One in three people struggles with their energy levels (even higher for women), with significant health implications; low energy correlates to poor immunity, fitness, sleep, mood, and digestive health.1 The need for more energy also increases with age.2 Despite a strong energy product category in the EMEA market, today’s solutions lack relevance for many consumers.
Understanding Energy Management Needs
A recent Glanbia Nutritionals consumer study explored how today’s consumers approach and manage their energy needs—with some fascinating findings. The study revealed multiple dimensions of energy management, including reactive and proactive approaches, that point to unmet needs in energy products for the EMEA market.
Some consumers reach for products such as energy drinks or protein bars for a kick start, to recover from a dip in energy levels, or to refuel after exercise—all reactive approaches to energy management—as they seek to return to their baseline energy.3
Other consumers, particularly health-conscious consumers, more often choose products for sustained energy or energy to perform (proactive approaches).4 Addressing these different dimensions of energy management cannot be achieved with a one-size-fits-all energy product but requires a more tailored approach, with targeted functional ingredients and messaging.