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The modern consumer confronts a world that is highly stressful. With few signs that this will change anytime soon, responding to consumer stress levels is of the utmost priority to functional products throughout the food and beverage space. This…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

Cell-cultured meat’s journey towards our plates took a leap forward at the end of 2020, when Singapore became the first country worldwide to allow its sale. The likelihood of further markets joining suit has intensified since then, as has the…

The sharp increase in prices of food in 2022 is directly linked to rises in costs of commodities, labour, energy and transportation. Consumers are reacting to inflation according to their income level, price sensitivity and brand loyalty. Responses…

After seeing dynamic pandemic-related growth in 2020 due to home seclusion, minimal changes in value sales were seen in 2021 and 2022, despite restrictions easing. With rising health-consciousness, a move towards snack bars and fruit snacks is being…

There have been mixed performances among the leading markets in Latin America, with Brazil and Mexico continuing to record positive growth in 2022, but Argentina, after a slight recovery in 2021 from the steep decline in 2020, back to seeing falling…

After growth held up quite well during the first two years of the pandemic, only a modest sales increase was recorded in 2022, given all three of the biggest markets in the Asia Pacific region were in decline in this year. While the Chinese market…

The surge in diet-related non-communicable diseases has led government authorities to take action, pushing the food industry to prioritise nutritional quality. Among the measures taken, front-of-pack labels have come to prominence, particularly in…

Special diets remain an important tool for weight management. The majority of followers of keto, low-carb and paleo diets are young, educated consumers without major health issues, which makes special diets a preventative measure and a part of a…

As we move into a more atomised world of diverging lifestyle patterns, fragmenting use occasions and blurring categories, consumers are increasingly primed to focus on the desired outcome or intention of their consumption, with nuance and…

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,…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

Consumers are increasingly shifting to online shopping, and they are very interested in nutritional information. As a result, it has become vital for brand owners to position their products in the most effective way on digital platforms. In this…

This half-year review of Euromonitor International’s Cooking Ingredients and Meals data provides analysis of the biannual update to Euromonitor’s Forecast Model (FM), alongside the quarterly update to the Macro Model, offering insight into the most…

Wellness has been identified by Euromonitor International as having the furthest-reaching impact on industries and consumers in the future. This report looks at the link between rising longevity and consumers’ search for a healthy life and highlights…

The report examines inflation level and drivers globally and in the key countries. Global inflation is forecast to accelerate due to higher energy and commodity prices, disruptions in supply chains and weaker business confidence. Impact varies…

Regulators are increasingly focused on taking action to address the environmental impact of consumer and corporate behaviour, and sustainability legislation will become an ever more prominent feature of the operating landscape for business, across…

The brand perception and reputation of the company is the most common reason for investing in sustainability according to Euromonitor’s Voice of the Industry survey. But what happens to this motivator during a pandemic, when values and priorities…

Urbanisation has historically driven snackification, with snacks typically characterised by convenience and portability traits that enable on-the-go and impulse snacking moments. With “anytime, anywhere” now less dependent on storefronts and physical…

Competition in the health and wellness market is more intense than ever, as the COVID-19 pandemic has increased e-commerce use and thus the availability of smaller brands. Meanwhile, economic uncertainty has strengthened demand for private label,…

Consumer demand for personalised solutions is spreading across consumer goods and services, influenced by considerable improvements to technologies that can match consumers with outcomes, and experiences that address their wants and needs. This…

Dealing with the environmental consequences and hefty economic burden of food waste has proven to be extremely difficult in a world with finite resources and a growing population. With recent advancements in the sustainable development landscape and…

Driven by increasing awareness of holistic beauty and wellness, consumers are increasingly looking to improve their appearance via both external solutions and internal solutions through functional food. Innovation in functional ingredients to support…

Retail sales of savoury snacks increased strongly in 2020, with people snacking more in the extra time spent at home due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). While growth slowed markedly in 2021, sales were still at much higher levels than prior to the…

Growth saw a slowdown in savoury snacks in Asia Pacific, with the region hit by Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the measures taken to contain its spread. However, growth will quickly return to more dynamic levels from 2021, with other savoury snacks…

Retail value sales of savoury snacks slipped into decline in 2020, with some countries seeing weaker year-on-year performances as a result of the economic impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) hitting consumers’ disposable incomes. Mobility restrictions…

Sales of savoury snacks continued growing in most Eastern European countries in 2020 and 2021, in spite of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Even if some on-the-go sales were lost during the pandemic, particularly in 2020, home seclusion has tended to benefit…

This report identifies the 10 global consumer trends expected to impact during 2021, providing specific characteristics and how the trend manifests, consumer behaviour and motivation driving the trend, as well as insights on how industry is…

The briefing explores consumer preferences when shopping for packaged foods across 14 key Indian cities. While tier 1 cities continue to remain strategically important and priority markets for leading companies, food companies must explore growing…

This briefing provides updates on Euromonitor’s December 2021 forecast restatement for the packaged food industry, deciphering how the industry is navigating the pandemic, changes from baseline projections and highlighting future risks and…

With e-commerce accelerating in the food industry at record speed, it is now undeniable that a key strategy to gain market share in the grocery retail industry is through online channels. This report focuses on what strategies food manufacturers…

Consumers increasingly seek functional benefits beyond the nutritional component of food. This report focuses on opportunities in the mental wellbeing space, a topic of growing importance in a world beyond the pandemic. It analyses consumer health…

More than one year into the pandemic, we revisit the topic of increased home-cooking, restaurant avoidance and the way that home working moves the lunch occassion from restaurants, to the home. Learn more about the roles of Home Delivery, Ready Meals…

Social selling has become more popular and important during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Social commerce has advantages for both consumers and sellers by maximising the promotional effect. For successful social selling, attractive…

The next billion consumers represent new growth opportunities worth trillions of dollars in consumer spending across the globe. However, the next billion consumers are not a monolithic cohort, as they vary hugely from market to market. In order to…

Environmental concerns over the future of the planet are changing the perspectives on food. An increasingly conscious consumer base wants products that are committed to areas like animal welfare, fighting food waste, plastic pollution, organic…

Plant-based eating and alternative proteins are on the rise. More consumers are limiting consumption of animal agriculture-derived products, and this dynamic segment of food and nutrition is home to continuing innovation. Health, sustainability and…

Mindful consumption is on the rise as health has become a top priority in a post-pandemic world. This report highlights emerging trends around functionality, clean label and digital wellness and examines the role of nutritional wellbeing in the…

This report explores how trends in food origins and food security are converging with unprecedented investment in food tech, e-commerce and delivery. The intersection of these trends is creating a new era of transparency across the “farm to fork”…

This report analyses Euromonitor International’s forecast for the Packaged Food Industry. This quarterly update reflects Euromonitor International’s updated forecast(s) based on changes that have occurred between Q1 and Q2, in terms of economic…

As consumers prepare fewer meals overall, while demanding more assistance for the ones they do, spending and brand equity will accrue to those companies providing fresh prepared meals on demand, from delivery aggregators to retailers, restaurant…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…

The coronavirus pandemic has significantly changed where and how consumers shop. Businesses must analyse this evolution and reshape their selling strategies accordingly. This report delves into these two important aspects of shopping, where and how,…

In Western Europe, the preventative health trend was accelerated by consumers’ rising health concerns due to the 2020 global pandemic. This resulted in several product launches positioned under the immune boost and/or wellbeing umbrellas. This report…

The global outlook has improved as of Q1 2021, thanks to vaccination progress in many developed countries. Nevertheless, the recovery prospects remain distant for most economies in the face of the spread of new, more infectious variants of the virus.…

Consumers are increasingly purchasing with purpose, demanding transparency in food sourcing as they question the environmental impact of eating. As a result, food manufacturers are increasingly aiming to deliver positive social or environmental…

The digital revolution has been rewiring retail for years, leading to new business models, commerce ecosystems and channels for reaching and engaging consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this transition, as e-commerce became the default…

This briefing provides updates on Euromonitor’s March 2021 forecast restatement for the packaged food industry, deciphering how the industry is navigating the pandemic, changes from baseline projections and highlighting future risks and…

Clean label has become more pertinent in recent years and claim visibility has become more essential with the rise of e-commerce. The definition of clean products is also nudging past the limits of health and nutrition to cover a more holistic…

Consumers are expected to be more willing to spend after a year of repressed spending in 2020, and innovation is essential for businesses to tap into revived purchase occasions. Changes to mobility, digital acceleration and an evolving perception of…