Staple Foods

Chilled processed poultry is witnessing robust volume growth in 2023 due to changing consumer behaviour as inflation remains high. As household budgets are squeezed, Estonians are actively seeking out chilled processed poultry as it is a cheaper…

Processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat in Nigeria saw significant decline in volume terms in 2023 due to unfavourable economic conditions. High inflation as a result of a depreciated local currency, hikes in fuel prices, and a Federal…

In Sweden, the market for processed meat, seafood, and meat alternatives experienced a return to normal sales in 2023 after the pandemic. The foodservice sector recovered as dining out rebounded, while retail sales reverted to pre-COVID-19 levels.…

The Polish meat market is undergoing a phase of brand rejuvenation and minor innovations to align with evolving consumer preferences for healthier and more convenient options. Duda, a prominent meat brand, has expanded its poultry range, catering to…

The persistently high inflation in 2023 has significantly diminished the purchasing power of the majority of the population. This financial strain has been further exacerbated by the escalating average shelf prices of processed meat and seafood,…

In 2023, processed meat, as a product area, faced heightened competition from a gradually recovering foodservice industry, despite the weak purchasing power of Slovak households. This shift is driven by the convenience factor and the emergence of…

In 2023, processed meat and seafood in Switzerland continued to perform well. While there is a marked shift toward poultry consumption, red meat still represented the largest proportion of meat consumed in the country. Swiss consumers are…

In December 2022, following the price hikes of Tnuva and Unilever, Soglowek announced a price hike of 9.8% on its processed meat and poultry products. The company claimed that this was due to the increase in prices of meat and poultry set by the…

In Peru, the political and economic instability, coupled with high inflation and reduced employment levels, has fostered the growth of chilled processed red meat. These economic challenges have led consumers to seek more cost-effective alternatives…

Following significant price increases in 2022, prices continue to rise in 2023, albeit at a lower rate. The implementation of the government’s zero tariff policy for basic basket goods to bring some relief to the country’s most vulnerable consumers…

Processed meat and seafood is witnessing slower volume growth in 2023, compared to previous years, with momentum driven by the recovery of tourism and some stabilization of price hikes. Nonetheless, price increases have had a negative impact on…

Processed meat and seafood is expected to register a fall in constant value sales and minimal volume growth, as inflation continues to hit profit margins. Prices continue to rise as pressures from energy bills, transport, labour costs and the cost of…

While the war in Ukraine has led to supply disruptions, processed meat and seafood and alternatives to meat is expected to register moderate volume growth. That being said, constant value sales are expected to fall, as rising costs hit profit value…

Sales of processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat saw dynamic growth during the pandemic as consumers were forced to eat more meals at home, but with the health crisis now over retail volume sales are gradually stabilising. While sales are…

2023 witnessed a robust recovery for sales of shelf stable fruit and vegetables in Ukraine after the category fared better than most other categories of packaged food during 2022. Retail volume sales of shelf stable fruit and vegetables declined over…

In 2023, processed fruit and vegetables in Switzerland experienced marginal volume growth. Swiss consumers have shown a preference for fresh and natural products, often perceiving processed options as having fewer nutritional qualities. However, the…

In 2023, processed fruit and vegetables experienced a return to normal sales as the foodservice industry rebounded, and retail sales returned to pre-pandemic levels. However, unit prices were impacted by inflation and increased production costs,…

In 2023, processed food, in general, experienced a slight boost due to a challenging year in agricultural production. A cold spring adversely affected or significantly delayed plant growth in gardens, compelling consumers who traditionally relied on…

The volume decline experienced by the category in 2023 can be primarily attributed to the surge in the average unit price at the shelf, driven by persistently high inflation and an overall rise in food prices that outpaced inflation. The enduring…

In 2023, Poland is seeing a significant expansion in processed fruit and vegetable offerings as players cater to growing consumer demand for convenience, health-conscious options, and varied flavour profiles.

Processed fruits and vegetables in Peru is demonstrating a notable trend: unlike other packaged food categories, it has not experienced significant price increases. This relative price stability has helped to slow down the decline in volume sales…

Price increases have had a major effect on the consumption of processed fruit and vegetables in Norway. Consumers pay a lot of attention to the price per kilo and this influences which products they choose to buy, with this becoming particularly…

Processed fruit and vegetables saw sharp volume decline in both retail and foodservice terms in 2023 as high inflation caused by local currency depreciation, Federal Government demonetisation policies and fuel price hikes led to substantial increases…

It is expected to be an improving picture for the consumer of processed fruit and vegetables in 2023, as retail prices are expected to fall, leading to a decline in both current and constant value sales. As such, there is expected to a moderate…

In February 2022, Yachin increased the prices of its canned goods by an average of 24%. In the months following, the prices of canned goods continued to rise. While no major announcements were made regarding the increase in these products, the prices…

Shelf stable vegetables in Hungary has continued to witness steep unit price hikes in 2023 due to inflationary pressures fuelled by the global recovery from the pandemic, the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the devaluation of the forint.…

Processed fruit and vegetables is expected to register healthy growth in 2023, both in terms of constant value and volume growth. Products such as shelf stable black beans, which account for most volume sales, are economical and nutritious and appeal…

In 2023, shelf stable fruits and vegetables retained their position as the leading category within processed fruits and vegetables, in volume terms. Positive growth was also witnessed in shelf stable fruits and vegetables, primarily due to strong…

Shelf stable fruit and vegetables is enjoying strong growth volume growth in 2023, as Estonians spend less time canning fruit and vegetables at home. Shelf stable tomatoes is witnessing the highest demand, since these are more frequently used in…

The relentless surge in prices has significantly impacted processed fruit and vegetables, resulting in a notable slowdown in retail volume growth across the categories, with consumers shifting towards fresh produce in search of better prices. The…

Breakfast cereals recorded a positive sales performance in retail volume terms during 2023 after the category registered significant declines in retail volume sales over the course of 2022. One of the main reasons for the substantial declines seen in…

In 2023, breakfast cereals maintained its positive performance in Switzerland. The continued adoption of the hybrid work format allowed people to allocate more time to breakfast, boosting cereal consumption. Furthermore, muesli and granola, deeply…

In 2023, breakfast cereals have experienced normalising sales as the foodservice sector continues its recovery. However, retail sales have dropped back to pre-pandemic levels. Simultaneously, unit prices have seen an increase due to inflation and…

With the lifting of pandemic restrictions and the restoration of consumer mobility, Slovaks are now leading more hectic lifestyles, spending less time at home and opting for breakfast at home less frequently than in 2021 or 2022. This, coupled with…

The growth in the volume sales of breakfast cereals in 2023, despite significant price increases, can be attributed to reduced price sensitivity among mostly higher-income urban professionals. This demographic group, committed to a healthy lifestyle,…

In 2023, breakfast cereals in Poland is experiencing substantial growth, primarily fuelled by an increased consumer focus on health and wellness, the appeal of ready-to-eat products, and rising disposable incomes. As health consciousness rises,…

Breakfast cereals in Peru has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, marked by rapid price increases. With inflation rates in this category surpassing the national average, and a rise in poverty levels since the pandemic, Peruvian…

Sales of breakfast cereals have continued to decline in retail volume terms in 2023, with this being partly due to a stabilisation of demand after the peak seen during the pandemic. With more consumers returning to the workplace and class-based…

Breakfast cereals recorded a substantial decline in retail and foodservice volume sales in 2023 due to adverse economic conditions and high inflation. Besides local currency depreciation, there was a cash shortage caused by a Federal Government…

Value sales for breakfast cereal continue to be low in Kazakhstan, and in 2023, with inflation still pushing up prices, volume sales are expected to fall, as will constant value sales, as rising costs continue to hit profit margins. Kazakhs continue…

In November 2022, Unilever increased the prices of cereal for retailers. These increases went into effect over the succeeding three months. In May 2023, Osem announced a price rise for its products, including cereals, by an average of 4.7%. In May…

Like other companies across packaged food in Hungary, breakfast cereals manufacturers have adjusted their packaging strategies in 2023 in an effort to better navigate soaring inflation and the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades. Most notably,…

Breakfast cereal is expected to register moderate volume growth, but marginal constant value growth, as inflation continues to hit profit margins. Imported brands in particular are hit by price rises as pressures from energy bills, transport, labour…

In 2023, breakfast cereals has maintained steady volume growth, aided by some moderation in unit prices. The category's enduring strength continues to stem from the prevailing convenience trend, as modern consumers place a premium on the ease and…

Hot cereals witnessed the fastest growth in retail volume and current value terms in 2023. Consumers consider hot cereals to be healthier and more nourishing than RTE cereals, as they contain beneficial vitamins. With the adoption of healthier eating…

A sustained increase in prices has hindered the recovery of breakfast cereals. Double-digit price increases were recorded in 2022, and inflation continues to impact all categories in 2023, especially children’s cereals and muesli and granola.…

During 2023, demand for bread continued to increase in Ukraine as government efforts to regulate the price of bread ensured that many of the products in the category remained affordable for the majority of Ukrainians. Indeed, the low average unit…

Baked goods in Switzerland in 2023 remained stable in terms of volume, driven by a growing awareness of healthier product choices, leading many consumers to moderate their consumption of baked goods. However, the product area saw an increase in value…

In 2023, baked goods in Sweden continues to exhibit normalising sales. After the pandemic, sales through foodservice took a hit, leading consumers to shift towards retail as they preferred dining at home. Additionally, unit prices have continued to…

In 2023, commodity prices of wheat experienced a significant decrease from the heights of 2022. However, this reduction did not translate into lower unit prices in retail stores. The main contributing factor was the persistent increase in other…