Understanding Product Availability, Ratings and Pricing Trends: Health Claims in Japan
2 Nov 21Japan’s confectionery market sees a lot of innovation and new product launches thanks to Japanese consumers’ interest in new flavours and benefits. But which health benefits are gaining ground, delighting more online shoppers, and enjoying higher margins?
Jared Conway
E-Commerce Moves Front for Food Industry Business Strategies
29 Oct 21Food sales through e-commerce saw dramatic growth in 2020, unsurprising given the impact of home seclusion and lockdown measures across the world. Coronavirus (COVID-19) was an unexpected spur to growth, but its impact on retailing will remain and intensify beyond the recovery. Food companies and retailers need to prioritise online strategies in order to succeed in an increasingly digital world.
Maria Mascaraque
Experiential Snacking: Innovating with Texture, Format, and Flavour
2 Feb 21Euromonitor International and ISM are pleased to launch a paper focusing on the current state of the snacking industry. Foodservice, hospitality and entertainment industries drastically declined in 2020, but the snacking sector still showed signs of growth. Even though the…
Euromonitor International
Future Flavors and Colors in Snacks: A Tale of Authenticity and Boldness
22 Oct 20A version of this article originally appeared in the Colors and Flavors digital issue of Food & Beverage Insider. While the year 2020 has undeniably been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, global sales of packaged snacks are predicted to rise…
Karine Dussimon
A Ban on Junk Food in Mexico
16 Sep 20The state of Oaxaca in Mexico has made history by being the first state in the country to pass legislation that prohibits the "sale, distribution, and supply of sugary beverages and high-calorie processed foods to those under the age of 18 ". The…
Karina Alvarez
Sweets, Snacks and Three Takeaways from ISM 2020
17 Feb 20ISM 2020, now celebrating its 50th anniversary, is a large trade fair in Cologne, Germany for packaged sweets and snacks manufacturers to showcase new flavours, launch new products, and connect with distributors. Product manufacturers come from…
Stephen Dutton
Snacking Innovation Now and in the Future
21 Jun 19Snacking is a growing topic of interest to foodservice operators as consumers opt for more control over when they eat, how much they eat and how much they spend on eating. In the near future, this means snacks will become healthier and more…
Euromonitor International
Trends from the Sweets and Snacks Expo 2019
30 May 19Kristine Sherred from Bakery and Snacks and Confectionery News sits down with Jared Koerten from Euromonitor International to discuss trends from the 2019 Sweets and Snacks Expo. At this year's show, premiumization was a key trend, with ingredients,…
Euromonitor International
Behind the Data: Snack Time
22 May 19Researching snacks may sound like a weekend pastime, but for Euromonitor’s Head of Packaged Food Jared Koerten, it’s serious business. From new flavors to increased interest in nutrition, Jared breaks down the trends influencing your favorite…
Euromonitor International