Key Consumer Foodservice Trends for Asia Pacific, Western Europe, Latin America and The Middle East and Africa
Jeremy Roberts
Consumer foodservice was one of the industries most badly impacted by the pandemic and its slew of restrictions, recording major losses across regions. It has been recovering in most areas of the world since the pandemic, although the recovery is starting to slow, due to high inflation rates pushing up costs and eating into consumers’ disposable incomes.
The Changing Landscape for Sports Nutrition Retailing in Western Europe
Aishwarya Rajpara
Globally, sports nutrition is the fastest growing consumer health category since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with double-digit growth for three consecutive years to 2023 (at USD fixed current rate).
Key Trends in Home and Garden: Western Europe and Asia Pacific Case Studies
Jeremy Roberts
Sustained high inflation has hit sales of home and garden products across most of Western Europe, as well as in many countries in the Asia Pacific region. With consumer confidence shaken by rising prices, exerting downward pressure on people’s purchasing power, shoppers are postponing purchases of big-ticket items like furniture, as they prioritise spending on daily essentials.
From Trend to Law: Healthier Snacking in Western Europe
Natalia Theofilopoulou
Consumers are increasingly aware of the negative effects of sugar, salt and fat on health, driving investment in healthier snacks across Western Europe. However, with obesity levels remaining high, government regulation stands to have a sudden, radical impact on the industry, notably with the prospective implementation of HFSS legislation in England in October 2022.
Interzoo 2022 – Key Takeaways from the Trade Fair for the Pet Industry
Tristan Hover
At this year's Interzoo, the biggest trade fair for the pet industry worldwide, which took place in Nuremberg in May, there were, as always, many new and innovative products and ideas for the pet market to marvel at. Here, we look at the key trends shaping the pet industry.
Beauty and Personal Care in Western Europe: Trends Defining the Region
Mylan Prime
Social occasions and travel have made a comeback, boosting the recovery of fragrances, colour cosmetics and sun care in Western Europe. But inflation is now in the mix, and consumers want their beauty products to do more. New trends (hint: multifunctionality) are emerging in the region as pandemic-related changes subside. What are consumers looking for in their personal care products today and where are they buying them? Listen in to find out.
Drinks On the Doorstep: The Rise of Domestic UK Wine and Spirits
Anna Ward
According to Euromonitor’s latest research on alcoholic drinks, the UK is showing a clear trend towards domestic products with a distinctive, modern heritage and premium cachet. Anna Ward explores this burgeoning trend, and asks how sustainable it is, given the cost of living crisis and rising inflation.
Value Creation, Sustainability, Digital Engagement and Emotional Wellness: UK Beauty in 2022
Amy Rollinson
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.
Hybrid Working Podcast Series: Impact on Food and Nutrition
Natalia Theofilopoulou
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.