CMP - Category-by-Category Analysis

Baby Love

While at one time more likely to pamper their babies with premium products, most parents today stick to the basics, but without sacrificing quality or convenience.

Beauty Buzz: Putting Their Best Faces Forward

It’s true what they say: beauty really is in the eye of the beholder. And lately, with such a sad-faced economy, things have been a bit ugly overall. But for the contract manufacturing and packaging industry, the categories of facial care products and cosmetics are looking quite pretty as of late.

Into Their Own Hands

Over-the-counter products offer consumers an alternative to costly doctor visits and create a nearly recession-resistant segment.

Natural Evolution

Despite a whole-hearted interest in healthier alternatives, many consumers have opted for natural over organic in today’s economy.

Skintimate Decisions

Consumers seek highly functional products with reasonable price tags in bath and body care, often sacrificing brand preference for value.

Snack Time

Looking for healthier profiles in snacks, consumers still seek a broad assortment of products for various usage occasions.

Pour It On

The sauce segment feels the impact of the down economy, fluctuating ingredient costs and more diverse consumer taste preferences.

Serious Symptoms

The over-the-counter segment is home to numerous categories reaping the benefits of growing consumer needs.

Aging Gracefully, Or Not

Anti-aging products dominate the facial care market as consumers fight the signs of aging.

Recession-proof?

Frozen foods have prospered by providing comfort, quality and value – key ingredients for shoppers in a shaky economy.

Refreshingly Healthy

The beverage segment fares well despite a challenging economy as consumers look for more than just refreshment in their drinks.

For Health and Well-Being

The supplement segment faces demanding regulations, but the pay-off is increased consumer confidence and overall growth.

Whip Something Up

Changing consumer dining and shopping behaviors create ripples in the sauce segment.