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There are numerous trends influencing the growth of the food and nutrition industry, from demand for healthy and organic products to a rise in ready-to-eat meals and snacks that cater to busy lifestyles.

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What factors will change the global demand for food in the coming years? There are four which are key: population, macroeconomics, prices, and “soft drivers”. With a firm grasp on all four, understanding large shifts in the food industry becomes much easier.

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Latest Developments in Packaged Food Innovations

Despite ongoing challenges with inflation, increased costs of product/distribution, and raw material price rises, innovation remains a key driver of success for the packaged food industry. Packaged food innovation strategies are being refined to provide better products that push the bar on health, sensory experience, and value demands.

UPF-free: The Next Big Claim in Food and Drink?

The debate surrounding ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has grown significantly due to concerns about their health impact. This scrutiny is prompting political action, like past regulations on alcohol and tobacco, possibly leading to more regulations in Europe. Amid this regulatory shift, demand for healthier, natural options is strong. Brands can leverage this by tapping into clean label claims and highlight their clean ingredients more effectively.

Latest Developments in Packaged Food Innovations

Despite ongoing challenges with inflation, increased costs of product/distribution, and raw material price rises, innovation remains a key driver of success for the packaged food industry. Packaged food innovation strategies are being refined to provide better products that push the bar on health, sensory experience, and value demands.

UPF-free: The Next Big Claim in Food and Drink?

The debate surrounding ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has grown significantly due to concerns about their health impact. This scrutiny is prompting political action, like past regulations on alcohol and tobacco, possibly leading to more regulations in Europe. Amid this regulatory shift, demand for healthier, natural options is strong. Brands can leverage this by tapping into clean label claims and highlight their clean ingredients more effectively.

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Empowering Women’s Health: Focus on Ethics and Efficacy

The expansion of wellness to encompass a more holistic and inclusive view has meant that previously taboo or underserved areas such as women's health are now becoming a more critical component of the evolution of the wellness journey. In an increasingly saturated and overcrowded wellness marketplace, elevating brand credibility through science and medical backing will be key for closing the gap in consumer product and service adoption.

Wellness is a Lifestyle: How to Meet Consumer Demands

Join four of our leading experts as they delve into the evolving landscape of health and wellness, focusing on its expansion from a trend to a consumer lifestyle. Key topics include the Blurring of Wellness Concepts, Women’s Health, Self-Care at Home and the Evolution of Health-Conscious Eating.

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Inflation in Packaged Foods: Causes and Implications of Price Growth

Global packaged food sales are set to exceed USD3 trillion in 2024, with volumes growing over the forecast period. Even with inflationary pressures moderating, each grocery category (staple foods, dairy products and alternatives, snacks, and cooking ingredients and meals) has seen price increases. Staple foods is benefiting from consumers’ focus on the “essentials”. The affordability crisis has magnified consumer purchase polarisation, exposing new and important strategy considerations.

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Private Label: Evolution of Premium in Food and Beverages

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 consumers. While typically small, premium private label brands can grow into powerful brands and open new business directions via innovation. Premium private label has significant growth potential as a powerful lever to increase revenues.

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World Market For Fresh Food

This report is a global overview of the fresh food industry, considering its major trends and developments. The report examines the comparative performance of fresh foods across regions and markets and explores five-year forecasts. In addition, it identifies five key trends through which the global development of fresh food over the forecast period is considered.

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Edible Oils in the US

Although not as high as in 2022, inflationary pressures persisted in edible oils in the US in 2023, and this has continued in 2024, influenced by a complex interplay of various headwinds, including geopolitical conflicts, climate change, and rising energy costs. For example, the ongoing tensions in certain regions have disrupted supply chains, causing delays and shortages, further exacerbating price increases. As a direct consequence, the unit prices of edible oils have surged significantly, res

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Sauces, Dips and Condiments in Nigeria

Sauces, dips, and condiments declined notably in volume terms in 2023 despite the essential status of many of the products in the category. Higher prices caused largely by the deprecation of the local currency had a negative impact on volume and value sales. However, key to decline was the strong weakening of consumer disposable income in 2023, driven by sharp rises in fuel prices and the demonetisation policy of the Federal Government, which both contributed to inflationary conditions that had

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Sweet Spreads in New Zealand

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Dairy Products and Alternatives in Uzbekistan

It is expected to be a positive picture for dairy products and alternatives in Uzbekistan in 2024. While inflation is still high, there is expected to be healthy constant value and volume growth. This is partly due to continuing population growth. However, the economy is also growing and this is boosting consumer confidence. Furthermore, the recent supplies issues caused by the war in nearby Ukraine and in particular in relation to imports from Russia have for the most part been ironed out and t

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Plant-Based Dairy in the US

In 2024, plant-based milk retail volumes are expected to remain robust in the US despite rising unit prices, solidifying its position as the largest category in plant-based dairy. This stability reflects a mature market in which plant-based milk continues to thrive. The resilience of plant-based milk is notable as it contrasts with the volatility seen in other plant-based dairy categories. Its maturity suggests a well-established consumer base that values both the product’s affordability and its

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Baby Food in the US

With adult nutrition trends continuing to trickle down in the US, and with concerns over a lack of legislative standards for infant nutrition, demand in baby food continues in the direction of “natural”/organic, functional ingredients, and “clean eating”. While the natural trend is not new to baby food, trends in 2024 have differed from previous years through their ability to push consumers away from packaged foods altogether, rather than simply diverting consumption to specific premium items. K

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