2. The Indian food and beverage industry is on the brink of a major shift, with
indigenous consumers gaining more exposure, engaging & becoming more
health conscious.
5. Indian consumer
• Younger, more than 50% consumer base is below 30 years
• High income earning, change in consumption patterns
• Internet savvy, prefers shopping online for convenience & deals
• Apps & delivery services are transforming consumers’ access to deals, niche
offerings and even full meals
8. • Rise of food-centric media has sparked new interest in cooking, both for
nourishment, and also for sharing one’s creations via social media
• People taking divergent paths – some competing on popular television
programmes, while others cultivating specialties ranging from cupcakes to
curries
Either way, people are cooking to share with friends and followers.
11. • Packaging has become another crucial aspect in today’s consumers’ minds
• Brands are experimenting with vibrant colours, novel shapes, designs etc to
make packaged products worthy of consumer praise and social media posts
14. • Consumer demands for natural and “less processed” food and drink are
forcing companies to remove artificial ingredients
• Products that have yet to do, face scrutiny
17. • “It is what’s on the inside that counts.” Consumers are recognizing that diets
can connect with the way they look & feel
• This is creating a market for products enhanced with everything from collagen
to probiotics for brooming people’s physical appearance & personal wellness
20. • Many consumers don't actually need products free from gluten, wheat &
dairy, but are demanding them, as they believe them to be healthier
• Industry has been successfully responding to this demand which is seen in the
recent surge in mainstream gluten free and vegan products
• Other "free from" platforms are also gathering pace
23. •Rise of part-time vegetarians, who have reduced their meat consumption
because of health, sustainability & animal welfare, is having a major impact on
brands
• This includes the technological development and promotion of better-tasting
products more reminiscent of meat, & usage of alternative protein sources and
more animal-friendly processes
26. Due to the consumers’ conscious effort to the impact of their purchase on
environmental and social issues, there has been an increased demand for
environment-friendly products – organic, natural, nongenetically modified foods.