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 market for drinking milk products in Italy is set to register a fairly static performance in 2024, continuing the trend of the previous year. This will be within the context of a decline in demand for fresh milk, which has been characterised by…
The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance overall, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, as consumers have become more cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and a range of drinks on their health and…
A key development in health and wellness trends across national markets and product packaged food categories at the end of the review period was the increasing alignment of health concerns with ethical considerations around issues such as…
Although Spanish consumers still had to tighten their belts in 2023 due to high inflationary pressures, various health and wellness dairy products and alternatives witnessed growth during the year. Demand for low fat/no fat claims stabilised in 2023,…
Despite holding a low overall value sales share within Spanish hot drinks, demand for organic options rose strongly in 2023. The most significant factor limiting stronger demand for organic products is their higher price points compared to standard…
Sugar has become a primary focus of consumer health concerns in recent years, as a high sugar intake has increasingly been associated with a wide range of health issues, including type 2 diabetes and hypertension. In particular, sugary snacks have…
Sugary soft drinks have become a particularly strong focus for concerns about the rise in childhood obesity across many markets. The issue of childhood obesity is particularly pressing in Spain, with research from the Instituto de Salud Carlos III…
Child and juvenile obesity remains a significant concern in Spain, which had one of the highest rates in Europe in 2023, according to the World Health Organization. Indeed, the World Obesity Atlas 2023, a report published by the World Obesity…
Other dairy in Belgium is feeling the benefits of falling prices and a focus on promotions in 2024. Following the sharp price rises in milk during 2023 caused by issues in the production chain, other dairy prices started to reduce in 2024. Coupled…
In 2024, the market for other dairy products in Italy is expected to register only marginal growth in retail volume terms, with performance varying across the category. For instance, cream consumption is projected to decline slightly, largely due to…