Portugal

In 2023, surface care saw value growth dampened by the consumer switch to less expensive product options in the midst of a marked rise in the cost of living and an uncertain economic environment. The private label segment was a notable beneficiary of…

Sweet biscuits, snack bars, and fruit snacks is seeing positive value and volume growth in Portugal in 2024. Indeed, despite consumers becoming increasingly health-aware and conscious of their diets, the consumption of sweet biscuits remains strong.…

Companies are increasingly incorporating sustainability and food waste reduction into their strategies. In the jams and preserves category, a common practice is using misshapen fruit to minimise fruit waste. The utilisation of fruit peel, considered…

Although the landscape saw a positive performance in the on-trade, retail volume sales of tea declined in 2023. The return to offices and consequent decrease in home-working continued to negatively impact off-trade volume sales, with consumers…

In 2023, tissue and hygiene in Portugal recorded positive retail value growth, boosted by increased price points. However, the prevalence of low wages, global price increases, and rising interest rates strongly impacted consumer purchasing behaviour,…