Consumer Health

Digestive remedies continues to witness value growth in 2023, aided by inflationary-led price increases. An ageing population is also supporting volume sales as older people are more likely to have digestive problems. However, unhealthy diets are…

Demand for digestive remedies continues to strengthen in 2023 as consumers suffer from more digestive ailments. Poor eating habits amongst all classes of the Egyptian population remain the main cause of growth in demand for digestive remedies. Eating…

Poor drinking water is leading to serious digestion problems, with consumers often for instance suffering from diarrhoea, due to the substandard water supply. This is being further exacerbated by climate change, which is leading to increased water…

Many Algerians suffer from gastrointestinal problems, due to poor nutrition, changing dietary habits, and the poor quality of drinking water. However, continuing high inflation is expected to dampen volume growth somewhat. That being said, continuing…

The advertising of dietary supplements through social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok is becoming increasingly common in Tunisia. Bloggers, particularly pharmacists and doctors, play a significant role in promoting these…

During the review period, South Africa experienced high levels of inflation that impacted essential categories such as food, fuel and even mortgage payments. Consumers were cutting down on discretionary spending as they had less disposable income.…

Consumers are becoming more conscious of the significance of maintaining a balanced diet, recognising that modern lifestyles, characterised by long work hours and frequent dining out, often contribute to unhealthy eating habits. Consequently,…

Growth in total dietary supplements current value sales in Morocco in 2023 is expected to surpass that recorded in 2022, as are volume growth rates for most categories. Just as with vitamins, rising health awareness is leading more people to…

There is a growing awareness of the significance of a balanced diet and the role that dietary supplements can play in addressing deficiencies. Lifestyle changes, longer work hours and a lack of time for nutritious meal preparation are prompting more…

There is a growing focus on preventive healthcare in Egypt; consumers have become more occupied with ways to prevent illness and maintain their health, particularly following the outbreak of COVID-19. While many are keen to reduce the risk of chronic…