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HW Staple Foods in Australia

Published Dec 23, 2025
Length 12 Pages
SKU # EP20680597

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In 2024, health and wellness positioning in Australian staple foods increasingly shifted from broad “healthy eating” messaging towards more functional, targeted propositions, particularly those linked to gut health, weight management and everyday nutrition. Manufacturers responded by placing benefit-led claims more prominently on pack, reflecting growing consumer reliance on quick front-of-pack cues such as specific claims and the Health Star Rating (HSR). This supported stronger visibility for...

Euromonitor International's HW Staple Foods in Australia 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 2020-2024, 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 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: HW Baked Goods, HW Breakfast Cereals, HW Processed Fruit and Vegetables, HW Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat, HW Rice, Pasta and Noodles, HW Staple Foods by Type.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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* Get a detailed picture of the HW Staple Foods market;
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12 Pages
HW Staple Foods in Australia
Euromonitor International
December 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
HW STAPLE FOODS IN AUSTRALIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Functional staples gain visibility as front-of-pack cues influence purchase decisions
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Functional benefits and front-of-pack signalling shape staple foods innovation
High fibre evolves into a gut health narrative rather than a standalone claim
High protein expands across everyday staples, but value sensitivity shapes how it is used
WHAT’S NEXT
Weight management, no added sugar cues and clearer labelling shape future staple foods demand
High fibre is expected to grow modestly, with differentiation depending on functional storytelling
High protein will remain important, but claim usage will depend on category fit and consumer expectations
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 2 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 3 Company Shares of Gluten Free Staple Foods (Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 4 Company Shares of Organic Staple Foods (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 5 Company Shares of High Fibre Staple Foods (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 6 Company Shares of Vegetarian Staple Foods (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 7 Company Shares of No Allergens Staple Foods (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN AUSTRALIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Health and wellness in Australia pivots towards sugar reduction, functionality and credible everyday benefits
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Sugar reduction and metabolic health concerns shape category-wide performance
Functionality, gut health and protein move health and wellness beyond avoidance
WHAT’S NEXT?
Mainstream integration of functional, lower-sugar and clean-label products will drive future growth
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER

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