Health and Wellness

In 2022, demand for staples foods was polarised between consumers searching for lower prices due to high inflation in the country and those who opted to adopt healthier diets and were willing and able to pay more for higher quality or specific value,…

The idea of health and wellness varies at a category level within staple foods. For instance, high fibre products that use whole grains have a strong position in rice, baked goods, and breakfast cereals. Sales of grain-added rice, such as brown rice,…

2022 saw many South Africans reduce their spending on perceived non-essentials as the cost of living increased. In many aspects, health and wellness demands from consumers took a backseat in their priorities, given inflationary pressures. Major…

In 2022, amid inflationary pressures and the higher cost of living in Singapore, consumers placed greater emphasis on essential goods and often prioritised cheaper alternatives with similar quality and health benefits, resulting in uneven value…

The purchasing decisions of consumers are increasingly influenced by health concerns. Rising awareness of health was particularly accelerated by measures from the government in the form of its Healthy Food Strategy to ensure the health of the nation…

While vegetarian staple foods continued to gain strength in Poland in 2022, they were already treated as basic products by Polish consumers. For this reason, producers have been attempting to raise consumers’ interest with additional features in…

Towards the end of the review period, Norway’s health and wellness staple foods industry continued to record rising sales as a result of the development of the overall health and wellness trend. The largest category across the industry is natural…

Bread is the most commonly eaten major source of carbohydrates in New Zealand. However, keto diets and an overall increasing awareness about managing caloric intake is seeing consumers seek out low carb versions of their favourite products. Goodman…

While sales of meat free staple foods remained negligible in Mexico in 2022, various brands of plant-based meat alternatives are becoming more visible on retail shelves. Previously, these products were available almost exclusively via specialist…

Consumers’ health consciousness and interest in nutrition were growing even before the pandemic. However, after COVID-19 hit Japan, the health and wellness trend accelerated, as consumers strived to maintain their general health to lessen the risk of…