Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportuniti...
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Health and Wellness industry. Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside current research data across a range of core packaged food and beverages categories.
Post-pandemic, discriminating consumers have developed a keen interest in their health, and are intent on adopting healthy eating to enhance their physical and mental wellbeing within the constraints of their family budget. Importantly, the messaging…
Coffee is a traditional drink in Saudi Arabia, with a rich history and rich flavour. The original drink is a fusion of coffee beans, ginger, cardamom, saffron, and cloves. Saudi Arabian residents value such traditional coffee, and are well-aware of…
After the COVID-19 pandemic, not only did consumers in the United Arab Emirates increase their interest in organic tea and coffee, but they were also willing to pay more for such products. Consumers have become more educated, and they know that the…
The offer of and demand for healthier snacks continued to grow significantly during 2022, in line with rising health consciousness amongst consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic raised consumers’ awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyles, including…
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…
The Saudi government aims to promote physical and social wellbeing and a healthy lifestyle through its Quality of Life programme, which is one of its Vision 2030 initiatives. It pays great attention to sports, as partaking in sports activities has…
The United Arab Emirates has been following a policy of economic diversification, and has continued to build the country as a tourism, retail, and lifestyle destination, which has contributed to the growth of health and wellness soft drinks. The…
The purchasing decisions of consumers are increasingly influenced by health concerns. Rising awareness of health was particularly accelerated by measures from the government in the form of its Healthy Food Strategy to ensure the health of the nation…
Awareness of healthy eating is rising in the country, especially the need to reduce sugar intake. For instance, in December 2019, the United Arab Emirates adopted an excise tax of 50% on beverages with high sugar or sweetener content to improve the…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…