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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
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Rising Concerns Around Sugar and Ultra-Processed Foods in Europe's Kids Food & Beverage Market
Key factors driving the 5.6% CAGR in the European kids food and beverage market include increased parental emphasis on child nutrition, and a preference for organic, clean-label products. Companies focus on innovative flavors and kid-friendly packaging to boost appeal. Popular product categories include fortified cereals, snacks, and dairy items. The market faces challenges from stringent European regulations and a shift towards sugar-free and minimally processed foods. Key players include Nestlé S.A., General Mills Inc., and Kellogg Company. European Kids Food & Beverage Market Dublin, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Europe Kids Food & Beverage Market Share Analysis and Size - Growth Trends and Forecast Report 2025-2033" has been added to offering. The European Kids Food and Beverage Market, worth USD 28.43 billion in 2024, is set to grow significantly, reaching USD 46.43 billion by 2033, with a robust compound annual growth rate of 5.60% over 2025-2033. This growth is fueled by increasing parental focus on child nutrition, demand for organic and clean-label products, and innovation in kid-friendly packaging and flavors, driving consumption across the region. Rising Parental Focus on Child Nutrition European parents are increasingly prioritizing nutrition, which is significantly driving the kids' food and beverage market. Concerns about childhood obesity, allergies, and general health have led to a rise in demand for fortified, organic, and low-sugar options. Brands are responding with specialized products enriched with essential vitamins and minerals to support children's growth and immunity. From breakfast cereals to fruit juices and dairy-based snacks, companies focus on functional benefits and taste. Furthermore, European public health campaigns and nutritional labeling initiatives are educating parents to make healthier choices, leading to a growing shift toward nutritional transparency and clean-label products. November 2024 - Ministers and representatives from across Europe gathered in Kyiv for the European Regional School Meals Summit, hosted by the Ukrainian government with support from First Lady Olena Zelenska. The two-day event, involving over 20 countries, emphasized a commitment to ensuring that every child worldwide has access to nutritious meals by 2030 through the School Meals Coalition. Expansion of Organic and Clean-Label Offerings The growing organic trend in Europe highly influences the kids' segment. Parents are more conscious of artificial ingredients, preservatives, and GMOs. As a result, organic and clean-label kids' products are witnessing accelerated adoption. Key manufacturers are launching certified organic snacks, juices, and ready-to-eat meals that cater to health-conscious families. Retailers are also supporting this trend by expanding their online and in-store organic sections. Additionally, the EU's stringent food quality and safety regulations reinforce consumer confidence in organic kids' food and beverages. This shift elevates brand trust and enables companies to capture premium market segments. Innovation in Product Formats and Flavors European food brands are innovating rapidly in flavors, packaging, and formats to appeal to kids while meeting parental standards. Fun-shaped snacks, portion-controlled packs, and visually engaging packaging have proven effective in enhancing product appeal among children. Companies are introducing diverse flavor profiles, including regional fruits, natural sweeteners, and dairy alternatives, to address dietary restrictions and taste preferences. These innovations create a fun and engaging eating experience and improve parents' convenience. Stringent Regulatory Framework and Product Compliance The European food industry is governed by one of the most stringent regulatory systems in the world. While this ensures food safety and transparency, it poses challenges for kids' food and beverage manufacturers. Compliance with regulations related to ingredient sourcing, nutritional labeling, advertising (especially to children), and food claims can be complex and costly. For instance, any health claims or use of additives in kids' products require approval from EFSA (European Food Safety Authority). This regulatory burden can slow product launches and increase R&D and marketing costs. Smaller or new players, in particular, may find it difficult to enter or expand in the market due to high compliance barriers. Rising Concerns Around Sugar and Ultra-Processed Foods European parents and health bodies are increasingly concerned about childhood consumption of high-sugar, high-salt, and ultra-processed foods. European governments are introducing sugar taxes, advertising restrictions, and school lunch reforms to curb obesity and diet-related diseases. These policy changes pressure manufacturers to reformulate products without compromising taste or appeal. At the same time, balancing cost, shelf-life, and flavor becomes difficult with cleaner formulations. Products once popular due to their convenience or taste may face backlash if perceived as unhealthy. This demand for healthier, minimally processed options forces brands to continuously innovate and invest in reformulation, posing long-term operational challenges. Key Attributes: Report Attribute Details No. of Pages 200 Forecast Period 2024 - 2033 Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2024 $28.43 Billion Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2033 $46.43 Billion Compound Annual Growth Rate 5.6% Regions Covered Europe Key Topics Covered: 1. Introduction2. Research Methodology3. Executive Summary4. Market Dynamics4.1 Growth Drivers4.2 Challenges5. Europe Kids Food & Beverage Market5.1 Historical Market Trends5.2 Market Forecast6. Market Share6.1 By Product Type6.2 By Age Group6.3 By Category6.4 By Distribution Channel6.5 By Countries7. Product Type7.1 Frozen Foods7.2 Dairy Products7.3 Beverages7.4 Cereals7.5 Meals7.6 Shelf-stable Products7.7 Snacks (Salty and Sweet)7.8 Fortified Foods7.9 Others8. Age Group8.1 2 to 3 years8.2 4 to 8 years8.3 9 to 13 years8.4 14 to 18 years9. Category9.1 Organic9.2 Conventional9.3 Others10. Distribution Channel10.1 Online10.2 Offline11. Countries11.1 United Kingdom11.2 France11.3 Germany11.4 Italy11.5 Russia11.6 Spain11.7 Denmark11.8 Switzerland11.9 Rest of Europe12. Porter's Five Analysis13. SWOT Analysis14. Key Players Analysis General Mills Inc. Campbell Soup Company Kellogg Company Conagra Brands Inc. Lifeway Foods Inc. Nestle S.A. Mondelez International The Kraft Heinz Company For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. 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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Zelenskyy to meet Pope Leo XIV privately on Sunday
Pope Leo XIV will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the inauguration mass on Sunday 18 May. Source: press services for the Vatican and Zelenskyy, as reported by European Pravda Details: Serhii Nykyforov, spokesperson for the Ukrainian president, told journalists that following the inauguration mass, Pope Leo XIV will hold an audience with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska. The Vatican also announced the meeting between the Pope and the Ukrainian president on Sunday after the inauguration mass, as reported by Reuters with reference to the Holy See's press service. Background: On 12 May, Zelenskyy and Pope Leo XIV held their first phone conversation. During Sunday's inauguration mass, Pope Leo XIV also mentioned the "martyred" Ukraine, which awaits negotiations for a "just and lasting peace". Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
BREAKING: Zelensky meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican, scheduled to have private talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on May 18, following the pontiff's inauguration mass, according to Vatican News. According to Sky News, the Ukrainian president is also scheduled to have a private meeting with the Pope this afternoon. The visit marked Zelensky's first in-person meeting with the new pope, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was elected head of the Catholic Church on May 8. During the inauguration mass, Zelensky was accompanied by First Lady Olena Zelenska and Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak. The event drew 250,000 pilgrims and 156 foreign delegations, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who met Pope Francis shortly before his death. A day before the event, Rubio said that the Vatican could serve as a neutral venue for future peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. Speaking in Rome before his meeting with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, the Vatican's envoy on Ukraine, Rubio noted that "both sides would be comfortable" holding talks there. On May 11, during his first public address, the pope said he carried the "suffering of the beloved people of Ukraine" in his heart and called for an "authentic and lasting peace." Zelensky had his first phone call with Pope Leo XIV on May 12, describing the conversation as "warm" and "substantive." On May 18, the pontiff received a list of Ukrainian prisoners of war held by Russia. Before becoming pope, Leo XIV denounced Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine while serving as Bishop of Chiclayo in Peru. In a 2022 interview, he described it as "a true invasion, imperialist in nature, where Russia seeks to conquer territory for reasons of power." Read also: Russia launches record 273-drone attack on Ukraine ahead of planned Trump-Putin call We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
The truth behind photo of Volodymyr Zelensky as people think he 'wore his trousers backwards'
A picture of Volodymr Zelensky has gone viral after eagle-eyed social media users pointed out that the Ukrainian leader appeared to be wearing his trousers backwards. A series of images show Zelensky standing alongside his wife Olena Zelenska while greeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron in Kiev on Saturday. Internet sleuths believe he is wearing his trousers the wrong way around as a zipper can be seen on his backside. 'Zelensky put his pants on backwords,' one X account wrote alongside an image of the Ukrainian leader. Social media users were quick to react to the post, with one commenting: 'This is hilarious.' Another said: 'Maybe he shouldn't wear suits.' A third suggested that he might have 'split his pants.' Although it has been speculated the Ukrainian leader was wearing his trousers back to front, this has not been confirmed. Internet sleuths believe he is wearing his trousers the wrong way around as a zipper can be seen on his backside Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (R) speaks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) at The Presidential Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, after a meeting of European leaders in the Ukrainian capital, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine The image was captured when when Zelensky met with European leaders in the Ukrainian capital over the weekend. Intrigue over Zelensky's attire comes after French president Macron was caught in the middle of fake internet allegations after pro-Russia social media accounts accused him of hiding a bag of white powder while travelling to Ukraine. Macron, Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met on aboard a train to travel from Poland to Kiev on Friday to visit Zelensky and to pressure Russia into agreeing to a ceasefire. While posing for a photo, the French leader was filmed subtly grabbing a white item off the table and discretely concealing it under his arm. Pro-Russian keyboard warriors were quick to fuel wild conspiracy theories claiming that Macron had stashed away a bag of cocaine. 'Macron, Starmer and Merz caught on video on their return from Kiev. A bag of white powder on the table. Macron quickly pockets it, Merz hides the spoon. No explanation given,' one X account posted. But the French government quickly blasted the false claim, clarifying that the item on the table was a tissue. 'When European unity becomes inconvenient, disinformation goes so far as to make a simple tissue look like drugs,' the Elysee said in an X post on Sunday night. 'This fake news is being spread by France's enemies, both abroad and at home. We must remain vigilant against manipulation.' Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of France Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk, and Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz are pictured during a conference call with US President Donald Trump in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, during a summit of the Coalition of the Willing The European powers also threatened Putin with 'massive new sanctions' if he did not accept The European powers threw their weight behind an unconditional 30-day ceasefire over the weekend and threatened Russian leader Vladimir Putin with 'massive new sanctions' if he did not accept. The leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Poland and Ukraine set the start of the ceasefire for May 12 at a meeting in Kyiv, during which they held a phone call with US President Donald Trump. 'So all of us here together with the U.S. are calling Putin out. If he is serious about peace, then he has a chance to show it,' British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told a press conference. 'No more ifs and buts, no more conditions and delays.' Soon after the European leaders' announcement, the Kremlin appeared to pour scorn on it. 'We hear many contradictory statements from Europe. They are generally confrontational in nature rather than aimed at trying to revive our relations. Nothing more,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying by Russian news agency Interfax.
Al Bawaba
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Did Zelensky wear his pants backwards during Macron, Starmer meeting?
Published May 11th, 2025 - 07:01 GMT ALBAWABA - A picture of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has gone viral on social media as the leader was spotted wearing his pants backwards. The photo was allegedly taken during Zelenky's meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Kyiv on May 10. In the picture, the president was next to his wife, Olena Zelenska, while receiving the British Prime Minister in the Ukrainian capital, as he was allegedly seen with his pants backwards, as social media users claimed that the pants' zipper was from behind. Netizens widely shared the photo and left the caption: "Zelensky put his pants on backwards." Image allegedly showing Zelensky wearing his pants backwards. (X) Did Zelensky wear his pants backwards during Macron, Starmer meeting? Grok answered curious people's question whether the photo is real or not by writing: "After analyzing the image and claim, I found no credible evidence to support that this picture of Zelensky wearing his pants backwards is real." X's Grok also mentioned that none of the major media outlets have reported anything regarding the viral image, which proves that it is incorrect. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
