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The beauty and personal care industry exceeded expectations in 2023, driven by the mass and premium segments, key beauty categories, premiumisation in personal care categories and rising consumption. The largest engines of growth were skin care, Asia…

Despite a stutter in 2022 (13% growth vs 30% in 2021), caused by the prior year’s strong performance, price compression, consumer churn and a more uncertain macro environment, the legal cannabis market is expanding rapidly, as wider legalisation and…

Like every other CPG industry, the recent history and short-term future evolution of the global cigarettes industry will be dominated by the ongoing fallout of from the Coronavirus pandemic. Coming out of a moderately improved volume and value…

The report covers the five major consumer appliance categories, and considers the current state of the market, demand drivers and forecast to 2025. It examines the five key trends shaping major consumer appliances: Sustainability, new business…

The small appliances market was less impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic compared to major appliances. It registered a decrease of 1.9% compared to 6.5% for the latter. A major driver was consumers buying small appliances to help with daily…

Pent-up demand from emerging markets like Brazil, China and Indonesia is expected to push global sales to grow by 4% in 2024 despite consumers cutting down on purchases in 2022 and 2023.

The world market for consumer finance continues to see card and electronic payment value grow for consumers around the world as consumer confidence strengthens. Card payment value growth over the forecast period is expected to be driven by credit…

The foodservice industry has navigated substantial challenges recently, encompassing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, and disruptions in the supply chain. Driven by global inflation, the industry aims to restore value…

In 2023, the global marketplace for consumer health continued to be impacted by inflation and vacillating consumer demand, which limited innovation and acquisition strategies throughout the year. Nevertheless, strong growth can be found across the…

Cooking ingredients and meals has experienced turbulent times, with inflationary pressures and changing working environments in the post-pandemic world causing both channel and category shifts. Consumers are changing their cooking and eating habits,…

The dairy products and alternatives industry is expected to see a 6% increase in 2023 (current terms and year-on-year exchange rates), mainly driven by inflationary pressures. This report examines key industry trends, including health and…

The disposable hygiene industry is expected to see continued growth after a temporary setback in 2022, supported by improved health awareness, product accessibility and income, particularly in developing markets. Moving forward, a more holistic sense…

The outlook for world duty-free looks rosy, as pent-up demand and the recent reopening of China are powering tourism recovery, despite the headwinds caused by the cost-of-living crisis. Duty-free players are diversifying their source markets,…

Eyewear was on an upward trend in 2023. The resurgence of travel post-pandemic, coupled with heightened consumer interest in eye health amid vision challenges such as myopia, presents opportunities for players. Going into 2024, businesses and…

This report is a global overview of the fresh food industry, considering its major trends and developments. The report examines the comparative performance of fresh foods across regions and markets and explores five-year forecasts. In addition, it…

As consumer awareness about diet impact on their health increases, health and wellness product demand gets stronger. Nevertheless, different consumer needs lead to stronger market fragmentation, and, for companies playing in this market, navigating…

Consumers concerned about their physical and mental wellbeing are seeking preventative health solutions in food. This is driving sales of health and wellness packaged food, which reached USD497 billion in 2021. Free from has seen the strongest…

Home care faces challenges from high inflation, rising prices, and strained supply chains, leading to flat sales. High inflation reshapes habits, boosting private labels. Brands diversify portfolios and innovate for superiority. Industry tackles…

The cost-of-living crisis harmed big-ticket and larger renovations, ending the home improvement boom and resetting demand. DIY activity fell below 2019 levels, whilst gardening retained demand due to the grow-your-own food trend and bringing more…

Demand was saturated during the pandemic-induced boom. Big ticket purchases are now suppressed by a cost-of-living crisis. Not having a fully realised omnichannel strategy created vulnerabilities; new small store openings are part of a correction, as…