Dairy Products and Alternatives

Dairy products have established an important role in the diets of many Saudi Arabian consumers. However, in line with many markets around the world, Saudi Arabia is seeing a growing interest in plant-based alternatives that is being supported…

Plant-based dairy is the winner in 2023, enjoying healthy volume growth and strong value sales alike. This positive dynamic is supported by the fact that plant-based dairy in Romania is growing from a relatively small base. While plant-based dairy…

Plant-based dairy continued to see healthy growth in retail volume terms in 2023. As the number of lactose-intolerant, flexitarian and vegan consumers continues to grow in Portugal, demand for plant-based alternatives to traditional dairy products is…

In recent years, there has been a marked shift in the range of products available on store shelves in Poland, with plant-based milks now available in almost every shop, offering a wide selection. Similarly, once hard to find, plant-based yoghurts and…

Peru’s economy continues to be sluggish in 2023 and this is dampening growth of plant-based dairy, as products are more expensive than traditional dairy products. An unpopular government, bad weather, high interest rates and inflation are all…

In terms of retail volume sales, plant-based milk continued to fall in Norway in 2023, though at a much slower rate than in 2022; further, its decline was not as deep as that of its traditional dairy counterpart. Key drivers of plant-based milk’s…

In 2023, plant-based dairy in Nigeria experiences a reduction in volume, continuing the trend from the substantial decline observed in 2022. Persistent inflationary conditions in 2023 influence both consumer affordability and unit pricing. Despite…

Private label lines from Foodstuffs and Woolworths have been performing well across multiple dairy categories. Their cheaper price point makes them an appealing choice for customers at a time when household budgets are limited. This has been no…

Plant-based dairy products are still in their nascent stages of development within the Moroccan market. The introduction of soya-based drinks marked the initial foray into this category. Copralim and Food Group Trading led the way with Sojasun and…

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…