Western Europe

Energy drinks grew further in demand in 2023, with positive off-trade volume sales, while a much more dynamic development was noted in the on-trade channels. Energy drinks were still widely sought after in 2023 to boost energy levels either during…

Eggs in the UK continue to be impacted by rising unit prices, driven by escalating production costs and supply challenges that are notably affecting consumption levels. Egg producers are already contending with narrow profit margins, and the soaring…

Despite ongoing price growth in the first half of 2023 sales of eggs saw a return to growth in retail volume terms after recording a decline in sales in the previous two years. Although higher prices adversely affected consumers, producers were able…

In the eggs category, 2022 was marked by a significant increase in production costs. This increase was mainly attributable to the rise in energy costs, production factors, and especially the surge in feed prices due to the outbreak of the war in…

In 2023, as food prices remained high, some consumers in Germany turned to eggs as a cheap alternative to meat due to their perception as a healthy food choice. Therefore, despite a marginal retail volume decline in 2023, demand for eggs remained…