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Health and Wellness in Canada

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  • 58 Pages
  • January 2026
  • Region: Canada
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 1240403
Health and wellness continued to gain importance in Canada in 2024, as consumers became more proactive about managing long-term health risks such as obesity, diabetes and digestive issues. Across food and drink categories, shoppers increasingly scrutinised labels, prioritising reduced sugar, free-from and functional products that support overall wellbeing.

This Health and Wellness in Canada 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 2021-2025, 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 2030 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals, HW Dairy Products and Alternatives, HW Hot Drinks, HW Snacks, HW Soft Drinks, HW Staple Foods.

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

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Health and Wellness market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Health consciousness strengthens, but affordability tempers choices
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Sugar reduction and functional nutrition shape everyday consumption
  • Plant-based and clean-label trends reshape category dynamics
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Health-driven innovation will persist, with value and regulation shaping outcomes
COUNTRY REPORTSHW HOT DRINKS IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Caffeine reduction and functional wellness support value growth in hot drinks
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Wellness routines, functional ingredients and moderation drive demand
  • No caffeine hot drinks gain relevance as moderation becomes mainstream
  • Natural and functional positioning supports premiumisation in tea and other hot drinks
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Functional wellness and convenience will shape future growth
  • No caffeine hot drinks set to remain a core growth engine
  • Natural positioning evolves towards credibility and targeted benefits
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
  • Table 2 Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
  • Table 3 Company Shares of Organic Hot Drinks (Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 4 Company Shares of Natural Hot Drinks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 5 Company Shares of Gluten Free Hot Drinks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 6 Company Shares of Good Source of Vitamins Hot Drinks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 7 Company Shares of No Allergens Hot Drinks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 8 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTSHW SOFT DRINKS IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Health-conscious hydration drives growth despite tighter regulatory scrutiny
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Health consciousness, functional hydration and regulatory oversight shape the category
  • Natural positioning gains traction through plant-based and functional innovation
  • Sugar avoidance reshapes demand across soft drink categories
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Health-led innovation continues, moderated by inflation and regulatory change
  • Natural claims evolve towards authenticity and targeted communication
  • No sugar gains momentum as reformulation accelerates
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 10 Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
  • Table 11 Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
  • Table 12 Company Shares of No Sugar Soft Drinks (Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 13 Company Shares of Energy Boosting Soft Drinks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 14 Company Shares of Natural Soft Drinks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 15 Company Shares of Good Source of Vitamins Soft Drinks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 16 Company Shares of Gluten Free Soft Drinks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 17 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 18 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTSHW SNACKS IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Healthier snacking gains ground despite cost pressures
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Health-conscious snacking shapes product innovation
  • Gluten free remains the leading claim, but price limits frequency
  • Natural claims build trust through cleaner labels
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Healthier snacking will deepen, despite inflation
  • Gluten free growth hinges on affordability
  • Natural claims set to strengthen as an accessible health cue
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 19 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
  • Table 20 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
  • Table 21 Company Shares of Gluten Free Snacks (Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 22 Company Shares of Vegetarian Snacks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 23 Company Shares of Organic Snacks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 24 Company Shares of Vegan Snacks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 25 Company Shares of No Allergens Snacks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 26 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 27 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTSHW DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Health-led reformulation and plant-based innovation support value growth
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Protein fortification and plant-based expansion reshape the category
  • Low fat positioning maintains relevance amid balanced nutrition priorities
  • Lactose free supports inclusion but faces competition from plant-based alternatives
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Functional nutrition and plant-based diets will drive future development
  • Low fat to remain stable as a secondary health cue
  • Lactose free increasingly overshadowed by plant-based growth
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 28 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
  • Table 29 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
  • Table 30 Company Shares of Organic Dairy Products and Alternatives (Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 31 Company Shares of Good Source of Minerals Dairy Products and Alternatives (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % V
  • Table 32 Company Shares of Gluten Free Dairy Products and Alternatives (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-20
  • Table 33 Company Shares of Lactose Free Dairy Products and Alternatives (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-2
  • Table 34 Company Shares of Low Fat Dairy Products and Alternatives (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTSHW COOKING INGREDIENTS AND MEALS IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Plant-based innovation and clean-label positioning support health and wellness growth
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Plant-based eating reshapes cooking ingredients and meals
  • Natural claims gain importance amid demand for simple ingredients
  • Gluten-free offerings expand beyond niche dietary needs
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Plant-based cooking solutions to remain a key growth driver
  • Natural positioning to strengthen across everyday cooking categories
  • Gluten-free demand supported by accessibility and policy support
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 37 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
  • Table 38 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
  • Table 39 Company Shares of Organic Cooking Ingredients and Meals (Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 40 Company Shares of Gluten Free Cooking Ingredients and Meals (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 41 Company Shares of Vegetarian Cooking Ingredients and Meals (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 42 Company Shares of Vegan Cooking Ingredients and Meals (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 43 Company Shares of Natural Cooking Ingredients and Meals (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 45 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTSHW STAPLE FOODS IN CANADAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Health-led reformulation and plant-based protein support staple foods performance
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Protein-focused diets and plant-based eating reshape staple foods
  • Natural positioning gains relevance across staple categories
  • Gluten-free demand accelerates amid greater health awareness
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Plant-based protein and functional nutrition to drive innovation
  • Natural claims strengthen as clean-label expectations rise
  • Gluten-free adoption broadens as affordability improves
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 46 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
  • Table 47 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
  • Table 48 Company Shares of Gluten Free Staple Foods (Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 49 Company Shares of Organic Staple Foods (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 50 Company Shares of High Fibre Staple Foods (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 51 Company Shares of Vegetarian Staple Foods (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 52 Company Shares of No Allergens Staple Foods (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 53 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 54 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTS