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Total processed meat and seafood packaging volumes in Switzerland saw a second year of growth in 2023. Chilled processed meat dominated packaging volumes in this category, due to its convenience, and the country’s meat-focused culinary tradition,…
Total processed meat and seafood packaging volumes continued to decline in the Netherlands in 2023, although this was a continued stabilisation process after disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, and volumes remained higher than pre-pandemic, in…
Total sauces, dips and condiments packaging volumes in Switzerland continued to rise in 2023, as these products are a versatile and essential component of meal preparation in the country, often used in various dishes, including traditional Swiss…
After a period of disruption during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, total sauces, dips and condiments packaging volumes in the Netherlands returned to low growth in 2023. Overall packaging units remained higher than the pre-pandemic level, as busy…
After the disruption to sales of sweet spreads and the associated packaging volumes in Switzerland during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, total packaging volumes of sweet spreads stabilised in 2023, seeing just low growth from the previous year.…
Total sweet spreads packaging volumes in the Netherlands saw another year of stable growth in 2023, although chocolate spreads saw a decline in its packaging volumes, whilst the other categories maintained growth. As rapid inflation affected food…
Total baby food packaging volumes saw growth in Italy in 2023, although unit volumes and growth were driven by prepared baby food and other baby food. Dried baby food saw a decline in packaging volumes in 2023, due to the growing trend amongst…
Total confectionery packaging volumes saw a slight decline in Italy in 2023, although while gum and chocolate confectionery packaging volumes declined, sugar confectionery saw growth. Nevertheless, not all chocolate confectionery categories saw…
Total dairy packaging volumes in Italy saw slight growth in 2023. Although cheese remained one of the most significant categories in terms of packaging volumes in this year, it saw fairly stable unit volumes. The price of cheese in Italy rose…
Total meals and soups packaging volumes in Italy increased for another consecutive year in 2023. The consumption of ready meals continued to rise in this year, particularly in the chilled and frozen categories, driven by various factors, which drove…