HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals

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…

New lifestyles, including flexible working models post-pandemic, have encouraged local consumers to cook more often at home. This is in addition to rising inflation in the UK, which has been pushing up the cost of meals through consumer foodservice.…

2023 saw demand continue to increase across numerous categories of health and wellness cooking ingredients and meals. These positive growth trends very much in line with the prevailing attitudes among Swiss consumers towards the dangers of excessive…

Lactose free remained the leading health and wellness claim in cooking ingredients and meals in Finland in 2023, with current value sales growing by 18% from 2022 to reach EUR164 million. While value growth was skewed somewhat by price hikes imposed…

A key development in health and wellness trends across national markets and product packaged food categories at the end of the review period was the increasing alignment of health concerns with ethical considerations around issues such as…