Australia

A heavy reliance on imported ingredients and overseas manufacturing continues to impact input costs for vitamins in Australia, with rising freight costs, rising ingredients prices, and delivery delays pushing up the average unit price for the…

With the ending of lockdowns, border closures, and other COVID-19-related restrictions over the course of 2022, Australia has begun to see a return to normality in 2023, with Australians settling into their new hybrid routines and lifestyles.…

Sales of wearable electronics continues to see strong growth in retail volume terms despite the challenging economic environment. The category received a boost during the pandemic as consumers became more health conscious and showed an increased…

The gum category is highly dependent on consumer mobility fuelling on-the go consumption. Gum had already been on a declining trend even before COVID-19, but mobility restrictions during the pandemic had a strong negative impact on the category, as…

In 2023, flexible plastic, already the leading pack type in frozen processed meat, was also continuing to gain share in this category. Flexible plastic provides a barrier that helps protect the meat from freezer burn, which can occur when air meets…