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After decades of low inflation, economies, companies and consumers worldwide struggle to cope with the surging cost-of-living crisis. While the costs are proliferating, the expansion in remuneration is slow. This squeeze on living standards leads to…

Increasingly substance-literate consumers are engaging with greater intensity with outcome-orientated positionings in cannabis and newer nicotine formats – a phenomenon which has clear consequences for the way in which manufacturers in these…

Functional beverages are undergoing an evolution beyond their traditional focus areas like hydration and energy to a wider array of more targeted, niche interests. The best way to understand this transition is through the need states framework, which…

Nestlé remained a leader in cooking ingredients and meals in 2022 but lost the top spot to Kraft Heinz. Despite increased consumption boosting sales worldwide, Nestlé saw a decline in its market shares. Ready meals and frozen pizza saw prominent…

Packaged food and hot drinks giant Nestlé continues to hold second place in dairy products and alternatives, in which it is the leading player in milk formula, powder milk and coffee whiteners. While it is still headquartered in Europe, at its…

Maintaining its global leadership in hot beverages, Nestlé has achieved sustained value growth in the face of challenging economic conditions. With its broad portfolio in core categories and premium positioning in developed markets, as well as growth…

Nestlé SA, primarily through its Purina brand, has shown strong performance in 2023, being a significant contributor to Nestlé’s organic growth, especially in regions such as North America, Europe and Latin America. The pet care market has seen…

Nestlé SA is one of the leading food manufacturing companies globally standing firmly in fourth position in the snacks segment. Chocolate confectionery and ice cream allowed Nestlé SA to fortify its position in the leader board but changing demand…

The rise of new business models is linked to a radical overhaul in traditional concepts of ownership, while offering consumers the prospect of new services and improved experiences. Brands exploit the power of connectivity and data generated from…

In the wake of the pandemic, the return to in-person dining has spurred reimagining the restaurant experience, with sustainability and the use of technology gaining relevance in the consumer mindset. Emerging restaurant concepts are increasingly…

Retailers’ constant experimentation with new concepts and formats helps to lay the groundwork for the industry’s future. For this reason, Euromonitor International profiles the most innovative new concepts in retail each year. This edition explores…

Retailers’ constant experimentation with new concepts and formats helps lay the groundwork for the industry’s future. For this reason, Euromonitor profiles the most innovative concepts in retailing each year. While today some of the winning…

Today’s consumer is diverse, not only along the lines of race, ethnicity, age, income, education and urban-rural locations, but also in terms of their behaviours, values and priorities. The environment and the setting in which they live are also…

Due to changing global demographics and unfolding financial and environmental concerns, consumption patterns have been evolving over the recent years, accelerating the shift towards more budget-conscious and eco-aware shopping. As changing consumer…

It is important to understand how urbanisation is being driven in emerging markets, and how new suburban developments are occurring in developed markets, what changes in household types and sizes will occur, and how the modern home will evolve,…

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the consumer landscape, giving rise to changes in consumer priorities and preferences. This requires companies across a range consumer industries – from alcoholic drinks and apparel and footwear through to home…

The world is rapidly evolving due economic, political, geographic and climate changes. This is contributing to a change in consumer’s habit and behaviour as they try to keep pace with these newer developments. Deeper understanding of these changes…

With the dairy market affected by price rises up to 2023, consumers in Asia Pacific, especially in more developed dairy markets, have shifted away from products perceived as premium, like yoghurt and cheese. Future opportunities lie in venturing into…

The global economy is facing weaker growth and increasing fragmentation, as a result of rising geopolitical tensions, especially due to the war in Ukraine and the US-China strategic rivalry. Protectionism, industrial policy and a focus on resilience…

Following a decade of low borrowing costs, businesses and consumers now face increasing financial pressure due to a surge in interest rates in 2023. High interest rates have far-reaching consequences on economies, businesses and households, impacting…