Staple Foods

Shelf-stable vegetables continue to account for most volume sales. The launch of several new local brands has also introduced competition into the segment. These are Stifen, Navara and Greeno. In addition, the range of vegetables on offer is…

In Tunisia, there is increased demand for frozen processed red meat within the foodservice industry. Red meat products are increasingly being imported from countries like Australia and Argentina and directly supplied to restaurants and fast food…

Pasta is subsidised by the government in Tunisia and pasta is a key staple in the Tunisia diet, with Tunisia having one of the highest global consumption rates per capita of pasta. However, in 2023, with local wheat production yields significantly…

The Tunisian economy continue to struggle and its agricultural sector is particular in negatively impacted by drought. Inflation still remains high, especially for food, and this is reflected in a muted performance for staple foods, with minimal…

Packaged leavened bread registered a further contraction in retail volume sales in 2023, as strong price increases were brought about by rising costs. Demand has also been curbed by the many Uruguayans crossing the border into Argentina in order to…