Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportuniti...
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Health and Wellness industry. Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside current research data across a range of core packaged food and beverages categories.
Within the broader context, snacks is a dynamic category with almost constant new product launches and growth fuelled by innovation. However, snacks are rarely, if ever, seen as essential products and this means that most consumers are willing to…
The pandemic adversely affected consumption of snack bars with these products having fallen out of favour as consumers spent more time at home, but with the return to normal life in 2022, sales also returned to growth. Convenience and taste were at…
So-called “clean label” products – ie those that are less processed, contain fewer but more nutritious ingredients and are lower in sugar, salt, fat etc – continued to perform positively in multiple snacks categories in Indonesia in 2022. These types…
In India, obesity has been on the rise for the last few years. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), about 6.4% of women and 4.0% of men aged between 15-49 are obese, considering a standard BMI (Body Mass Index) of more than 30.…
Rising health awareness in the Czech Republic continued to positively impact snacking trends in 2022. Natural ingredients, healthy positioning and product fortification remained in demand. These trends were further supported by new product launches,…
The increasing awareness of the link between high sugar consumption and obesity, especially amongst children, has shed light on the importance of reducing the sugar content of highly calorific foods, including snacks. Indeed, growing awareness of the…
French consumers have long been cognisant of how sugar intake can be a significant contributory factor in the development of conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay, as the effects of this substance have been a focal point in media…
Health claims related to xylitol remain relevant in the Finnish snacks market, and snack products containing xylitol are gaining in popularity. The Jenkki brand and its xylitol health claims have been present since the first xylitol sweetened gum was…
During the COVID-19 pandemic era there was an increase in sales of indulgence and comfort food, such as cookies, and confectionery. However, by 2022, there was a marked return to normality, with people seeking out products that were better for them.…
Low GDP growth and the highest inflation in decades characterised the Chilean economy in 2022. These economic conditions limited the growth in sales of healthy snacks, because in general they have a higher unit price than traditional snacks. However,…