Dairy Products and Alternatives

2023 saw plant-based dairy generate positive retail volume sales growth as the consumer base for these products continue to expand. The rising popularity of plant-based dairy is based mainly on spreading concern over the role that a diet high in…

Plant-based dairy in the Netherlands is recording strong volume sales growth in 2023, following on from the previous two years of decline. However, growth is perhaps not as rapid as it could be, thanks to a marked escalation in average unit prices of…

Overall, plant-based dairy is projected to see a second consecutive year of double-digit retail volume growth in 2023. Growth is being driven by the escalating demand for non-dairy alternatives from vegans/vegetarians and other consumers embracing…

Yoghurt and sour milk products is seeing a slight decline in retail volume terms in 2023, although the category is set to see steady growth in current value terms. The latter is due to the lingering effects of the inflation crisis, with retail prices…

Over the course of 2023, Danone UK & Ireland was heavily focused on enhancing the health and wellness aspects of its consumer portfolio of brands. This move was taken in response to the growing demand among the Irish population for healthier food and…

Sour milk products overall is falling in terms of retail volume sales in the Netherlands in 2023, though the decline is less steep that that of 2023. While plain yoghurt is witnessing positive growth, other members of yoghurt and sour milk products…

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has reshaped consumer preferences within dairy products in Turkey, with a notable shift towards packaged, hygienic health-orientated products. In this vein, retail volume sales of yoghurt and sour milk products…

Baby food suffered heavy losses in 2022 as large numbers of families fled the country following Russia’s invasion. The category’s recovery in 2023 continues to be limited by the significantly smaller consumer base for these products. Besides which,…

In June 2022 Ukrainian dairy manufacturers were granted duty-free exports to the EU for one year. This was extended for one more year in 2023 as part of ongoing efforts to support Ukraine’s economy while it continues to cope with the impact of…

The war has taken its toll on the local economy with disposable income in most households being squeezed. As a result, some price-sensitive consumers are downtrading when it comes to shopping for cheese. For instance, some consumers are shifting to…