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COMBINING MEGA-TRENDS HEALTH ALONE IS AN INSUFFICIENT MOTIVATOR DATAMONITOR RULE #3: THERE ARE RICH PICKINGS WHEN PRODUCTS SATISFY TWO OR MORE MEGA-TRENDS
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OUTLINE 1.Distinguishing fads from trends 2.Health trends to watch 3.The role of convenience 4.The role of taste
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LONG-TERM HEALTH TRENDS CRITERIA Overall well-being Balanced diet Effectiveness re health Taste and convenience will not be sacrificed
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FADS OR TRENDS? The Smart Car Four wheel drives Platform Shoes Casual dressing
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CONSUMER HEALTH CONCERNS Weight loss Energy levels Tiredness and sleep quality Gut function
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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
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RECENT HEALTH TRENDS Energy drinksEnergy levels Gut function Weight loss Well-being Probiotics Low-carb Five-a-day
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UPCOMING HEALTH TRENDS Glycemic Index Energy levels Gut function Weight loss Well-being Prebiotics Good vs bad carbs Omega-3s
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COMBINING MEGA-TRENDS 1.Health and convenience 2.Health and taste
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HEALTH AND CONVENIENCE The demand for Health-On-The-Go
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ON-THE-GO EATING OCCASIONS 2003-2008 Source: Datamonitor New Impulse Consumptions Occasions NCI Report
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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
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WHY DO HEALTHY EATING ATTEMPTS FAIL? Availability Packaging No spill No crumbs Crush-proof packaging Re-sealable packs
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HEALTH ON-THE-GO What ingredients should be the future focus?
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ENERGY LEVELS – TODAY Energy drinks
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ENERGY LEVELS – FUTURE Glycemic Index Drinks Cereal bars Dairy
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GUT FUNCTION – TODAY Probiotics
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GUT FUNCTION – FUTURE Prebiotics Dairy Bread Snacks Chocolate Beverages
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WEIGHT LOSS – FUTURE Good vs. bad carbs Reduce refined carbohydrates Glycemic index Prebiotics
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WELL-BEING – TODAY Five-a-day
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WELL-BEING – FUTURE Omega-3s Dairy Bread Beverages Sandwich fillings
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BITE-SIZED EATING Pizza slices Cereal bites Bitty-burgers Sushi bars Appetiser and salad replace main course Shot-glass sized desserts
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BITE-SIZED EATING – FUTURE Resealable savoury & snack packs Savoury nutritional bars/bites Shots of healthy AND indulgence foods
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CREATING HEALTH-ON-THE-GO SUMMARY Dairy Low GI foods Prebiotics Omega-3s Beverages Sandwich fillings Savoury barsBite-sized eating
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HEALTH AND TASTE Can consumers be persuaded to compromise on taste?
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EXAMPLES Skimmed milk Baked beans and salt Fish Soy products
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SUMMARY Key is well-being Health alone is insufficient motivator Taste matters Convenience matters Potential of bite-sized eating
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SOURCES & REFERENCES stephanie.french@harlequinplus.com
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