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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…

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…

2021 saw a positive performance, fuelled by the return of social snacking and impulse purchasing after COVID-19 vaccines were rolled out, with retail sales rising by 2%. 2022 will see growth challenged again, with the invasion of Ukraine pushing…

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…

This half-year review of Euromonitor International’s Cooking Ingredients and Meals data provides analysis of the biannual update to Euromonitor’s Forecast Model (FM), alongside the quarterly update to the Macro Model, offering insight into the most…

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 report examines inflation level and drivers globally and in the key countries. Global inflation is forecast to accelerate due to higher energy and commodity prices, disruptions in supply chains and weaker business confidence. Impact varies…

Snacks enjoy the widest distribution in all packaged food. Snacks have historically relied on impulse purchases, but the pandemic brought a wave of change in the retail landscape, significantly boosting e-commerce. Snacks purchases have become more…

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…

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…

Leading snacks brand owners maintain their position and growth trajectory in 2021. They aim for less reliance on mature regions to acquire a major avenue for market expansion. To do so, they invest to understand and to adapt to all various…

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…

COVID-19 has had an overall positive impact on Mondelez’s snacks sales as home seclusion accelerated consumers’ desire for snacking treats. Addressing its “Snacking Made Right” purpose, Mondelez continues investing towards wellbeing snacks and…

Competition in the health and wellness market is more intense than ever, as the COVID-19 pandemic has increased e-commerce use and thus the availability of smaller brands. Meanwhile, economic uncertainty has strengthened demand for private label,…

Consumer demand for personalised solutions is spreading across consumer goods and services, influenced by considerable improvements to technologies that can match consumers with outcomes, and experiences that address their wants and needs. This…

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…

Ferrero ranked fifth among the world’s snacks companies in 2021. The Coronavirus pandemic brought positive momentum for product categories such as chocolate confectionery and sweet biscuits, on which Ferrero relies heavily and where it is very well…

Mars Inc is one of the world’s leading snacks companies, with a key focus on chocolate confectionery and a considerable reliance on the US market. In the past two years, market conditions were heavily impacted by COVID-19, which created multiple…

Driven by increasing awareness of holistic beauty and wellness, consumers are increasingly looking to improve their appearance via both external solutions and internal solutions through functional food. Innovation in functional ingredients to support…

Retail sales of savoury snacks increased strongly in 2020, with people snacking more in the extra time spent at home due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). While growth slowed markedly in 2021, sales were still at much higher levels than prior to the…