Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, sp...
Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, specialist knowledge and a comprehensive breakdown of key market data. Our research identifies key strategic themes relevant across the region, while also providing a more granular unders...
In general, Danish consumers display a notable fondness for organic products, with Euromonitor International’s Health and Nutrition Survey 2023 finding that 26% of respondents sought 100% organic products. Moreover, the health and wellness trend is…
Finns are clearly migrating towards fruit/herbal tea, green tea and other tea, which are snatching sales away from black tea. This movement is being powered by the health and wellness trend, as well as Finns’ keenness to experiment with new products…
Fruit/herbal tea has traditionally been a keen area of focus for health and wellness claims in France with consumers attracted to the natural benefits of ingredients such as chamomile, peppermint and fennel, for instance. However, France experienced…
The growing demand for functional beverages was one of the most important trends for hot drinks in Germany in 2022. Coffee has benefited from this generally as an energising beverage, with elevated retail demand fuelled by some German consumers…
Natural remained the leading health and wellness claim in hot drinks in Greece in 2023. Coffee and tea have an inherently natural positioning, which resonates strongly with growing consumer concerns about the potentially harmful health effects of…
As animal welfare and ethical concerns rise in Ireland, vegetarian hot drinks recorded the strongest retail value sales in 2023, with vegetarian coffee accounting for the bulk of sales at EUR39.5 million. While coffee is inherently vegan and…
The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on consumer purchasing behaviour when it came to hot drinks. It led to an increased focus on preventive health and wellbeing with this being sustained in part in 2023 by new innovations. For example,…
Despite holding a low overall value sales share within Spanish hot drinks, demand for organic options rose strongly in 2023. The most significant factor limiting stronger demand for organic products is their higher price points compared to standard…
The lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic combined with the economic fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine led to skyrocketing unit prices as Sweden experienced spiralling rates of inflation. This led to a drop in disposable income which in…
2022 saw a steep decline in demand for hot drinks in Switzerland and this can be seen as the natural reaction to the strong performances that were recorded in the category in 2020 and 2021, when the strict approach taken to social distancing and home…
The landscape for no caffeine hot drinks recorded the highest retail value sales in 2023, driven by no caffeine coffee with retail value sales of EUR114 million. Consumers in the Netherlands are increasingly looking for easy ways to improve their…
Caffeinated products continued to record dynamic growth within hot drinks in 2022, as many local consumers looked to these beverages for an effective energy boost and to remain focused as a result of stress, anxiety and insomnia, all of which have…
Tea consumption in Turkey is vast, with most consumers drinking tea daily, and most tea produced within the country. According to the World Tea Committee, Turkey is the number one country by per capita consumption of tea. The tea industry in Turkey…
Interest in vegan goods in Austria has been bolstered by a rise in plant-based diets, with concerns surrounding environmental and animal welfare shaping buying habits. This consumer trend has impacted health and wellness snacks, with vegan claims…
The health and wellness trend gathered momentum in Belgium during 2023 as consumers became increasingly concerned about rising obesity rates. With hectic modern lifestyles and more flexible working practices, many Belgian consumers are taking on a…
In general, Danish consumers display a strong preference for organic products. Indeed, 26% of respondents to Euromonitor International’s Health and Nutrition Survey 2023, stated that they sought 100% organic products. However, while organic remained…
Health claims related to xylitol remain relevant in the Finnish snacks market, and snack products containing xylitol are gaining in popularity. The Jenkki brand and its xylitol health claims have been present since the first xylitol sweetened gum was…
French consumers have long been cognisant of how sugar intake can be a significant contributory factor in the development of conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay, as the effects of excess sugar consumption have been a focal point…
Demand for snack bars and fruit snacks in Germany experienced steady growth towards the end of the review period. With increasing interest in health and wellness, many local consumers are looking for convenient and on-the-go options that provide the…
The snacks market in Greece witnessed a notable pivot towards health and wellness claims in 2023. With consumer health consciousness continuing to rise strongly, products carrying claims such as low fat, no sugar, high protein, gluten free, and vegan…