Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across in...
Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across industries, consumers and national markets, with insight and market statistics that offer global strategic coverage.
Asia Pacific is the key region for RTD coffee globally, accounting for nearly 80% of global sales. Much of this is due to Japan, with sales of USD11 billion. However, home seclusion due to COVID-19 hit the Japanese market hard, which accelerated the…
Rigid plastic is one of the most important packaging types across Western Europe, heavily used in many industries. It continues to be valued for the protection it offers products with its strength and rigidity as well as its resistance to chemicals.…
Despite the ever-increasing concerns about single-use plastic and waste management, rigid plastic packaging continues to be heavily used in Latin America, and is also seeing positive growth rates in this region. Attributes such as convenience,…
Eastern Europe is the fourth biggest region in terms of rigid plastic in the world. It has been driven by the strong performance of PET bottles in bottled water. The health and wellness trend is the main reason behind this growth as consumers seek…
After seeing dynamic pandemic-related growth in 2020 due to home seclusion and foodservice closures, rice, pasta and noodles slipped into decline a year later as consumers used up stockpiled goods and were eating out more. However, 2022 saw a return…
Latin America saw a major spike in demand for rice, pasta and noodles in 2020, when the pandemic first hit the region, albeit driven in particular by rice sales in Brazil in this year. This was followed by declining sales in 2021, as consumers saw…
Asia Pacific remains the largest region globally for rice, pasta and noodles. Positive growth has continued to be seen in 2022, in spite of price increases caused by supply and cost challenges arising from the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and global…
Eating occasions and snacking patterns have been altered. With rising concern for health, consumers are seeking out nutritionally qualified snacks with more attention to what is considered “good for me”. In addition, out-of-home occasions are…
Increasingly popular in Western Europe, among Millennials and Gen Z who are most influenced by climate impact, refillable and reusable solutions continue to expand across the beauty, home care, food and drinks industries. The recurrent themes of…
The sustainability agenda has become a priority for many retailers globally, driven by consumer expectations and governmental legislation. Retailers recognise the imperative for change and are taking actions, particularly in the areas of…