Western Europe

Retail demand for plant-based dairy in France continues to fall in 2023, with the exception of plant-based cheese, which only entered the local market in 2020 and thus is growing from a low base. Plant-based dairy enjoyed significant growth earlier…

While plant-based dairy performed well, especially plant-based milk and barista options, not all products are set to post positive retail volume growth. Plant-based yoghurt is struggling as the competition is fierce from standard yoghurt, puddings,…

The local dairy industry has been characterised by severe price increases, with products featuring milk as their primary ingredient suffering the highest hikes. Indeed, as input costs have become increasingly expensive, profit margins have been…

Other dairy continues to experience declining sales in retail volume terms in 2023. The one exception is evaporated milk, which is still a relatively new category in Spain and is seeing an increase in retail distribution. The largest category, which…

Consumption of cream and condensed milk is in Portugal, as both are commonly used in dessert preparation. During the first half of the review period, cream also benefitted from a rising interest in new cooking experiences, assisted by the popularity…

The consumption of cream has decreased, with prices increasing, leading consumers to reduce their purchases. In addition to high price points, consumers have turned to healthier options, so they are looking for alternative creams that are better for…

In recent years, Germany has witnessed an increasing trend towards the development of protein-enriched dairy desserts. The growing segment is being driven by the rising demand for healthier and more nutritious food options among local consumers,…

While cream is one of the most important and traditional products within other dairy, retail volume sales are declining in line with another rise in the average unit price. While cream remains a mainstay of French cooking, stronger demand is being…

Other dairy in Finland continues to see normalisation, following the jump in consumption during COVID-19, when consumers were cooking and eating more meals at home. The quark and protein boom seen in the review period is stabilising; however, high in…

The dairy industry was among the most severely impacted in 2022. The lingering impact of the pandemic, continued Brexit-related issues and most importantly, the start of the war in Ukraine, pushed up production costs with utilities, fertiliser, and…