Health and Wellness

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Nestlé was the dominant player in baby food in 2022, with the company synonymous with trust and assurance of quality. Baby food, including milk formula, is considered essential for the holistic development of babies and young children, both…

Plant-based dairy products and alternatives have become increasingly popular in Indonesia in recent years as rising health-consciousness and concerns about environmental sustainability and animal welfare issues have led more people to embrace vegan,…

Irish dairy products are perceived as offering exceptional quality across the world, with a high rate of exports among local products which strengthen the Irish dairy brand perception – Ireland has been classified as the EU’s leading exporter of…

Local consumers are increasingly interested in healthy and convenient food options, with demand also remaining steady for indulgent dairy products. However, in response to growing vegetarian, vegan and flexitarian trends, plant-based products…

Healthy and sustainable food is a topic of primary importance for many Italians, who not only want to improve their own health but also contribute towards improving the health of the planet. The growing interest in vegan butter and spreads is…

Facing a continuous decline in the birth rate, and consequently the population, growth in health and wellness dairy products and alternatives has been hampered. However, as consumers’ health consciousness and interest in nutrition was growing even…

2022 saw numerous leading dairy companies launch new products focusing on specific product claims related to health and wellness, most of which address specific nutrition concerns. Protein content is particularly prominent among the health and…

Dairy farming and agriculture have long been central to the New Zealand economy, with high quality locally produced dairy products comprising a core component of the traditional New Zealand diet. While health and wellness claims in products such as…

Most categories across health and wellness dairy products and alternatives in Norway underperformed over the course of 2022 and this can be attributed mainly to the resumption of cross-border shopping among the local population as the country’s…

Already, 6% of Poles between the ages of 18 and 65 identify as vegan. The reasons for this choice of diet vary, including health, animal welfare, or as a way to lose weight. Despite being relatively new to the concept of veganism, Poles have shown a…