Packaged Food

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 ...

Sugar confectionery is facing challenging times in Latin America, with a difficult economic situation in several countries, growing consumer health concerns, and new laws that affect sugar consumption. Companies must use innovative strategies to keep...

Tyson Foods Inc ranked 27th globally among packaged food companies in 2019. Despite being smaller than other industry leaders, Tyson is a behemoth in the processed meat category, and a leader in ready meals. Tyson has deep roots in the mature US ...

Unique homegrown on-demand delivery concepts emerging in the Middle East are disrupting the traditional grocery retail structure, which las led to increased investment interest by local players in the segment. As delivery platforms aim to have a ...

Shelves have been inundated with an ever-expanding array of plant-based dairy products. This is a response to the increase in flexitarian diets and the consumer perception of free from dairy as healthier and good for digestion. This report analyses ...

It is tempting to conclude that low-carb, high-protein diets were a mere fad that fizzled out about a decade ago. However, a closer look reveals that plenty of opportunities remain in Asia Pacific to capitalise on the low-carb, high-protein trend in ...

Kraft Heinz remains fifth globally in packaged food. The company is focusing on restructuring strategies and revamping existing brands in multiple categories to boost its sales. It has put efforts into diverse aspects leading to confusion around ...