Brazil

In 2023, the Brazilian agricultural market witnessed distinct dynamics in producing different vegetables. For onions, a sharp decline in prices was seen, due to an expanded cultivation area and high availability. Consumers benefited from more…

The fresh food landscape experienced distinct movements throughout 2023. There was an increase in the availability of cuts of animal protein, however, due to the expansion of international trade, the increase in supply did not impact the final…

In 2023, Brazil experienced a challenging economic landscape, shaped by the lingering impacts of the global economic crisis and the ominous shadow of high inflation. A continued surge in footwear prices due to the economic downturn, fuelled by…

As Brazil navigated the economic landscape in 2023, the nation was at a turning point of recovery and resilience. While inflation presented new prospects of stabilisation, optimism for the future was limited by the effects of the pandemic and global…

Brazil’s political landscape is more stable, which is reflected in slight improvement in economic freedom, although government finances have worsened. The economy will moderate further, but inflationary pressures have subsided and the foreign…

Total volume growth of spirits in Brazil remained in positive territory in 2023, but saw a significant slowdown. One factor contributing to this slowdown was the fact that after several years of solid total volume growth in Brazil, more premium…

RTDs in Brazil maintained continued, although slower, total volume growth in 2023. The main development seen in RTDs in 2023 was the newfound focus of such products, with a slower increase for malt-based RTDs, which often offer a very similar flavour…

Given Brazil’s equatorial and tropical climate, the country faces unique challenges in food packaging. The high temperatures and frequent rainfall necessitate packaging solutions that prioritise product preservation. Brick liquid cartons, renowned…

Sunglasses in Brazil experienced steady growth in 2023, and this is set to continue in 2024, in a marked improvement from the struggles faced during the pandemic years. While growth has not been as aggressive as in other categories, and sales have…

The pandemic, coupled with a surge in pet adoptions and acquisitions, drove double-digit retail current value growth for pet care in Brazil in recent years, and this is set to continue in 2024. However, the end of social isolation, a return to…