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In 2021, Latin America ranked fourth globally in terms of production output of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, with a turnover of USD123.9 billion. Going forward, the industry is forecast to record slow growth due to soaring inflation,…

Sustainability has become a prominent theme in the 21st century, especially in light of rising urbanisation, which is putting more pressure on infrastructure and quality of life. The report analyses sustainability across seven key areas: water,…

Euromonitor International forecasts global economic growth to slow significantly to 2.3% in 2023, as demand weakens amid uncertainties, inflation and tightened financial conditions. Unemployment could rise, but the labour market will remain tight.…

This report offers a global overview of the fresh food industry, highlighting major trends and developments. It looks at the state of the industry, examining the comparative performance of the fresh food categories across regions and markets. For…

While Latin America has been recording strong growth in the last two years, booking sales are still below pre-pandemic levels, given the size of the losses seen in 2020. Dynamic performances are being registered across the region, in spite of the…

The recovery from the pandemic is already well under way in Asia Pacific, but it could take some time for booking sales to fully rebound, given the collapse seen in the travel industry in 2020. While most countries were recording very dynamic growth…

Global demand for meat alternatives is rising as health and sustainability concerns push more consumers towards meat reduction. This report examines how the use of fermentation can push the boundaries of innovation, offering numerous opportunities in…

Heineken has been making good progress in recovering from pandemic-driven disruption; however, along with the rest of the industry, it is now having to contend with sharp rises in costs and the potential impact of the cost of living crisis on demand.…

Consumer mobility is evolving as urbanisation, sustainability and growing technological savviness are driving demand for travel supported by dynamic payment solutions. Euromonitor International introduces the Digital Payments in Mobility Index to…

In 2021, Asia Pacific ranked first globally in terms of production output of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, with a turnover of USD857 billion. Over 2021-2030, the region is expected to record the fastest production growth globally,…

A growing health and wellness trend brings with it an increased focus on sleep health. Whilst the bulk of innovation is product-centric, brands are beginning to explore the broader sleep ecosystem. Retail channels are visually merchandising aspects…

Cloud gaming has been gaining lots of traction in recent years as it allows people to access graphically demanding games without owning top-tier gaming hardware. As it offers low entry price for a PC or console experience, many expected it to take…

This report examines e-commerce usage and revenue share from e-commerce in different industries and countries. The e-commerce index helps to better understand which industries are leading and identify key success factors. The briefing also analysis…

Snack sales are still being impacted by unprecedented historic events (eg the COVID-19 pandemic, war and inflation). The latest updates to Snacks Industry Forecast Model suggest that with prices on the rise, sales are expected to see a slowdown in…

ConAgra is the sixth largest cooking ingredients and meals company in the world. Due to successful past acquisitions, as well as legacy brands’ performance, ConAgra will keep its steady growth and recoup lost market share in cooking ingredients and…

Asia Pacific remained the largest global producer of food, beverages and tobacco in 2021, with sales valued at USD3,809 billion. With the release of pent-up demand, the industry’s turnover witnessed an increase in 2021. Going forward, expanding…

Ageing, urbanisation and migration continue to be major factors shaping the global population. The number of seniors around the world kept expanding in 2021 and is expected to grow further in the years to 2040. The number of small children is…

The impact of the political, economic, social and climate insecurity is being felt by all. Despite the disruption of COVID-19, the global population keeps growing, surpassing the threshold of eight billion in 2023. The constitution of families and…

Hisense Group has maintained sales since the pandemic's peak due to pent-up demand for big appliances. Even though inflation is rising very quickly, the company will keep making appliances for consumers at reasonable prices, as there is significant…

JM Smucker is the number four player in the global pet care market, despite generating the vast majority of its sales in a single region. Its strong focus on North America, and the US in particular, means it is well placed to benefit from the fact…