Packaged Food

Coronavirus (COVID-19) deeply disrupted snack occasions. In the short term, drastic reductions in mobility changed snacking from an “anytime, anywhere” to “always at home” occasion. Immediate consumption, impulse and experiential elements were ...

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Asia Pacific is under the spotlight as a high-potential region, particularly for the nascent cooking ingredients and meals categories. Competition is intensifying as consumers have more options for meals than ever before outside of the home, driving ...

With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, online grocery became a vital element of people's lives. However, e-commerce infrastructure is very different across markets, leading to large variations in out-of-stocks as demand surged. This briefing uses ...

Under growing scrutiny, packaged food leaders were focused on elevating their offering to fend off competition from private label and new brands with strong nutritional and ethical profiles. Yet the COVID-19 outbreak disrupted this state of play ...

This report examines the early impact and short-term outlook for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic on the fmcg and services industries in India. The initial spike in demand for essential categories is expected to normalise post lock down, ...

As of May 2020, Euromonitor International has further downgraded the baseline global real GDP growth forecast for 2020 to a range of -4.0% to -1.5. Advanced economies are expected to be the hardest hit in this recession, with their economic activity ...

This briefing explores how the busier lifestyles of new generation parents have increased their reliance on packaged snacks for children. Children offer a big opportunity to brand owners; however, parents have high nutritional expectations of ...

This report shows the landscape for ready meals in the Middle East and Africa and highlights the key growth areas. The category is still niche across the region, but with increased consumer awareness and more affordable products, it has the potential...

Yoghurt and Sour Milk products are benefiting from the health trend in Latin America and brands claim benefits such as fortified with probiotics, reduced fat or sugar and lactose or dairy free. One driver of this trend are the labelling laws in many ...

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a huge impact across packaged and fresh food. Shoppers in many markets have reacted to the possibility of quarantine by stockpiling, foodservice options have been shut down, and eating occasions have ...

General Mills ranked 11th among the world’s packaged food companies. While losing sales in key categories dairy and breakfast cereals in its primary market, the US, the company grew between 2014 and 2019 and is expected to perform well over the ...

Market maturity is likely to limit the growth of ready meals in Western Europe, however there is still potential to increase per capita spend. In biggest markets premiumisation via subscription models, as well as catering to a growing number of ...

Packaged food can be a maze of contradictions, reflected in the products consumers purchase and the channels in which they do so. As the industry grows globally, it continues to display these contradictions. Premium speciality stores and e-commerce ...

Lindt & Sprüngli has maintained its position in the global chocolate confectionery market, despite the decline of its US brands. With a positioning at the premium end of the mass market, Lindt has retained its leadership in core categories and ...

Premiumisation is a key consumer trend in Australia, but it’s meaning is changing. Where once price and quality were paramount, consumers are moving to more thoughtful and emotional consumption. Simplification and provenance are also key, with ...

Global sugar confectionery shows stagnation compared to other sweet snacks. Consumers are concerned about sugar intake, favouring sales of low-sugar sugar confectionery. On the other hand, sugar confectionery remains an indulgence and consumers ...

Wilmar International Ltd is among the top 20 companies in packaged food globally, but its footprint is limited. The firm relies heavily on its distribution capabilities and presence of manufacturing plants across China to be one of the country’s key ...

ConAgra is one of the largest packaged food companies in the US. In addition to its stable of well-known brands, like Hunt’s and Chef Boyardee, ConAgra has been expanding its presence into growth areas like frozen food and healthy snacks, after a ...

Unilever is the sixth largest packaged food company globally, but its current position might not be retained if it continues to trim its food offering. Within packaged food, the company retains its lead in ice cream, thanks to the growth of global ...