Current retail value growth for OTC products was dampened in March 2020 before the lockdown restrictions were introduced, as consumers turned instead to OTC products, stockpiling medication for the months ahead. Despite the increasing popularity of herbal/traditional products in Romania, many consumers believe that OTC products are more effective than herbal/traditional products at fighting infections and offering protection against illness. With fears over the danger of COVID-19 rising in…

As a result of COVID-19, the demand for herbal/traditional products with preventative benefits against the virus will increase in 2020, as consumers seek out products which may help protect them. Equally, as many consumers suffer from higher levels of stress due to the pandemic uncertainty, lockdown isolation and resulting job losses, sales of sleep aids will also increase. When it comes to sleep aids, consumers prefer products that contain natural ingredients. Peruvian consumers are used to…

The outbreak of COVID-19 is set to result in a value decline for herbal/traditional products, with growth moving from a positive result of 1% in 2019 to a predicted decline of 6% in 2020.

Euromonitor International's Herbal/Traditional Products in Norway report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2015-2019, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. Forecasts to 2024 illustrate how the…

With the spread of COVID-19 in 2020, consumers have been more concerned about maintaining strong immune systems in order to avoid infection. As such, many consumers began to stockpile products in herbal/traditional products in 2020, which is expected to drive sales in the category in 2020. The emphasis is expected to be on products that can boost immunity and contain organic components in 2020, due to health fears provoked by COVID-19.

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In 2020, herbal/traditional products is expected to see a marginally slower current value growth rate than was seen in all other years of the review period, although performances vary between categories. Although a slight negative impact is expected to due to the financial impact of measures taken by the government to control COVID-19, Indonesians have huge faith in herbal/traditional products to boost their immune system. A local medicine called jamu, a liquid form of combined natural…

COVID-19 forced states across the US to declare stay-at-home orders and close non-essential businesses, starting in late March 2020. These closures led to mass layoffs. The unemployment rate in April 2020 hit 14.7%, the highest rate since the Great Depression, having seen the largest month-on-month increase in the history of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ unemployment data. The record-high unemployment level had several immediate consequences on consumer payments. Americans who lost their…

In 2020, similar to all other years of the review period, eye care is expected to witness a healthy double-digit current value growth rate. However, the current value growth rate is expected to be marginally slower than in other years of the review period. One of the main drivers of sales of eye care products is pollution. Much of the increase in demand for allergy eye care can be attributed to Vietnam’s increase in traffic congestion, stirring up dust mites, increasing air pollution and…

Eye care is expected to see a slowdown in its current value growth rate in 2020, mainly due to the economic impact of COVID-19. Some consumers have seen job losses and falling incomes as a result of the measures taken to prevent the spread of the virus in the country, which has made them more price-conscious. They are therefore focusing their limited budgets on necessities such as food and essential medicines. This is certainly a category in which there has been no evidence of stockpiling.…

Current value sales of eye care, especially standard eye care, have been positively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic overall as more consumers spent more time at home in front of computer or television screens. Slovakians already spent a high number of hours per day staring at screens, and this only got worse during lockdown, where computers and mobile phones were often the only point of contact with the outside world. Digital eye strain become far more common and many consumers turned to…

Retail volume sales of eye care products are expected to rise slightly in Peru in 2020, as a result of the lockdown restrictions implemented across the country to halt the spread of COVID-19. This has caused greater numbers of people to suffer from eye problems due to the increase in the amount of time spent on screens. Regular use of digital screens can cause eye strain and tiredness, problems already commonly seen amongst the Peruvian population. COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown…

As the Spanish economy recovers, the demand for premium ranges of closures to an expanding client base is set to continue on an upward trend. As a consequence the company is set to continue innovating in order to provide existing and potential clients with solutions for their premium ranges in an individualised fashion. However the company is also set to keeping expanding its portfolio of standard wooden closures available since 2014.

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Vidrala SA aims to take advantage of the positive impact of the economic recovery in domestic consumption, in a context in which the rising sophistication of consumers and increasing demand for more premium references favours glass as a packaging material. The company plans to take further steps to optimise the availability of its service, competitiveness and efficacy, based on its knowledge of the supply chain. Thanks to the prevailing economic conditions, demand in the main European…

Tetra Pak Hispania plans to continue to focus on research and development to enable it to supply innovative high-quality products to its customers in beverages and packaged food. A special strategic focus is expected on environmental aspects, such as the growing use of renewable resources. The company is also expected to place special emphasis on drinking yoghurt.

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In 2014 O-I announced that is planning to invest EUR55 million in its plants in Italy and this is due to the strong growth being seen in the use of its packaging in wine and beer. These funds were initially used to revamp its plants located in southern Italy, including the Ottaviano, Naples and Bari plants, and this was followed by the renovation of its plants in northern Italy. The main aim of this process has been to revamp machinery and develop new processes in order to improve…

During August 2014 Guala Closures announced its intention to cease operations at the Torre d’Isola plant, close to Pavia (Northern Italy), specialising in aluminium closures. This affects 142 employees, and according to company statements, is due to the company’s reallocation of resources based on current strategies. The other plants in Magenta/Basaluzzo, Termoli, Vasto and Spinetta Marengo are not expected to be affected by changes for the time being. Half of the production of the Torre…

In addition to being a major bottler of water, Fonti di Vinadio is also a major producer of PET packaging for soft drinks. 2015 saw Fonti di Vinadio SpA launch a new bottle in the soft drinks environment: Sant’Anna La Baby. This is an innovative and ergonomic 250ml format that responds to new consumption occasions among Italians, for example on-the-go consumption. Its suitability for on-the-go consumption is based on its light weight. The product is also designed to be used by children…

Packaging Imolese Spa is a national company based in Bologna, Italy. Packaging Imolese is active in research and innovation and sells its packaging to mass-market retailers and multinational brands. The company has been present in the Italian packaging market from more than 20 years and throughout that period it has maintained stable relationships with multinational companies operating in the home care market as well as major chained retailers. Packaging Imolese specialises in the…

Smurfit Kappa is one of the leading packaging manufacturers at global level. The core strength of the company is its consistent investment in innovation and new product development. It has maintained a very strong position through the launch of packaging that is innovative, uses sustainable materials and it is easy and convenient to use for consumers.

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Tetra Pak Italiana SpA is the national leader in the production of liquid cartons packaging. The company invests strongly in innovation and new product development and one of its core strengths is its constant focus on sustainability. This is something which is greatly appreciated by Italian consumers. The company’s most recent launches include Tetra Rex, which is made from 100% renewable sources and is 100% recyclable.

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