Explore the latest trends, demand drivers and growth opportunitie...
Explore the latest trends, demand drivers and growth opportunities in the Middle East, with in-depth market and data analysis from our in-country field researchers and regional experts.
The cost of living has continued to rise in 2023. Israel's rate of inflation reached 5.3% in January 2023, the highest since 2008. Housing prices rose 20.3% in 2022. Electricity prices rose by 8.6% in August 2022 and, as the price of coal continued…
Prices have risen in the other hot drinks category, as the leading player, Strauss Group Ltd, has increased the prices of its Chocolit brand. After the salmonella incident that left many of Strauss's products absent from retailers’ shelves, these…
In recent years, green tea has seen high growth rates due to increasing awareness of its purported health benefits in an increasingly health conscious environment. However, local consumers are becoming increasingly interested in loose tea options,…
Coffee remains the most popular hot drinks category due to its cultural importance, although the socioeconomic crisis has led many people to consume less coffee, while many others have shifted to black tea, a much cheaper type of hot drink. Across…
Hot drinks in Jordan has been performing well in 2023, attributed to a surge in tourist numbers following the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. This uptake in overnight tourists during 2023, totalling, has notably influenced foodservices and on-trade…