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The most heavily used pack type in plant-based dairy products is the brick liquid carton. This is because brick liquid cartons are the main pack type in the biggest category of plant-based milk. Brick liquid cartons provide a longer shelf life and…
Overall, plant-based dairy is projected to see a second consecutive year of double-digit retail volume growth in 2023. Growth is being driven by the escalating demand for non-dairy alternatives from vegans/vegetarians and other consumers embracing…
Plant-based dairy in the Netherlands is recording strong volume sales growth in 2023, following on from the previous two years of decline. However, growth is perhaps not as rapid as it could be, thanks to a marked escalation in average unit prices of…
2023 saw plant-based dairy generate positive retail volume sales growth as the consumer base for these products continue to expand. The rising popularity of plant-based dairy is based mainly on spreading concern over the role that a diet high in…
Sales of plant-based dairy fluctuated significantly over the review period. During the peak of the pandemic, in 2020, volume sales shot up but then declined in 2021 and 2022. By the end of 2022, retail volume sales had largely returned to 2019…
In 2023, other dairy is projected to see strong, if slower, retail volume growth. The growth in the category can be attributed to the sustained demand for these types of products, driven by their perceived healthier properties and natural qualities.…
In 2023 other dairy in the Netherlands is several subcategories suffer in terms of retail volume sales, though most have recorded an uptick in average retail value sales. Dairy producers have been facing escalating production costs — from core…
2023 saw demand for fromage frais and quark begin to decline for the first time in four years, which can be seen as a balancing of demand after several years of robust performances in the category. Fromage frais and quark consistently outperformed…
Other dairy has been strongly affected by the inflation crisis with prices going up and putting pressure on demand. High inflation has also placed significant pressure on consumers’ disposable income, pushing consumers to look for value-for-money but…
Even prior to the pandemic, chilled pizza had been recording significant annual declines, which continued during the pandemic and on into 2022. Chilled pizza often loses out to the longer shelf life of frozen pizza. While the packaging unit volumes…
Over 2023, the average retail current unit price of drinking milk products is projected to a see triple-digit increase. This notable price surge can be primarily attributed to the substantial devaluation of the Turkish lira. The prices of raw milk…
In 2023 in the Netherlands, overall retail volume sales for drinking milk products continue to decline. However, the rise in average unit prices has boosted overall value sales. Drinking milk products is now a mature category, which goes some way to…
After steep increases in the price of milk amidst high inflation during 2022, 2023 saw milk prices in Ireland experience a notable decline. The average unit price of drinking milk products had reached unprecedented levels by the end of 2022 and a…
Demand for drinking milk products was strongly affected in 2022 by a sharp rise in prices, which was the result of high inflation and spiralling manufacturing costs. As a result, retail volume sales dropped significantly, while the category saw…
High inflation and increasing prices are the main factors impacting the performance of dairy products and alternatives in 2023. Turkey has already been experiencing a high inflationary phase, with the rate of inflation rising dramatically in…
Against a backdrop of soaring global prices, the Netherlands' dairy industry is dealing with surging costs. Energy prices, along with those of wheat and other essential grains, are showing no signs of abating in 2023. Moreover, the skyrocketing…
2023 saw pressure on demand across all categories of dairy products and alternatives in Ireland as the high inflation that swept across Europe during 2022 continued, albeit at a lower rate. This led to volume sales declines across most categories of…
Dairy products and alternatives witnessed a significant decline in retail volume terms in 2022 for the second year running with inflation driving price increases and putting pressure on consumers’ available income. As a result, total volume sales…
In 2022, flexible aluminium/paper was continuing to gain share in the packaging of butter and spreads as it is perceived as an eco-friendly choice due to its recyclability and lower environmental impact. The aluminium also provides excellent barrier…
Flexible packaging dominates confectionery in Italy, offering numerous advantages, such as easier handling and consumption for consumers, and savings on transportation and storage for manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. The most popular…