Latin America

High inflation fuelled by the global recovery from COVID-19 and the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continued to pose challenges for health and wellness staple foods in Chile in 2023. Given that such products traditionally tend to be more…

Consumers in Chile continued to show strong interest in health and wellness soft drinks with no sugar, no added sugar and low sugar claims in 2023. Robust demand for such products in multiple categories was underpinned by rising awareness that…

While easing somewhat from 2022, inflationary pressures linked to the global recovery from COVID-19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continued to create difficult trading conditions for health and wellness snacks in Chile in 2023. Given that such…

Because they typically command a premium as compared to standard alternatives, health and wellness hot drinks in Chile continued to face difficult trading conditions in 2023 amidst stubbornly high inflation linked to the global recovery from the…

Lactose free remained the leading health and wellness claim in dairy products and alternatives in Chile in value terms in 2023, and by a considerable distance. Multiple categories continued to witness solid demand for products with this positioning,…

Because they tend to be more expensive than standard alternatives, health and wellness cooking ingredients and meals faced greater exposure to heightened price-sensitivity among consumers in Chile in 2023 as the spike in inflation fuelled by the…

The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance overall, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, as consumers have become more cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and a range of drinks on their health and…

In 2023, consumers in Mexico were increasingly looking at ways to improve their overall health and wellbeing. This included reducing ingredients deemed harmful at large quantities, such as salt, sugar, and fat. This behaviour was encouraged by the…

In 2023, the rising health trend in Mexico led consumers to increasingly look at labels, specifically interested in fat, salt and sugar levels. This practice was bolstered by the introduction of labelling regulations on packaged food and drinks,…

While consumer interest in health and wellness in Mexico was rising before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the outbreak of the virus bolstered the trend's speed, being a motivation factor that led more consumers to analyse their dietary intake.…

Following the outbreak of COVID-19 in Mexico, consumers have been embracing health and wellness claims, having a revived interest in goods that offer additional wellness benefits. Furthermore, many consumers are looking to reduce ingredients that may…

Consumers in Mexico increasingly seek nutritional benefits from their food and beverage products, with added benefits including high fibre, protein, probiotics, vitamins and minerals gaining ground. This was further boosted by the outbreak of…

An increased focus on maintaining health and improving wellness emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic and has remained strong in Mexico during the post-pandemic era. According to Euromonitor International's Voice of the Consumer: Lifestyles Survey…

The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance overall, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, as consumers have become more cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and a range of drinks on their health and…

Brazilians’ general health awareness was rising even before COVID-19, but this was accelerated by the pandemic. Moreover, the high levels of sugar, fat, and salt in packaged food were heightened following the introduction of new legislation in the…

In recent years, the adverse and unpredictable economic situation in Argentina and soaring inflation have put pressure on demand for health and wellness staple foods. This is due largely to the higher prices that are charged for staple foods with a…

New labelling legislation was implemented in Brazil towards the end of 2022, so 2023 was the first full year it was in place. The legislation requires a clear, prominent front-facing nutritional label of a standardised size. It also requires an alert…

During 2023, the perceptions of Argentinean consumers with regard to health and wellness soft drinks were still being shaped by their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, which meant that many consumers remained heavily focused on products with…

Many Brazilian consumers have become more concerned about their health, and are keen to prevent medical problems by eating and drinking well. This has benefited health and wellness products within snacks. Consumers are increasingly aware of the link…

Argentina’s Frontal Food Labelling Law was enacted in 2022, establishing that all packaged food and non-alcoholic drinks must bear an indelible warning stamp on the front of the packaging listing details of specific nutrients that exceed…

2023 was the first full year of Brazil’s new labelling legislation for packaged foods, after being brought into effect in October 2022. Changes were made to how nutritional labels work and are positioned, by standardising sizes, in addition to…

Volume sales increased in the vast majority of health and wellness hot drinks categories in retail volume terms in 2023. This reflects a clear sign of the strong shift towards health and wellness options across hot drinks in Argentina. While the…

Dairy products and alternatives with health and wellness claims have benefited from greater consumer interest in certain specific attributes provided by such products. One of the most significant health and wellness trends in dairy products and…

The preference for plant-based food and beverages continues to increase among the population of Argentina. There is a desire among a growing number of consumers to reduce the amount of animal-derived products in their diet with the aim of improving…

Polarisation in consumption habits was seen, as the pandemic and economic crisis hit Brazilians hard. However, as pressures on the economy eased, 2023 was a more positive year, and an increasing number of consumers had a propensity to spend on health…

Demand for health and wellness cooking ingredients and meals continued to grow in retail value and volume terms in 2023. Argentina continued to face an ongoing economic crisis in 2023 with unit prices rising across all categories of cooking…

The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance overall, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, as consumers have become more cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and a range of drinks on their health and…

The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance overall, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, as consumers have become more cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and a range of drinks on their health and…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

The report examines inflation level and drivers globally and in the key countries. Global inflation is forecast to accelerate due to higher energy and commodity prices, disruptions in supply chains and weaker business confidence. Impact varies…

As the end of 2021 approaches, almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence and rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has increased uncertainty and weakened the momentum of the global recovery. This series of quarterly reports…

The next billion consumers represent new growth opportunities worth trillions of dollars in consumer spending across the globe. However, the next billion consumers are not a monolithic cohort, as they vary hugely from market to market. In order to…

The global outlook has improved as of Q1 2021, thanks to vaccination progress in many developed countries. Nevertheless, the recovery prospects remain distant for most economies in the face of the spread of new, more infectious variants of the virus.…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

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…