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Jose is a Research Analyst based in Euromonitor’s Santiago office. He is a member of the central project team for dairy and regularly participates in conferences, in addition to his primary focus of researching the packaged food and pet care industries.
Jose offers quantitative evaluations and trends, together with insightful content to provide clients with knowledge about the pet care and packaged food industries. His main field of specialisation within the packaged food industry is dairy projects and alternatives. He started his career at Euromonitor in 2021, opting to specialise in dairy products and alternatives the following year.
The baby food market in Asia Pacific has been shrinking as milk formula consumption falls, causing manufacturers and brands to seek new growth opportunities. From comprising 82% of the region’s total baby food retail sales in 2024, milk formula is expected to make up only 79% by 2029.
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.
This infographic highlights recent trends in staple foods and Euromonitor's projections for the industry.