Category: Food & Beverage
Europe Food & Beverage
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RTD Coffee in Belgium
... and dampening sales. However, reinstating permission to use single-use plastic cups in 2024 aided the landscape. Brands such as Emmi and various private labels have reverted to plastic cups, while others, like Starbucks, have maintained ... Read More
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Baked Goods in Bosnia and Herzegovina
... has driven prices higher, resulting in a solid increase in retail current value for the year. The category, encompassing a range of baked products, has seen substantial new product development activity, leading to frequent launches ... Read More
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Baked Goods in Estonia
... with ethnic options such as flat bread, as well as French and Italian bread performing better than other offerings. Euromonitor International's Baked Goods in Estonia report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national ... Read More
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Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Finland
... return to growth in the short to medium term, although the increments seen in the early-to-mid-review period are unlikely to be replicated due to a category maturity. Amid intense competition, players vie for consumer trust, ... Read More
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Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Estonia
... economy is struggling to recover from the upheaval caused by the war in nearby Ukraine. On a positive note, inflation has eased significantly. However, the standard VAT rate increased from 20% to 22% is January ... Read More
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Coffee in the Netherlands
... traditionally used in drip filter coffeemakers in the Netherlands. However, fewer and fewer consumers are opting for this type of brewing method as it is seen as old-fashioned and wasteful. Modern consumers prefer single serve ... Read More
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Baked Goods in Croatia
... reduced yield of essential grains like wheat, barley, and oats, bread prices are expected to escalate further in the second half of the year. Despite a weaker harvest, the price of wheat has paradoxically fallen, ... Read More
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Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Finland
... 2024, the category enjoyed better growth rates than seen previously in the review period, while current value growth reflected higher average unit prices. Many Finns try to adopt healthy diets by including more vegetables and ... Read More
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Sports Drinks in Austria
... stores contributed to volume growth. New flavour launches and media campaigns addressing everyday consumers, not just athletes, is raising awareness and driving interest in sports drinks. The category continues to build on the uplift caused ... Read More
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Bottled Water in Greece
... increased in 2024 due to high temperatures, as the weather is a key driver of impulse sales. Current value sales were supported by this trend, as the price of bottled water in convenience stores and ... Read More
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Fine Wines/Champagne and Spirits in Switzerland
... dynamic category fuelled by a growing interest in luxury whiskies among both locals and tourists. Nevertheless, luxury spirits still only accounts for a small share of overall sales of fine wines/champagne and spirits, with other ... Read More
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Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Bosnia and Herzegovina
... to staple categories within processed meat. While this category remains mature, processed seafood and plant-based alternatives are now experiencing greater momentum as consumers slowly diversify their protein sources. Meat and seafood substitutes, however, remain in ... Read More
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Juice in Greece
... has also been subject to price hikes, the increase was weaker than in chilled juice as they were less affected by energy prices. Given the consumer price sensitivity, there was a noticeable migration to private ... Read More
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Bottled Water in Austria
... bottled water is a popular alternative to sugary soft drinks. Price increases were caused by inflation, higher production costs and growing demand for higher priced options with added benefits or higher quality, such as flavours ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Finland
... sought to save money amid high inflation. Meanwhile, current value sales were boosted by higher average unit prices and efforts made by category players to offer convenience and added value to their products. As with ... Read More
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Concentrates in Denmark
... category. Powder concentrates, meanwhile, suffer from a limited product range, which restricts their appeal and accessibility. These trends reflect a general decrease in demand for traditional concentrate options as consumers explore other non-alcoholic beverage choices. ... Read More
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RTD Tea in Austria
... Wider availability of RTD tea brands in retail channels has resulted in higher impulse purchases over 2024. By comparison, current value sales remained dynamic, although the moderation in price increases dampened the pace of value ... Read More
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Breakfast Cereals in Sweden
... volume growth, breakfast cereals are gaining popularity as they, especially hot cereals, are perceived to be a healthy and easy and fast morning meal option. Players have also used different tactics to boost demand and ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Finland
... Finnish consumers to react by trading down or seeking price promotions. Economic instability and household budget concerns led to some fluctuation in foodservice demand. Some consumers limited their visits to foodservice establishments, while the use ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Bosnia and Herzegovina
... potential consumer base. Key categories within staples are maturing, reducing the scope for significant growth now and in the future. Inflation has begun to stabilise, leading to more moderate price increases and a solid, albeit ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Estonia
... growth, but limited volume growth in 2024. On a positive note, inflation has eased significantly. However, the standard VAT rate increase from 20% to 22% is January 2024. As such, with consumer confidence still at ... Read More
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Soft Drinks in Belgium
... beverages appealed as affordable indulgences. Consequently, the transition to sugar-free options stabilised, with no significant growth in this segment compared to previous years. However, categories such as bottled water benefited from the health trend as ... Read More
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Concentrates in Greece
... consecutive year, highlighting the lack of consumer interest in these soft drinks. The category is dated; hence manufacturers are not prioritising investment or innovation, focusing instead on categories with better growth potential. The overall decline ... Read More
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Breakfast Cereals in Estonia
... low. In addition, the standard VAT rate increased from 20% to 22% in January 2024. As such, with breakfast cereal not considered an essential, there is expected to be limited volume growth. Euromonitor International's Breakfast ... Read More
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Bottled Water in Denmark
... a gradually improving economy and an increased willingness among Danes to spend on beverages in restaurants and bars. This trend underscores a shift in consumer behaviour, with more Danes opting for bottled water when dining ... Read More
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