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Special diets remain an important tool for weight management. The majority of followers of keto, low-carb and paleo diets are young, educated consumers without major health issues, which makes special diets a preventative measure and a part of a…

The report examines key factors in supply chain risks in metals, energy and agricultural commodities. Production, market supply concentration and political risks analysis can help to better identify potential risks and prepare for potential…

After bucking a long-standing trend in 2020, when Henkel benefited from booming bath and shower sales due to the heightened hygiene consciousness globally as a result of the pandemic, which saw the company outperform the overall beauty and personal…

With the rise of consumer price inflation impacting almost all CPG in the world and Asia Pacific in 2022, this report seeks to examine how soft drinks companies and consumers have been impacted. By looking at the median price movements of leading…

The briefing examines how the pharmaceuticals and medical equipment industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment output. The report also provides data for production, market size,…

This report analyses the global production, consumption and prices of copper. While leading copper production countries Chile and Peru are facing challenges in 2022 from rising social backlashes and environmental concerns, global production of copper…

A tight labour market, persisting supply chain disruptions and elevated economic uncertainties cloud the business environment globally. Despite the challenges, there are opportunities for businesses to transform, innovate and build resilience in the…

Sales of in-home consumer electronics in Latin America continued to fall in 2022, driven mainly by another big decline in Brazil. However, Mexico continued to see positive growth in 2022, and is expected to soon become the region’s biggest market.…

As we move into a more atomised world of diverging lifestyle patterns, fragmenting use occasions and blurring categories, consumers are increasingly primed to focus on the desired outcome or intention of their consumption, with nuance and…

Samsung continues to record strong sales growth in recent years, as the pandemic drove consumer focus shifts towards the home. The company has increased investment in product innovation, while its customer-focused strategy is centred around…

An enthusiastic return to the on-trade supported recovery for alcoholic drinks players following the decimation caused by pandemic restrictions. However, the industry is now facing a host of challenges - macroeconomic and geopolitical upheaval,…

The report provides a global overview of production, consumption and prices of wheat. After relatively stable 2021, he wheat market experiences turbulence in 2022, caused by Russia’s invasion in Ukraine, sinking production in Ukraine and disruptions…

Baby food players face challenges ahead given the unfavourable sociodemographic conditions, which will result in reduced volume sales growth opportunities. Therefore, premiumisation strategies will be paramount, driven by greater focus on innovation,…

The US is the world’s dominant cannabis market accounting for 86% of global sales. It is constituted by a series of state markets each with differing characters, regulatory framework and stages of development. In the continuing absence of federal…

TV has been an integral part of a family’s household entertainment for more than 50 years. Does TV still have a role in the ever-changing entertainment lifestyle of the digital consumer?

Emerging Asia has been one of the most exciting regions in emerging markets during the last two decades and this trend is expected to continue, though the pace of growth has slowed down as the economies transform and mature. By 2040, emerging Asia…

The tissue and hygiene industry saw growth contract slightly during 2021 after the pandemic disruption of 2020. However, there is still much to be had in terms of opportunity, in large part opportunities to increase levels of at-home consumption and…

This briefing examines how the hotels and restaurants industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of hotels and restaurants output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs,…

The combined effect of rising regional competition, lingering supply chain disruptions and growing consumer expectation for quality, value, convenience, and personal and planetary wellbeing will further shape retail tissue and disposable hygiene…

Mastercard Inc has stood as the third largest operator of payment cards for many years. The company, far from just a global player in the card space, has diversified to B2B and P2P payments, API integration, Buy Now Pay Later, and other realms.…