Market research on the fresh food industry. Standardised and cros...
Market research on the fresh food industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes and distribution, with full analysis of industry trends.
Between 2018 and 2023, Asian countries saw polarised rates of growth in packaged food sales. For 2023-2028, however, this range is set to narrow as markets stabilise. Companies are focusing on expansion, innovation and building value. Within these…
In 2023, as food prices remained high, some consumers in Germany turned to eggs as a cheap alternative to meat due to their perception as a healthy food choice. Therefore, despite a marginal retail volume decline in 2023, demand for eggs remained…
The increasing awareness of sustainability issues and environmental concerns associated with fish and seafood production have contributed to the decline in the consumption of these fresh foods in Germany. Health considerations have also played a…
As the effects of the pandemic gradually waned and had little impact on consumers and their purchasing patterns in 2023, inflation and price increases took the lead as the main socioeconomic factors shaping demand for fresh food in Germany. Despite…
While not dramatically, retail volume sales of fruits in Germany declined in 2023. Economic factors such as rising prices and inflation are likely to have contributed to the decline; higher food costs and reduced purchasing power among consumers…
Retail demand for meat in Germany experienced another decline in 2023, influenced by several factors that reshaped dietary habits and consumer preferences, such as concerns about the health impacts associated with meat consumption, sustainability and…
Nuts in Germany, usually seen as a healthy and appetising snack, became increasingly expensive in 2023 because of rising inflation. This has impacted consumers’ food choices and how they spend their money. Since nuts are often considered a treat,…
In 2023, peas generally remained popular in Germany because they are deemed easy to use, have a mild taste, and are budget-friendly, which matters when prices are rising. Germans tend to eat peas in salads during the summer and in soups and stews in…
Starchy root consumption in Germany experienced another year of decline in 2023, reflecting market dynamics and dietary trends affecting the category. The evolving dietary habits of consumers in Germany were one of the factors influencing this shift.…
In 2023, retail volume sales of sugar in Germany ceased their declining trajectory and stagnated. Since the at-home baking trend peaked in 2020 and supported category growth following previous declines, 2023 witnessed sugar consumption levels…
Marking a notable shift in consumption patterns, retail demand for vegetables in Germany declined in 2023. Ongoing economic challenges and inflationary pressures remained an obstacle for many consumers when it came to purchasing fresh produce at the…
Global packaged food sales are set to exceed USD3 trillion in 2024, with volumes growing over the forecast period. Even with inflationary pressures moderating, each grocery category (staple foods, dairy products and alternatives, snacks, and cooking…
Growth is expected to continue for eggs in India in total volume terms in 2023. It continues to be one of the leading countries globally in terms of egg production, with the presence of poultry farming throughout the country. While inflation has…
Fish and seafood is expected to maintain dynamic total volume growth in India in 2023, with growth across all categories, with the dominant product type being fish. Many consumers enjoy having a starter when they visit a restaurant, and fish-based…
Fresh food is set to display high single-digit retail current value growth in India in 2023, thanks to rises in unit prices and steady retail volume growth. Many fresh food categories have experienced inflation due to lower production estimates,…
Fruits is expected to maintain dynamic total volume growth in India in 2023, with all categories set to see growth, as well as all channels. Heatwaves in 2023, with temperatures soaring above 45°C, and the early onset of summer, boosted sales of…
Meat is expected to maintain solid total volume growth in India in 2023. Amongst all the meats that are available in the Indian market, poultry is the most popular type, due to widespread consumer acceptance, availability across all different areas…
Nuts is expected to maintain solid total volume growth in India in 2023. Coconuts is set to continue to account for most sales of nuts in this year, approaching three quarters of total volume sales. Above-average growth is also expected to continue…
In India, pulses is set to maintain solid total volume growth in 2023, with increases across all categories. Pulses continue to feature prominently in a wide array of traditional dishes in the country, ranging from dals (lentil soups) to curries.…
Starchy roots is set to maintain slow and stable total volume growth in India in 2023, with increases expected by all measures. Potatoes remains by far the dominant category within starchy roots, but is set to see the slowest rate of growth in 2023.…