GLOBAL CONSUMER TRENDS MINTEL, 2019 Social Isolation
Facilitating connections and creating unique spaces where communities can be built is the next stage in cultivating customer loyalty. By positioning their physical and virtual ‘space’ as places for consumers to meet while also eating, shopping or taking part in a leisure activity will lead to a boost in not simply engagement, but revenue.
Total Wellbeing
A growing interest in the microbiome (the microorganisms in a particular environment, including the body) is increasing demand for products that balance and boost the natural bacteria found in and on the body— from gut-friendly fermented foods to probiotic skincare. Developments in health monitoring, such as skin sensors or ingestible capsules, will enable on-demand creation of personalized solutions.
Rethink Plastic
Manufacturers are challenged to streamline packaging, empowering consumers to feel confident in how to dispose of recyclable items. And while the development of recyclable products and packaging that are convenient for consumers to separate is critical, equally as important is creating incentives and initiatives, like sponsored ‘reverse’ vending machines and bring your- own-mug schemes, that make it worthwhile for consumers to reuse or recycle plastic items.