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In August 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US published a study highlighting a group of people that consumed food from subsidized crops. This group was 37 percent more likely to be obese than those who consumed food from non-subsidized crops. This dialogue could lead to changes in the next Farm Bill, which has the potential for significant change in the price of food in...

Lufthansa Airlines recently partnered with Airbnb to offer certain legs of flights through Airbnb's website. These flights are processed with the help of a representative from Lufthansa and offer around a 300 discount from other sites. By using Airbnb as an airline marketing and sales distribution channel, Lufthansa is breaking away from old-fashioned practices.  Lots of brands claim to be nu...

Las marcas privadas han mostrado un mayor potencial de crecimiento a lo largo de los últimos años en Chile, debido principalmente a un cambio de comportamiento de los consumidores. En este podcast, Jorge Arce, analista en Euromonitor International nos cuenta cuáles son los productos de marca propia más populares en este país, así como cuál es el potencial que presenta este mercado en los próximos...

The fourth industrial revolution is set to increase the interconnection of machines, humans and digital systems, and expanding digitalisation is projected to impact the growing number of cyber breaches. Cyber insurance is growing as a result, with the US being the largest market for cyber insurance. It's expected that insurers that will offer financial cover will most likely add cyber insuran...

Croatia is one of the many European Union countries that was unable to meet the May 20 deadline for aligning with the EU Tobacco Products Directive. Tobacco products have been on the decline in the country for some time now, and although the tourism season is poised to boost the market, the EU sanctions will likely initiate another wave of decline.   Lots of brands claim to be number one… but can...

With recent unsettling world events further undermining the consumer sense of safety, the motivation to secure control over our lives is only intensifying as 2016 progresses. The need to recover a sense of order and strength is influencing many buying decisions and disparate consumer behaviour including ‘helicopter parenting’, the interest in smart homes and where we holiday. In response, brands a...

The number of companies committing to sugar reduction is growing at an unprecedented rate, leading manufacturers and ingredients companies to find new alternatives to sweeten products. High-intensity sweeteners have long had a problem with consumer perception as they are artificial, so natural versions such as stevia and monk fruit are finding their way into many new products. These products, howe...

There is an increase in consumption of plant-based food and beverages among consumers as they are often perceived as more natural, sustainable and healthy. Some consumers, suspicious of antibiotics and hormones, are either reducing or stopping meat consumption altogether. Health, wellness, taste, nutrition, ethical sourcing and sustainability will be the main focus of food and beverage development...

Carbonates sales have been declining in many developed markets including the US, Germany, and Italy as consumers shift to healthier beverages. Yet demand for premium craft soda has been rising among millennials. The rise of premium soda has been occurring concurrently with the rise of fast casual restaurants that use higher quality ingredients. Fountain volume sales of Coca-Cola and Pepsi through...

Korean beauty products are creating a boom in the beauty and personal care space, keeping up with current trends shaped by popular culture as well as meeting consumer needs on a practical level. In packaging, Korean beauty products are often more sophisticated - an example being the compact air cushion, which changed the way BB and CC cream is applied. Lots of brands claim to be number one… but ca...

This year was the second annual Prime Day, and with the knowledge gained from last year, it is apparent that Amazon hopes to grow this into a shopper holiday to rival Black Friday or Single's Day. It still has a long way to go to get there but patterns are starting to be established. Listen in for a retrospective on what's new, what's familiar, and what still needs work if Amazon ho...

Households are becoming more connected in a digital sense than ever before. The natural progression cycle of technology means that every home has more opportunity to access services such as broadband, pay-TV and gaming networks with every single year. With tech becoming increasingly integral to household lifestyles, the household consumption economy is on its way to accelerating beyond the offline...

The home and garden market is one of the fastest growing markets within online sales in Sweden in both 2015 and at the beginning of 2016. This growth is due to a high performance of the category in general, but Swedish consumers often have larger packages delivered to their homes as well. One successful product that contributed to this growth was an online building planer launched by Byggmax. Usin...

深入分析增速迅速的3个软饮料子市场，给您呈现近期出现的软饮料新品和包装更迭，最后会介绍一下比较成功的市场营销案例。探讨了水饮料受到消费者的青睐，咖啡饮品的新品推出和能量饮料的市场竞争格局。 Lots of brands claim to be number one… but can they prove it? At Euromonitor International, we help brands build trust through evidence-based research. Our claim validation service ensures your marketing messages...

In this episode of Viewpoints, Digital Consumer Manager Michelle Evans interviews Payoneer CEO Scott Galit. The New York-based company empowers global commerce by connecting businesses, professionals, countries and currencies with its cross-border payments platform. The two discuss the challenges of enabling cross-border commerce, trends in online marketplaces and the impact of the gig economy on...

The key challenge for the apparel industry following the Brexit vote is the cloud of uncertainty hanging over the economic conditions of both the UK and Europe. Fashion retailers are still waiting to see how the Brexit will effect them before price changes, but the cost of a weak British Pound will effect all retailers in the region. If Britian does end up leaving the EU, the prospect of custom du...

Retailers and payment companies continue to battle, but what about shoppers? Walmart’s tussle with Visa in Canada and Costco’s transition from American Express to Visa serve are the two most recent high-profile examples. Listen to Euromonitor’s Retailing and Consumer Finance analysts outline reasons for these conflicts and debate their potential effects.           Lots of brands claim to be number...

As 2016 progresses and global instability and public debate about environmental protection continues, more younger consumers are keen on becoming "changemakers" and embracing social causes. From buying  'responsible' brands to pairing down consumption, these "changemakers" are having an impact on the economy, lifestyles and buying habits. Lots of brands claim to be nu...

Consumer Foodservice outlets are launching 'mashup snacks' at a high rate - such as the recently launched "mac and cheetos" from Burger King. Foodservice operators are willing to do almost anything to get customer's attention, and are targeting the time outside of normal meal hours when launching these types of products. Additionally, operators are hoping to tap into exist...

According to Euromonitor International data, small cooking appliances and food preparation devices are expected to grow robustly over the next five years. Manufacturers are using new technology in order to satisfy consumer demand; mini-versions of products being a prime example. SEB Group recently launched various sizes of its light fryers, targeting two-person households. Oster, Ninja and Vitamix...

Advances in IoT commerce are still in the developing stage but have significant potential for retailers and shoppers alike. The retailer that has a head start on IoT commerce is Amazon with its Dash and Echo device. Although shoppers have been slow to adopt IoT commerce habits, Amazon and others as well as key tech giants are continuing to invest in their respective programs. IoT commerce is proje...

The digital landscape in Southeast Asia is vibrant as large countries such as India and China are almost always in focus, offering opportunities across the digital spectrum. The huge consumer base and younger population provide a fertile ground for web-based services, and thus technology companies continue to invest in the region. However, there are many remote regions in the area untouched by dig...

Businesses around the world are practicing ethical habits such as sustainability due to increasing pressure from consumer bases. In North America, beauty, personal care and apparel companies  are enacting social and environmental plans as part of their core business strategies. Lots of brands claim to be number one… but can they prove it? At Euromonitor International, we help brands build trust th...

The computer and office machinery industry is maturing as desktops, laptops, tablets and printers are seeing their sales drop. The industry may be able to return to growth if a new perspective product is released, and 3D printers have the potential to bring the industry into positive sales again. Euromonitor forecasts the industry to grow at 5 percent over 2014-2020.         Lots of brands claim t...

Lots of brands claim to be number one… but can they prove it? At Euromonitor International, we help brands build trust through evidence-based research. Our claim validation service ensures your marketing messages are backed by real data. Stand out in a crowded market.  Visit euromonitor.com/claims to learn more.