Health and Wellness

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with income inequality, mass migration and rising uncertainty about another crisis being among the major ones. Nevertheless, within this lie untapped opportunities. This…

Generation Z, comprising one-fifth of the global population, is poised to wield significant consumer influence. However, their polarized behaviours toward social activism, technology, and spending present challenges for businesses. This report…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

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…

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…

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…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

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.…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession in nearly a century. Businesses are operating in a world of anxieties and uncertainties, not knowing what will be the new normal or when output and consumer spending…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

As the end of 2021 approaches, almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence and rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has increased uncertainty and weakened the momentum of the global recovery. This series of quarterly reports…

The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance overall, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, as consumers have become more cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and a range of drinks on their health and…

The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance overall, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, as consumers have become more cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and a range of drinks on their health and…

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many Canadian consumers continued to cook at home throughout 2023, and as people strive for greater wellbeing they are particularly conscientious of what they consume. Cooking ingredients are under scrutiny from both…

Interest in labels and certifications that highlight positive and/or “healthy” attributes is increasing in the US, as consumers are looking for functionality, and are taking a more balanced approach to diet, instead of simply consuming foods with…

2023 saw significant movement within dairy products and alternatives in Canada, as brands of both dairy and plant-based alternatives competed on all fronts for consumers. Inflation has been placing continuous pressure on dairy’s profitability in…

Within dairy products and alternatives, organic remained a dynamic health and wellness claim in the US in 2023, rising from an already notable base, with sales reaching USD3.8 billion. This is no surprise, as consumers are seeking simplification and…

Since the pandemic-era increase of at-home consumption of hot drinks, demand for hot drinks has normalised in Canada, and local consumers are enjoying hot drinks, usually in the form of coffee or tea, both at home and through foodservice. Canadians…

Demand for caffeination is high in the US, as consumers seek to power through their busy days. While the most aggressive rises in caffeination have come from the soft drinks space, hot drinks have also seen demand for highly caffeinated products…

Post-COVID-19-pandemic, at-home snacking remains high in Canada, with rising consumer interest in health-positioned options, including no sugar and no fat variants. With more than two thirds of Canadian adults either overweight or obese, weight…

In recent years, consumers have been examining their diet more closely due to specific health concerns, and have started becoming more selective about the ingredients and nutrients included in their foods. This has benefited alternatives to…

In 2023 health and wellness soft drinks continued to be bolstered by consumer desire to “drink better” as a direct result of heightened health concerns in a trend accelerated by the pandemic. Some choose bottled water over other soft drinks such as…

With rising health awareness in the country, the number of US consumers monitoring their sugar intake and shopping for no sugar and no added sugar soft drinks continues to rise. Consumers are increasingly aware of the dangers of the overconsumption…

Canadians are increasingly demanding functionality and specific benefits from their food in a trend already underway per-pandemic and continuing to accelerate. Other key microtrends include no allergens, especially in baked goods, and keto – notable…

Dietary and free from staple foods such as vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based all continued to increase in popularity in the US in 2023, as more consumers are becoming interested in their health, but also concerned about the environment and animal…

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…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…