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...
Demand for premium cat food in Germany continues to grow in 2024. Notably, the cat population in Germany is increasing at a faster rate than the dog population, creating a larger customer base for cat food. This demographic shift is heightening…
Dog food in Germany is experiencing pronounced polarisation of price segments, with mid-priced dry dog food recording a decline in 2024, while both premium and economy segments are enjoying notable growth. This trend is being driven by evolving…
Other pet food in Germany is only experiencing marginal volume growth in 2024. Post-pandemic Germany is witnessing a discernible preference shift towards traditional pets such as dogs and cats, with small mammals, reptiles, birds, and fish garnering…
Pet care in Germany is experiencing some shifts, driven by changing consumer behaviours and market dynamics. Despite a slowdown in the growth of the pet population, the industry continues to flourish, propelled by enduring trends such as…
The rising popularity of cats as household companions is leading to significant expansion of the cat population, driving up the demand for cat litter in Germany. This surge in feline ownership is creating a robust market opportunity for manufacturers…
The demand for organic products for babies and children, including those labelled as gluten-free or allergy-free, is on the rise in France. This trend is particularly evident in the strong performance of powder special baby milk, including…
Consumers continued to indulge in chocolate confectionery as a small, affordable treat, providing a sense of comfort and mood enhancement. The decline in the usage of aluminium foil in chocolate confectionery packaging can be attributed to several…
Spreadable cheese has been growing in popularity among French consumers as it is convenient to use and easy to spread. This has therefore been boosting the packaging unit volumes of thin wall plastic containers, as they are the primary pack type used…
In France, leading players in shelf stable soup have been responding to the challenging environment by revamping their brands and products. This has been boosting demand for glass bottles, although brick liquid cartons continue to dominate packaging…
While brick liquid cartons continue to be the leading pack type for plant-based milk in France in unit volume terms, they have been losing share to HDPE bottles. This shift can be attributed to several factors. HDPE bottles offer superior durability…