Well-being concerns and rising awareness of stress-induced skin conditions are prompting consumers to seek comprehensive skincare solutions that address stress-related factors. Integrating mental wellbeing and skin health to deliver both cosmetic and psychological benefits is emerging as the next frontier in skincare transformation. In addition, growing concerns about inflammation and acne linked to elevated cortisol […]

Busy lifestyles and rapid urbanization are driving time-sensitive consumers to seek detergents that offer improved efficiency. In addition, rising negative perceptions of chemicals—often viewed as harmful to clothing—are leading consumers to prefer detergents formulated with natural ingredients. This shift has increased demand for bio-based ingredients such as enzymes, which act as catalysts to enhance chemical […]

Growing consumer concerns about the environment are driving demand for environmentally responsible and sustainable packaging options for food products. Manufacturers are also focusing on improving their production processes, including packaging, to align with their sustainability goals. As a result, materials such as paper, pulp, and fiber are increasingly preferred due to their sustainability benefits. At […]

Most alcoholic beverage segments including beer & cider, wine, and spirits, have shown limited growth since 2020. By contrast, flavored alcoholic beverages (FABs*) have thrived globally, posting value and volume compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) of 9% and 5%, respectively, from 2020 to 2025. This growth momentum is forecast to continue through 2029, as FABs […]

Marks and Spencer (M&S) has recently unveiled a new Nutrient Dense range, created to help customers increase their intake of key nutrients, including fiber—reflecting the sharp rise in consumer focus on fiber-rich diets. Younger shoppers, in particular, are increasingly turning to social media for food and wellness inspiration, with trends such as “fibermaxxing” encouraging people […]

January is a peak period for health-focused behaviors as consumers reset exercise routines and rethink food and drink choices, often prioritizing healthier options while reducing consumption of products they view as indulgent or “unhealthy.” Amid “new year, new me” resolutions, one trend that is gaining momentum is clean label, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence […]

Many people see January as an opportunity to adopt healthier routines or try something new. A popular resolution for many consumers is Veganuary, a campaign co-founded by Matthew Glover and Jane Land in 2013 that challenges participants to follow a vegan diet for 31 days. Veganuary’s appeal is partly driven by its time-limited format, which lets shoppers […]