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Consumers concerned about their physical and mental wellbeing are seeking preventative health solutions in food. This is driving sales of health and wellness packaged food, which reached USD497 billion in 2021. Free from has seen the strongest…

As consumer awareness about diet impact on their health increases, health and wellness product demand gets stronger. Nevertheless, different consumer needs lead to stronger market fragmentation, and, for companies playing in this market, navigating…

From plant-made milk and yoghurt to cheese alternatives, the dairy-free space continues to see very dynamic innovation, delivering strong growth and attracting key dairy players into the space. This report analyses the consumer drivers behind the…

Wellness has been identified by Euromonitor International as having the furthest-reaching impact on industries and consumers in the future. This report looks at the link between rising longevity and consumers’ search for a healthy life and highlights…

The emergence of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has boosted consumer interest in being healthy. New habits around preventative health including immunity-boosting and mental wellbeing are set to play an even greater role in the pursuit of an…

This report forms part of Euromonitor’s Voice of the Industry series and features the results of a survey of professionals working in the Packaged and Fresh Food industries. It examines their opinions regarding short-, medium- and long-term…

The briefing includes the comparative visual overview of Voice of the Industry: COVID-19 Surveys conducted in April, July, and October. This report captures a quarterly comparative analysis of the Coronavirus impact taken by businesses globally…

Consumer Types can be a powerful tool to help companies better understand and appeal to their target markets. Consumers are grouped based on shared traits and preferences, companies can better develop products and marketing campaigns that resonate…

With advances in women’s health accelerating, commercial prospects are becoming a firm proposition for business. Embracing women’s wellness through dedicated solutions that cater for unique needs requires a holistic outlook factoring in an integrated…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

This report identifies the 10 global consumer trends expected to impact during 2021, providing specific characteristics and how the trend manifests, consumer behaviour and motivation driving the trend, as well as insights on how industry is…

The next billion consumers represent new growth opportunities worth trillions of dollars in consumer spending across the globe. However, the next billion consumers are not a monolithic cohort, as they vary hugely from market to market. In order to…

In 2022, the combination of COVID-19, geopolitical tensions and increased climate events deepened disruptions to food supply. Combined with mounting health and sustainability pressures, the context invites food players globally to rethink ingredient…

This report analyses the emergence of third-party nutrition labels and their relevance in a post-Coronavirus (COVID-19) world. While comparing different labels a particular focus is on Nutri-Score that has been in the spotlight recently receiving…

In Asia Pacific, consumer need states in food and beverages cut across physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Food and beverage companies can unlock opportunities in addressing consumers’ health goals by utilising functional ingredients and…

Dealing with the environmental consequences and hefty economic burden of food waste has proven to be extremely difficult in a world with finite resources and a growing population. With recent advancements in the sustainable development landscape and…

Consumers are embracing holistic lifestyles, prioritising a nourishing diet that promotes physical and mental wellbeing. As a result, the demand for functional ingredients targeting the gut-brain axis and specific need states like memory, stress and…

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…

The coronavirus pandemic has significantly changed where and how consumers shop. Businesses must analyse this evolution and reshape their selling strategies accordingly. This report delves into these two important aspects of shopping, where and how,…

Caffeinated products is a dynamic growth area in beverages, as the consumer need for effective energy outweighs rising concerns about stress and anxiety. This fundamental tension, however, means that as caffeine consumption grows, increasing…

Environmental concerns over the future of the planet are changing the perspectives on food. An increasingly conscious consumer base wants products that are committed to areas like animal welfare, fighting food waste, plastic pollution, organic…

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,…

Special diets remain an important tool for weight management. The majority of followers of keto, low-carb and paleo diets are young, educated consumers without major health issues, which makes special diets a preventative measure and a part of a…

Urbanisation has historically driven snackification, with snacks typically characterised by convenience and portability traits that enable on-the-go and impulse snacking moments. With “anytime, anywhere” now less dependent on storefronts and physical…

The Coronavirus pandemic has only accelerated the consumer need for beverages that have relaxing, stress-relieving, or sleep-inducing functionalities. While beverages have spoken to these concerns for centuries, the new wave of calming beverages is…

The brand perception and reputation of the company is the most common reason for investing in sustainability according to Euromonitor’s Voice of the Industry survey. But what happens to this motivator during a pandemic, when values and priorities…

Protein is becoming increasingly sought after due to its health benefits; with higher protein consumption being linked to overall well-being. This report explores how a growing number of manufacturers are including protein in products that are…

Financial instability is a favourable environment for private label development. Premium private label, while niche, offers scope to add value and increase loyalty to retailers. It also makes added-value products accessible for price-sensitive…

In Western Europe, the preventative health trend was accelerated by consumers’ rising health concerns due to the 2020 global pandemic. This resulted in several product launches positioned under the immune boost and/or wellbeing umbrellas. This report…

With the growing global interest in meat substitutes, there is also a growing interest in Southeast Asian opportunities. However, growth potential is yet to be met as consumer concern is still focused on food security. Although there is growing…

Plant-based eating and alternative proteins are on the rise. More consumers are limiting consumption of animal agriculture-derived products, and this dynamic segment of food and nutrition is home to continuing innovation. Health, sustainability and…

Plant-based alternatives are in emerging stages in Asia and set to gain traction. Companies must navigate the unique perception of meat and dairy in this region to introduce plant-based products that match consumer expectations of nutrition, taste…

Personalisation’s appeal is intensifying as modern consumers demand greater convenience and efficiency. Increasing awareness of the importance of nutrition for general health invites businesses’ innovations to create more granular tech solutions that…

Organic food has grown in 2020 despite its premium price points, amid the worst global economic crisis in decades. The briefing explores the reasons for this expansion, including the focus on health and food safety, the importance of sustainability…

The surge in diet-related non-communicable diseases has led government authorities to take action, pushing the food industry to prioritise nutritional quality. Among the measures taken, front-of-pack labels have come to prominence, particularly in…

Plant-based has become a key focus for food manufacturers, as consumers consider such products to be healthier, more sustainable, more ethical and more exciting. While there has been a decline in plant-based in some food categories, plant-based…

Economic conditions may be getting more challenging for health and wellness propositions; yet post-COVID-19 consumer mindsets are also geared towards getting healthier with the right food and drinks. Innovation will be key to answering growing…

Today’s consumer is diverse, not only along the lines of race, ethnicity, age, income, education and urban-rural locations, but also in terms of their behaviours, values and priorities. The environment and the setting in which they live are also…

Private label – retailers’ alternatives to brands – tend to benefit from inflation. However, despite record inflation in France, Germany and the UK, the market share of private label in the three countries remained broadly stable across FMCGs in…

Mindful consumption is on the rise as health has become a top priority in a post-pandemic world. This report highlights emerging trends around functionality, clean label and digital wellness and examines the role of nutritional wellbeing in the…

Global packaged food sales are set to exceed USD3 trillion in 2024, with volumes growing over the forecast period. Even with inflationary pressures moderating, each grocery category (staple foods, dairy products and alternatives, snacks, and cooking…

Older adults are a key consumer group, as companies explore opportunities in the context of an ageing population across Asia Pacific markets. This report investigates the evolving consumption habits not only of senior consumers, but also of those…

Euromonitor’s Health and Nutrition Survey provides insight on consumers’ health behaviour and perceptions in a variety of industries, including consumer health, health and wellness, packaged food, and nutrition.

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 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession in nearly a century. Businesses are operating in a world of anxieties and uncertainties, not knowing what will be the new normal or when output and consumer spending…

The global outlook has improved as of Q1 2021, thanks to vaccination progress in many developed countries. Nevertheless, the recovery prospects remain distant for most economies in the face of the spread of new, more infectious variants of the virus.…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…