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The health and wellness industry continues to grow in importance post-pandemic as consumers become more aware of the negative health impact of processed foods, seeking healthier foods and beverages from a range of claims such as natural, organic,…
The health and wellness industry continues to grow in importance post-pandemic as consumers become more aware of the negative health impact of processed foods, seeking healthier foods and beverages from a range of claims such as natural, organic,…
While the impact of the pandemic started to gradually wane in Canada towards the end of the review period, echoes remained in 2022. For one, wellbeing and health trends were at the forefront of consumers’ minds as they were still concerned about…
Interest in labels and certifications that highlight positive and/or “healthy” attributes is increasing, as consumers are looking for functionality and are taking a more balanced approach, instead of simply consuming foods with reduced ingredients…
2022 witnessed some significant movement within dairy products and alternatives in Canada. Despite only recording modest growth, brands of both dairy and plant-based alternatives are competing on all fronts for their respective consumer base. With…
As plant-based dairy has become increasingly mature in the US, the large dairy producers in the industry have now introduced plant-based varieties to the market in all categories within dairy products and alternatives. For instance, the Babybel…
Since the drastic increase of at-home consumption of hot drinks in response to the pandemic and the ensuing lockdowns, demand for hot drinks appeared to have somewhat normalised in 2022. Local consumers are enjoying hot drinks, usually in the form of…
The nature of modern life has led to a US consumer whose default setting is increasingly one of a high level of stress. This has naturally been a boon to hot drinks with calming claims, particularly those in the herbal tea space, although other…
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, home seclusion lasted considerably longer than expected in Canada. When these restrictions were first introduced in 2020, home snacking surged and then remained constant through 2021 and 2022. While hybrid lifestyles…
With higher prices negatively impacting the affordability of nutritious foods for US consumers, players in snacks and government authorities have set long-term intervention strategies to expand access to healthier snacks. President Biden hosted the…