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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…

Over 2010-2019, local soft drinks players have established a leading role in shaping industry trends. These local players seek innovation in sensory experiences from soft drinks, lead in sugar substitute reformulation and even revive older brands by…

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…

Online sales, though slowing, remain the leading source of future growth for groceries in the US. Persuading consumers to spend extra money in order to save time is a hard sell in a time of high inflation but the convenience of online ordering…

The global pandemic will reshape how consumers prioritise their wellness and nutrition. A long-term change to health routines will involve balancing physical health and emotional-mental wellbeing, developing and, in some instances creating, new…

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has radically transformed the economic and consumer landscape of Latin America. For the drinks industry, the closure of the on-trade and measures encouraging more at-home consumption have resulted in the collapse…

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…

This report examines the early impact of the war in Ukraine on the drinks sector in Russia in the drinks sector. Product availability, prices and company presence are seeing shifts due to sanctions and decisions by international players to leave…

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…

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…