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Pet food volume sales surged over the pandemic, with premiumisation fostering even higher value sales growth. Surges in commodity prices continued generating sharp unit price increases and forced online portfolio reductions. The recessionary…

This briefing examines how the commodity cotton is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of cotton supply and consumption of its products. The report also provides data and analysis for cotton prices and supply, imports and…

After the growth spike seen in 2020, when consumers were looking for easy meal solutions during the long periods they were spending at home due to the COVID-19 restrictions, meals and soups has continued to see positive, if slower, growth in the last…

Having emerged from strict pandemic-related restrictions in most markets, 2022’s expected shifts in staple foods expenditure were disrupted by surging inflationary pressures around the globe. These significantly worsened with Russia’s invasion of…

Positive growth in meals and soups continued to be seen in 2022, even if it was slower than in 2020, when consumers were looking for easy meal solutions during the long periods they were spending at home when the pandemic arrived in the region.…

The modern consumer confronts a world that is highly stressful. With few signs that this will change anytime soon, responding to consumer stress levels is of the utmost priority to functional products throughout the food and beverage space. This…

Beverage cans have gained even greater significance for Crown following the sale of its European tinplate business. Crown is a leading metal packaging manufacturer with production facilities around the world, although North America is its leading…

InterContinental Hotels Group is focused on mid-market hotels, currently with a majority of its rooms located in the US. This stood IHG well during the pandemic as the sector along with the US market proved more resilient. The group sees adding more…

As sales to traditionally targeted consumer segments have started to plateau, brands need to find growth elsewhere. According to Euromonitor International’s briefing “The Next Billion Consumers”, the elderly segment is an underserved category with…

Growth in meals and soups spiked in 2020, when consumers were looking for easy meal solutions during the long periods they were spending at home due to the pandemic. Further healthy growth rates were also seen in 2021 and 2022, even as many consumers…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

Following the sales decline in 2020 against a backdrop of gym closures and lockdowns due to the pandemic, a recovery was seen in 2021 as vaccination programmes rolled out across Western Europe, with stronger growth then being recorded in 2022 as…

The recovery in travel modes sales is proving a gradual one, given the size of the losses seen in 2020, when the pandemic decimated the travel and tourism industry with its lockdowns, border closures and general restrictions on mobility. While there…

Snacks players and retailers need to adapt their distribution strategies to stay competitive as inflation hits consumers’ purchasing power, impacting impulse and indulgent purchases. Consumers are likely to move to discounters to find cheaper…

Challenges for the home and garden industry in 2021 and 2022 included unreliability in supply, with demand vastly exceeding supply, causing shortages and thus cost spikes. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the challenge in the short term is the…

General Mills has been cementing its position as the number five player in the global pet care market via dynamic organic growth as well as the addition of the Nudges pet treats brand to its portfolio. However, while its exclusive focus on the North…

Euromonitor International’s Top 100 City Destinations Index 2022 uncovers the leading city players, which have improved their economic and business activity, support thriving tourism infrastructure and performance, and show great potential for…

O-I Glass Inc is the world’s largest manufacturer of glass products for use in the consumer goods industry. The company faces challenges from a variety of areas in the years ahead, from consumer cutbacks in many categories, due to inflation, to the…

This report discusses the current state of play of LEGO’s traditional toys and games business at a global level and gives a performance outlook for the years ahead. It considers LEGO’s strategy, from initiatives related to sustainability and social…