Market research on the ingredients industry. Our reports feature a wealth of standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and share data, distribution and industry trends.
The growing popularity of subscription boxes has led to a rise in M&A activity and funding for subscription box start-ups. Available across industries, they target specific consumer needs through different subscription models: pure convenience,…
As consumers increasingly seek plant-based protein ingredients, producers are ever-more interested in plant-based food for health and sustainability; innovation around plant-based protein ingredients is surging. This briefing suggests that, besides…
Social and environmental concerns have grown due to COVID-19 and unstable sociopolitical repercussions in the region. Both lifestyles and purchase decisions have aligned towards taking action to preserve the environment. With consumers and…
Plant-based eating and alternative proteins are on the rise. More consumers are limiting consumption of animal agriculture-derived products, and this dynamic segment of food and nutrition is home to continuing innovation. Health, sustainability and…
Mixing-in-the-Moment (MITM) is a smart technology disruption of traditional value chains surrounding consumable additives (like detergents, fragrances, drinks, cosmetics and other fluids).This is proving to be a consistent and predictable disruption,…
In a world that now seems more about disruption than stability, it is always better to be the disruptor than the disrupted - and that means pushing horizons outwards. Strategy needs to be built as part of a wider consumer system rather than at…
Competition in the ingredients industry intensifies around the latest consumer-led trends with plant-based, clean label and functional food being at the forefront. In that context, Kerry heavily invests in enhancing its capabilities through either…
Clean label has become more pertinent in recent years and claim visibility has become more essential with the rise of e-commerce. The definition of clean products is also nudging past the limits of health and nutrition to cover a more holistic…
While sugar legislation has played a part in reshaping the sugar and sweeteners market, consumer demands are just as important, and look set to transform this industry. This report examines current consumer attitudes towards sugar and sweeteners, as…
IFF’s investment in responding to the latest consumer-led trends continued with its deal with DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences business to establish a combined company, which is expected to become a strong contender in the plant-based protein and…
Cargill has continued to expand its capacities through acquisitions, joint ventures and investments in other global companies. Recent moves have been focused on clean label and the health and wellness industry such as the acquisition of Floratech,…
Royal DSM is a global company active in nutrition, health and sustainable living. The company has followed an acquisitions and partnership strategy to increase its ability to deliver innovative solutions for human and animal nutrition, and personal…
Ingredion constantly expands its capabilities and expertise through acquisitions and investments in global companies, strengthening its performance and position in growth areas such as clean label and plant based. The growing demand for healthier…
Based in Switzerland, privately-owned Firmenich is among the world’s largest producer of fragrances and flavours, mainly supplying the food, drinks, beauty and home care industries. Its product innovations focus strongly on natural ingredients and…
Premium pet food is on the precipice of a transformational shift. As pet owners turn to more fresh and less processed food in their own diets, they are increasingly looking beyond ingredient lists in pet food. Physical format has become a key…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession in nearly a century. Businesses are operating in a world of anxieties and uncertainties, not knowing what will be the new normal or when output and consumer spending…
The Coronavirus pandemic has shown the vulnerability of the current supply chain model and has had an extensive impact on the manufacturing industry. This briefing explores how industry’s necessity to consumers, B2B clients, and industry’s role in…
Interest in global flavours continues to grow at a time when food is increasingly associated with experiences. At the same time, however, a counter-trend is emerging in many markets. Food nationalism is growing, and consumers are proudly consuming…
There are four key trends which are shaping the ingredients industry; naturally functional food, plant-based eating, clean label and organic, which have been amplified by the Coronavirus. Ingredients companies are expected to intensify their…
Euromonitor’s Health and Nutrition Survey provides insight on consumers’ health behaviour and perceptions in a variety of industries, including consumer health, health and wellness, packaged food, and nutrition.