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Read the latest insight and see full market statistics for the US and Canada, for a comprehensive understanding of shifting consumer preferences and how industries are expected to develop in two of the most affluent, innovative and highest demand cou...
Ice cream, as a product area, in Canada is experiencing a slowdown in value growth in 2024, despite a slight increase in unit prices. Consumer demand for this frozen treat seems to be melting away for several reasons. One contributing factor is the…
Despite the initial growth spurt in 2024, the gum category experienced a significant slowdown in sales later in the year in Canada. This shift can be attributed to a decline in consumer interest, as preferences veer towards healthier snacking…
Ecosystem partnerships is a critical factor for rapid scaling of leading digital wallets globally. Key usage factors are convenience, enhanced security and wide merchant acceptance. The short term focus includes cross-border transactions and…
Chocolate confectionery maintains its healthy growth in Canada in 2024, bolstered primarily by escalating commodity prices and a strong consumer desire for indulgence. Cocoa prices experienced significant increases in the first half of the year,…
In 2023, Canada ranked 16th among developed countries in terms of average gross income. However, over the year, the country experienced a decline in per capita disposable income amid economic slowdown, increased unemployment and deteriorating…
In 2023, the US held second position among developed nations in terms of average gross income. Over the year, per capita disposable incomes grew supported by accelerating economic growth, lower inflation and rising productivity. However, the country…
The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in the US covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…
While nut- and seed-based spreads, such as peanut butter, continued to be predominantly packaged in PET jars in the US in 2023, flexible plastic continued to gain pack type share, as they are increasingly adopted by prominent players such as Jif.…
The generation of plastic waste has been an important concern for players in the packaged food industry for a number of years now, with brand owners continuing to innovate their packaging to boost sustainability credentials and meet plans to reduce…
Within processed meat categories such as chilled processed meat, the naturalness of meat products is becoming increasingly important as US consumers are continuously growing more aware of the impact of their consumption both on their health and on…