Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across in...
Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across industries, consumers and national markets, with insight and market statistics that offer global strategic coverage.
Asia Pacific is the key region for RTD coffee globally, accounting for nearly 80% of global sales. Much of this is due to Japan, with sales of USD11 billion. However, home seclusion due to COVID-19 hit the Japanese market hard, which accelerated the…
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…
This report explores how trends in food origins and food security are converging with unprecedented investment in food tech, e-commerce and delivery. The intersection of these trends is creating a new era of transparency across the “farm to fork”…
In Eastern Europe, the COVID-19 pandemic did not cause any surge in sales of bottled water through off-trade channels in 2020. However, the impact on off-trade channels varied by country as preferences and consumption habits of local consumers played…
The diversity of consumer profiles in Southeast Asia has resulted in various strategies being adopted by both global and local soft drinks companies to appeal to local consumers. By analysing and evaluating the various strategies, such as launching…
RTD tea has changed its positioning in Europe over recent years, moving from something highly commoditised and refreshment-driven to something that aligns with current consumer trends and a more premium positioning. This briefing explores the…
Overall prospects for the global soft drinks industry continue to trend up slightly in Q2. Away-from-home traffic and on-trade consumption remain the most important variables as we enter the vital high-volume summer months of northern hemisphere…
As consumers prepare fewer meals overall, while demanding more assistance for the ones they do, spending and brand equity will accrue to those companies providing fresh prepared meals on demand, from delivery aggregators to retailers, restaurant…
Juice sales in Eastern Europe dipped slightly into negative territory in 2020, impacted by increasing price sensitivity among consumers due to the economic impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the region. The previously booming growth of not from…
Both coffee and tea face major sustainability challenges in the years ahead. Producers will need to reduce the environmental impact of their products throughout their lifespans, as well as prepare mitigation measures, as climate change threatens the…