Dairy Products and Alternatives

In 2023, there appears to be a notable shift in German consumer preferences in terms of plain yoghurt gaining popularity over flavoured options. This change can be attributed to various factors, including health concerns, changing tastes and a desire…

Sour milk products continues to account for the highest proportion of sales in yoghurt and sour milk products, with volume sales roughly four times higher than yoghurt and value sales nearly 2.5 times higher. The dominant position of sour milk…

Yoghurt and sour milk products, with the exception of drinking yoghurt, is experiencing declining retail volume sales in 2023, as inflation and price rises influence consumers’ purchasing declines. However, the decline has not been as severe as…

The sale of yoghurt and sour milk continued to normalise following the outbreak of COVID-19, when consumers stayed at home, leading to increased snacking. In 2023, yoghurt and sour milk is also facing the increasing challenge of being a mature…

Yoghurt and sour milk products is expected to register muted constant value growth, but healthy volume growth in 2023. A significant number of newly-arrived migrants from Ukraine, escaping from the war, is also expected to increase volume sales.…

Yoghurt and sour milk products is witnessing a small increase in retail volume and value during 2023, despite the big increases in prices by more than 60%. These increases are driven by the rise in raw milk and animal feed prices, in addition to low…

Both plain and flavoured yoghurt have benefited from rising health and wellness concerns in the country. Greek yoghurt has grown considerably as players, including Tonicorp, Karuu, Chivería and Rey Lácteos, offer a wide variety of products. Premium…

Yoghurt and sour milk products is expected to register healthy current value and volume growth. While there is still economic uncertainty, as a result of rising inflation, the growth in inflation is expected to ease. That being said, consumers are…

With the cost of living pressures remaining a cause for concern in 2023, less-essential products like yoghurts are being overlooked in the weekly shop. The switch to private labels and economy brands has also accelerated, with Danes paying more…

As the Croatian population was required to stay at home for extended periods in 2020 and 2021, due to COVID-19 regulations, yoghurt experienced a shift in consumer perception and usage. Historically, yoghurt was mainly considered a convenient…

Current value sales are expected to increase, along with a healthy increase in volume sales. While there is still economic uncertainty, as a result of rising inflation, the growth in inflation is expected to ease. That being said, consumers are…

In 2023, retail volume sales of yoghurt and sour milk products is being negatively affected by multiple factors, such as increases in prices and disruption of raw materials. Nevertheless, the healthy aspects of yoghurt, which is associated with…

Retail sales of yoghurt declined for the fourth successive year in current value terms in 2023, due in part to consumers' increasing health concerns. Consumers perceive yoghurt to contain a high amount of sugar, as well as preservatives and other…

Yoghurt with functional claims experienced strong growth following the emergence of the pandemic. As Chileans developed strong consciousness around nutrition and the food they consumed, functional yoghurt significantly benefited. However, as…

Despite a deceleration in inflation that led to lower prices and consequently slowed value growth, yoghurt and sour milk products continue to demonstrate a respectable performance in 2023. The category benefits from substantial consumption due to its…

The Cameroonian yoghurt market is overwhelmingly controlled by local entities, capturing more than 90% of the market share, while imported brands struggle to secure even a small fraction of the market. These local companies maintain their success due…

Yoghurt and sour milk products decreased slightly in 2023 as inflation pushed up retail prices and the declining population trend reduced potential consumers. At the same time, current value sales were slightly positive based on higher unit prices,…

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.…

Yoghurt and sour milk products registered positive retail volume growth and solid current value growth in 2023 as consumer demand remained stable despite high inflation and pressure on house or incomes. Indeed, current value growth was backed by…

Yoghurt is expected to register healthy current value and volume growth in 2023, while value sales for sour milk products continue to be negligible. Whereas before yoghurt was perceived as a non-essential premium product, it is increasingly becoming…

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…

The yoghurt category is facing another year of muted volume growth in 2023 in the face of higher retail prices. Azerbaijan is heavily dependent on food imports both from Russia and Ukraine and trade flows remain disrupted. Inflation also remains…

Yoghurt and sour milk products are set to register a moderate performance in 2023, with rising retail value sales. Yoghurt, which includes plain yoghurts, flavoured yoghurts and drinking yoghurts, generates the lion’s share of sales. Flavoured…

In 2022, Chobani from Bead Foods Pty Ltd launched a no added sugar yoghurt range, to meet the rising demand for healthier options. Yoghurt is considered a healthy food, containing nutritional benefits such as protein, calcium, and probiotics.…

Sales of yoghurt and sour milk products is set to decline in retail volume terms in 2023, driven by decreased purchasing power, with prices increasing well above the average inflation rate. The performance of drinking yoghurt is expected to be weaker…

The ongoing economic hardship is affecting household incomes in Algeria, which is leading to slower retail volume growth of yoghurt and sour milk products in 2023. The international issues caused by the war in Ukraine continue to affect the local…

The packaged food industry has seen fundamental shifts on the back of the Coronavirus pandemic with increased demand for staple foods, cooking ingredients and meals. This report gives an overview of the dynamics seen across the world and analyses the…

The dairy products and alternatives industry is expected to see a 6% increase in 2023 (current terms and year-on-year exchange rates), mainly driven by inflationary pressures. This report examines key industry trends, including health and…

During the Coronavirus pandemic, distribution channels in packaged food have been significantly affected. Consumers sought convenient channels to purchase essential food in 2020. As a result, e-commerce thrived by meeting consumers’ needs such as…

In-person sales of supermarkets have decreased due to an increasingly price-sensitive consumer preferring small local grocers and discounters. Moreover, e-commerce has consolidated as a key channel in the industry, regardless of the age of the…

From plant-made milk and yoghurt to cheese alternatives, the dairy-free space continues to see very dynamic innovation, delivering strong growth and attracting key dairy players into the space. This report analyses the consumer drivers behind the…

Wellness has been identified by Euromonitor International as having the furthest-reaching impact on industries and consumers in the future. This report looks at the link between rising longevity and consumers’ search for a healthy life and highlights…

The emergence of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has boosted consumer interest in being healthy. New habits around preventative health including immunity-boosting and mental wellbeing are set to play an even greater role in the pursuit of an…

Amidst inflation, geopolitical tensions, and climate disasters causing supply chain disruptions, sustainability gains momentum, compelling action from both businesses and governments. This report brings together insights from Euromonitor’s Voice of…

This report forms part of Euromonitor’s Voice of the Industry series and features the results of a survey of professionals working in the Packaged and Fresh Food industries. It examines their opinions regarding short-, medium- and long-term…

Legislative action is proving necessary to move packaging in a more sustainable direction, leading governments across the world to implement a wide variety of new laws aimed at reducing packaging waste and promoting a circular economy. This includes…

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…

The briefing explores consumer preferences when shopping for packaged foods across 14 key Indian cities. While tier 1 cities continue to remain strategically important and priority markets for leading companies, food companies must explore growing…

With advances in women’s health accelerating, commercial prospects are becoming a firm proposition for business. Embracing women’s wellness through dedicated solutions that cater for unique needs requires a holistic outlook factoring in an integrated…

Between 2018 and 2023, Asian countries saw polarised rates of growth in packaged food sales. For 2023-2028, however, this range is set to narrow as markets stabilise. Companies are focusing on expansion, innovation and building value. Within these…

This briefing explores the key trends defining the future of the packaging industry. Costs are keenly in focus given the inflationary environment; right-pricing and right-sizing the retail pack are essential to balance consumer affordability with…

Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

This report identifies the 10 global consumer trends expected to impact during 2021, providing specific characteristics and how the trend manifests, consumer behaviour and motivation driving the trend, as well as insights on how industry is…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…

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…

Demand for vegan and vegetarian food continues to grow. This report analyses drivers behind demand, how manufacturers are marketing these products and the most popular claims featured. It also delves into opportunities for the future and expected…

Online sales, though slowing, remain the leading source of future growth for groceries in the US. Persuading consumers to spend extra money in order to save time is a hard sell in a time of high inflation but the convenience of online ordering…

The next billion consumers represent new growth opportunities worth trillions of dollars in consumer spending across the globe. However, the next billion consumers are not a monolithic cohort, as they vary hugely from market to market. In order to…

To help companies understand which categories are most primed for sustained e-commerce growth post-pandemic, Euromonitor developed the E-Commerce Readiness Model. This tool uses analytic modelling to determine which countries and categories have the…