips, which are…

Interest in labels and certifications that highlight positive and/or “healthy” attributes is increasing, as consumers are looking for functionality and are taking a more balanced approach, instead of simply consuming foods with reduced ingredients…

New lifestyles, including flexible working models, have encouraged local consumers to cook more often at home. This is in addition to rising inflation in the UK, which has been pushing up the cost of meals through consumer foodservice. This trend…

Since the pandemic, a rise has been seen in the number of consumers seeking active and healthy lifestyles, amidst the hybrid work model. Consumers have become more aware of and conscious of their food intake, and many are willing to spend on organic…

In general, there has been long-term growth in vegetarian cooking ingredients and meals. In 2022, there was a temporary dip in retail sales of these products, although this was mainly an adjustment after a sharp increase in retail sales of vegetarian…

The COVID pandemic underlined the importance of healthier living which positively impacted demand for more natural products. This rising health awareness in the Czech Republic helped boost demand for health and wellness cooking ingredients and meals…