Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, sp...
Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, specialist knowledge and a comprehensive breakdown of key market data. Our research identifies key strategic themes relevant across the region, while also providing a more granular unders...
The number of people adopting vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian diets is growing in France. While still somewhat underdeveloped as compared to neighbouring markets such as the UK and Germany, this trend has gained momentum in recent years, primarily…
High fibre remained the leading health and wellness claim in staple foods in Greece in 2023. Many consumers look for high fibre products to compensate for the deficiency in their fibre intake from vegetables, especially as increasingly hectic…
Health and wellness concerns are increasing across Ireland, shaping buying habits within staple foods. Consumers are looking to improve nutritional content, avoid artificial ingredients, and reduce high sugar and fat levels. As consumers have changed…
Health and wellness continued to be a key driver of innovation and sales in staple foods during 2023, as consumers looked to invest in food and drink that could prevent long-term health problems while supporting daily wellness goals. Health awareness…
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…
A key development in health and wellness trends across national markets and product packaged food categories at the end of the review period was the increasing alignment of health concerns with ethical considerations around issues such as…
Although Spanish consumers still had to tighten their belts in 2023 due to high inflationary pressures, various health and wellness dairy products and alternatives witnessed growth during the year. Demand for low fat/no fat claims stabilised in 2023,…
Despite holding a low overall value sales share within Spanish hot drinks, demand for organic options rose strongly in 2023. The most significant factor limiting stronger demand for organic products is their higher price points compared to standard…
Sugar has become a primary focus of consumer health concerns in recent years, as a high sugar intake has increasingly been associated with a wide range of health issues, including type 2 diabetes and hypertension. In particular, sugary snacks have…
Sugary soft drinks have become a particularly strong focus for concerns about the rise in childhood obesity across many markets. The issue of childhood obesity is particularly pressing in Spain, with research from the Instituto de Salud Carlos III…
Child and juvenile obesity remains a significant concern in Spain, which had one of the highest rates in Europe in 2023, according to the World Health Organization. Indeed, the World Obesity Atlas 2023, a report published by the World Obesity…