#1001-91 The European Market for Fairtrade Fruit & Vegetables

June 2008, 44 pages,  EUR 599,   Ethical Consumerism Driving Market Growth.     A rise in ethical consumerism is creating a surge in demand for fairtrade fruit & vegetables, with sales almost doubling in 2007. Most growth is occurring in Western Europe where a number of supermarkets have made pledges to source just fairtrade […]

Natural & Organic Cosmetic Standards: Harmonisation, Yet Proliferation

Organic Monitor predicts 2008 to be a defining year for the natural cosmetics industry. An industry shake-up is envisaged as widespread adoption of natural & organic standards begins. This will eventually lead to clear lines being drawn between legitimate natural / organic products and pseudo products. The most important development this year will be the […]

#1231-60 Consumer Insights: Natural & Organic Personal Care Products in the UK

December 2007, 53 pages,  EUR 749,  Consumers Going Natural to Avoid Synthetic Chemicals.    High growth in the UK natural personal care products market is primarily driven by consumers’ concerns about synthetic chemicals in cosmetics & toiletries. This first-ever study into consumer behaviour towards natural personal care products finds that 89% of buyers stated avoiding […]

#5202-50 The South-East Asian Market for Soya Milk & Non-Dairy Drinks

October 2007, 182 pages,  USD 3150 (full report), USD 799 (country reports),   Increased Market Segmentation Reinvigorating Product Sales.    Soya milk and non-dairy drink are surging as manufacturers launch new products for specific customer segments. Initially soya milk was mainly bought as a soft drink in Asian countries, however product innovations are making it […]

South-East Asia: Soya Drinks Receive Functional Make-Over

Consumer demand for soya milk is undergoing a renaissance in South-East Asia. New product launches and marketing campaigns are reinvigorating product sales. Soya bean drinks have been popular soft drinks for decades in countries like Singapore and Thailand, however increased product segmentation is leading to new soya drinks being launched as dairy alternatives and functional beverages. […]