Italy

Over 2022-2027, Italy is set to experience a modest rise in the number of households, with single person households maintaining their dominant position. Soaring inflation had a significant impact on household spending in 2022, leading to increased…

Organic products came to the fore in several categories within cooking ingredients and meals in 2022. As demand has risen retailers’ shelves have become increasingly crowded with organic products with many stores creating specific areas of their…

Healthy and sustainable food is a topic of primary importance for many Italians, who not only want to improve their own health but also contribute towards improving the health of the planet. The growing interest in vegan butter and spreads is…

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on consumer purchasing behaviour when it came to hot drinks. Indeed, trends such as the increased focus on preventive health, which developed in 2020, remained quite relevant in 2022, with this being…

The pandemic adversely affected consumption of snack bars with these products having fallen out of favour as consumers spent more time at home, but with the return to normal life in 2022, sales also returned to growth. Convenience and taste were at…