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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 COVID-19 pandemic has brought permanent changes and new opportunities to global packaged food markets. As many working hours will stay in the home, so will many eating and food shopping occasions. The ubiquitous e-commerce channel will lead to…

The growing popularity of subscription boxes has led to a rise in M&A activity and funding for subscription box start-ups. Available across industries, they target specific consumer needs through different subscription models: pure convenience,…

Consumers increasingly seek functional benefits beyond the nutritional component of food. This report focuses on opportunities in the mental wellbeing space, a topic of growing importance in a world beyond the pandemic. It analyses consumer health…

Eating occasions have evolved significantly with changes in consumer habits, and home as a hub will be a core focus in the next few years. Meanwhile, experiential dining out and food discovery at specialist retailers have been under threat, leading…