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Five Key Trends Shaping Dairy Products and Alternatives
Maria Mascaraque
The dairy products and alternatives industry is set to deliver strong value growth globally in 2022 of 7.5%, to reach retail value sales of USD642 billon. On the flip side, volumes are estimated to be down by -0.6%. This reflects how inflationary pressures are heavily impacting dairy prices as farmers face increased cost for the production of dairy, including fertilisers, feed and fuel.
Mindful Drinking: No/Lo Comes of Age
Spiros Malandrakis
Functionality cues are increasingly replacing simplistic dealcoholisation approaches, and botanical alchemy and molecular experimentation with new ingredients are making the no/lo landscape one of the most innovative and exciting in the alcohol ecosystem. It is here to stay.
The Five Trends Pushing Global Consumer Health into 2024
Matthew Oster
The consumer health industry is expected to finish 2023 in an improved position compared to the inflation-influenced doldrums of 2022, though industry gains in 2023 look to be muted and inconsistent across geographies and categories.
Unveiling Future Opportunities in Microbiome-Infused Personal Care
Yang Hu
Research has revealed the connection between microbiome and skin health. Imbalanced skin microbiome can result in various skin issues, including acne, eczema and dryness. Incorporating the microbiome-infused concept in beauty and personal care products is poised to expand as consumers increasingly seek comprehensive wellbeing and transparency on ingredients. Here, we outline five opportunities in microbiome care, which are set to introduce fresh prospects within the industry.
The Future of Functional Beverages in Asia Pacific
Nathanael Lim
Consumers in Asia Pacific have a wide range of health priorities ranging from mental wellbeing to getting enough sleep to maintaining a healthy immune system. There are increasing opportunities across both physical and emotional/mental health spaces, creating potential for beverage companies to look into various functional ingredients and map these to consumers’ rising health priorities.
Functional Health in Asia: Driving Value in Food Innovation
Emil Fazira
Asian consumers define health in a number of different ways, spread across both physical and mental wellbeing. Some markets are more skewed towards one type than another; Thais’ top three definitions of health are mental wellbeing, emotional wellbeing, and getting enough sleep, while South Koreans define healthiness as the absence of disease, avoiding illness, and having a healthy immune system.