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...
Spain saw a return to relative normality in 2023 with the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring the health crisis to be over. All COVID-19 related restrictions had been lifted by July 2023 which helped to boost consumer confidence and resulted in…
Inflation had a significant impact on consumer spending behaviour in 2022 as the cost of living rose sharply which led to a notable decline in sales of fruits in retail volume terms, with the category continuing to record a small decline in sales in…
After a strong period of growth, home laundry appliances are registering decline in volume terms, largely due to maturity and the high level of household penetration of automatic washing machines. The high levels of investments made in home laundry…
Total volume sales of hot drinks recorded minimal growth in 2023, driven by on-trade sales and positive developments within tea and other hot drinks. High saturation levels contributed to a slowdown in growth, especially across retail channels.…
Hot drinks in Germany still benefits from a significant proportion of the population spending considerable time at home. Although local consumers are gradually returning to foodservice channels, the cost-of-living crisis has placed them under…
Large cooking appliances registered a second consecutive year of volume decline in 2023, following a period of consistent growth stimulated by home construction and kitchen refurbishments. Families are facing tougher economic constraints due to…
The volume of poultry and pork being consumed at home saw a small rebound in 2023 after a substantial decline in sales in 2021 and 2022, although sales remain below pre-pandemic levels. This growth was primarily driven by consumers shifting away from…
Household penetration of microwaves is already high in Portugal, with many consumers investing in this appliance during the COVID-19 years pandemic. Following the strong volume growth seen during the pandemic years, volume sales declined in 2022 and…
Nuts saw strong growth in current retail value terms in 2023 although this was primarily due to the ongoing impact of inflation. Nonetheless, the category also saw a return to growth in retail volume terms after recording declines in the previous two…
Other hot drinks recorded positive retail volume and value growth in Austria in 2023 despite growing health trends driving more consumers to lower their sugar intake. This was due to indulgence playing a growing role in consumers' everyday lives, a…