Independent Companies Disrupt the Food and Beverages Market
Driven by health-conscious consumers, social influencers, technology, people who are increasingly adopting flexitarian diets, millennials, and the rise of Gen Z, food and beverage indies are witnessing double- and triple-digit growth rates. Some of the key product types offered by these indie companies include protein-based, meat-alternative, and plant-based products.Continue reading
Top Reasons Why Independent Hair Stylists Should Grab Your Attention
Among the major shifts occurring in the salon industry are stylists moving from salons to independent businesses. The recently published Independent Stylist Study covering the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, and Brazil reveals the key reasons independent hair stylists could become the turning point for the professional hair care industry. Here’s a rundown: Continue reading
Sales of Supplements Surge in 2020
Overall, the U.S. market for nutritional supplements is up nearly 15% so far in 2020 as consumers seek to protect their health with immune-enhancing products. All segments of the market increased by double-digit growth rates, with particularly high gains for vitamins A, B12, C, D, iron, magnesium, zinc, echinacea, and elderberry. Continue reading
Crop Protection Manufacturers Weathering Sales Decline as Structure of Industry Changes
In 2019, the U.S. crop protection manufacturers’ market was characterized by a decrease in sales estimated at 3.4% in comparison to 2018. All segments of the industry contributed to the decline, with a higher decrease values coming from the seed treatment, plant growth regulators, and herbicides sectors, according to Kline’s soon-to-be-published Crop Protection Manufacturers report. Various factors have led to this decline, as the industry was adapting to multiple ongoing changes, from pesticide prices and demand changes to structural changes within many leading agrochemical manufacturers.
Big Wheels Rollin’ “Movin’ On”
After entering the U.S. market for synthetic passenger car motor oil (PCMO) in mid-December 2019 with its own branded full synthetic PCMO, Costco extended its product line into heavy duty motor oil (HDMO) with its Kirkland Signature conventional SAE 15W-40 HDMO in July 2020. Kirkland HDMO meets the current API Service Category of CK-4, which means the product meets OEM specifications for service-fill applications and will not compromise an OEMs’ warranty—provided the end-user follows OEM-recommended oil drain intervals based on operating conditions.
Doctors Pivot to E-Commerce to Cater to Skin Care Needs
Dispensing skin care has become a vital part of aesthetic physicians’ businesses in 2020. The reason: It offers an additional source of revenue to their core business, which in most cases, has suffered tremendously due to COVID-19. Our soon-to-be published report, Physician-Dispensed Skin Care: Perception and Satisfaction Survey, will focus on the pandemic’s impact on aesthetic physicians’ businesses and what the “new normal” will look like from now and through 2021. Continue reading
Who’s Next: A Look at Natural Personal Care Acquisitions (Part Two)
The popularization of ethical and healthy lifestyles in Europe and the United States has made its way to Brazil. The demand for cruelty-free, vegan, and organic products is growing, and consumers embrace brands promoting a socially and environmentally responsible message. Lately, brands and product lines with natural claims have swarmed the Brazilian market, posting strong sales growth of 10% in 2019, according to our recently published Natural Personal Care Global Series.Continue reading
Who’s Next: A Look at Natural Personal Care Acquisition Targets (Part One)
With the recent announcement of L’Oreal’s intent to purchase Thayers Natural Remedies—plus Shiseido’s and LVMH’s purchases last year of Drunk Elephant and Tatcha, respectively—it seems that the naturals personal care market has become a hotbed for future acquisition targets. Natural personal care market growth has been on a strong upward trajectory as consumers quickly gravitate to brands with unique product premises and socially responsible messages. Continue reading
Sharp Decline in Fuel Additive Demand Seen for 2020 with Recovery from 2021 Onwards
Demand for fuel additives is dependent upon two factors: fuel demand and fuel additive treat rates. All other things being unchanged, fuel additive demand should grow along with the growth of fuel demand. COVID-19 is expected to drive a sharp decline in fuel demand in 2020, which will be reflected in the fuel additives market. While fuel demand should recover from 2021 onwards as the global economy recovers, there may be some long-term changes in fuel consumption patterns. For example, growing penetration of electric vehicles will adversely impact the growth of fuel demand in the medium- to long-term, which, in turn, will impact fuel additive demand in the medium- to long-term.
Personalization Trend Enters the Vitamin Market
American consumers are increasingly using personalized subscription services for clothing, beauty products, and meal kits—plus vitamins and nutritional supplements. In a category worth more than $10 billion—with as much as 75% of the population regularly consuming supplements—the sheer number of available products and brands can be confusing. That’s why personalization makes sense, as it helps consumers navigate a somewhat perplexing category. Continue reading
