“With health a concern and a priority for the ageing population, NPD which focuses on added benefits eg cholesterol-lowering spreads, as seen in functional food products such as Benecol would appeal to this group and could be a means of generating interest in new food products.”
– Amy Lloyd, Food and Drink Analyst
How can manufacturers, brands and retailers encourage the over-55s to experiment more with food?
“With health a concern and a priority for the ageing population, NPD which focuses on added benefits eg cholesterol-lowering spreads, as seen in functional food products such as Benecol would appeal to this group and could be a means of generating interest in new food products.”
– Amy Lloyd, Food and Drink Analyst
How can manufacturers, brands and retailers encourage the over-55s to experiment more with food?
How much potential is there for premiumisation?
Should the food industry actively target the older consumer or rely on subtler messaging?
Could online retailers do more to attract the over-55s?
How can snack categories engage the older consumer?
“On first glance the recent downward trend in equity release sales suggests a market in decline rather than one with significant potential for growth. However, on closer inspection there are some positive signs which suggest that the recent challenges should not be overstated.”
Brands and retailers fail to provide for the over-55s
Brands and retailers fail to provide for the over-55s
"The UK continues to fall behind Asian countries such as China and Japan in catering for an ageing demographic through NPD but relevant products can help marketeers to engage this lucrative group."