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Read the latest insight and see full market statistics for the US and Canada, for a comprehensive understanding of shifting consumer preferences and how industries are expected to develop in two of the most affluent, innovative and highest demand cou...
Educational efforts from brands and retailers, coupled with the ageing Canadian population, have significantly contributed to a positive outlook for retail adult incontinence in 2023 and beyond. As demographics shift and the population ages, there is…
Refrigeration appliances is set to see a weak year in 2023, as several categories are expected to face retail volume decline, after a period of robust expansion during the pandemic, primarily fuelled by the heightened consumer demand for food storage…
The year 2023 saw a notable downturn in the sales of refrigeration appliances, primarily influenced by the sluggish state of the housing market. This downturn marked a continuation of the negative trend observed in 2022. Despite the decline in volume…
2020 saw a surge in demand for ready meals packaging, as fears of supply chain disruption led consumers to stockpile ready meals, with frozen ready meals in paper-based cartons proving to be particularly popular. Frozen pizza was also a standout…
Retail volumes continue to marginally fall in 2023, as competition from processed foods threatens demand for pulses in the US. Evolving lifestyles and inconsistent daily routines continue to make it increasingly unappealing for consumers to take…
Following several years of price hikes due to supply chain issues, inflationary pressures, and lockdowns, much like other categories in staple foods, processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat has continued to experience unit price increases…
The relentless surge in food prices, driven by hyperinflation in 2022 and 2023, is reshaping the shopping habits of many Canadians. A considerable number of consumers are tightening their belts across various product categories, including meat. The…
Within processed meat categories such as chilled processed meat, the naturalness of meat products is becoming increasingly important as US consumers are continuously growing more aware of the impact of their consumption both on their health and on…
Processed meat and seafood packaging had been in decline for a number of years before the pandemic resulted in a growth spike in 2020 in Canada. Since 2020, it has been back in decline, including another fall in its packaging unit volumes in 2023.…
Shelf stable fruit player GoGo squeeZ is constantly innovating its packaging in order to align with its sustainability goals, with initiatives such as transitioning its aluminium/plastic retort pouch packaging to use 100% recycled materials in 2020…
Glass jars are popular for use in shelf stable vegetables packaging in Canada due to their exceptional preservation properties, visual appeal and environmental credentials. These qualities make them a popular choice for manufacturers and consumers…
With producers seeing little relief in production costs, categories across processed fruit and vegetables saw unit price increases leap by double digits in 2022. Little relief is expected in 2023, with unit price growth expected to remain in the…
Processed fruits and vegetables are experiencing an increase in value growth, primarily driven by rising prices. The years 2022 and 2023 witnessed some of the sharpest price hikes for fruits and vegetables. This inflationary trend has also impacted…
In 2023, premium beauty and personal care continued to outpace the current value growth rate of overall beauty and personal care in the US, as well as its mass counterpart, maintaining double-digit growth. However, premium beauty and personal care…
Premium beauty and personal care in Canada witnessed robust growth in 2023, driven by consumers' heightened focus on self-care, health, and wellbeing. Despite the lingering stress and economic turbulence induced by the pandemic and high inflation,…
Value sales of premium and luxury cars rose by 6% to total USD130.1 billion in 2023, although this was more subdued growth after two consecutive years of double-digit increases. As the pandemic cased to have an impact and consumer returned to their…
Premium and luxury cars is set to see current value growth of 6% to total CAD14.8 billion in 2023. This growth is as a result of elevated demand from higher-income consumers exhibiting resilience in the face of macroeconomic challenges. Wealth…
2023 is likely to go down as the first generally “normal” year of the 2020s. While 2022 saw most companies return to at least some form of hybrid working, the emergence of the Omicron variant early in the year had a significant effect on the overall…
Pre-paid cards is seeing continued robust rises across all metrics in Canada in 2023, with growth in some areas outshining that of 2022. This is in large part thanks to a wave of innovation from card issues that is redefining the landscape. One of…
2023 saw e-readers experience declining volume sales after positive growth was registered in the category during 2022. This return to negative sales growth is indicative of the general slowdown that is being seen in demand for these products despite…