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From rising disposable income levels and increasing taste sophistication, especially among young consumers, to the rapid expansion of local chained specialist coffee shops, Asia Pacific has seen a dynamic coffee shop environment, By analysing the…

Health concerns are influencing the performances of the various juice products across Asia Pacific, with NFC 100% juice, for example, seeing dynamic growth in a number of countries, albeit often from a still low sales base, thanks to its healthy…

E-commerce continues to account for a relatively small share of global retail sales of soft drinks, with small local grocers still the leading individual channel thanks to the popularity of such outlets in many emerging markets. However, modern…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

This briefing examines juice in Western Europe. It looks at the various factors that affect the category, as well as looking at recent examples of innovation and related consumer trends. It assesses the positioning and performance of different…

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,…

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…

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…

The soft drinks market in the Nordics is booming and one of the driving forces behind this is the increasing demand for functional beverages. Consumers in the Nordic countries are primarily looking for functional products with a boost due to the…

The modern consumer confronts a world that is highly stressful. With few signs that this will change anytime soon, responding to consumer stress levels is of the utmost priority to functional products throughout the food and beverage space. This…

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…

Plastic holds leading position in global packaging demand, accounting for almost two thirds of retail sales, with versatility and efficiency key to its success. Plastic is, however, under increasing pressure as a source of waste. To establish plastic…

With the rise of consumer price inflation impacting almost all CPG in the world and Asia Pacific in 2022, this report seeks to examine how soft drinks companies and consumers have been impacted. By looking at the median price movements of leading…

As we move into a more atomised world of diverging lifestyle patterns, fragmenting use occasions and blurring categories, consumers are increasingly primed to focus on the desired outcome or intention of their consumption, with nuance and…

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…

This report examines the competitive strategies of the major brand owners within the global soft drinks industry as they navigate and shift their strategies in a post-COVID-19 environment. Competitive activity over the past year is discussed,…

Soft drinks and, moreover, the plastic bottles that are used as packaging, have drawn attention for not being sustainable enough. Home soda makers are competing strongly in some markets, as consumers increasingly favour package-less solutions for…

Euromonitor International updated the Soft Drinks Forecast Model in April 2022, applying the latest macroeconomic consensus to review 2022-2026 category projections. This report reviews top line changes to this outlook, indicating the main challenges…

Beauty and personal care packaging remained resilient globally, with Asia as the growth engine and toiletries dominating volume sales globally. As lifestyles continue to evolve, packaging innovation will be challenged to respond to consumers’ new…

Consumers are increasingly shifting to online shopping, and they are very interested in nutritional information. As a result, it has become vital for brand owners to position their products in the most effective way on digital platforms. In this…