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Report: 3 ways to grow packaged food sales

10/9/2019

Packaged food producers will experience growth if they focus on on-the-go meals and snacks, which includes an "underdeveloped" children's market, according to a Euromonitor International report. The report also notes mindful eating is a growth segment based on healthier, simple ingredient lists, while the number of flexitarians -- animal product consumers balancing their diet with plant-based alternatives -- will also increase.

What can help increase packaged food sales?

10/9/2019

Food companies can explore child-specific packaged foods and more products that permit snacking anywhere in order to increase packaged food sales, according to Euromonitor International. Consumers are also gravitating toward natural, less-processed items with short ingredient lists and foods that are free from dairy, gluten, meat and allergens.

High-nutrition, retro indulgence among global baked goods trends

8/23/2019

US consumers are increasingly drawn to indulgent snacks reminiscent of their childhood, while also seeking more low-carb variety in the bread category, according to Euromonitor International. The report covers five international baking trends, including a shift to low-sugar in China and increasing demand for healthier options in Japan.

Report forecasts the role of tech in retail in 2040

8/9/2019

Technology will allow retailers to develop more fully formed relationships with customers, according to a report from Euromonitor International that explores what retail could look like in 2040. "The ideal journey provides value before, during and after the purchase, converting a transaction into a relationship," report author Michelle Evans said.

Beauty brands work to scale sustainable practices

8/7/2019

The beauty industry generated close to 153 billion units of plastic last year, according to Euromonitor International. Despite scalability challenges, companies including Unilever, L'Occitane and L'Oreal Group are working on more sustainable practices.

Packaging trends to watch

8/7/2019

Sustainability is an ongoing trend in the packaging world, and recyclable PET packaging is gaining steam in North America, according to a report compiled by Euromonitor International. Meanwhile, in the Asia-Pacific region, the report notes a need for different packaging formats that can appeal to diverse customer demographics.

Retailers focus on outdoorwear as consumers spend more time outside

7/25/2019

More retailers are adding outdoorwear to their offerings, as hiking and other outdoor workout activities gain in popularity with consumers. The outdoor apparel category is slated to reach $217.4 billion, a gain of 9.4%, according to Euromonitor International.

Research: Mass-market beauty sales grew in 2018

6/27/2019

Global beauty sales hit $488.3 billion last year, a 6% increase over 2017, according to research from Euromonitor International. Mass-market beauty gained ground after several years of lagging luxury sales, the research revealed.

Snacking that stimulates the senses showcased at Expo

5/29/2019

The concept of "sensorial snacking," with hot and spicy options, unorthodox colors and personalized packages, was on display at the Sweets & Snacks Expo with choices such as Flamethrower Candy's Toe of Satan lollipop. Nearly 60% of consumers under 44 cited experiences as vital to purchases, said Jared Koerten of Euromonitor International.