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12th August 2020

Unlocking the Potential for Naturalness in 2020

Along with price, taste, and sugar content, natural formulation is one of the most influential...

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10th August 2020

The Evolution of Consumer Attitudes During COVID-19

COVID-19 has created large scale havoc across the world from a health, economical, and...

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6th August 2020

Why a Sustainable Focus Should be Adopted in 2020

The issue surrounding sustainability and corporate social responsibility from a brand has evolved over...

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13th July 2020

Consumers are Adopting a Functional Lifestyle

In a pandemic environment, maintaining good health is crucial for consumers as they...

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8th July 2020

Opportunities for Private Label Brands in 2020

Private label is not a new trend. Indeed, in Europe and North America the market is well established...

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1st July 2020

Three Key Food & Beverage Trends Post COVID-19

Over the last few months, much attention has been given to consumers becoming...

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16th June 2020

Sensory Appeal and Consumer Demand

Consumers are becoming more demanding of the products that they buy, even when it comes...

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16th June 2020

Plant-Based Food Attitudes 2020

Consumers are actively seeking new healthier alternatives to their favourite dishes....

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4th June 2020

APAC Beverage Trends 2020

FMCG Gurus research shows that carbonated drinks such are somewhat popular in...

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3rd June 2020

The Importance of Eye Health in a Digital Society

Poor eye health is something that is not unique to consumers in the 21st century. The eyes are an...

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2nd June 2020

Global Savory Food & Snacking Trends 2020

The savory foods and snacks market can be split into different sectors including meals and snacks...

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13th May 2020

Are Consumer Habits Changing Due to COVID-19?

COVID-19 is a once in a generation pandemic that is having a profound impact on the way that...

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12th May 2020

Sports Nutrition in North America – 2020

FMCG Gurus research shows that consumers in North America who are prone to sports nutrition...

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11th May 2020

COVID-19’s Impact on Packaging in 2020

COVID-19 has been described as a once in a lifetime pandemic that is being experienced....

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24th April 2020

Brand Storytelling: Building Consumer Relationships

Storytelling has been used by brands throughout the years to help create better relationships with...

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22nd April 2020

Popular Flavors in Australia in 2020

When it comes to popular flavors in Australia, consumers like a variety depending on the type of drink...

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21st April 2020

Omega 3 and Fatty Acids: Consumer Perceptions

Omega 3 and other fatty acids are not new ingredients and have been promoted in the food...

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9th April 2020

Consumer Weight Management 2020

Across the globe many consumers are not satisfied with their weight management. FMCG Gurus...

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9th April 2020

The Importance of Global Sustainability

The state of the environment is a major talking point for consumers, with 63% saying they are...

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7th April 2020

Fresh Bakery In Europe: 2020 Overview

FMCG Gurus consumer insights show that fresh bakery products are consumed all throughout the day as...

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6th April 2020

Shopper Insights in Canada 2020

Shopping prices are rising across the globe and this is having a direct impact on consumer purchasing habits....

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25th March 2020

Should Brands Adopt Blockchain Technology?

Across the globe, a disconnect between consumer and brand is occurring. This is because consumer...

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23rd March 2020

Consumer Attitudes Towards Cognitive Health

Consumers are looking to improve all areas of their health, but cognitive health is one key area...

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20th March 2020

Meat, Dairy, or Plant Based Protein

Consumers across the globe are looking to increase their protein intake within their diets.

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18th March 2020

Consumer Attitudes Towards the Immune System

Consumers are being more proactive towards their immune systems. This is being driven by several factors...

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18th March 2020

Building Value and Brand Loyalty in 2020

Brand loyalty is on the decline across the globe for several reasons relating to both individuals and organizations...

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10th March 2020

The Impact of Time Scarcity in 2020

Across the globe, consumers are feeling more time-scarce than ever before as they look to cram as many...

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10th March 2020

Snacking Habits in Belgium 2020

Snacking habits are changing across the globe as consumers begin to actively monitor their diets. With this...

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10th March 2020

Shopper Insights: South Korea 2020

FMCG Gurus shopper insights show that 94% of consumers in South Korea think that food and drink products have...

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26th February 2020

How Sports Nutrition is Evolving in 2020

FMCG Gurus research shows that consumers are taking a more proactive, holistic...

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17th February 2020

Sustainable eating and plant-based diets

Dietary habits are changing across the globe, as consumers look to adopt healthier and...

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11th February 2020

Dairy Trends in 2020 Germany

FMCG Gurus consumer research into market trends in German dairy shows that UHT milk...

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11th February 2020

Are Consumers Turning to Probiotics?

FMCG Gurus research show that the probiotics market is growing, with new product development...

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6th February 2020

Protein Trends in Italy

As with much of the rest of the world, there is an increasing drive to move away from meat...

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28th January 2020

Are consumers satisfied with their eye health?

Eye health is a concern for many consumers across the globe. It is something that is also...

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22nd January 2020

Beverage Trends in 2020

In recent years, the soft drinks industry has seen a lot of scrutiny about the healthiness...

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21st January 2020

What Does Naturalness Mean?

As consumers become increasingly educated about product ingredients and composition...

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20th January 2020

CBD: Global Attitudes

CBD is an active ingredient in cannabis-derived from the hemp plant. It is an ingredient...

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20th January 2020

Packaging Trends in Germany

FMCG Gurus consumer insights show that when asked 81% of consumers say that...

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17th January 2020

Early Life Nutrition

Parents have a myriad of concerns when it comes to the health and wellbeing of their children...

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16th January 2020

Key global dynamics driving Active Nutrition

We have collaborated with FrieslandCampina to evaluate the key global...

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9th January 2020

Health & Wellness Explored: Infographic

Explore our new Health and Wellness global report covering 7 areas around including...

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7th January 2020

Plant-Based Products in The Netherlands

People are becoming more proactive with their health and are making changes within...

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7th January 2020

Active Nutrition: How to Get it Right in 2020

FMCG Gurus defines Active Nutrition as a trend evolution from Sports Nutrition, whereby functional...

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6th January 2020

The Importance of Conveniently Nutritious

FMCG Gurus consumer insights show it is crucial for brands to promote dietary foods as...

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17th December 2019

Global Digestive Health

Global consumers are actively looking to combat digestive health problems. Many consumers are adopting...

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13th December 2019

Attitudes Towards CBD – Infographic

Brands and manufacturers are creating products that contain cannabis oil. In its simplest form...

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12th December 2019

Sugar Reduction

This suggests that sugar has overtaken other concerns as the main dietary evil, and avoiding it has...

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6th December 2019

Sustainability in The Dairy Market

As people’s awareness of the climate crisis increases, their desire to make better...

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2nd December 2019

The Future of Augmented Reality

As technology advances – particularly with handheld devices becoming more powerful...

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29th November 2019

Sports Nutrition in the UK

Sports nutrition consumption is on the rise. Consumers in the UK are now turning...

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1st November 2019

Fatigued consumers seek out natural sleeping solutions

Many consumers struggle to get a good night's sleep, particularly younger adults. This is...

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30th October 2019

Global Clean Label Blog

Global consumers are now turning to more natural products when it comes to food and drink.

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30th October 2019

Introducing our Health and Wellness Report

Evaluating Health & Wellness in 2019 – Global Focus is a follow on from our 2017...

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23rd October 2019

Dairy Products in Italy 2019

Dairy products in Italy are very popular but are consumers looking to change their consumption habits?...

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23rd October 2019

Fresh Bakery in Germany 2019

Fresh bakery products are very popular in Germany. On average 25% of consumers...

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1st October 2019

Blockchain Technology & What it Means for the Future

Consumers are becoming less trusting of the products and brands that they purchase.

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1st October 2019

Are consumers looking to improve their immune system?

Are consumers looking to improve their immune system? The following stats are based on...

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1st October 2019

How are consumers addressing weight management in 2019

Weight management is a constant issue when it comes to consumers. People are always...

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30th September 2019

The Evolution of Protein in the Netherlands

In recent years, protein has had something of a health halo attached to it...

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17th September 2019

The Evolution of Nutrition

The concept of nutrition is evolving amongst consumers as they take a more holistic...

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16th September 2019

CBD in the UK

In the UK CBD is becoming a talking point with many brands considering moving...

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29th August 2019

The popularity of beer and substitutes in France

Beer is a very popular alcoholic drink amongst the French population. FMCG Gurus...

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29th August 2019

Do consumers want products to help with sleeping patterns?

Everybody would like to be able to have a good night’s sleep, however, in today's society...

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27th August 2019

What does natural mean across the globe – Infographic

What does natural mean across the globe? The following are based on our Q1 2019 clean label survey...

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9th August 2019

Consumers Want Green & Clean Beverages

The beverage industry in the USA is split into 6 categories. Carbonates is the first category that...

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6th August 2019

Are consumers seeking out alternative sweeteners?

Over the last ten years, sugar has become the number one dietary evil in the eyes of the consumer...

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6th August 2019

Consumers willing to pay a premium for clean label products

When it comes to clean label, it needs to be remembered that the concept is an evolution of...

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30th July 2019

What are the top flavours in the USA?

If consumers do not like the flavours and variety of choices consumer may choose to neglect...

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25th July 2019

Transparency and traceability important to consumers

FMCG Gurus research conducted in Q1 2019 of consumers found that 73% of consumers say that...

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25th July 2019

Consumers use indulgence as a form of escapism

FMCG Gurus Q1 research of 25,000 respondents shows that irrespective of what consumers say about...

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25th July 2019

Parents are not confident about their children’s health

FMCG Gurus Q2 research of 20,000 parents of children aged 0-14 years old shows that they are...

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17th July 2019

Which consumer group are you: cognitive health?

FMCG Gurus research derived from 10,000 respondents across 10 counties examines the ...

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17th July 2019

Consumers need more education on medical nutrition

In Q2 2019, FMCG Gurus conducted a survey of 12,000 consumers across twelve countries...

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17th July 2019

Consumers are feeling guilty for snacking

Across the globe, over 85% of consumers say that they snack on food and drink, Q1 2019...

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9th July 2019

5 Key Trends Impacting the Soft Drinks Industry

5 Key Trends Affecting the Soft Drinks Industry - focusing on the Nigerian market.

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3rd July 2019

Sugar in the USA

Consumers in the USA are looking to reduce their sugar consumption. FMCG Gurus research...

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3rd July 2019

Dairy consumption in China

In China, 50% of consumers drink fresh milk on a daily basis and 44% of consumers consume...

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3rd July 2019

Why are consumers reducing their meat intake?

Meat reduction is a trend that continues to gain traction across the globe. This is something...

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2nd July 2019

Probiotics: Do consumers really know the benefits?

Probiotic products contain live bacteria and yeast and are said to have a variety of health benefits.

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1st July 2019

Global joint and bone health

On average 40% of consumers identify to having bone and health issues, the most common problems...

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26th June 2019

Naturalness in China

This infographic is based on our clean label survey - China. The stats are based on our...

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26th June 2019

The future of snacking habits – USA

Snacking has steadily increased over the past five years. 60% of people feel that they do not...

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26th June 2019

Recycling is on the rise in Japan

Japan is one country taking recycling very seriously as 76% of consumers believe it is important...

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26th June 2019

Consumers want dairy-free options

Consumers across the globe see the benefits of dairy-free products and want such products to...

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26th June 2019

Diets are not a quick fix for obesity

FMCG Gurus research in 2018 shows that across the globe, consumers are unhappy with their...

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25th June 2019

Obesity a major concern for parents

FMCG Gurus Early Life Nutrition survey series shows that parents have a variety of concerns about...

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24th June 2019

European insights on natural food and drink

When it comes to the evolution of natural claims in Europe, FMCG Gurus has identified the...

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19th June 2019

Top Trends for 2019 – Full report – Download avaliable

Top 10 trends for 2019 are - 1. New diet, new me 2. Protein experimentation 3. Back to basics...

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19th June 2019

Active Nutrition – A growing trend in a healthy lifestyle

Active nutrition is seen as a healthy lifestyle which incorporates exercising and a balanced diet...

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19th June 2019

Medical Nutrition

Our new medical nutrition survey has launched. The survey is looking into health issues...

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19th June 2019

Plant Attitude

Plant Protein? Plant attitude and protein trends are on the rise as consumers look to increase their...

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18th June 2019

Whats next for digestive health?

Digestive health is integral to the general wellbeing of everyone, at every life stage. 56% of...

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17th June 2019

How the environment is impacting consumers?

Sustainability is a major issue for Dutch consumers, with many concerned about the state of the...

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14th June 2019

Are we focusing too much on health?

The topic of health remains at the forefront of discussion amongst stakeholders in Germany...

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13th June 2019

The impact of rising prices for UK consumers

UK consumers are feeling the effect of rising food and drink prices, FMCG Gurus research in 2019...

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12th June 2019

The war on sugar?

The war on sugar is real! More and more consumers are aware of the impact sugar can have...

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11th June 2019

The evolution of fish oils such Omega and EPA/DHA

FMCG Gurus recent research indicated that fish oils rich in EPA are most effective in alleviating...

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10th June 2019

Cognitive health – Insight Weekly – Top 5

Cognitive health is a growing concern for many consumers which has led to a rise in changing...

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7th June 2019

Cognitive health

Cognitive health is a key aspect to everyday life. We are seeing more and more consumers focus...

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