Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportuniti...
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Health and Wellness industry. Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside current research data across a range of core packaged food and beverages categories.
In 2022, hot drinks continued to be driven by health and wellness trends that included low sugar content and functional products offering higher specific value. To remain competitive, both small and large hot drinks brands have been introducing new…
The pandemic resulted in heightened health and wellness awareness among local consumers, which has led to them reducing their intake of certain ingredients detrimental to their health, such as sugar, fat and salt. This trend continued to drive demand…
Demand for instant tea is being dampened as Taiwanese consumers shift towards a healthier mindset in light of the COVID-19 crisis. It is a trend for consumers to have their drinks without sugar in order to stay healthy. Indeed, sugar has become a…
In 2022, health and wellness hot drinks in Korea saw a trend towards consumers looking to reduce potentially harmful ingredients, rather than adding extra benefits. This led to growing consumer demand for better for you products, such as low/no sugar…
The increasing availability of plant-based instant hot drinks, such as coffee, is in line with wellness trends as local consumers perceive plant-based substitutes to be better for the body compared to regular dairy. The dairy element in instant hot…
Public education campaigns and information obtained from social media are making people in Indonesia – particularly middle- and higher-income consumers – more aware of the many health risks associated with being overweight or obese. Despite this,…
The Indian Government is confronting the grave danger that malnourishment poses to the population. In 2018, it launched POSHAN (Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition) Abhiyaan to address the issue. The target demographics for the…
With the prolonged impact of the pandemic, health continues to be top-of-mind for many Japanese consumers. More people are turning towards beverages that offer fortification or functionality, as these are increasingly seen as options that can help to…
In 2022, there was a noticeable increase in consumer interest in fortified/functional hot drinks, due to the significant health and wellness benefits they offer. These hot drinks provide a convenient way for individuals to incorporate beneficial…