This episode is part of a series we have recently started, that explores how hybrid working has impacted several industries in Western Europe. This is the second episode in the series. We will focus on how retailers in the food and nutrition space are responding to this recent change in working patterns, in terms of retailing, product assortment and distribution.
The 20th Annual World Food Innovate Summit is a unique event responsible for creating a global network of food innovators and experts in the food industry.
In this video, Industry experts Margaux Laine, Natalia Theofilopoulou, Aleksandras Bacevicius and Roland Szaki discuss how the pandemic has permanently changed the way consumers spend their time and money. Consumers are set to spend more time at home in comparison to post-COVID, impacting impulse purchase and physical shopping now threatened by the rise of pre-planned impulse and e-commerce sales. In the last 2 years, snacks players have developed solutions to address the increasing need for comforting and entertainment at home, and as such, answering the hometainment trend.
COVID-19 has brought financial uncertainty to virtually all national economies, prompting consumers to adopt thriftier expenditure habits. Conversely, those working from home or choosing to stay at home rather than go out for entertainment are also in a position to save money, leading to a search for more premium, entertaining product offers. Such different experiences arising from the pandemic have led to a clear trend towards polarisation in retail prices for snacks.
The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly disrupted the market for meals in Germany. With foodservice largely restricted, most food spending is funneled into grocery retail and retailers are leveraging this position of strength, working with grocery delivery startups, to target consumers at home.
In the aftermath of “plant-based” becoming a household phrase, what space does a vegan positioning have and how do we expect the claim to be utilised in the future?
As cost of living concerns rise, value creation has become a defining feature of beauty in the UK, while digital engagement offers brands unique ways in which to connect with target consumers. Demand for sustainability remains high, with regulation leading change, while heightened awareness of mental wellbeing promotes products with ties to emotional wellness.
This episode is part of a series we have recently started, that explores how hybrid working has impacted several industries in Western Europe. This is the second episode in the series. We will focus on how retailers in the food and nutrition space are responding to this recent change in working patterns, in terms of retailing, product assortment and distribution.
The 20th Annual World Food Innovate Summit is a unique event responsible for creating a global network of food innovators and experts in the food industry.
With the recent announcement from Louis Vuitton on future price increases, Euromonitor explores the future of how we access luxury goods with COCOON founder Ceanne Fernandes -Wong, exploring luxury goods, the circular economy and insights on luxury handbag rental trends.
The global economy faces new headwinds following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, while the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over. The war in Ukraine and its resulting sanctions imposed on Russia are projected to cause accelerated energy and commodity prices, further disruptions in global supply chains and reduced business and consumer confidence.
Travel and tourism was poised for an upturn in 2022, as it hoped to put the pandemic behind it. However, new threats have recently emerged that will delay the much-needed recovery.