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...
Yoghurt and sour milk products in Italy will see a varied performance in retail volume terms in 2224, with sour milk products and plain yoghurt being the most dynamic categories. The trend for fermented milk products, in particular, remains strong…
Volume sales of yoghurt and sour milk in Belgium continue to be impacted by high prices in 2024. This can be linked to the huge spike in milk prices during 2023, which have decreased slightly over 2024, but continue to hinder consumer demand. Many…
Plant-based dairy is thriving in Italy, fuelled by a growing focus on health and wellness. Consumers are increasingly turning to alternatives to traditional dairy, not only vegans but also those who have traditionally followed a more mainstream diet…
Price remained a key challenge for plant-based dairy in 2024, with consumers still remaining price sensitive in Belgium. The price differential between plant-based drinks and cow’s milk remains quite high, with plant-based positioned at a…
In 2024, the market for other dairy products in Italy is expected to register only marginal growth in retail volume terms, with performance varying across the category. For instance, cream consumption is projected to decline slightly, largely due to…
Other dairy in Belgium is feeling the benefits of falling prices and a focus on promotions in 2024. Following the sharp price rises in milk during 2023 caused by issues in the production chain, other dairy prices started to reduce in 2024. Coupled…
The market for drinking milk products in Italy is set to register a fairly static performance in 2024, continuing the trend of the previous year. This will be within the context of a decline in demand for fresh milk, which has been characterised by…
Retail prices of drinking milk products in Belgium reported record price increases in 2023, but these prices started to ease during 2024 in line with lower inflation. Consumers have responded well to lower prices leading to marginal volume growth in…
The market for dairy products and alternatives in Italy is projected to see modest growth in total volume terms in 2024. Despite a significant reduction in inflation compared to previous years, consumers are still grappling with elevated prices which…
Dairy products and alternatives in Belgium posted only marginal volume growth in 2024, demonstrating a stronger performance after three years of volume decline. Following the sharp price hikes in 2023 linked to milk production, average unit prices…