Western Europe

In 2023, sauces, dips, and condiments demonstrated robust performance, largely owing to the increasing demand for convenience in using prepared sauces instead of making them from scratch. Consumers turn to these products to effortlessly enhance the…

Demand for sauces, dips and condiments fell over the course of 2023, the second consecutive year of retail volume sales declines in the category. The main reason for the lacklustre performance seen in the category during the year is the return to…

Sales of cooking ingredients and condiments are declining in retail volume terms in 2023 due to several factors. First, with the pandemic over and consumers returning to busy lifestyles away from the home they have less time and desire to cook dishes…

Cost reduction takes centre stage as a primary focus for companies. With significant cost increases, businesses are actively working to enhance their production processes, lower expenses related to raw materials and packaging materials, all with the…

Cooking at home became more popular over the lockdown period, with some people using the time stuck at home to learn to cook, or to develop their cooking skills. This resulted in soaring sales of sauces, dips and condiments in 2020. Since the end of…

Cooking and table sauces has been particularly impacted by the high inflation that has hit Italy in 2022/2023, with the price of mayonnaise, for instance, spiralling upwards. The increase in the price of sunflower oil, a key ingredient in the…

In 2023, one key trend in sauces, dips and condiments in Ireland was the increased emphasis on marketing and advertising to stimulate consumption. This trend was particularly evident in the success story of Mutti, a local player in pasta sauces.…

The high cost of living remains an issue for Greeks in 2023, with many consumers being forced to restrict purchases to just the bare essentials. Retail volume sales of sauces, dips and condiments category remain dampened by this trend, although there…

Unilever, the leading player in sauces, dips and condiments in Germany for years, remained at the top for 2023. Its extensive assortment, including the popular Knorr brand of sauces, makes it a permanent presence in different outlets and various…

Sauces is the best-performing subcategory in 2023, albeit still seeing mixed sales trends. For example, the hot weather of the summers in 2022 and 2023, along with mild winter periods, have not inspired consumers to cook themselves hot and hearty…

The unit prices of sauces, dips and condiments soared as production costs went up in the context of a generally very high rate of inflation. Otherwise, the consumption of sauces, dips and condiments still saw normalisation following the shift from…

In 2023 sauces, dips and condiments is seeing normalisation in sales following the boom experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the rising convenience trend and less time spent preparing home cooked meals, cooking at home still remains…

Retail volume sales of sauces, dips and condiments were static in 2023, following a slight decline in the previous year. Value sales rose in 2023 due to increases in unit price, although current value growth was not as high as in 2022. Due to…

Sales in sauces, dips and condiments maintained demand in Austria in 2023, resulting in positive value growth underlined by still-high prices, alongside smaller volume growth due to the baseline demand. These factors are being driven by…

Ready meals recorded an excellent sales performance in 2023 as demand continued to increase substantially. While all categories of ready meals registered strong positive retail volume sales growth, shelf stable ready meals and chilled ready meals…

In 2023 meals and soups is still being impacted by inflation, affecting both volume consumption and value growth. In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, the volume rise of ready meals may seem surprising, but as budgets tighten, these convenient…

Soup is poised for healthy growth in 2023, defying traditional associations with cold weather consumption. Dutch consumers of all age groups continue to embrace soup as a favourite meal option. Valued for its nutritional benefits and perceived as a…

In 2023, meals and soups maintained its robust performance. This can be attributed to the establishment of hybrid work formats, such as the prevalence of working from home for two days a week, resulting in increased home-cooked meals. Convenience and…

Significant numbers of Swedish consumers continue to reach for ready meals when they need a convenient option for a quick meal or snack during their busy daily schedules. As the pace of life in Swedish cities continues to accelerate, busy urban…

Despite tightened budgets and ongoing price increases, ready meals has continued to experience steady volume growth in 2023 as consumers seek convenient and fast meal solutions. Interestingly, the increase in food prices has benefited the category,…