Staple Foods

The Coronavirus pandemic has radically transformed the economic and consumer landscape of Latin America. It has changed the way consumers live, work and shop. Increased time at home, price-sensitive consumers, a focus on mental wellbeing and…

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…

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…

This briefing provides updates on the 2020 – 2024 quarterly forecasts for the Packaged Food industry, sources from Euromonitor International’s Packaged Food Forecast Model for Q3 2020. It has been reviewed combining the effect of macroeconomics…

Personalisation’s appeal is intensifying as modern consumers demand greater convenience and efficiency. Increasing awareness of the importance of nutrition for general health invites businesses’ innovations to create more granular tech solutions that…

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…

Plant-based alternatives are in emerging stages in Asia and set to gain traction. Companies must navigate the unique perception of meat and dairy in this region to introduce plant-based products that match consumer expectations of nutrition, taste…

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…

Interest in plant-based eating and alternative proteins in the Middle East and Africa had been steadily rising pre-pandemic and was further accelerated by consumers looking at healthier options. The Middle East and Africa has the lowest per capita…

This report analyses how premiumisation is adopted in Asian food markets – a strategy to draw value growth in a challenging economic environment. Distilling consumer motivations to spend and key categories that show persistent growth despite unit…

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…

Financial instability is a favourable environment for private label development. Premium private label, while niche, offers scope to add value and increase loyalty to retailers. It also makes added-value products accessible for price-sensitive…

Retail sales of processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat recorded strong growth in 2020 due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) measures like lockdowns and foodservice closures resulting in more cooking and eating at home. While a slight decline was…

Processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat has continued to record positive growth during the pandemic in Eastern Europe, with these products seen as staples in home-cooking by many households. While processed meat, and chilled processed red…

Growth in retail sales of processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat recorded a marked slowdown in 2021, However, sales remained well above pre-pandemic levels in 2021, following the year-earlier growth spike due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Home…

Additional home-cooking during the pandemic lockdowns and foodservices closures saw sales spike in 2020. While measures to control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) were still in place in 2021, performances slowed down in this year, with a return…

Protein is becoming increasingly sought after due to its health benefits; with higher protein consumption being linked to overall well-being. This report explores how a growing number of manufacturers are including protein in products that are…

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…

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…

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…