Dairy Products and Alternatives

In a time of uncertainty, brands must ensure that the value proposition provided by their loyalty schemes is firmly aligned with customer needs, priorities and expectations, continuously refined and adapted to withstand disruption and changing market…

There is an intriguing dichotomy at play in dairy products and alternatives in Middle East and Africa, with value for money particularly important for many consumers given the current inflationary environment. At the same time, particularly among…

After decades of low inflation, consumers are grappling with rising living costs, prompting shifts in priorities and preferences. This report delves into four major consumer goods industries – apparel, beauty and personal care, drinks, and food – to…

The consumer packaging value chain is challenged by raw material prices and high operating costs. Brands can employ pack innovation strategies, to reduce the impact of price rises and preserve consumer affordability, ranging from adopting…

In spite of rising costs and prices in recent years, sales of dairy products and alternatives have continued to grow in real value terms in Latin America. The essential nature of products like cheese has helped maintain demand for them, while sales…

After the pandemic resulted in declining sales in China in both 2020 and 2022, the macroeconomic challenges this country was experiencing meant sales continued falling in 2023. With China being the region’s biggest market, this was impacting the…

The briefing examines how the milk commodity performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on milk price dynamics, as well as trends across key commodity consuming…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

As an international leader in dairy, Danone has achieved sustained value growth in the face of challenging economic conditions. It has demonstrated resilience by introducing innovations across its core categories, while its yoghurts performed well in…

In 2020 Mexico introduced black seals on labels that alert consumers about excess sugar, calories, sodium, and other potentially harmful ingredients as part of its efforts to improve the health of the nation and to tackle the obesity epidemic.…

High inflation and a rise in the cost of living has put the squeeze on consumers’ disposable income in 2023 with the prices of food and services shooting up. With consumers being faced with more limited budgets this has encouraged them to prioritise…

The expansion of modern retailers has noticeably increased the refrigerated space available at stores. In addition to the new stores that are constantly opening across the country, many existing supermarkets and hypermarkets have also invested in…

The consumption of milk has decreased for the third year in a row in 2023. This is explained, in part, by the evolution of the demographics in the country. The population of children (aged 0 to 14 years old) has been declining consistently and this…

In 2023 consumers have remained cautious with their spending due to prevailing economic uncertainty. This has resulted in households prioritising essential products and limiting their consumption of non-essentials. Many dairy products are perceived…

Cheese has been the most dynamic category in dairy in current value and retail volume terms in 2023. The shift from unpackaged to packaged formats is an important driver of this trend, but also the positioning of cheese as an affordable source of…

In 2023, inflationary pressures have had a noticeable impact on the price of butter and spreads. This has encouraged some consumers to shift towards lower priced options such as cooking oils which resulted in a slowdown in the growth of butter and…

With the health crisis finally being declared over by the WHO in 2023 many companies decided to bring their staff back to the office. While some companies deployed hybrid work arrangements others have brought their staff back into the office full…

Older adults are a key consumer group, as companies explore opportunities in the context of an ageing population across Asia Pacific markets. This report investigates the evolving consumption habits not only of senior consumers, but also of those…

With ongoing disruptions in global supply chains, the impact of rising prices in the Brazilian dairy production chain echoed through virtually all dairy derivatives in 2022, including yoghurt, albeit at a much slower rate than seen in 2021.…

In 2021, Brazil had a thriving foodtech industry, with 1,125 active companies. Amongst them, approximately 332 were dedicated to producing nutrition products, and a significant proportion of these were believed to be focused on developing plant-based…