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...
While the pressure on consumer purchasing power remained high in 2024, the price of snacks began to stabilise in Belgium, following two consecutive years of strong price increases. Price stabilisation was an important determinant of consumer demand…
Inflationary pressures weakened considerably in 2024 although the price of snacks in Austria remained high and increased slightly across a number of categories. Although the cost of energy decreased slightly, commodities including cocoa, potatoes and…
Over 2024, savoury snacks in Turkey is projected to continue to register double-digit retail volume growth, despite a highly inflationary climate exerting upward pressure on prices. Higher prices are seeing retail current value growth dwarf retail…
The market for savoury snacks in Greece is expected to register modest growth in retail volume terms in 2024, a slight improvement on the previous year. As in other categories, one most prominent trends is the decisive shift towards “better for you”…
Savoury snacks in Belgium achieved slight volume growth in 2024, due to strong promotional activity and the growing relevance of the home ‘aperitif’ trend. The economic climate continued to weigh on household budgets, with purchasing power…
Savoury snacks is set to record strong growth in volume and value terms during 2024. The seasonal highlight of the year will be the UEFA European Football Championship in Germany with the Austrian football team as one of the competing teams. This…
After a period of disruption during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, total sauces, dips and condiments packaging volumes in the Netherlands returned to low growth in 2023. Overall packaging units remained higher than the pre-pandemic level, as busy…
Total sauces, dips and condiments packaging volumes in Switzerland continued to rise in 2023, as these products are a versatile and essential component of meal preparation in the country, often used in various dishes, including traditional Swiss…
Total processed meat and seafood packaging volumes continued to decline in the Netherlands in 2023, although this was a continued stabilisation process after disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, and volumes remained higher than pre-pandemic, in…
Total processed meat and seafood packaging volumes in Switzerland saw a second year of growth in 2023. Chilled processed meat dominated packaging volumes in this category, due to its convenience, and the country’s meat-focused culinary tradition,…
Total processed fruit and vegetables packaging volumes saw a second year of decline in the Netherlands in 2023, although this was a normalisation process after seeing exceptional growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, and volumes remained above the…
Total processed fruit and vegetables packaging volumes maintained low growth in Switzerland in 2023. Although frozen processed fruit and vegetables accounted for lower packaging volumes in this year, it saw a higher growth rate than shelf stable…
Total plant-based dairy packaging volumes maintained slow and stable growth in the Netherlands in 2023. Growth was maintained for plant-based milk in 2023, which also continued to account for by far the highest packaging volumes within plant-based…
Total plant-based dairy packaging volumes in Switzerland continued to rise in 2023, as Swiss consumers are increasingly seeking dairy alternatives for health, environmental, and ethical reasons. Although plant-based cheese accounted for the lowest…
Total meals and soups packaging volumes remained fairly static in the Netherlands in 2023. Dutch consumers are increasingly seeking fresh and healthier food options, with a growing emphasis on home-cooked meals and natural ingredients. This shift in…
Total meals and soups packaging volumes continued to rise in Switzerland in 2023. Chilled soup continued to see above-average growth in packaging volumes from a low base in this year. The packaging volumes of thin wall plastic containers, PET…
Like other snacks categories, ice cream in Turkey is affected by the high inflation that has hit the market, especially towards the end of the review period. This has exerted strong upward pressure on prices and compressed disposable incomes and…
The market for ice cream in Greece will see an improved performance in retail volume terms in 2024, following the losses experienced during the previous two years. Sales will benefit from the easing of the annual rate of inflation, which will…
Ice cream consumption in Belgium is traditionally very much dependant on the weather. Following the exceptionally hot spring and summer of 2022, weather conditions in Belgium were not as good in 2023. This factor, coupled with strong price increases,…
Ice cream sales in Austria are set to record stable volume growth during 2024 following its slight decline in 2023. Ice cream is shaped by new product launches, line extensions and new, interesting flavours. In addition, sales are dependent on the…