Sustainable packaging pumps South Africa’s Bottled Water industry
Rising environmental awareness and calls for heightened sustainable efforts from corporations have come to the fore in the Bottled Water industry, both globally and locally. As such, companies are strengthening their efforts to adapt products to meet these evolving consuming needs, which has resulted in a new wave of innovative, sustainable packaging solutions. Local consumers […]
Specialised diet pet foods trending in the South African market
In both the global and South African markets, pet owners are increasingly placing greater importance on the health and wellness of their furry companions, particularly due to ongoing pet humanisation trends. This is being leveraged by Pet Food players in the Pet Care market, with the release of specialised diet health food that targets different […]
South Africa’s growing love for ‘local is lekker’ Fast Food
Within the South African Fast Food market, there is a growing love for “local is lekker” which is resulting in robust market growth, driven by large servings of locally focused advertising and marketing, such as loadshedding and the country’s ever-popular braai culture. At the same time, township culture is having a supersized effect on the […]
Combination Juice flavours refresh South Africa’s Juice industry
Within both the global and local Juice markets, consumer preferences are shifting from conventional Juices to novel products that are healthier, as well as more exciting and appealing, especially among younger consumers, in terms of flavour. As a result, the trend of combination flavoured Juice blends is moving to the forefront of Juice innovation, resulting […]
Are novel Tea experiences brewing growth in the South African Tea market?
Globally and locally, consumers are increasingly demanding to be provided with new and novel Tea products, as well as ways to consume their Tea, resulting in the non-traditional evolution of Tea consumption generally. As a result of this, a variety of different Tea market players are introducing freshly brewed Tea consumption experiences and products, in […]
Winter is coming: Severe flu season likely to boost South Africa’s Cough, Cold and Flu industry
Both globally and locally, there has been a steady increase in the number of influenza cases during flu seasons, which has been accelerated by the removal of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, whilst flu seasons have also been starting earlier than usual across different regions. The expected strains of influenza are being considered a major public […]
Innovative sustainability trends give South Africa’s Coffee industry a caffeine kick
Both globally and locally, Coffee market players are increasingly expressing significant interest in sustainability, driven by ongoing concerns surrounding environmental issues and climate change. As a result of this focus, market players have been increasingly putting the ‘green’ back in Coffee, by highlighting various sustainability efforts, including the introduction of recyclable or compostable packaging, as […]
Are sugar and caffeine fizzling out of South Africa’s soft drinks market?
Both globally and locally, the Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) market is witnessing a shift in consumer preferences from traditional high sugar, caffeinated soft drinks to healthier variations that exclude these ingredients, driven by ongoing health concerns surrounding these ingredients. This is resulting in market players increasing its existing brand ranges or launching new CSD products […]
Is technology and innovation energising South Africa’s Supplements market?
Globally, market players are launching new Supplement products that have been developed using technological innovation and novel ingredients, in order to meet dynamic consumer requirements. Moreover, the use of innovation is also extending to pharmaceutical retailers, which are introducing user-friendly online platforms to promote the use of Supplements, thereby enhancing health personalisation and accessibility. Insight […]
Are innovative product formats enhancing the health of South Africa’s Vitamins industry?
Around the globe, industry players are having to adapt to the capricious needs of consumers, as the consumption of Vitamins constantly evolves due to increasingly busy lifestyles. This has led to the launch of innovative, more convenient Vitamins product formats, such as gummies, jelly strips, and sachets, which are growing in popularity. These non-pill formats […]