Free Webinar: Trends and Opportunities in Global FMCG Packaging

Date:  Wednesday, March 7 at 9:00am Central Time, 3:00 PM GMT Time

Speakers: Karine Dussimon, Senior Packaging Analyst & Rosemarie Downey, Packaging Research Analyst

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Description: 2012 promises to be an interesting year for packaging. Continuing stagnation in North America and Western Europe poses challenges to brand owners. With value and economy product offerings now commonplace in these markets, how can brand owners utilise packaging to increase their value share? Meanwhile the developing markets of Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa remain the driving markets for packaging unit growth. Here packaging needs to be able to offer solutions to the high population of low income consumers, whilst still leveraging the growing middle class with an increasing disposable income. Euromonitor International will examine some of the key trends driving packaging demand, relevant to directing consumer purchasing decisions. Value for money propositions remain an enduring theme in packaging development with the use of both larger economy sizes and smaller entry-level pack sizes apparent to encourage consumer take-up and repeat purchase. Functional packaging that focuses on delivering more added-value attributes is also making gains as advances are made in packaging design and dispensing closure fitments. In an increasingly competitive marketplace, the need to stand-out is also necessary whether that is in the form of seasonal, limited edition launches, eco-packaging launches or in the use of a new pack format, shelf impact will be another driver of pack innovation in 2012.

• Global retail FMCG packaging reached 3.9 trillion units in 2011 and is expected to grow by 3% in 2012
• Packaging that facilitates value offerings continue to resonate with consumers affected by economic uncertainly in Western Europe and North America. China continues to drive growth, accounting for 55 % of global FMCG packaging unit growth in 2011
• 2012 could see brand owners reducing pack sizes and pack material quality to offset food inflation and keep unit prices stable in packaged food

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IPO Market Performance in the GCC Region

IPO activity in the GCC region - which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates – saw a spike in the last year. Ali Abbas, senior regional consultant for Turkey and the Middle East and Africa, explains some of the larger IPOs and looks towards economic activity for the region in 2012. The largest IPO for 2011 was UAE's Eshraq Properties Company, with a total offering of US$229.1 million. The rise of real estate activity paired with government spending is likely to trigger more economic activity in the region in 2012.

New Zealand Consumers in 2020: A Look into the Future

New Zealand's economy has benefited from a stable political environment and export-oriented industrialisation, bringing steady growth and prosperity. However, in the face of a weakening economy coupled with massive rebuilding costs in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake last March, what does the future hold for New Zealand consumers? Will they continue to cross the Tasman to Australia searching for brighter prospects?

NEW ZEALAND CONSUMERS TODAY

We're worse off than before!

According to New Zealand's leader of the opposition Phil Goff, New Zealand has not fared well under the current government. Statistics New Zealand revealed 100,000 Kiwis have left for Australia to look for work. “I want to know what John Key (the current Prime Minister of New Zealand) is going to do about rising unemployment, the rising cost of living and the ticking time bomb that is the rising number of young people not in work or training,” announced Phil Goff. Prices in the country have gone up nearly four times faster than incomes over the past three years with the rise of GST from 12.5% to 15% in December 2010 taking most of the blame. According to the Ministry of Social Development, 55,200 15 to 24-year olds are not in education, employment or training and the number of young people on long term unemployment benefit has increased by over 700%.

President Obama’s Achievements and Challenges

President Obama's historic first term is drawing to a close with elections due in November 2012. Achievements include his healthcare bill and further progress towards nuclear non-proliferation. However, Obama has struggled to improve the US economy and government finances, owing to the impact of the 2008 financial crisis, and unemployment remains high.

• In January 2009, Obama became the first person of African-American descent to come to power, making his presidency an historic one from the onset;

• As head of the world's largest economy (US GDP stood at US$15.1 trillion in 2011, comprising 21.4% of the world's total GDP), Obama's achievements and failures are of significant importance to the global economy;

• Obama became President at the height of the global economic downturn. His main achievements have been the implementation of his March 2010 healthcare bill, which has benefitted consumers, and the facilitation of emergency loans to the American automotive industry in 2008. Yet the US unemployment rate has risen from 5.8% of the economically active population in 2008 to 9.0% in 2011, while public debt has risen from 71.6% of total US GDP in 2008 to 100% in 2011.

Free Webinar: Assessing Key Emerging Payment Dynamics and Drivers

Date: Wednesday, February 29 at 9:00am Central Time, 3:00PM GMT Time

Speakers: Jonathan Fisher, Head of Consumer Finance Research & Kendrick Sands, Consumer Finance Company Analyst

Description:While vast challenges serve as headwinds for the global economy, financial cards continue to siphon payment volume share from paper. Buoyed by a host of drivers, electronic payments appear well positioned to enlarge its piece of the consumer payment market. The presentation aims to highlight the key dynamics at play in the payment landscape and offer insight into how they may develop. With a global focus, viewers will gain an understanding of potential winners and losers among payment instruments, markets, companies, consumer trends and channels, 2012 to 2016. 

• Learn how the tug-of-war between debit and credit may evolve 
• Understand how payment drivers such as urbanization spur card usage 
• Discover the markets best positioned to increase spending versus those likely to pull back

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Slowdown in Global Arrivals in 2012 as Euro-zone Faces Decline

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Due to its high dependence on intra-regional travel, many Euro-zone countries are set for a fall in 2012 as austerity measures and on-going economic uncertainty take their toll, with demand from key European source markets weakening. 

Consumer Finance: Key Facts for 2012

Euromonitor International's consumer finance team identified 5 key facts that suggest how the industry might evolve in 2012 and beyond. Watch the video to learn about the key drivers for the global consumer finance market.

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SABMiller Prepares its Premium Brands to Conquer Beer Drinkers in Australia

Following its recent acquisition of the beer assets of Foster's Group in Australia, SABMiller has already started to increase its presence in the country. The company has announced that its Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Miller Genuine Draft, Miller Chill, Grolsch and Pilsner Urquell brands will join the group's Carlton United Brewers' (CUB) portfolio of international beers.

Premiumisation has been a major trend in Australia in recent years. Although overall beer consumption has declined, premium lager registered 2% growth in 2011. In addition, according to Euromonitor International, the category is forecast to grow at a 3% volume CAGR over 2011-2016 while standard lager is predicted a further 3% CAGR decline over the same period.

Variety of Coffee Formats Allows for Broadbased Growth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Annual Study 2011: Role Models and Consumers

This report, drawing upon relevant insights from two of  Euromonitor International's consumer surveys: Annual Study 2011 and Global Youth Survey, explores attitudes and behaviours related to role models. Who has a greater influence on consumers? What are consumers generally aiming for and whom do they look up to in life? 

About Euromonitor International's Annual Study & Global Youth Survey

Euromonitor International's Annual Study surveyed 16,000 consumers of all ages (15-65+) in 8 mature and developing markets in July and August 2011, questioning respondents on the following themes: health and wellness, food and drink, technology, shopping and leisure, personal traits and values.

Euromonitor International's Global Youth Survey reached out to young consumers living in 15 countries with the largest and fastest-growing youth populations. Fielded August-September 2011, the survey questioned 16-24 year olds on the following themes: financial expenditure, food and drink, technology, leisure activities, personal traits and values.

This comment piece is the first of several consumer comment pieces highlighting insights from our survey material. For more information on Euromonitor's survey findings, please see the Survey page.