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After a return to healthy growth in 2021, following the pandemic-induced decline in 2020, snacks sales were again negatively impacted by COVID-19 in 2022, as case numbers spiked in China, the region’s biggest market. However, although volume sales…

Amid rising inflation, consumers are favoring affordable, sustainable solutions and adopting greener lifestyles. For businesses, it's crucial to segment consumers based on their eco-friendly traits and preferences. This report provides insights into…

The US Supreme Court's Affirmative Action ruling impacts corporate Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, yet the consumer demand for inclusive products and services remains robust, fuelled by the trends towards individuality and fairness-seeking. This…

The on-trade continued its recovery in the Western European alcoholic drinks market in 2022. However, it still has some ground to make up after the losses inflicted by the COVID-19 restrictions in 2020. The off-trade, after seeing a demand spike in…

The global toys and games market is projected to grow 17% over the forecast period driven by middle-class households in Asia Pacific and Latin America. Manufacturers are also driving innovation in personalisation, digitalisation, kidults and…

The briefing examines how the pulp commodity performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on pulp price dynamics, as well as trends across key commodity-consuming…

This report offers a global overview of staple foods, highlighting major trends and developments. While global inflationary pressures have recently posed severe challenges to retail volume sales of staple foods, over the forecast period the industry…

The global snacks markets grew in 2023, despite negative external factors, such as high inflation, the impact of the war in Ukraine on supply chains, climate change and currency devaluations. Supermarkets and small local grocers lead store-based…

The briefing examines how the steel commodity is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on steel price dynamics, as well as trends across key commodity consuming…

Unilever is the second largest cooking ingredients and meals company in the world. The company has benefited from more cooking at home since the pandemic which has benefited brands such as Knorr and Hellmann’s. With a strong presence in emerging…

Customer loyalty ecosystems are quickly becoming a popular format for loyalty programmes. Ecosystems either connect the loyalty programmes of brands within one company or the loyalty programmes of separate companies. Ecosystems offer multiple…

This briefing explores the forces driving apparel demand and supply in Sub-Saharan Africa, which has historically been a protected market, with tariffs, quotas and bans. It discusses how market routes, supply chains and competition have evolved. A…

Euromonitor International’s Top 100 City Destinations Index 2023 uncovers the leading city players which have improved their economic and business activity, support thriving tourism infrastructure and performance, and show great potential for…

This briefing provides insight into the Sustainable Manufacturing trend, exploring the manufacturing sectors with the greatest environmental impact, solutions to improve the sustainability of the manufacturing sector, and potential hurdles that…

The briefing examines how the coffee commodity is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on coffee price dynamics, as well as analysing trends across key…

In the context of climate crisis, shifting regulation and high inflation leading consumers to rethink their fashion spend, fashion and luxury market players need to review their operations to minimise their negative impact while helping to build…

This report explores the state of the global soft drinks industry in 2023, examining category and market growth over the year. The competitive positioning of leading companies and brands within the worldwide non-alcohol drinks industry is presented,…

2023 saw surging interest in weight loss driven by the rise of GLP-1 medications, with prescription drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy creating headlines during the year. Demand will continue to be strong in 2024, driven by the efficacy of these…

The briefing examines how the milk commodity performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on milk price dynamics, as well as trends across key commodity consuming…

The briefing examines how the cotton commodity performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on cotton price dynamics, as well as trends across key commodity consuming…