Germany

Personal accessories faced slow growth in 2023, due to economic uncertainty. Consumer confidence revived somewhat towards the end of the year, but spending is expected to remain constrained, due to the global financial and labour crises. Hybrid and…

Having already recorded very dynamic growth in 2022, paediatric cold, cough and allergy remedies continued to register the strongest growth in paediatric consumer health in Germany in 2023, albeit at a much more modest pace. This strong performance…

Packaging changes in Germany reflect a broader shift towards sustainability and environmental stewardship. The EU’s imposition of a “plastic tax” in 2021 has put tremendous pressure on businesses and industries to adopt more environmentally-friendly…

Other pet food in Germany is only experiencing marginal volume growth in 2024. Post-pandemic Germany is witnessing a discernible preference shift towards traditional pets such as dogs and cats, with small mammals, reptiles, birds, and fish garnering…

Chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks maintains its popularity as the preferred format among other hot drinks in Germany. However, the demand for these beverages through foodservice remains significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels. This lower…