Spain

In 2023, Spanish honey producers were facing challenges that included a low harvest yield due to drought and competition from low-quality imported honey, particularly from China. This has intensified cost and competitive pressures for local…

While some other pack types might be recording better performances in sauces, dips and condiments, glass jars are still the leading pack type in this category. Glass is impermeable and airtight, which helps to preserve the freshness, aroma and…

Processed meat and seafood continued to be affected by high prices in 2023, even if inflation had stabilised after peaking during 2022. Companies, unable to fully pass on costs to consumers in the previous year, once again raised their prices in…

Shelf stable beans were the only category in shelf stable fruit and vegetables that registered positive growth in Spain in 2023. As staple products in the Spanish diet, beans are widely used in traditional dishes and benefit from stable demand. The…

Plant-based dairy products have been less impacted by inflation as they are not reliant on raw milk prices, which soared in 2022. The costs of other plant-based ingredients have remained relatively stable, so that producers have managed to keep…

In 2023, there was strong demand for chilled gazpacho and salmorejo soups during Spain’s hotter periods. These refreshing, ready-to-eat soups are traditional favourites among Spaniards and tourists seeking a cool, convenient meal. As a result, PET…

Record growth in milk prices during 2022 led to sharp inflation in dairy products, with the impact of this continuing into 2023. Dairy producers were therefore faced with significant pressure from rising input costs, making livestock farming…

Ferrero Group has introduced a new, thinner wrapping for its Kinder Bueno range, reducing the plastic layer by 23%, while still maintaining product freshness and protection. This innovation follows collaboration with upstream suppliers to develop…

Special baby milk formula was the best performer in milk formula in 2023, seeing positive growth in retail volume terms. Manufacturers are addressing common issues like allergies to cow’s milk protein and other intolerances. In addition, many parents…

HDPE bottles are the leading pack type in both beauty and personal care as a whole and the bath and shower category in packaging unit volume terms in Spain. The durability and resistance to impact of HDPE bottles make them ideal for daily use in…

While folding cartons remain the leading pack type in the category, blister and strip packs continued to gain unit volume share in insecticide baits in 2023. Blister and strip packs offer a more user-friendly experience, allowing for precise dosage…

Leading Spanish juice brand Don Simon recently introduced an innovation in sustainable packaging with the launch of the world's first Pure-Pak eSense aluminium-free aseptic carton for its plant-based range. In collaboration with packaging supplier…

Nestle's 3-in-1 coffee mixes, packaged in flexible plastic sachets and multipacks within large bags made of flexible plastic or aluminium pouches, offer a blend of convenience, affordability and product protection that used to mostly come in folding…

In 2022, Spain’s packaging landscape continued to see growth in plant-based dairy, with brick liquid cartons remaining the primary packaging type for these products due to their exceptional barrier properties. Emerging categories like plant-based…

In 2022, glass bottles remained the dominant packaging choice for alcoholic drinks in Spain. However, metal beverage cans had been growing in popularity over the review period. This was primarily due to the lightweight and portable nature of cans,…