Packaged Food

2017 was a year of disruption in the ice cream industry. Smaller previously little heard of companies managed to gain share over more established brands in a very short period of time. The stand out example is Halo Top, whose revenue has risen ...

In the Industry Insights survey series, Euromonitor connects with industry professionals to explore trends and innovations. This report focuses on the packaged food industry, drawing on an Industry Insights survey of 837 professionals working in ...

The Euromonitor Environmental Impact Score highlighted that animal proteins (especially beef) are the most detrimental of all protein sources to our environment. Today there is still a huge dependence on animal ingredients, even in staple packaged ...

Most developed economies, notably in the Eurozone and the US, have seen GDP forecasts revised up, contributing to an upgrade in the packaged food forecasts globally. However, packaged food sales may be negatively impacted in China and Mexico under a ...

Amid growing anti-plastic sentiment in developed markets, pressures on food packagers, brand owners and retailers are increasingly felt to provide more sustainable packaging alternatives. Yet as ‘plastic-free’ becomes the new ‘free from’ in foods, ...

General Mills saw a drop in packaged food sales over 2012-2017, hit by the decline of one of its main categories, breakfast cereals, in its US domestic market, and failing to capitalise on growth in yoghurt. Its performance was undermined by a ...

Moving on from the “war on sugar” to more action on and reduction of sugar – this spotlight explores where we stand today. Is sugar still as significant as it was in 2015? What types of sugar matter most and why? As research in these areas continues,...

Jaipur is among the top 10 most populous cities in India. It is often referred to as the “Pink City”, and is noted for its historical and cultural heritage, with a number of monuments, forts and palaces. Consumers tend to have traditional lifestyles ...

In a volatile trading environment, a growing number of food companies are searching for new ways to engage with consumers and build brand loyalty, with personalisation being one of them. This report provides case studies on some of the most recent ...

Not4Pub:E.COM Food halls have been around for years, but operators are only beginning to realise their full potential. Simply put, food halls drive traffic, and traffic is crucial for anyone invested in physical bricks-and-mortar retail spaces. But ...

Street food defines Mumbai, which is proud of offering the world numerous varieties of snacks. Reminiscent of the culture, rich heritage and history of the city, people celebrate every aspect of their life with food, and constantly attract others for...

Growing-up milk formula continues to generate the majority of growth in milk formula, as it is less vulnerable to awareness of breastfeeding’s benefits. China is forecast to remain the world’s largest market in terms of its value contribution to ...

The halal market remains under scrutiny across industries. Questions emerge on certification and regulatory environments, especially within Asia Pacific, where notable accreditation bodies are based and differ from one another. This report dives into...

With GDP forecasts for 2018 revised upwards in most developed markets, notably Germany and the US, packaged food sales see an upgrade globally. Among emerging markets, Brazil sees a strong upgrade benefiting from a firmer economic recovery. However, ...

Hyderabad is well known for its unique food culture and taste. It is characteristic with a mixture of Mughal, Turkish and Arabic, with the influence of native Telugu cuisine. Hyderabadis are quite keen on indulgence, but are particular about fresh ...

Dairy is the most important category within packaged food in value terms for Latin America, exceeding USD430 billion in 2017 and showing quite polarised growth between the countries in the region. Despite the fact that dairy consumption in Latin ...

Growing internet retailing sales are impacting consumers’ purchasing habits globally. In turns, this has changed packaging requirements and demands, with the rise in home deliveries translating into lighter pack types and polarised pack sizes. ...

Despite Chile having gone through a period of economic slowdown in recent years, the main driver of growth in the country’s packaged food market in 2017 continued to be premiumisation, with this trend gradually penetrating more and more categories. ...

As a city full of food lovers, Guangdong people are keen on food making and processing, thus shaped very distinctive characteristics. Some are deeply influenced by local dietary culture, such as the prevalence of frozen food and traditional pastries....

Packaged food value sales growth intensified slightly towards the end of the review period. This was however partly due to the impact of currency fluctuations and higher raw material and production costs, resulting in price increases. Sales are ...