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Cat food has been recording impressive growth rates in Asia Pacific, even during the pandemic, with further sales increases expected over the forecast period. Ongoing premiumisation is a trend in the major markets of China and Japan, with Chinese…

In spite of the economic problems being experienced in some countries, which was exacerbated by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions in recent years, cat food sales have continued to grow in Latin America. Indeed, the home seclusion experienced…

After the spike in demand seen in Western European cat food sales in 2020, followed by another above-average performance in 2021, growth was slowing in 2022. Home seclusion due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) saw pet adoptions spike, although cat…

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…

Amidst the cost of living crisis and an inflationary environment, tea in Asia Pacific remains a resilient category, owing to its inelastic demand. Nevertheless, stiff competition from other beverages remains, and this report seeks to analyse the…

Asian consumers underspend on traditional toy and games compared to other regions. Why are Asians not buying traditional toys, and will the apparent negative connotations of play change over the forecast period?

Covid-19 is changing the landscape of alcoholic industries and accelerating mindful drinking trend. Consumers are prioritizing their wellbeing and relatively less harmful options such as low-alcohol RTDs are gaining ground. Millennial consumers, who…

With consumers eating and cooking more at home due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), retail sales of cheese in Asia Pacific have continued to grow, even seeing a slight sales spike in 2020. With per capita consumption rates still generally low in the…

After the growth spike seen in the Eastern European cheese market in 2020, as a result of more home cooking due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the 2021 sales increase slowed to 2% in real value terms, with a 3% CAGR expected in the overall…

Retail value sales of cheese slowed markedly in 2021, following the year-earlier growth spike due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), but remained at higher levels than prior to the pandemic. Although the pandemic has hit some consumers’ disposable incomes,…

Cheese sales, after receiving significant impetus in 2020 due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), continued to grow in real value terms in 2021. Sales remain above pre-pandemic levels as consumers were still cooking and eating more at home than usual as…

Baby food players face challenges ahead given the unfavourable sociodemographic conditions, which will result in reduced volume sales growth opportunities. Therefore, premiumisation strategies will be paramount, driven by greater focus on innovation,…

After persistently strong sales growth over the historic period, childrenswear saw a retail value decline in 2020 in Asia Pacific, as Coronavirus (COVID-19) hit the region. However, as children continued to outgrow their clothing and with parents…

Mengniu is the fifth largest dairy player in the world, with significant sales of dairy products in China. The company has benefited from market momentum after the COVID-19 pandemic, as dairy products – especially drinking milk – are believed to be…

This report analyses the evolving synergies between Chinese and European football across key areas including sponsorship and fan engagement strategies.

Direct selling has been a dominant channel for vitamins and dietary supplements in China, but due to consumer complaints and claims of exaggerated advertising, the Chinese government carried out the so-called “100 Days of Action” in January 2019,…

Overall chocolate confectionery sales were close to stagnation in Eastern Europe in 2020, hit by the loss of impulse/on-the-go sales, fewer gifting occasions and disrupted holiday periods (Easter, Christmas) due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), negatively…

Chocolate confectionery has been struggling in 2020, hit by quarantines and closures as well as the loss of impulse and on-the-go consumption occasions due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Some of this has been offset by increasing at-home consumption,…

Chocolate confectionery was hit by the loss of impulse/on-the-go sales, fewer gifting occasions and a disrupted Easter period in 2020 due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), significantly affecting categories such as boxed assortments and seasonal chocolate.…

Plant-based eating and alternative proteins are dynamic, disruptive forces in the food and nutrition market, gaining in popularity as consumer motivations regarding consumption of these foods grow. The global Coronavirus pandemic provided a boost and…