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...
2023 is being marked by an overall decrease in retail volume sales for many dairy products and alternatives in France, accompanied by an increase in value sales. The latter is being driven by notable price rises, due to the combination of increased…
Inflation and increasing production costs drove unit prices up in 2022 and this continued during the beginning of 2023. As a result, competition became more intense, as consumers paid attention to price points, working on reduced disposable budgets.…
Following the unprecedented price hikes seen in dairy and alternatives in 2022, retail prices have fallen slightly in 2023. Consumption levels have improved compared to the previous year, but retail prices remain high, with global and European stock…
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…
Dairy products and alternatives is set to record stagnant current retail value sales in 2023, while dairy continues to generate the bulk of sales. With the health and wellness trend rising, dairy products benefit from generally being considered…
In 2023, cheese is projected to register positive, if more moderate, retail volume growth, stimulated by the marketing investments. In 2022-2023, cheese has witnessed a series of innovative product launches and strategic marketing initiatives aimed…
Cheese consumption suffered a substantial decline in 2022 as the impact of economic instability, supply chain issues and high inflation affected both players and consumers. Additionally, growth inflated by the pandemic and home consumption resulted…
The traditional cheese sector in the Netherlands is facing a series of challenges in 2023, with a continued dip in retail volume sales. This is the result of several factors, including soaring cheese prices leading to fewer purchases among local…
In retail value terms, cheese was amongst the most dynamic categories in dairy in Switzerland in 2023. Aiding these figures, is the increasing variety of cheese products available in Switzerland, which is well-known for its cheese production. In…
Swedes consume cheese on many occasions during the day; for breakfast with sandwiches and using it in meals, while premium cheese is often indulged on and offered on cheese platters. As such, some cheeses are specifically positioned to be indulgent…