Euromonitor Podcasts

In this episode of Globalcast, Don Hedley, Tobacco Analyst at Euromonitor International, discusses the opportunities for tobacco in the Middle East and Africa regions. Hear about: The global context of the tobacco industry in The Middle East and Africa If smoking is less prevalent in the Middle East and Africa than other regions The countries that consume the most cigarettes If the Middle East and...

In this episode of Globalcast, Daphne Kasriel, Countries & Consumers Research Editor at Euromonitor International, examines additional consumer trends from 2011 including older trends that are standing the test of time. Hear about: Older consumer trends still prevalent in 2011 How experience matters when purchasing a product How culture can be a consumer trend Lots of brands claim to be number...

In this episode of Globalcast, Daphne Kasriel, Countries & Consumers Research Editor at Euromonitor International, gives an overview of consumers in 2011 with a look at some surprising trends.   Learn about:   What the consumer looks like in 2011 The importance of consumer trends This year's surprise and emerging market consumer trend Today's 'green' consumer Lots of brands...

In this episode of Globalcast, Fransico Redruello, Senior Food Analyst at Euromonitor International, discusses the recent policital unrest in the Middle East and Africa and its effects on commodity prices. Hear about: How the turmoil in Ivory Coast is affecting coca prices The prices of wheat in the Middle East and Africa The differences between moderate and extreme political unrest Other factors...

In this episode of Globalcast, Richard Haffner, Euromonitor's Head of Beverages Research, discusses recent trends in the soft drinks industry and gives projections for the future. Learn about: The economic recovery of the soft drink industry The fastest recovering category in soft drinks How concentrates benefited from the recession The biggest driver of the recovering trends     Lots of bran...

  In this episode of Globalcast, Emily Woon, Head of Pet Care Research, discusses the pet obesity issue and how this trend presents opportunites for the pet care market.  Hear about: The obesity problem in pets and how it relates to the obesity problem in humans The reasons behind the obesity problem in pets, including the "pet humanization trend" The health consequences for pets who hav...

  In this episode of Globalcast, Spiros Malandrakis, Alcoholic Drinks Analyst at Euromonitor Interntational, discusses the state of the cider sector around the world.  Hear about: The drivers that make cider a resilient category The geographical spread and key markets of cider The opportunities in cider for brewers active in mature markets The global prospects of cider   Lots of brands claim to be...

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International's Consumer Lifestyles Manager, Jennifer Elster, discusses Euromonitor's consumer lifestyles reports. Learn about:  The key features of Euromonitor's consumer lifestyles reports The unique aspects that set the consumer lifestyles reports apart from other reports Some of the specific topics covered by the reports Lots of brands...

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International’s industry analyst, Lorenza Della-Santa, gives an overview of the consumer appliance industry with a focus on Eastern Europe.  Learn about: The current state of Eastern Europe’s consumer appliance industry The opportunities for consumer appliances in the region Eastern Europe’s potential as a promising region for growth Lots of brands claim...

In questa serie di Globalcast composta da 2 episodi, Lorenza Della Santa, analista del settore elettrodomestici per Euromonitor International analizza lo stato del mercato degli elettrodomestici nei paesi dell’ Europa del Est e valuta il potenziale offerto dalla regione per gli attori del settore. Conoscere: ltre la Russia, tra le economie emergenti nel Europa dell’Est, l’Ucraina  offre un forte p...

  In questa serie di Globalcast composta da 2 episodi, Lorenza Della Santa, analista del settore elettrodomestici per Euromonitor International analizza lo stato del mercato degli elettrodomestici nei paesi dell’ Europa del Est e valuta il potenziale offerto dalla regione per gli attori del settore. Conoscere: In Europa dell’ Est la ripresa del mercato degli elettrodomestici e’ a due velocita’: i...

  In this episode of Globalcast, Media Eghbal, E uromonitor International's Country Research Manage r, discusses the global implications of rising labour costs in China. Learn about: Why labour costs are rising in China T he impact for businesses operating in China How the Chinese economy will be effected The implications for consumers in Western Europe and North America   Lots of brands clai...

Dans ce nouvel épisode de Globalcast, Karine Dussimon, Analyste Emballage chez Euromonitor International, expose  les points clés de la présentation qu’elle a donné lors du Salon Emballages 2010, Paris, a propos de l’emballage pour biens de grande consommation liquides. Dans cet entretien, Karine analyse les principales tendances  2010 et offre une vision du future de ce secteur. Sachez en plus su...

In this episode of Globalcast, Karine Dussimon, Packaging Analyst at Euromonitor International, discusses her presentation at Emballage Paris 2010 on packaging for liquid FMCG products. Dussimon explains what marked 2010 and what to look for in the future.   Learn about:   What characterizes packaging for liquid products How the fragile economic state in 2010 impacted liquid product packaging The...

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International's Senior Research Analyst Pasi Hannonen discusses the phenomenon of internet retailing in Sweden, with a focus on food baskets. Hear about: What a “food basket” is and the pros and cons of the service How food baskets influence internet retailing in Sweden How retailers react to this phenomenon The prospects for door-to-door food delive...

  In this Episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International's Health and Wellness Analyst, Mickael Dominguez, discusses the regulatory impact on the food and beverage industry by the European Food Safety Authority. Since 2008, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released a number of scientific opinions related to the health claims stated on food products in the European Union. These...

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International’s Beauty and Personal Care Analyst Carrie Lennard, discusses  the current state of the skin care industry.   Lennard highlights the following: The skin care industry's performance in the past year A deeper look into the anti-aging category The best performing regions for skin care The masstige trend in skin care The outlook for the skin...

  In this episode of Euromonitor International’s Globalcast,  Head of Apparel Research , Magdalena Kondej, discusses the rising price in cotton and how it affects the apparel industry. Hear about: The reasons for the record-high prices of cotton Other factors contributing to the rise of prices in apparel The strategies clothing manufacturers are taking to avoid the negative impact of rising produc...

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International’s Head of Global Consumer Health Research, Samantha Chmelik, discusses global expansion in consumer health retailing, with a focus on unique distribution channels. Learn about: Why distribution channels are expanding in the global consumer health industry A points-based reward system of distribution in Peru An all natural and organic store i...

  In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International’s Department Research Analyst, Jorge Martin, and Senior Research Analyst, Paula Flores, discuss the future of the specialized distribution channel for pet food in the Iberian Peninsula.    Learn about: The future of the specialized distribution channel for pet food in the Iberian Peninsula, with a focus on Portugal The forecast for the Ib...

In this episode of Euromonitor’s Globalcast, Manushi Jain, Economist at Euromonitor, discusses the measurement of 'standard of living', the commonly accepted ways to measure standard of living, and explains which countries have the highest standard of living. Learn about: What standard of living is and how it's defined The different ways to measure standard of living The most common...

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International’s Department Research Analyst, Jorge Martin, and Senior Research Analyst, Paula Flores, discuss the specialized distribution channel for pet food in the Iberian Peninsula. Hear about: The situation in Western Europe for the specialized channel What the landscape is in Spain for the channel The situation in Portugal for the specialized channe...

In this episode of Globalcast, Nadja Popova, industry analyst at Euromonitor, discusses the tourism industry in Bulgaria's capital, Sofia , and the future prospects for growth there. Hear about: The focus of the recent Euromonitor report on Sofia The future plans to boost the development of Sofia The major challenges for the city How the economic crisis affected Sofia in particular The recomm...

In this episode of Globalcast, An Hodgson, Euromonitor's Senior Strategic Analyst, discusses the global situation of internet usage including the growth of internet users in emerging markets. Hear about:  The overview of global internet usage The global picture for broadband internet The countries that have the strongest growth prospects for internet subscriptions What the implications are fo...

  In this episode of Globalcast, Eleni Grammenou, Senior Research Analyst at Euromonitor International, discusses the state of the global hygiene industry and the effect the global economy had on the industry over the last few years. Grammenou explains: What impact the recession had on the global hygiene industry and how it affected manufacturers How the private label sector was affected Which are...