Dairy Products and Alternatives

Cheese is expected to be one of the weaker dairy performers in 2023, with more muted volume growth. Hard cheese in particular performs badly and is expected to register a fall in volume sales, with soft, more affordable soft cheese continuing to…

Per capita cheese consumption in Uruguay is among the highest in Latin America and the world, due to its long tradition of cheese production. After a soft contraction in 2022, retail volume sales is expected to achieve positive growth in 2023.…

In retail value terms, cheese was amongst the most dynamic categories in dairy in Switzerland in 2023. Aiding these figures, is the increasing variety of cheese products available in Switzerland, which is well-known for its cheese production. In…

The cheese category is growing in volume and value terms. Inflation is driving the value growth of the category while the functional and health effects provided by consuming cheese are driving the volume growth of the category, where spreadable…

While current value sales of cheese is expected to grow in 2023, constant value sales are expected to fall. This weak performance is reflected in the economy, which contracted in the first half of 2023. An unpopular government, bad weather, high…

The rapid urbanisation across all regions of Pakistan is fuelling growth of cheese in 2023, alongside the increasing interest in Western lifestyles and diets, which is largely due to the increasing exposure to social media among affluent urban…

Cheese continues to see falling retail volume sales in Norway in 2023, though at a much slower rate than was recorded in 2022. The persistent decline in demand for cheese has been accentuated by the post-pandemic return to life outside the home and…

In the face of rising prices, cheese consumption remains stable in retail volume terms as this product range remains a popular item in everyday cuisine. Its versatility is a key reason for such high demand, as it can be used in preparing various…

In 2023, cheese is expected to register double-digit current value growth, though volume growth is expected to be minimal, as inflation persists. In addition, there is shortages of local raw milk due to drought conditions, and local producers are…

Volume growth is expected to be muted for butter in 2023. With inflation still high, though easing, consumers are expected to be price sensitive and as a result opt for more affordable margarine and spreads rather than butter. The situation is…