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...
The consumption of drinking milk products has continued to decline in retail volume terms in 2024, although the category has continued to post moderate growth in current value terms. This can be explained by rising milk production costs which has…
The market for drinking milk products in Greece is projected to see a continued decline in retail volume terms in 2024. Rising cow’s milk prices, driven by various factors, including adverse weather conditions, inflation and supply chain issues, have…
The purchasing power of the Portuguese decreased sharply in 2023 and continues to be squeezed in 2024. High inflation and rising food prices has led to a general increase in the cost of living, despite the government having lowered VAT to 0% on 46…
The market for dairy products and alternatives in Greece is projected to experience sluggish growth in retail volume terms in 2024, continuing the trend observed in the previous year. Although there will be an uptick in current value growth, this…
Following exceptional growth in retail volume sales of cigars and cigarillos in Switzerland at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the category saw an easing of growth in 2021 and 2022, before turning to decline in 2023. Nevertheless, volume…
The long-term trend of retail volume decline of cigarettes continued in Switzerland in 2023, and remarkably, illicit trade volumes also decreased rapidly. Efforts from the government to reduce the chances of younger generations smoking contributed to…
Sales of cheese declined in retail volume terms in 2023, with sales continuing to decline in 2024, albeit at a slower pace. Although the category is seeing growth in current value terms this is largely due to the impact of inflation but also the…
The Greek cheese market is projected to exhibit stagnant performance in retail volume terms in 2024, largely due to ongoing inflationary pressures and rising prices. As a cornerstone of Greek cuisine, cheese continues to play a vital role in everyday…
Butter consumption increased in 2023, both in retail volume and value terms and it continues to see steady growth in 2024. Due to the challenging economic environment and the sharp rise in the cost of living, many consumers are eating at home more…
The market for butter and spreads in Greece is set to experience a slight decline in retail volume terms in 2024. This will be due largely to significant price increases, a trend that is being observed across many dairy categories. The primary driver…