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This briefing explores how the busier lifestyles of new generation parents have increased their reliance on packaged snacks for children. Children offer a big opportunity to brand owners; however, parents have high nutritional expectations of…

As of May 2020, Euromonitor International has further downgraded the baseline global real GDP growth forecast for 2020 to a range of -4.0% to -1.5. Advanced economies are expected to be the hardest hit in this recession, with their economic activity…

This report examines the early impact and short-term outlook for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic on the fmcg and services industries in India. The initial spike in demand for essential categories is expected to normalise post lock down,…

In 2020, a momentous shift in consumer spending towards online grocery is underway. For legacy grocers to survive the unprecedented onslaught from retail giants such as Alibaba, Amazon, Carrefour, JD.com and Walmart, they must either develop their…

Under growing scrutiny, packaged food leaders were focused on elevating their offering to fend off competition from private label and new brands with strong nutritional and ethical profiles. Yet the COVID-19 outbreak disrupted this state of play…

With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, online grocery became a vital element of people's lives. However, e-commerce infrastructure is very different across markets, leading to large variations in out-of-stocks as demand surged. This briefing uses…

Asia Pacific is under the spotlight as a high-potential region, particularly for the nascent cooking ingredients and meals categories. Competition is intensifying as consumers have more options for meals than ever before outside of the home, driving…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused unprecedented upheaval across the US food and drink industry. This will have far-reaching consequences, such as a permanent uptick in consumer adoption of online ordering in the food and drink space and…

Consumers increasingly demand functionality from their food. The concept of food as medicine is also gaining ground not only in light of coronavirus, but also as a tool to manage chronic disease. With such growing interest comes a greater role for…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) deeply disrupted snack occasions. In the short term, drastic reductions in mobility changed snacking from an “anytime, anywhere” to “always at home” occasion. Immediate consumption, impulse and experiential elements were…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has shaken up consumer goods and service industries in the Middle East, putting pressure on supply chains and depressing sales as lockdowns and job losses squeeze discretionary spending. Essential items such as packaged food,…

Euromonitor’s Health and Nutrition Survey provides insight on consumers’ health behaviour and perceptions in a variety of industries, including consumer health, health and wellness, packaged food, and nutrition.

The emergence of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has boosted consumer interest in being healthy. New habits around preventative health including immunity-boosting and mental wellbeing are set to play an even greater role in the pursuit of an…

Health and hygiene have become top priorities amid the Coronavirus pandemic. As consumers take greater ownership of their health and protect themselves, their families and their homes from the virus, health and efficacy-related claims gain in…

Interest in global flavours continues to grow at a time when food is increasingly associated with experiences. At the same time, however, a counter-trend is emerging in many markets. Food nationalism is growing, and consumers are proudly consuming…

Coronavirus is a game changer for packaging. The pandemic has rendered safety and hygiene key considerations for consumers who will be receptive to active packaging that helps avoid food waste and anti-pathogenic solutions to reduce contamination.…

The lines between away-from-home and at-home consumption continue to blur, as eating occasions shift to the home, yet meal options widen from both retail and foodservice. On-the-go lifestyles switch to sedentary, but small pack sizes and impulse…

Celebrations are moving away from foodservice and festivals and back into homes. This creates opportunities for experiential foods in retail. Consumers have more time than before the pandemic, and many have started cooking, creating opportunities in…

A renewed focus has been placed on brand transparency, driven by a range of factors, including digitalisation, globalisation, ethical consumerism and the Coronavirus pandemic. As more consumers research products online, digital solutions will be…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had an unprecedented impact on food and nutrition, an industry that was already in a continuous pattern of change. Through extensive worldwide research, a series of Strategic Themes reshaping the global market had…