Western Europe

Caffeinated products continued to record dynamic growth within hot drinks in 2022, as many local consumers looked to these beverages for an effective energy boost and to remain focused as a result of stress, anxiety and insomnia, all of which have…

The growing demand for functional beverages was one of the most important trends for hot drinks in Germany in 2022. Coffee has benefited from this generally as an energising beverage, with elevated retail demand fuelled by some German consumers…

With local consumers becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of balanced nutrition and exercise on their health, demand for high protein food products has significantly grown in the UK. This has been particularly evident in dairy products that…

Protein-enriched products have become increasingly popular in Germany due to the growing interest in healthy eating and fitness. These products provide a convenient and appetising way for people to consume greater protein content, which is considered…

New lifestyles, including flexible working models, have encouraged local consumers to cook more often at home. This is in addition to rising inflation in the UK, which has been pushing up the cost of meals through consumer foodservice. This trend…

Cooking ingredients and meals in Germany saw several significant developments in 2022, including a growing focus on sustainability, convenience, and health. Sustainability has become an essential factor in the German market, with many consumers…

The health and wellness industry continues to grow in importance post-pandemic as consumers become more aware of the negative health impact of processed foods, seeking healthier foods and beverages from a range of claims such as natural, organic,…

The health and wellness industry continues to grow in importance post-pandemic as consumers become more aware of the negative health impact of processed foods, seeking healthier foods and beverages from a range of claims such as natural, organic,…

As one of the freest countries in the world, Ireland’s private sector enjoys considerable economic freedom, whilst state finances are solid. Robust economic momentum is giving way to a slowdown, as inflationary pressures persist, although exports…

Although state finances are improving and political stability has returned, Greece continues to have an issue with corruption. Economic development is set to slow further, but inflation has also fallen markedly, but high unemployment remains a…

Forming a coalition with the far right could create policy disagreements, but Finland continues to have considerable economic freedom and limited corruption. The economy has slowed significantly, owing to a weak external sector resulting from the war…

Insights and data on the traditional automotive sector and the mobility industry can help businesses examine how changing travel patterns will impact future consumer behaviour. Growing climate pressures and rising urbanisation rates are pushing…

This report provides valuable insights into product innovation in France, analysing data from Euromonitor’s Innovation platform. The report covers the Beauty, Health and Home categories, showing the level of new brand and sub-brand launch activity.

This report provides valuable insights into product innovation in the UK, analysing data from Euromonitor’s Innovation platform. The report covers the beauty, health and home categories, showing the level of new brand and subbrand launch activity.

This report provides valuable insights into product innovation in Spain, analysing data from Euromonitor’s Innovation platform. The report covers the Beauty, Health and Home categories, showing the level of new brand and subbrand launch activity.

Insights and data on the traditional automotive sector and the mobility industry can help businesses examine how changing travel patterns will impact future consumer behaviour. Growing climate pressures and rising urbanisation rates are pushing…

Wound care in Austria has continued to see declining sales in retail volume terms with current value growth being the result of an inflation driven increase in unit prices. Wound care last saw growth in retail volume terms in 2021 as consumers…

With consumers becoming more active again and spending more time away from home going to the gym, doing sports outside, and going on outdoor pursuits such as walking and cycling the overall demand for weight management and wellbeing has decreased…

Sales of vitamins have continued to drop sharply in retail volume terms in 2023, with price inflation unable to prevent the category from recording a decline in current value terms, too. Following the outbreak of COVID-19 there was a surge in demand…

Sports nutrition has been one of the few bright spots in consumer health in Austria in 2023 with sales continuing to benefit from developing health and fitness trends in the country. With consumers being more concerned about their overall health and…