Western Europe

As seen in most cooking ingredients and meals, edible oils are experiencing a rapid surge in consumer prices. This surge is primarily driven by increased costs in distribution, energy, and commodities. Retailers and manufacturers already witnessed…

Edible oils in the UK has still been experiencing various challenges in 2023, including inflation, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions. While there has been a slight improvement, persistently high unit prices continue to pose difficulties for…

2023 saw edible oils register steady and stable volume growth as population growth underpinned rising demand, with olive oil recording a particularly positive performance as consumers became more interested in the health and wellness properties of…

Volume sales in eggs continue to be relatively stable, despite production having been significantly affected by the avian flu outbreak in France, with around 9.5% of the laying flock of hens affected by the epidemic since its start in 2021 –…

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…