Snacks

It is expected to be a muted performance for chocolate confectionery in Algeria in 2024. With inflation continuing to be high, there is only expected to be minimal constant value and volume growth. As such, value for money continues to be a key…

Sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks is set to see another year of slow retail volume decline in 2024, along with solid current value growth due to price rises. However, performances are expected to vary across categories. For instance,…

Even as inflationary pressures plagued packaged food across the board, the allure of sweet treats kept consumers buying sugar confectionery in the US in 2023, and both retail volume and current value growth are set to be maintained in 2024. Consumer…

In 2024, snacks in the US is set to see little overall movement in retail volume terms, and solid growth in current value terms. Snacks has faced rising pressures on consumer demand, while simultaneously battling global supply chain challenges, with…

In 2023, private label gained share in savoury snacks in the US, and this is expected to continue in 2024. Particularly within salty snacks, private label has continued to steal share from the leaders, moving up into second position from 2022. Behind…

After retail volume sales of ice cream in the US saw significant growth during the first year of the pandemic in 2020, the category subsequently saw declining volumes, with this trend set to continue in 2024. This is due to a normalisation of sales…

After an exceptional pandemic-driven decline in 2020, and a subsequent period of strong rebound, gum in the US is set to turn to retail volume decline in 2024. This fits with the trend from prior to social distancing, as consumers had long been…

Most categories within chocolate confectionery in the US saw retail current value growth in 2023, and this is set to continue in 2024. However, some have not enjoyed the same growth in volume terms. There are several reasons for this, amongst them is…

In 2024, overall sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruits snacks in Singapore is set to return to modest growth in retail volume terms, following consecutive declines in 2022 and 2023, thanks to a slowdown in unit price growth. Snack bars, which are…

Producers of sweet biscuits in Germany are having to navigate uncertain times marked by fluctuating prices and economic instability. Several factors are contributing to this volatility, significantly impacting both players and consumers. One of the…

Sugar confectionery is set to see negligible retail volume growth in Singapore in 2024, with higher current value growth due to inflationary factors, especially with the rising cost of raw materials such as sugar. Sugar confectionery, which is often…

Sugar confectionery in Germany experienced challenging times in 2023, primarily due to the highly fluctuating price of sugar. This volatility created significant hurdles for confectionery manufacturers, impacting production costs and pricing…

Snacks is set to maintain retail current value growth in Singapore in 2024, as price rises and premiumisation will continue to drive value increases across all the main snacks categories. Meanwhile, price rises and the high cost of living are…

In 2024, snacks in Germany is navigating a dynamic landscape shaped by several key trends. While fluctuating ingredient prices present ongoing challenges, dramatic price changes are anticipated to be less frequent than in previous years with the…

Savoury snacks is set to see minimal growth in retail volume terms in Singapore in 2024, as consumers are limiting their discretionary spending amidst cost-of-living pressures. Despite the slowing of unit price growth, costs remain high and consumer…

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…

Overall retail volume sales of ice cream in Singapore are expected to see only low growth in 2024. In this year, unit prices have continued to rise due to persistent cost pressure on raw materials such as milk, sugar, and cocoa beans, which are key…

Rising retail prices of ice cream in Germany stem from several factors, notably increased energy expenses linked to cooling systems. With ice cream demand traditionally peaking during the warmer summer months, retailers face heightened electricity…

In 2024, the retail landscape of gum in Germany reflects both traditional strengths and contemporary trends. Supermarkets, convenience stores, and kiosks remain pivotal for gum sales, leveraging the impulse nature of gum purchases. Strategic product…

Similar to overall confectionery, in 2024 chocolate confectionery in Singapore is set to see negligible retail volume growth. This is partly due to government efforts to curb health problems such as diabetes and regulate sugar intake, along with…