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...
Men’s grooming in Denmark registered a better performance in 2023, with retail volume sales increasing alongside current value growth. Consumer demand bounced back softly across all categories as inflation fell and the propensity to spend recovered…
Men’s grooming in Belgium is feeling the pressure of a general shift away from the clean-shaven look and rising demand for sustainable options. Retail volume sales of men's shaving continued its downward trajectory in 2023. The rising cost of living…
Men’s grooming saw a marginal increase in retail volume sales and strong rise in retail current value sales in 2022. This followed two years of decline, largely due to the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The improved performance of…
Meat in the UK continues to see persistent inflationary pressures stemming from higher production costs, particularly in the areas of animal feed and energy. This has spilled down to consumers in the form of increased unit prices, combined with a…
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…
In recent years, the meat category in Italy has been going through an uncertain phase, especially regarding supply. Several factors, such as high breeding costs and feed shortages, are negatively affecting the development of the meat category.…
Retail demand for meat in Germany experienced another decline in 2023, influenced by several factors that reshaped dietary habits and consumer preferences, such as concerns about the health impacts associated with meat consumption, sustainability and…
Meat is seeing more positive volume growth in 2023, compared to 2022, despite the category experiencing some of the steepest price rises overall. That said, cheaper meats, such as pork, have compensated somewhat for the declines seen in more…
In 2023, total meals and soups packaging volumes maintained growth in Turkey, although a slower increase was seen than in recent years. Although rising from a low base, chilled ready meals saw one of the most dynamic percentage increases in packaging…
Plastic pouches are seeing strong growth in dried ready meals and are therefore gaining share in this category. Major brands are using plastic pouches for their dried ready meal products due to their lightweight nature and compact size, which make…