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Sector Analysis
Country Profile: Prepared Meals sector in the US
The US Prepared Meals sector is the largest, in value terms, in the North American region. Of the three markets, Ready Meals is the largest market, followed by Pizza. Stouffer`s is the leading brand in the sector, while Rigid Plastics remain the commonly used packaging material. Although, the US Prepared Meals sector is growing at a moderate rate, the per capita consumption in the country remains high when compared to the global and North American level. However, with increasing number...
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Consumer Insights
TrendSights Analysis: Authenticity & Heritage – Meeting local needs through product positioning, production methods, and formulation
"TrendSights Analysis: Authenticity & Heritage", explores what the trend is, why it is important, who is most influenced by it, and how brands and manufacturers can capitalize on it. The research concludes by identifying where the trend is heading next and how long it will last. Authenticity & Heritage refers to the story and genuineness of brands or products, which are based on formulations, production methods, and brand history. As such, consumers are interested in brands with a compelling backstory....
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Analyst Opinions
China Soups – Market Assessment and Forecasts to 2024
The Chinese soups sector is led by the dried soup (mixes) category in both the value and volume terms in 2019, while frozen soup category is expected to register the fastest value and volume growth during 2019-2024. Hypermarkets & supermarkets is the leading channel for distribution of soups in the country. Flexible packaging is the most commonly used pack material in Chinese soups sector. Unilever, Nestle SA, and McCormick are the leading players in the sector. This report on the...
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Sector Analysis
China Soups – Market Assessment and Forecasts to 2023
The Chinese soups sector is led by the dried soup (mixes) category in both value and volume terms, while the UHT soup category is forecast to register the fastest value and volume growth during 2018–2023. Hypermarkets & supermarkets accounted for the leading share in the distribution of soups in China. Flexible packaging is the most commonly used pack material in China followed by rigid metal and rigid plastics. Unilever, Nestle SA and McCormick are the leading players in the Chinese...