HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals

The surge in health and wellness consciousness in China is becoming increasingly pronounced within cooking ingredients and meals. The inclination towards wellbeing has gained momentum as more consumers prioritise maintaining optimal health, and seek…

Dairy farming and agriculture have long been a staple of the New Zealand economy, with ample access to high-quality meat and dairy products, meaning that these products have long formed the backbone of the traditional New Zealand diet. While health…

Demand for cooking ingredients and meals in Norway was limited in 2023 due to the resumption of the cross-border shopping now that the pandemic is over. This also adversely affected domestic retail sales across several categories of health and…

As in many markets around the world, consumers in Israel are becoming increasingly concerned about the potential health impacts of eating ultra-processed foods and artificial additives such as flavourings, colourings, sweeteners and preservatives.…

Even before COVID-19 consumers in Hong Kong were starting to pay more attention to the impact of their diet on their health. However, the pandemic amplified this trend with consumers seeing a more immediate impact of being overweight or unhealthy,…

Because they tend to be more expensive than standard alternatives, health and wellness cooking ingredients and meals faced greater exposure to heightened price-sensitivity among consumers in Chile in 2023 as the spike in inflation fuelled by the…

Health and wellness has been a growing trend within cooking ingredients and meals in the United Arab Emirates. The popularity of such products is a global trend which became evident in the country only recently. Selecting products that are good for…

The health and wellness trend has been growing within cooking ingredients and meals in South Korea, with consumers increasingly wanting to prevent any medical issues by eating “better”. Many health and wellness attributes have seen an increase in…

An increased focus on maintaining health and improving wellness emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic and has remained strong in Mexico during the post-pandemic era. According to Euromonitor International's Voice of the Consumer: Lifestyles Survey…

Health concerns among German consumers continued to influence developments within packaged food in 2023. Despite inflationary pressures and rising prices, many health-conscious consumers continued to prioritise their health and were willing to pay…

The health and wellness trend has been rising within cooking ingredients and meals in India, with the pandemic having a lasting impact on consumers’ perceptions of food; many health and wellness attributes have seen increases in consumption as a…

Sales of health and wellness cooking ingredients and meals in Japan continue to be bolstered by the consumer desire to eat the “right” foods as a direct result of increased health concerns, which accelerated during the pandemic. Food manufacturers…

Despite the country’s aim to live with COVID-19 and return to pre-pandemic lifestyles, confirmed COVID-19 case numbers spiked in 2023 in Taiwan with more than 10,000 cases per day. In line with heightened health consciousness, which has been…

The health and wellness trend has continued to influence sales of cooking ingredients and meals in Singapore in 2023. Consumers remain dedicated in prioritising their health while navigating the higher cost of living, prompting players to launch…

Following the outbreak of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia, consumers have become increasingly interested in their nutritional intake, overall health and their wellbeing. As such, many consumers have looked to reduce elements they consider damaging to…

Turkey has a long history of consumers enjoying dips, although these are often either made from scratch at home or consumed in neighbourhood restaurants. However, there has been an increase in the availability of packaged dips, which are…

Interest in labels and certifications that highlight positive and/or “healthy” attributes is increasing in the US, as consumers are looking for functionality, and are taking a more balanced approach to diet, instead of simply consuming foods with…

With health and wellness trends increasingly aligning with consumers’ ethical considerations, many consumers are looking to reduce their consumption of meat and dairy products because of concerns about the environment and animal welfare, as well and…

Despite rising inflation in 2023, consumer interest in health, wellness and sustainability continued to drive sales and shape innovations within cooking ingredients and meals. 2023 saw a rise in consumers opting for food and drink with health claims,…

An increasing number of Polish consumers are embracing a healthy and active lifestyle, looking for cooking ingredients and meals with claims and benefits that align with these goals. Many consumers are looking to reduce salt, fat and sugar while…