Category: Food
Africa Food
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Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Cameroon
... to price hikes and the erosion of purchasing power amidst persistent inflationary pressures. In addition, sales continue to be limited by the overwhelming cultural preference for fresh fruit and vegetables. Although the latter have also ... Read More
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Baked Goods in Cameroon
... of decline. The turnaround is explained by a sustained drop in prices, which had spiked dramatically over 2022-2023 as the cost of imported wheat and wheat flour soared due to disruption caused by Russia’s invasion ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Cameroon
... explained by a sustained drop in inflation, which had risen sharply during the latter half of the review period due to the global recovery from the pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and other factors. Inflation ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Algeria
... of pasta, its core ingredient, semolina, is subsidised and this also support volume sales. In addition, continuing population growth also supports volume growth. That being said, the war in Ukraine and its impact on global ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Cameroon
... been underpinned by a recovery in demand for rice, the dominant product type. Rice consumption has rebounded rapidly in line with a significant and sustained drop in unit prices, which had soared during the latter ... Read More
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Breakfast Cereals in Algeria
... benefits of breakfast cereal, as well as the convenience, is driving growth, with players positioning breakfast cereal as providing health benefits. Children’s breakfast cereals continues to account for most value sales. Euromonitor International's Breakfast Cereals ... Read More
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Breakfast Cereals in Kenya
... companies such as Weetabix East Africa Ltd have introduced modest price adjustments and optimised production processes. The company has also recently introduced a promotion called Fyatuka na Weetabix as part of a strategy to boost ... Read More
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Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Algeria
... sales being significant lower for frozen processed fruit and vegetables. Part of the reason for the low sales of frozen offerings is due to limited freezer capacity. Although domestic cold chain capacity has improved over ... Read More
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Baked Goods in Kenya
... bread prices in the year, prompting consumers to look for more affordable options, including smaller pack sizes and more basic bread varieties. Mill Bakers, for instance, has seen a rise in sales of its smaller ... Read More
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Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Kenya
... seafood and alternatives to meat. In response, consumers, who are highly price-sensitive in this category, are increasingly opting for more affordable smaller pack sizes or switching to less expensive alternatives such as fresh meat and ... Read More
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Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Cameroon
... a negative result in retail volume terms for a third consecutive year in 2024. Demand also continues to be subdued by the traditionally strong preference for fresh alternatives, which are widely perceived to be healthier ... Read More
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Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Algeria
... large price hikes have eroded consumer confidence and this is dampening volume sales. Shelf stable seafood still accounts for most value sales, followed by chilled processed meat, with value sales being very low for frozen ... Read More
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Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Kenya
... the nutritional value in frozen vegetables make them appealing to a wide range of consumers, from urban households to restaurants. Euromonitor International's Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Kenya report offers in-depth knowledge of the market ... Read More
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Breakfast Cereals in Cameroon
... offset rising raw material costs on global markets amidst ongoing supply chain disruption resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and India’s restrictions on exports of agricultural commodities such as wheat, rice and sugar. This category ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Kenya
... and transportation. Companies have responded by introducing more affordable options and smaller pack sizes. Small local grocers typically offer smaller pack sizes, enhancing affordability, whilst supermarkets cater to bulk buyers with larger pack sizes. Supermarkets ... Read More
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Baked Goods in Algeria
... the premiumisation trend from taking off. In addition, most of the population is rural and disposable incomes continue to be low. Euromonitor International's Baked Goods in Algeria report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Algeria
... volume growth, and with similar growth across all segments. That being said, inflation is on a downward trajectory. However, value for money continues to be a key driver of sales, with consumers being highly price ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Kenya
... driven up production costs. Njoro Canning Factory Ltd , owner of Golden Valley, reported a price increase of around 7% due to drought conditions, which have affected pea production, whilst Weetabix East Africa Ltd noted ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Egypt
... led to a surge in current value sales. Given that rice and pasta are considered key staples for Egyptian consumers, demand remained relatively upbeat in the face of price increases. Many consumers stockpiled products in ... Read More
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Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Egypt
... Retail prices in this category rose by more than 40% in Q1 2024 alone driven by several factors. The cost of animal feed, including corn, soybeans, and additives, has surged. Egypt relies on both local ... Read More
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Breakfast Cereals in Egypt
... well as the devaluation of the Egyptian pound and higher fuel prices, has pushed up prices. These increases are caused by global market fluctuations and supply chain issues. The devaluation of the Egyptian pound in ... Read More
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Baked Goods in Egypt
... Egyptian diet, and many households rely on these products to feed their families. As an essential product, bread witnessed the best performance in 2024. The affordability and value for money provided by baked goods contributes ... Read More
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Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Egypt
... 2024 as these products remain an essential staple in most households. Rising prices of processed fruit and vegetable can be attributed to high inflation rates in Egypt, rising fuel costs impacting the supply chain, and ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Egypt
... a staple food and symbol of social stability in Egypt, marked the first change in three decades. At the start of June 2024, the price of subsidised loaves increased from 5 piastres to 20 piastres. ... Read More
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Sweet Spreads in Egypt
... has been driven by several factors. Firstly, the cost of raw materials, particularly sugar, has surged. A slight decline in the sugar supply during the first quarter of 2024 led to a notable spike in ... Read More