Dairy Products and Alternatives

Drinking milk products in Algeria is facing slower retail volume growth in 2023 than previous years. This is attributed to the maturity of drinking milk coupled with the ongoing economic hardship faced by Algerian consumers. Some small dairies that…

The Algerian economy is witnessing stubbornly high inflation, which is eroding the purchasing power of lower-and-middle income consumer groups and curbing overall expenditure on dairy products and alternatives. Retail unit prices across dairy…

Spreadable cheese continues to be the most popular cheese in Algeria, and thus the leading category in 2023. This is due in large part to its more affordable price than soft cheese, and especially hard cheese, but also because of its convenience and…

Although sales continue to climb in retail volume and current value terms in 2023, butter and spreads is recording weaker volume growth than expected. The sharp increase in average unit prices is largely responsible for the high current value growth,…

The ongoing economic crisis in Algeria continues to threaten retail volume sales of baby food in 2023. The category remains plagued by restrictions on imports, surging inflation and the further devaluation of the Algerian dinar. This has affected the…

Private label – retailers’ alternatives to brands – tend to benefit from inflation. However, despite record inflation in France, Germany and the UK, the market share of private label in the three countries remained broadly stable across FMCGs in…

Revitalising the dairy sector requires innovation to counter slight volume growth. This encompasses creating novel products aligned with evolving consumer tastes, like plant-based alternatives and healthier, sustainable choices. The report delves…

In 2023, baby food is performing well and returning to normal after the disturbances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic since 2020. The main reason for this is due to the fast rebound of the domestic economy, as well as ongoing urbanisation. Likewise,…

Consumer Types can be a powerful tool to help companies better understand and appeal to their target markets. Consumers are grouped based on shared traits and preferences, companies can better develop products and marketing campaigns that resonate…

In recent years, consumers have transitioned away from brand loyalty and fat avoidance and have developed a willingness to shop around for what meets their needs from a nutritional, functional, and taste perspective – no matter the brand. Fat content…