Impact of the Top Four Key Food Themes on Australia
Tim Foulds
Cost-of-living pressures continue to challenge Australian consumers in 2023, despite recent falls in inflation and the stalling of interest rate increases by the Reserve Bank of Australia. Previous rises in the headline rate placed greater pressure on mortgage holders, with property investors hiking rents at a time of heightened demand driven by a simultaneous recovery in post-pandemic immigration. In this context, affordability remains key, but other global trends are playing an important role.
Redefining Dairy and Alternatives Through Innovation
Maria Mascaraque
Innovation is crucial to reverse volume decline and to build added value in the dairy industry that consumers are willing to pay extra for. This includes developing new products that meet changing consumer preferences, such as healthier and functional offerings as well as plant-based alternatives.
Top Food Trends from the 2022 National Restaurant Association Show
Anne Scott Livingston
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show took place in Chicago from 21-24 May 2022. As the foodservice industry recovers from the challenges of the pandemic, companies are focused on innovation to drive business. The show hosted attendees from around the world and featured the latest developments in food, drinks, packaging, and technology for the restaurant industry. Euromonitor International analysts attending the show observed several key trends driving innovation.
Five Consumer Trends to Inform Dairy Innovation
Euromonitor International
From where consumers eat and work, to where and how they shop, the pandemic has brought about a wave of change in lifestyles, and the dairy industry has not been unaffected. In this article we provide a snapshot overview of five key consumer trends that have evolved over the last 18 months, and how they present opportunities for dairy NPD pipelines and channel innovations.
植物基食品，真的是健康帮手吗？
Simona Bernatonyte
疫情期间，许多常规的习惯不得不改变，日常使用的产品也要重新考虑。由于免疫力、肥胖和其他潜在健康因素都可能与新冠感染有关，所以更多消费者期望通过饮食改善健康。同时，长达数月的在家隔离和休息使很多人重新思考卡路里摄入、消化问题和增肥对整体健康的影响。
Five Key Trends Shaping Dairy Products and Alternatives
Monique Naval
2021 saw more moderate growth in dairy products and alternatives, after the spike seen in 2020 on the back of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cooking ingredients, such as butter, cheese and cream, were the most dynamic categories, along with products with an immune-boosting positioning, such as yoghurt and sour milk. Products associated with health, such as dairy alternatives and allergy-friendly milk formula, continue to rise, as consumers maintain the health consciousness propelled by the pandemic.
The Fight Against Food Waste
Somaia Basha
In a time when the world is striving to create a balance between sustainability and profitability, a challenge such as food waste can severely undermine these efforts. With recent advancements in sustainable development and increased international pressure on countries to play a role in mitigating associated risks, many countries are exploring novel ways to reduce food waste.
Trends to Watch in Plant-Based Milk
Maria Mascaraque
Plant-based alternatives have revolutionised the food industry, and demand has skyrocketed in the last few years. 42% of global consumers now say that they are restricting their animal-based consumption, so manufacturers have risen to the challenge by developing new products and extending ranges. The plant-based dairy industry is particularly significant, with global sales of USD20 billion.
Plant-Based Alternatives: Health Boost vs Ultra-Processing
Simona Bernatonyte
During the pandemic conventional dietary habits were challenged, and daily use products were reconsidered. Consumers’ expectations of gaining some health-boosting benefits from food increased, as it appeared that immunity, obesity and other underlying health factors could be key when faced with COVID-19.