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.
Growth in plant-based dairy slowed in 2022, following the relatively strong rebound seen in 2021, after sales had shown a marked decline in 2020, mainly due to the pandemic-induced slump in the Chinese market in this year. Other plant-based milk,…
Plant-based dairy was continuing to see strong growth in 2022, driven mainly by other plant-based milk. Plant-based yoghurt and cheese were also seeing dynamic growth, but still remain very small categories compared to plant-based milk. The decline…
Growth in plant-based dairy continues to be strong in Western Europe, with these products enjoying expanding distribution and rising consumer awareness. Other plant-based milk continues to take share from soy drinks, while plant-based yoghurt and…
Plant-based eating and alternative proteins are on the rise. More consumers are limiting consumption of animal agriculture-derived products, and this dynamic segment of food and nutrition is home to continuing innovation. Health, sustainability and…
Interest in plant-based eating and alternative proteins in the Middle East and Africa had been steadily rising pre-pandemic and was further accelerated by consumers looking at healthier options. The Middle East and Africa has the lowest per capita…
With the growing global interest in meat substitutes, there is also a growing interest in Southeast Asian opportunities. However, growth potential is yet to be met as consumer concern is still focused on food security. Although there is growing…
The success of the Super Mario and Barbie movies will further accelerate the digitalisation of young adults’ childhood favourite toy characters. More toys and games companies are making film adaptations of classic toys to generate additional revenues…
Sales of portable consumer electronics went into decline in Asia Pacific in 2020 due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), but will quickly bounce back into positive growth in 2021, with further annual increases expected over the forecast period. Wireless…
Smartphones are expected to continue to dominate Middle East and Africa portable consumer electronics market as a growing population of young people continues to create demand. Smartphones are increasingly in demand across all countries in Middle…
This report analyses how premiumisation is adopted in Asian food markets – a strategy to draw value growth in a challenging economic environment. Distilling consumer motivations to spend and key categories that show persistent growth despite unit…
Latin America has been greatly impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, in large part due to the closure of on-trade establishments and the percentage of consumers living on daily incomes. This briefing examines the expected reaction of…
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is the harshest global crisis since World War II, and will have a long-lasting impact on economies around the world. Countries are entering historic recessions, public debt will skyrocket and labour markets will…
The premiumisation trend in the global pet care industry brings forth new opportunities for industry players. Inflationary pressures create a challenging environment in the near term, but long-term prospects are expected to support premiumisation…
While premiumisation has demonstrated remarkable resilience in spirits, the inevitable slowdown is now underway. Discretionary spending is being scaled back, as a result of prolonged cost of living pressures, and the effects will become increasingly…
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…
Financial instability is a favourable environment for private label development. Premium private label, while niche, offers scope to add value and increase loyalty to retailers. It also makes added-value products accessible for price-sensitive…
Channel shifts and recent shock to economies globally will shape the way consumers perceive private label within drinks. Changing consumption patterns will allow retailers to adapt private label in niche categories and explore beyond the “economy”…
Retail sales of processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat recorded strong growth in 2020 due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) measures like lockdowns and foodservice closures resulting in more cooking and eating at home. While a slight decline was…
Processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat has continued to record positive growth during the pandemic in Eastern Europe, with these products seen as staples in home-cooking by many households. While processed meat, and chilled processed red…
Growth in retail sales of processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat recorded a marked slowdown in 2021, However, sales remained well above pre-pandemic levels in 2021, following the year-earlier growth spike due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Home…