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Health and Wellness in Canada

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  • 67 Pages
  • July 2024
  • Region: Canada
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 1240403
The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance overall, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, as consumers have become more cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and a range of drinks on their health and wellbeing. The virus disproportionately affected those with underlying health conditions, such as obesity and diabetes, making people more conscious of the need to take care of their health and boost their overall immunity.

The Health and Wellness in Canada report tracks the developments of health-associated product types and the healthy-option positioning of competing brands across different food sectors. It provides the latest retail sales data 2019-2023, allowing you to compare health and wellness categories with each other or in the context of the total market for a sector. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market- be they new product developments, legislative context or lifestyle influences. Forecasts to 2028 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals, HW Dairy Products and Alternatives, HW Hot Drinks, HW Snacks, HW Soft Drinks, HW Staple Foods.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Health and Wellness market
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Health and wellness in focus
  • Consumer weight trends
  • Consumer diet trends
  • Health-related deaths
  • Blood pressure and cholesterol levels
  • Diabetes prevalence
DISCLAIMERHW HOT DRINKS IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Consumers seek transparency in organic and natural coffee and tea
  • 2023 sees no caffeine as leading claim within health and wellness hot drinks
  • Probiotic supported by heightened health and wellness awareness and focus on gut health
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Fortified/functional tea to become key area of focus
  • Organic and natural will continue as key health and wellness claims in hot drinks over the forecast period
  • No allergens faces mixed fortunes
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2019-2023
  • Table 2 Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2019-2023
  • Table 3 Company Shares of Organic Hot Drinks (Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 4 Company Shares of Natural Hot Drinks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 5 Company Shares of Gluten Free Hot Drinks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 6 Company Shares of Good Source of Vitamins Hot Drinks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 7 Company Shares of No Allergens Hot Drinks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 8 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HW SOFT DRINKS IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Natural is leading health and wellness claim in soft drinks
  • Functional/fortified variants gain ground in soft drinks
  • Canadians turn away from high sugar and chemical additives
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Natural will remain leading claim in health and wellness soft drinks over the forecast period, with consumers shifting further away from sugar and artificial sweeteners
  • Brands face struggle in overcoming energy drinks’ negative perception
  • Functional beverages to pave the way for health and wellness soft drinks
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 10 Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2019-2023
  • Table 11 Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2019-2023
  • Table 12 Company Shares of No Sugar Soft Drinks (Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 13 Company Shares of Energy Boosting Soft Drinks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 14 Company Shares of Natural Soft Drinks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 15 Company Shares of Good Source of Vitamins Soft Drinks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 16 Company Shares of Gluten Free Soft Drinks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 17 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 18 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HW SNACKS IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Better for you snacks lead the way for weight-conscious Canadians
  • Rising awareness of food intolerance sees gluten free as leading claim
  • Energy boosting makes gains in health and wellness snacks
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Amid persistent growth in snacking, consumers will continue to shift towards better-for-you products, with labelling legislation set to make its impact
  • Labelling legislation set to impact development with consumers already looking for clean ingredients
  • Gluten free will continue to drive sales of health and wellness snacks in Canada, with plant-based and low/no sugar options gathering pace
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 19 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2019-2023
  • Table 20 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2019-2023
  • Table 21 Company Shares of Gluten Free Snacks (Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 22 Company Shares of Vegetarian Snacks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 23 Company Shares of Organic Snacks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 24 Company Shares of Vegan Snacks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 25 Company Shares of No Allergens Snacks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 26 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 27 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HW DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Inflation and flexitarian diets push consumers towards plant-based alternatives
  • Low fat is leading health and wellness claim, driven by obesity concerns in Canada
  • Immune support benefits from heightened awareness, as health and wellness trends drive greater interest in clean labels and ingredients
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Health and environmental concerns motivate move away from traditional dairy products
  • Rising interest in animal welfare and alternative diets will support growth in vegan
  • No allergens niche will strengthen over forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 28 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2019-2023
  • Table 29 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2019-2023
  • Table 30 Company Shares of Organic Dairy Products and Alternatives (Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2019-2023
Table 31 Company Shares of Good Source of Minerals Dairy Products and Alternatives (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % V
  • Table 32 Company Shares of Gluten Free Dairy Products and Alternatives (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2019-20
  • Table 33 Company Shares of Lactose Free Dairy Products and Alternatives (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2019-2
  • Table 34 Company Shares of Low Fat Dairy Products and Alternatives (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HW COOKING INGREDIENTS AND MEALS IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Natural is leading claim as consumers focus on avoiding additives and shift towards functional foods with specific health benefits
  • Prevailing trends prompt players to adjust portfolios in response to evolving demand
  • No allergens has its ups and downs in 2023 while some edible oils see further struggles
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Forecast period to see heavy demand for functional properties and specific health benefits, while players face stricter rules and regulations
  • Vegetarian offers further promise in line with rising environmental consciousness and concerns over animal welfare
  • Probiotic to be driven by demand for greater fortified/functional foods as retailers focus on differentiation
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 37 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2019-2023
  • Table 38 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2019-2023
  • Table 39 Company Shares of Organic Cooking Ingredients and Meals (Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 40 Company Shares of Gluten Free Cooking Ingredients and Meals (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 41 Company Shares of Vegetarian Cooking Ingredients and Meals (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 42 Company Shares of Vegan Cooking Ingredients and Meals (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 43 Company Shares of Natural Cooking Ingredients and Meals (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 45 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HW STAPLE FOODS IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Consumers prioritise functional products with specific benefits to meet their wellbeing needs as plant-based trend rises
  • Natural leads health and wellness claim in staple foods
  • Weight management expands in processed fruit and vegetables and processed meat, while new regulations target labelling and advertising
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Clean labels stand out amid expanding health and wellness claims
  • Organic still offers potential, driven by environmental concerns and clean eating
  • Keto staple foods to expand beyond niche acceptance, while consumers continue to shift away from carbs
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 46 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2019-2023
  • Table 47 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2019-2023
  • Table 48 Company Shares of Gluten Free Staple Foods (Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 49 Company Shares of Organic Staple Foods (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 50 Company Shares of High Fibre Staple Foods (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 51 Company Shares of Vegetarian Staple Foods (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 52 Company Shares of No Allergens Staple Foods (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 53 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 54 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2023-2028