Brazil

This briefing examines how the commodity market for beef is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and consumption. The report also provides data and analysis of beef price dynamics, and key meat consuming industries.

In Brazil, 2022 saw significant developments in the packaging industry, driven by changing consumer behaviour and environmental concerns. With the post-pandemic shift towards on-the-go consumption, convenience and portability becoming key…

Global growth is set to slow in 2024 as a result of high cost pressures for businesses and consumers, especially high interest rates. Asia Pacific will continue to stand out as the main global growth region while advanced economies decelerate.…

Contrary to expectations, the national government did not advance hemp legislation for medical and industrial purposes in 2023. Instead, it opted to sidestep a potentially contentious debate, prioritising a comprehensive tax reformulation on its…

After several years of dynamic growth, inflation and the readaptation of consumer preferences back to the “old normal” showed their claws, impacting consumers’ willingness to buy, and shifting their preferences and needs. This does not mean that…

Nescau from Nestlé is set to remain the leading brand in other hot drinks in retail value terms in 2023, and also increase its share of sales. The company expanded its Nescau portfolio with the launch of Nescau Extra Cacao 30% and 60% variants. These…

Tea, which was once a rapidly growing category in Brazil, is encountering a slowdown in its retail volume growth, due to evolving consumer preferences and economic shifts. While tea is no longer viewed as an essential commodity by some, there is…

Coffee in Brazil maintained low and stable retail volume growth annually for several years before the pandemic, despite already substantial domestic consumption. Growth eased during the pandemic, and after a year of retail volume decline for coffee…

In 2023, Brazil found itself at a crucial economic juncture, emerging from the shadows of the pandemic’s economic downturn. The country experienced a reduction in inflation after grappling with the economic fallout of the pandemic, offering a glimmer…

The ongoing inflationary process that has hit the Brazilian economy in the past few years started to cool in 2023, as various food categories experienced a deflationary process for many items throughout the year. The Brazilian market context can been…