Health and Wellness in Ireland
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. As a result, people are increa...
Euromonitor International's Health and Wellness in Ireland 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?
Euromonitor International's Health and Wellness in Ireland 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.
Health and Wellness in Ireland
Euromonitor International
July 2024
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN IRELAND
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Health and wellness in focus
Consumer weight trends
Consumer diet trends
Health-related deaths
Blood pressure and cholesterol levels
Diabetes prevalence
DISCLAIMER
HW HOT DRINKS IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Vegetarian hot drinks drive retail value sales as animal welfare and health concerns rise
Functional benefits combine with wellness claims to attract consumers
The natural claim drives growth as consumers look to avoid artificial ingredients
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Functional properties will increase demand for hot drinks over the forecast period
Innovations focus on low sugar and low fat as obesity concerns rise in Ireland
Dietary requirements drive growth as health trends adapt consumption habits
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 IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Good source of vitamins drives retail value sales as consumers look for fortified options
Players focus innovations on functionality to align with wellness demands
Increased demand for no sugar variants as diabetes and obesity concerns rise
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Natural soft drinks drive solid retail value sales as consumers prioritise wellness
The sugar tax encourages low sugar and high fruit content launches across the forecast period
Strong growth potential for Kombucha as digestive health claims drive growth
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 IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
New marketing, sponsorship and advertising restrictions, low sugar legislation, the government’s Roadmap for Food Product Reformulation and the introduction of sugar taxes stimulate demand for health and wellness snacks
Consumers become more selective in their choice of snacks and are increasingly knowledgeable about the effect of food production on climate change, stimulating sales of plant-based options
Many consumers concerned with sugar, fat and salt content, with such concerns bolstering demand for smaller pack sizes
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
A wider range of product categories to appear with a high protein positioning
In addition to a healthy perception, vegan snacks benefits from growing environmental and animal welfare concerns
Consumers to take a more proactive approach to their health over the forecast period
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 IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Low fat claims drive retail value sales as health concerns shape buying habits
Consumers support local products, driving growth for domestic plant-based cheese
Plant-based dairy products and alternatives drive strong growth bolstered by dietary changes
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Lactose free is set to drive strong growth as consumers focus on overall wellbeing
Fortified and functional options gain ground as added health benefits drives sales
Organic products drive growth as consumers perceive these to be natural, healthier products
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 IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Vegetarian is the leading claim as vegetarians and flexitarians rises in Ireland
Natural, organic products of local origin gain shelf space in 2023
Gluten free, low fat and low sugar products gain ground as health concerns rise
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing health concerns shape buying habits across cooking ingredients and meals
Opportunities in plant-based goods as innovations focus on texture and flavour
Dairy free drives growth as concerns rise over health, environment and animal welfare
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 IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Vegetarian is the leading claim as more consumers migrate to a meat-free lifestyle
No sugar options rise as Ireland's legislation on HFSS products impacts innovations
Double digit growth for plant-based staple food supported by strong innovations
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health and wellness influences innovation and reshapes the staple food landscape
Plant-based and meat free claims drive growth as dietary habits continue to adapt
Growth will be driven by high protein staple foods, as consumers reach for fortified goods
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
Euromonitor International
July 2024
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN IRELAND
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Health and wellness in focus
Consumer weight trends
Consumer diet trends
Health-related deaths
Blood pressure and cholesterol levels
Diabetes prevalence
DISCLAIMER
HW HOT DRINKS IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Vegetarian hot drinks drive retail value sales as animal welfare and health concerns rise
Functional benefits combine with wellness claims to attract consumers
The natural claim drives growth as consumers look to avoid artificial ingredients
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Functional properties will increase demand for hot drinks over the forecast period
Innovations focus on low sugar and low fat as obesity concerns rise in Ireland
Dietary requirements drive growth as health trends adapt consumption habits
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 IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Good source of vitamins drives retail value sales as consumers look for fortified options
Players focus innovations on functionality to align with wellness demands
Increased demand for no sugar variants as diabetes and obesity concerns rise
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Natural soft drinks drive solid retail value sales as consumers prioritise wellness
The sugar tax encourages low sugar and high fruit content launches across the forecast period
Strong growth potential for Kombucha as digestive health claims drive growth
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 IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
New marketing, sponsorship and advertising restrictions, low sugar legislation, the government’s Roadmap for Food Product Reformulation and the introduction of sugar taxes stimulate demand for health and wellness snacks
Consumers become more selective in their choice of snacks and are increasingly knowledgeable about the effect of food production on climate change, stimulating sales of plant-based options
Many consumers concerned with sugar, fat and salt content, with such concerns bolstering demand for smaller pack sizes
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
A wider range of product categories to appear with a high protein positioning
In addition to a healthy perception, vegan snacks benefits from growing environmental and animal welfare concerns
Consumers to take a more proactive approach to their health over the forecast period
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 IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Low fat claims drive retail value sales as health concerns shape buying habits
Consumers support local products, driving growth for domestic plant-based cheese
Plant-based dairy products and alternatives drive strong growth bolstered by dietary changes
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Lactose free is set to drive strong growth as consumers focus on overall wellbeing
Fortified and functional options gain ground as added health benefits drives sales
Organic products drive growth as consumers perceive these to be natural, healthier products
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 IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Vegetarian is the leading claim as vegetarians and flexitarians rises in Ireland
Natural, organic products of local origin gain shelf space in 2023
Gluten free, low fat and low sugar products gain ground as health concerns rise
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing health concerns shape buying habits across cooking ingredients and meals
Opportunities in plant-based goods as innovations focus on texture and flavour
Dairy free drives growth as concerns rise over health, environment and animal welfare
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 IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Vegetarian is the leading claim as more consumers migrate to a meat-free lifestyle
No sugar options rise as Ireland's legislation on HFSS products impacts innovations
Double digit growth for plant-based staple food supported by strong innovations
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health and wellness influences innovation and reshapes the staple food landscape
Plant-based and meat free claims drive growth as dietary habits continue to adapt
Growth will be driven by high protein staple foods, as consumers reach for fortified goods
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
