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.
Almost uniquely among fmcg industries, tobacco legislation is not simply a guiding element or a means of enforcing consumer standards but a central determining factor in the performance of tobacco markets. As the cumulative de-normalising impact of…
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…
Beyond the haze of hype and dramatic share price fluctuations, the cannabis industry is shifting into the realms of fast-moving consumer goods through the adoption of innovative formats, design sophistication and evolving language and semiotics. As…
The cannabis industry is rapidly seeing new developments across the spaces of regulation, mergers & acquisitions and product launches. This report covers these changes which have occurred during the first three months of 2021. In addition, the…
For the first time in the modern history of the tobacco industry, the last decade has seen the emergence of a viable alternative to the cigarette, altering consumer preferences and use patterns. The Nicotine Survey offers insight into the pace and…
This report considers what socialising will look like in a post-COVID-19 era, focusing on several key questions. A return to the “Roaring Twenties” in the beverages space or a continuing decimation of the on-trade? How has socialising changed (eg…
Latin America is forecast to have the second largest percentage growth by region over the next five years. And although the current market is undeveloped and considered niche, the region will also see the second largest absolute growth in value (USD…
Emanating from the innovation of tobacco regulators, legislation in the drinks and tobacco industries promises to spread, increasingly shaping the nature and characteristics of the products we can consume and when, how and where they can be marketed…
Striving for Wellbeing in Drinks & Tobacco has been identified as one of the most important themes in the world of beverages. Alcohol, caffeine, sugar and cannabis are a significant part of how global consumers manage their wellbeing. In the decade…
The cannabis industry is rapidly seeing new developments across the spaces of regulation, mergers & acquisitions and product launches. This report covers these changes which have occurred during the second quarter of 2021. In addition, the concluding…
This latest in our series of quarterly briefings discusses the main news affecting the global cannabis industry during July-October 2021. It covers the key regulation announcements, the corporate activity among companies involved in the production or…
Strong movements across Western European markets towards the legalisation of medical and recreational cannabis are expected to reshape the undeveloped Western European cannabis market, and accelerate the migration from the massive illicit cannabis…
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…
In our latest Q4 update on the global cannabis industry we discuss the latest news affecting the global cannabis industry. It covers key regulatory updates, corporate strategies among leading companies involved in production and distribution of all…
Regulators are increasingly focused on taking action to address the environmental impact of consumer and corporate behaviour, and sustainability legislation will become an ever more prominent feature of the operating landscape for business, across…
In this report, we cover the main developments in the cannabis industry. Including regulatory updates for all major markets. Industry and market updates from new players to new product development in the cannabis space. We also cover top-performing…
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…
The US is the world’s dominant cannabis market accounting for 86% of global sales. It is constituted by a series of state markets each with differing characters, regulatory framework and stages of development. In the continuing absence of federal…
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 covers the main developments impacting the cannabis industry this quarter, including regulatory updates for all major markets and industry and market updates from new players through to new product development in the cannabis space. We…