COMBINING MEGA-TRENDS HEALTH ALONE IS AN INSUFFICIENT MOTIVATOR DATAMONITOR RULE #3: THERE ARE RICH PICKINGS WHEN PRODUCTS SATISFY TWO OR MORE MEGA-TRENDS
OUTLINE 1.Distinguishing fads from trends 2.Health trends to watch 3.The role of convenience 4.The role of taste
LONG-TERM HEALTH TRENDS CRITERIA Overall well-being Balanced diet Effectiveness re health Taste and convenience will not be sacrificed
FADS OR TRENDS? The Smart Car Four wheel drives Platform Shoes Casual dressing
CONSUMER HEALTH CONCERNS Weight loss Energy levels Tiredness and sleep quality Gut function
WEIGHT LOSS Interest in weight loss is a long term trend Method of weight loss subject to fads Number of followers not relevant Low-carb may not be effective long-term Shift from product attributes to benefits
RECENT HEALTH TRENDS Energy drinksEnergy levels Gut function Weight loss Well-being Probiotics Low-carb Five-a-day
UPCOMING HEALTH TRENDS Glycemic Index Energy levels Gut function Weight loss Well-being Prebiotics Good vs bad carbs Omega-3s
COMBINING MEGA-TRENDS 1.Health and convenience 2.Health and taste
HEALTH AND CONVENIENCE The demand for Health-On-The-Go
ON-THE-GO EATING OCCASIONS Source: Datamonitor New Impulse Consumptions Occasions NCI Report
LEVELS OF ACTUAL AND INTENDED HEALTHY ON- THE-GO FOOD AND DRINK CONSUMPTION IN EUROPE AND THE US (% ON-THE-GO OCCASIONS), 2003 Source: Datamonitor Health On-The-Go NCI report
WHY DO HEALTHY EATING ATTEMPTS FAIL? Availability Packaging No spill No crumbs Crush-proof packaging Re-sealable packs
HEALTH ON-THE-GO What ingredients should be the future focus?
ENERGY LEVELS – TODAY Energy drinks
ENERGY LEVELS – FUTURE Glycemic Index Drinks Cereal bars Dairy
GUT FUNCTION – TODAY Probiotics
GUT FUNCTION – FUTURE Prebiotics Dairy Bread Snacks Chocolate Beverages
WEIGHT LOSS – FUTURE Good vs. bad carbs Reduce refined carbohydrates Glycemic index Prebiotics
WELL-BEING – TODAY Five-a-day
WELL-BEING – FUTURE Omega-3s Dairy Bread Beverages Sandwich fillings
BITE-SIZED EATING Pizza slices Cereal bites Bitty-burgers Sushi bars Appetiser and salad replace main course Shot-glass sized desserts
BITE-SIZED EATING – FUTURE Resealable savoury & snack packs Savoury nutritional bars/bites Shots of healthy AND indulgence foods
CREATING HEALTH-ON-THE-GO SUMMARY Dairy Low GI foods Prebiotics Omega-3s Beverages Sandwich fillings Savoury barsBite-sized eating
HEALTH AND TASTE Can consumers be persuaded to compromise on taste?
EXAMPLES Skimmed milk Baked beans and salt Fish Soy products
SUMMARY Key is well-being Health alone is insufficient motivator Taste matters Convenience matters Potential of bite-sized eating
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