Snacks

The market for ice cream in Greece will see an improved performance in retail volume terms in 2024, following the losses experienced during the previous two years. Sales will benefit from the easing of the annual rate of inflation, which will…

Ice cream in Ireland in 2024 is recovering, having been one of the snacks categories most severely impacted by inflationary pressures. The heightened cost of milk, sugar and cocoa, key ingredients in ice cream production, led to high single0digit…

Ice cream remains in a small negative volume slump in Italy in 2024, albeit with sales improved from 2023. Meanwhile, value is better supported by inflated prices. The overall negative performance is being affected by a slump in take-home ice cream,…

In 2024, ice cream in Norway is witnessing a rush of new launches. Diplom Is, for example, is balancing its product portfolio with old classics and new innovations in impulse ice cream. At the same time, the player continues to invest in salted…

Ice cream in Portugal is achieving positive volume and value growth in 2024, in both on-trade and off-trade terms. However, consumption is somewhat suppressed in foodservice, as financial pressures mean consumers are limiting their spending when…

In 2024, ice cream sales have seen steady volume growth, thanks in part to the strong performance of impulse ice cream and the solid performance of multi-pack ice cream. While large retail chains typically do not offer impulse ice cream for on-the-go…

Ice cream is set to see current value growth in Sweden in 2024. Swedes are big ice cream lovers, consuming around 10 litres per capita annually. Ice cream is a notable feature of the Swedish lifestyle during good summer weather, while also being…

Ice cream is set to see current value growth in Switzerland in 2024, while volumes are also expected to rise during the year. Factors driving this positive performance include the consumer demand for indulgence, hot summer weather, and manufacturers’…

Ice cream in the Netherlands is suffering volume sales declines in 2024. Amid a shift from retail to foodservice, the increase in the latter is not enough to offset the losses in the former in terms of total volume sales. Persistent price rises are…

2023 witnessed another year of double-digit price increases for ice cream in the UK due to persistent cost pressures in raw materials, such as milk, sugar, edible oils and cocoa beans, key ingredients in the category’s production, combined with the…

Like other snacks categories, ice cream in Turkey is affected by the high inflation that has hit the market, especially towards the end of the review period. This has exerted strong upward pressure on prices and compressed disposable incomes and…

Savoury snacks is set to record strong growth in volume and value terms during 2024. The seasonal highlight of the year will be the UEFA European Football Championship in Germany with the Austrian football team as one of the competing teams. This…

Savoury snacks in Belgium achieved slight volume growth in 2024, due to strong promotional activity and the growing relevance of the home ‘aperitif’ trend. The economic climate continued to weigh on household budgets, with purchasing power…

The selection of savoury snacks in Denmark is huge, taking up lots of space on retailers’ shelves. Despite higher prices, retail volume sales are projected to increase, albeit modestly, over 2024. There are, however, expected to be divergences in…

The retail market for savoury snacks in Finland is expected to see modest growth in volume terms in 2024, despite high unit prices. Such products remain very popular in Finland, whether at home or on the go. As a result, it is proving be the most…

Savoury snacks is having another good year in 2024 although certain categories are seeing a much stronger performance than others in terms of volume growth. Potato chips, for instance, is seeing solid growth in volume terms while the category’s value…

The landscape of savoury snacks in Germany is experiencing significant shifts due to economic pressures and evolving consumer expectations. Price fluctuations in essential ingredients, especially edible oils, are impacting production costs. These…

The market for savoury snacks in Greece is expected to register modest growth in retail volume terms in 2024, a slight improvement on the previous year. As in other categories, one most prominent trends is the decisive shift towards “better for you”…

Savoury snacks in Ireland is seeing sustained demand though a fairly flat performance in 2024. The category suffered from steep price increases in 2023, resulting from rising costs of raw materials oil, wheat and potatoes. In retail volume terms,…

Savoury snacks are seeing a positive performance in Italy in 2024, in both volume and value terms. This is strongly supported by the “snackification” trend, whereby consumers eat fewer, full, sit-down meals and, instead, snack more often during the…