Generation Health
the progress towards broader wellbeing goals

In 2023 and beyond, we see consumers continuing to prioritise investment in health and wellbeing. Developers will therefore look to create products that include health functional benefits, such as protein-rich or immunity-boosting foods.

Research shows that the average annual growth of food and beverage launches with “functional” as part of the product name has risen steadily at 59% year-over-year between 2016 and 2020¹.

Find out what consumers are looking for...

¹Innova Market Insights, 2020

Expert Q&A 

Gilles Donneaud, Business Unit Manager in France & Category Director for EMEA, explains how the trend for healthy lifestyles is evolving. 

How have consumer health priorities evolved in recent years?

"Consumers are now more aware of the importance of diet in supporting overall health and wellbeing. As reducing or cutting out sugars has become mainstream, awareness of good carbs, good fats, fibre and antioxidants is also growing significantly. A direct result has been the trend towards prioritising gut health, immunity and brain health, among other areas."

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Ingredients that promote better sleep can be targeted toward these health areas in order to appeal to a more diverse audience.

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