The consumer sector is increasingly focusing on health and wellness, leveraging innovations to enhance their offerings. Despite a recent decline in health and wellness-related patent applications, these technologies are benefiting companies by securing strategic advantages and fostering industry advancements. Additionally, the sector has seen significant growth in health and wellness-related deals and job postings, highlighting the importance and expanding influence of this trend. GlobalData’s health & wellness market report provides comprehensive analysis of the market. Buy the report here.
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This article presents a quarterly round-up of the latest trends in the consumer industry regarding health & wellness. It provides an overview of recent developments in health & wellness-related deals, talent acquisition, and patent filings within the consumer industry.
The industry experienced an 11% decline in the number of health & wellness-related patent applications in Q1 2024 compared with the previous quarter. On an annual basis, the number of health & wellness-related patent applications in the consumer industry witnessed a drop of 8% compared with Q1 2023.
Strategic deal trends in health & wellness in consumer industry
Consumer companies are not only focusing on innovation to enhance their patent portfolios but are also making strategic investments in health & wellness. These investments aim to secure lucrative deals with partners and position themselves at the forefront of industry advancements. Some of the recent deals underscore the importance of health & wellness in the consumer industry.
In Q1 2024, the number of health & wellness-related deals in the consumer industry grew by 167% compared with Q1 2023. On a quarterly basis, there was 14% increase in the number of deals in Q1 2024 compared with the previous quarter.
Impact on hiring
In terms of new job posting, in Q1 2024, the consumer industry experienced a 103% growth compared with the previous quarter. On an annual basis, job postings also grew by 18%. Notably, transportation and material moving occupations, with a share of 14%, emerged as the top health & wellness-related job roles within the consumer industry in Q1 2024, with new job postings rising by 330% quarter-on-quarter. Management occupations came in second with a share of 11% in Q1 2024, with new job postings rising by 37% over the previous quarter. The other prominent health & wellness roles include production occupations with a 6% share in Q1 2024, and office and administrative support occupations with a 5% share of new job postings.
Core-Mark Holding, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, ASICS, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, and Ingredion are among the top companies leading in health & wellness hiring within the consumer industry.
Countries driving adoption of health & wellness in consumer industry
The US is the leading country in health & wellness adoption within the consumer industry, boasting the highest number of health & wellness-related patents, jobs, and deals. Meanwhile, China, the UK, India and Australia also maintain significant positions in health & wellness adoption within the consumer industry.
In summary, the consumer industry's focus on health and wellness is driving strategic investments and significant growth in related deals and job postings. Despite a decline in patent applications, the US continues to lead in adoption, highlighting the sector's commitment to advancing health and wellness initiatives.
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