Staple Foods

Processed fruit and vegetables in Japan is set to see a notable decline in retail volume terms in 2023, while retail current value sales are set to maintain solid growth due to rising unit prices. The decline in volume terms is mainly due to a…

In recent years, a significant increase in legume consumption has been observed in Italy. This trend is largely attributed to increased awareness of the health benefits associated with consuming these types of foods, as well as a growing interest in…

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…

Processed fruits and vegetables, rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre, are becoming increasingly popular as part of a balanced diet and overall wellbeing. Moreover, these products cater to the growing demand for plant-based…

Processed fruit and vegetables in Indonesia witnessed dramatically higher unit price hikes in 2023 than it saw in 2022, though volume demand remained sustained. This was partly thanks to independent foodservice operators who have been investing in…

Processed fruit and vegetables saw solid retail volume growth and double-digit current value growth in India in 2023. The per capita consumption of processed fruit and vegetables remained low in India in 2023, as fresh fruit and vegetables continue…

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.…

In 2023, processed fruit and vegetables in Hong Kong is set to experience a slight current value decline, along with a stronger retail volume decline. This can be attributed to reduced demand for at-home consumption, primarily driven by the return to…

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…

The fast pace of modern life in Greece is forcing consumers to look for quick and easy meal solutions. As a result, the demand for frozen fries is on the increase, driving sales of frozen processed potatoes. Frozen fries are a quick cooking option…

In 2022 and 2023, Germany was witnessing a surge in inflation, primarily driven by the escalating costs within the food industry. Processed fruit and vegetables, in particular, have been grappling with notable price hikes. These increases can be…

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 vegetables is the largest category within processed fruit and vegetables in France, but sales have continued to decline in 2023. This is partly due to price increases on most products as manufacturers have faced up to rising production…

Like other categories of staple foods, processed fruit and vegetables continued to see a normalisation of volume sales in 2023. This followed the channels shifts seen during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, when foodservice volume sales plummeted…

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 demand for processed fruit and vegetables in Egypt continued to increase at the end of the review period. Over 2023, processed fruit and vegetables is projected to see a small increase in retail volume sales, with divergences in category terms,…

Frozen potatoes has witnessed a substantial expansion within the modern retail sector, characterised by the wide offerings of various brands. The increase in brand options has heightened consumer interest, fostering a competitive landscape that…

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…

Organic food is popular among Danish consumers, with it being seen to embody a blend of quality, health, and environmental responsibility. They typically often associate organic products with fewer pesticides, better nutritional value, and a lower…

Within processed fruit and vegetables, frozen variants are expected to see the strongest current retail value sales growth in Croatia in 2023. The popularity of these products can be attributed to many factors, including their long shelf life, which…

Retail volume sales of processed fruit and vegetables enjoyed a strong increase in retail volume sales in 2023, compared to the previous year. While fresh produce offers its own benefits, frozen fruits and vegetables are a preferred choice for many…

In 2023, among all the staple foods, processed fruit and vegetables experienced the most challenging sales performance. The primary factor behind this sales decline was the remarkable stability, and even occasional price reductions, in fresh fruit…

Processed fruit and vegetables is set to see dynamic retail volume and current value growth in China in 2023, with shelf stable fruit remaining the dominant category and driving growth. At the beginning of 2023, with COVID-19 lockdown restrictions…

The per capita consumption of frozen processed vegetables in Chile differs significantly from that of other countries in the region, primarily due to health-related factors. In the 1980s, Chile experienced a severe cholera outbreak, impacting the…

Processed fruits and vegetables are experiencing an increase in value growth, primarily driven by rising prices. The years 2022 and 2023 witnessed some of the sharpest price hikes for fruits and vegetables. This inflationary trend has also impacted…

Processed fruit and vegetables is expected to register a slight fall in constant value sales and a more sizeable fall in volume sales. With most products being imported, rising freight costs feeds into rising prices. Locally produced products fared…

The consumption of processed fruit and vegetables in Bulgaria increased slightly in 2023, mainly due to the growing need for convenience amid busier lifestyles and rising urbanization. Furthermore, the growing number of people living alone is driving…

Throughout 2023, food inflation in Brazil eased, although some prices of consumer goods continued at higher levels. Budgetary constraints continued to pose barriers to consumption, especially of fresh fruit and vegetables. Therefore, low and…

Consumer demand for processed fruit and vegetables remains stable in 2023, with robust levels of consumption across all categories. While consumer demand for shelf stable fruit is stalling, sales of frozen fruit and frozen processed vegetables…

Processed fruit and vegetables is expected to register a fall in volume sales in 2023, due to rising inflation. While Bolivia had managed to protect itself to a large extent from inflation by continuing to have a fixed exchange rate against the…

Within the inflation crisis, processed fruit and vegetables has seen volume sales decline slow, largely thanks to the resurgence of home cooking. This trend has been further bolstered by the prohibitive costs of fresh counterparts. The year 2023…

Shelf stable continues to account for most volume sales, in particular shelf stable vegetables, as shelf stable fruits are more expensive and also consumers consider them to much higher in sugar than fresh fruit. A product that is seeing health…

After a challenging year in 2022 in which volume sales declined sharply, sales of processed fruit and vegetables witnessed a notable resurgence in 2023 in Austria. This turnaround can be attributed to various factors, including a slightly more stable…

Processed fruit and vegetables is set to experience growth in current value terms in 2023, primarily driven by rising unit prices. However, volume consumption is also expected to see a slight increase, due to more people opting to cook at home in…

Processed fruits and vegetables is subject to inflationary pressures in 2023. Notably, industry stalwarts like Mc Cain have withdrawn from the national Precios Justos programme, a move aligned with strategies to bolster profitability. 2023 has seen…

Sales trends have remained the same during 2023 for processed fruit and vegetables in Algeria, with urban people living in large cities preferring canned or frozen fruit and vegetables due to increasingly busy lifestyles.

Financial instability is a favourable environment for private label development. Premium private label, while niche, offers scope to add value and increase loyalty to retailers. It also makes added-value products accessible for price-sensitive…

In Western Europe, the preventative health trend was accelerated by consumers’ rising health concerns due to the 2020 global pandemic. This resulted in several product launches positioned under the immune boost and/or wellbeing umbrellas. This report…

This report analyses how premiumisation is adopted in Asian food markets – a strategy to draw value growth in a challenging economic environment. Distilling consumer motivations to spend and key categories that show persistent growth despite unit…

Interest in plant-based eating and alternative proteins in the Middle East and Africa had been steadily rising pre-pandemic and was further accelerated by consumers looking at healthier options. The Middle East and Africa has the lowest per capita…

Plant-based eating and alternative proteins are on the rise. More consumers are limiting consumption of animal agriculture-derived products, and this dynamic segment of food and nutrition is home to continuing innovation. Health, sustainability and…

Plant-based alternatives are in emerging stages in Asia and set to gain traction. Companies must navigate the unique perception of meat and dairy in this region to introduce plant-based products that match consumer expectations of nutrition, taste…

Consumer demand for personalised solutions is spreading across consumer goods and services, influenced by considerable improvements to technologies that can match consumers with outcomes, and experiences that address their wants and needs. This…

Personalisation’s appeal is intensifying as modern consumers demand greater convenience and efficiency. Increasing awareness of the importance of nutrition for general health invites businesses’ innovations to create more granular tech solutions that…

This briefing provides updates on the 2020 – 2024 quarterly forecasts for the Packaged Food industry, sources from Euromonitor International’s Packaged Food Forecast Model for Q3 2020. It has been reviewed combining the effect of macroeconomics…

This briefing provides updates on Euromonitor’s March 2021 forecast restatement for the packaged food industry, deciphering how the industry is navigating the pandemic, changes from baseline projections and highlighting future risks and…

This report analyses Euromonitor International’s forecast for the Packaged Food Industry. This quarterly update reflects Euromonitor International’s updated forecast(s) based on changes that have occurred between Q1 and Q2, in terms of economic…

The Coronavirus pandemic has radically transformed the economic and consumer landscape of Latin America. It has changed the way consumers live, work and shop. Increased time at home, price-sensitive consumers, a focus on mental wellbeing and…

Organic food has grown in 2020 despite its premium price points, amid the worst global economic crisis in decades. The briefing explores the reasons for this expansion, including the focus on health and food safety, the importance of sustainability…

The surge in diet-related non-communicable diseases has led government authorities to take action, pushing the food industry to prioritise nutritional quality. Among the measures taken, front-of-pack labels have come to prominence, particularly in…