France

Fragrances in France saw double-digit current value growth along with minor volume growth in 2023, and was one of the best performing categories within beauty and personal care. The growth driver was premium fragrances, which saw double-digit current…

Footwear volume is managing to stay in very small positive growth in 2023, which is expected to pick up slightly in 2024, then slump again over the forecast period. Meanwhile, value is being better supported by inflationary pressures pushing up unit…

Food processors continued to suffer in 2023 as volume sales saw further decline after the substantial fall in volumes witnessed in the previous year. This decrease in sales occurred in a market where penetration was high before the COVID-19 crisis…

Sales of fish and seafood have fallen into the expected volume declines in 2023, due to high price rises alongside an ongoing drop in demand. The category is strongly supported by foodservice and institutional volumes, with the concept of fish on…

Fine wines/champagne and spirits recorded one of its best value growth rates in a number of years in 2023. Even if, post-pandemic, timetables are structurally less rigid and stable, and meals are more unstructured, fine still wines have returned to…