Health and Wellness in Ireland
The health and wellness industry continues to grow in importance post-pandemic as consumers become more aware of the negative health impact of processed foods, seeking healthier foods and beverages from a range of claims such as natural, organic, good source of minerals/vitamins, no sugar/no added sugar (particularly in beverages), low fat and high protein/fibre.
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
January 2024
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN IRELAND
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Overview
DISCLAIMER
HW HOT DRINKS IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Tea with natural positioning and various wellness claims continue to attract local consumers
Natural is leading claim as consumers seek healthier hot drinks
No allergens driven by health concerns and greater awareness of intolerances
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Functional properties to increase demand for hot drinks over the forecast period
Natural to remain the leading health and wellness claim in hot drinks as consumers look to avoid artificial ingredients
Keto set to rise over the forecast period driven by specific dietary requirements and health trends
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2019-2022
Table 2 Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2019-2022
Table 3 Company Shares of Organic Hot Drinks (Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 4 Company Shares of Natural Hot Drinks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 5 Company Shares of Gluten Free Hot Drinks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 6 Company Shares of Good Source of Vitamins Hot Drinks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 7 Company Shares of No Allergens Hot Drinks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2022-2027
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2022-2027
HW SOFT DRINKS IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Functional properties are the main leader in 2022
2022 SEES NATURAL IN THE LEAD IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS SOFT DRINKS
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Reduced sugar variants to increase demand during forecast period
High fibre expected to record among fastest increase
CATEGORY DATA
Table 10 Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2019-2022
Table 11 Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2019-2022
Table 12 Company Shares of No Sugar Soft Drinks (Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 13 Company Shares of Energy Boosting Soft Drinks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 14 Company Shares of Natural Soft Drinks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 15 Company Shares of Good Source of Vitamins Soft Drinks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2022-2027
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2022-2027
HW SNACKS IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Sugar and chocolate confectionery challenged by Ireland’s low sugar legislation
Vegan snacks benefit from consumers becoming more selective and prioritising health
Low salt snacks benefit from concerns over high blood pressure
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Savoury snacks to benefit from high protein positioning
Vegan snacks set to perform well due to health and environmental concerns
Snacks that claim to offer a good source of omega 3s likely to benefit from consumers taking a proactive approach to health
CATEGORY DATA
Table 18 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2019-2022
Table 19 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2019-2022
Table 20 Company Shares of Gluten Free Snacks (Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 21 Company Shares of Organic Snacks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 22 Company Shares of Vegan Snacks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 23 Company Shares of No Allergens Snacks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2022-2027
Table 25 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2022-2027
HW DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Patriotism for local products drives growth for Irish dairy
Low fat is leading health and wellness claim, supported by Ireland’s HFSS rules
Organic gains traction in health and wellness dairy products and alternatives
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Solid demand expected for low fat dairy products to be driven by health and wellness concerns
Good source of minerals offers further growth potential as consumers look to fortify nutritional intake through convenient dairy products
Lactose free set to rise over the forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
Table 26 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2019-2022
Table 27 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2019-2022
Table 28 Company Shares of Organic Dairy Products and Alternatives (Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2019-2022
Table 29 Company Shares of Good Source of Minerals Dairy Products and Alternatives (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % V
Table 30 Company Shares of Gluten Free Dairy Products and Alternatives (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2019-20
Table 31 Company Shares of Lactose Free Dairy Products and Alternatives (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2019-2
Table 32 Company Shares of Low Fat Dairy Products and Alternatives (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2019-2022
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2022-2027
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2022-2027
HW COOKING INGREDIENTS AND MEALS IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Natural and organic products with local origins perform well in 2022
Vegetarian is leading claim in health and wellness cooking ingredients and meals
Brain health and memory is the best performing claim as consumers look to improve cognition function
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Legislation set to positively impact premium organic products
Ireland to see expanding target audience for products of non-animal sources
Dairy free driven by concerns over health, environment and animal welfare
CATEGORY DATA
Table 35 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2019-2022
Table 36 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2019-2022
Table 37 Company Shares of Organic Cooking Ingredients and Meals (Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2019-2022
Table 38 Company Shares of Gluten Free Cooking Ingredients and Meals (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2019-2022
Table 39 Company Shares of Vegetarian Cooking Ingredients and Meals (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2019-2022
Table 40 Company Shares of Vegan Cooking Ingredients and Meals (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2019-2022
Table 41 Company Shares of Natural Cooking Ingredients and Meals (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2019-2022
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2022-2027
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2022-2027
HW STAPLE FOODS IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Ireland’s legislation on HFSS products impacts staple foods in 2022
Vegetarian is leading health and wellness claim due to expanding target audience
Probiotic driven by increasing focus on gut health
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Private label to gain share of health and wellness staple foods during inflationary period
Further move away from animal-based products to drive demand for staple foods with vegetarian, vegan and plant-based claims
Meat free expected to be among strongest performers as consumers look to other sources of protein
CATEGORY DATA
Table 44 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2019-2022
Table 45 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2019-2022
Table 46 Company Shares of Gluten Free Staple Foods (Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2019-2022
Table 47 Company Shares of Organic Staple Foods (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2019-2022
Table 48 Company Shares of High Fibre Staple Foods (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2019-2022
Table 49 Company Shares of Vegetarian Staple Foods (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2019-2022
Table 50 Company Shares of No Allergens Staple Foods (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2019-2022
Table 51 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2022-2027
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Euromonitor International
January 2024
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN IRELAND
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Overview
DISCLAIMER
HW HOT DRINKS IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Tea with natural positioning and various wellness claims continue to attract local consumers
Natural is leading claim as consumers seek healthier hot drinks
No allergens driven by health concerns and greater awareness of intolerances
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Functional properties to increase demand for hot drinks over the forecast period
Natural to remain the leading health and wellness claim in hot drinks as consumers look to avoid artificial ingredients
Keto set to rise over the forecast period driven by specific dietary requirements and health trends
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2019-2022
Table 2 Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2019-2022
Table 3 Company Shares of Organic Hot Drinks (Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 4 Company Shares of Natural Hot Drinks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 5 Company Shares of Gluten Free Hot Drinks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 6 Company Shares of Good Source of Vitamins Hot Drinks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 7 Company Shares of No Allergens Hot Drinks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2022-2027
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2022-2027
HW SOFT DRINKS IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Functional properties are the main leader in 2022
2022 SEES NATURAL IN THE LEAD IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS SOFT DRINKS
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Reduced sugar variants to increase demand during forecast period
High fibre expected to record among fastest increase
CATEGORY DATA
Table 10 Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2019-2022
Table 11 Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2019-2022
Table 12 Company Shares of No Sugar Soft Drinks (Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 13 Company Shares of Energy Boosting Soft Drinks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 14 Company Shares of Natural Soft Drinks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 15 Company Shares of Good Source of Vitamins Soft Drinks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2022-2027
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2022-2027
HW SNACKS IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Sugar and chocolate confectionery challenged by Ireland’s low sugar legislation
Vegan snacks benefit from consumers becoming more selective and prioritising health
Low salt snacks benefit from concerns over high blood pressure
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Savoury snacks to benefit from high protein positioning
Vegan snacks set to perform well due to health and environmental concerns
Snacks that claim to offer a good source of omega 3s likely to benefit from consumers taking a proactive approach to health
CATEGORY DATA
Table 18 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2019-2022
Table 19 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2019-2022
Table 20 Company Shares of Gluten Free Snacks (Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 21 Company Shares of Organic Snacks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 22 Company Shares of Vegan Snacks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 23 Company Shares of No Allergens Snacks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2019-2022
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2022-2027
Table 25 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2022-2027
HW DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Patriotism for local products drives growth for Irish dairy
Low fat is leading health and wellness claim, supported by Ireland’s HFSS rules
Organic gains traction in health and wellness dairy products and alternatives
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Solid demand expected for low fat dairy products to be driven by health and wellness concerns
Good source of minerals offers further growth potential as consumers look to fortify nutritional intake through convenient dairy products
Lactose free set to rise over the forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
Table 26 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2019-2022
Table 27 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2019-2022
Table 28 Company Shares of Organic Dairy Products and Alternatives (Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2019-2022
Table 29 Company Shares of Good Source of Minerals Dairy Products and Alternatives (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % V
Table 30 Company Shares of Gluten Free Dairy Products and Alternatives (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2019-20
Table 31 Company Shares of Lactose Free Dairy Products and Alternatives (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2019-2
Table 32 Company Shares of Low Fat Dairy Products and Alternatives (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2019-2022
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2022-2027
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2022-2027
HW COOKING INGREDIENTS AND MEALS IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Natural and organic products with local origins perform well in 2022
Vegetarian is leading claim in health and wellness cooking ingredients and meals
Brain health and memory is the best performing claim as consumers look to improve cognition function
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Legislation set to positively impact premium organic products
Ireland to see expanding target audience for products of non-animal sources
Dairy free driven by concerns over health, environment and animal welfare
CATEGORY DATA
Table 35 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2019-2022
Table 36 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2019-2022
Table 37 Company Shares of Organic Cooking Ingredients and Meals (Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2019-2022
Table 38 Company Shares of Gluten Free Cooking Ingredients and Meals (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2019-2022
Table 39 Company Shares of Vegetarian Cooking Ingredients and Meals (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2019-2022
Table 40 Company Shares of Vegan Cooking Ingredients and Meals (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2019-2022
Table 41 Company Shares of Natural Cooking Ingredients and Meals (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2019-2022
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2022-2027
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2022-2027
HW STAPLE FOODS IN IRELAND
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Ireland’s legislation on HFSS products impacts staple foods in 2022
Vegetarian is leading health and wellness claim due to expanding target audience
Probiotic driven by increasing focus on gut health
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Private label to gain share of health and wellness staple foods during inflationary period
Further move away from animal-based products to drive demand for staple foods with vegetarian, vegan and plant-based claims
Meat free expected to be among strongest performers as consumers look to other sources of protein
CATEGORY DATA
Table 44 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2019-2022
Table 45 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2019-2022
Table 46 Company Shares of Gluten Free Staple Foods (Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2019-2022
Table 47 Company Shares of Organic Staple Foods (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2019-2022
Table 48 Company Shares of High Fibre Staple Foods (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2019-2022
Table 49 Company Shares of Vegetarian Staple Foods (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2019-2022
Table 50 Company Shares of No Allergens Staple Foods (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2019-2022
Table 51 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2022-2027
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2022-2027
