Category: Food & Beverage
Europe Food & Beverage
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Staple Foods in North Macedonia
... fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has now largely receded. Retail volume growth looks set to be unchanged on 2023, though it remains marginal. This is partly explained by maturity, but also reflects the fact ... Read More
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Bottled Water in Slovakia
... by a warm spring and summer. Warm weather increased the need for hydration at home and on the go and enabled manufacturers, bottlers and distributors and retailers to enjoy a good year in terms of ... Read More
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Juice in Slovakia
... this period. In this climate, local consumers actively sought price promotions and discounts, as they tried to reduce the impact of price hikes on their budget. As a result, some Slovak consumers shifted their consumption ... Read More
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Sports Drinks in Slovakia
... in 2022 and amid price hikes. Slower, if still significant, unit price growth helped sports drinks to return to positive off-trade volume growth in 2024, following the decrease in demand in the previous year. Nonetheless, ... Read More
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Breakfast Cereals in North Macedonia
... are increasing as the recent spike in inflation recedes, though the ensuing easing of pricing pressures means current value growth will be considerably lower than in 2023. Rising health-consciousness has also buoyed demand, as these ... Read More
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Soft Drinks in Slovakia
... growth rate of the review period. The rate of inflation in Slovakia and unit price increases slowed down significantly in soft drinks at the end of the review period; however, increasing commodity prices of sugar ... Read More
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Baked Goods in North Macedonia
... Despite the resultant easing of pricing pressures, retail volume sales are set to decline marginally, and at a slightly steeper rate than in 2023. This is primarily explained by falling demand for leavened bread, the ... Read More
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RTD Coffee in Slovakia
... slower, rise in retail current value sales was also bolstered by unit price increases. This is because the rising commodity prices of sugar and increasing production costs were translated into higher retail selling prices. However, ... Read More
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Coffee in Poland
... in this category, driven by a surge in consumer demand for higher-quality at-home coffee experiences. Freshly ground coffee beans, which deliver a fresher and more customisable brew, are increasingly favoured by consumers seeking to elevate ... Read More
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Other Hot Drinks in Ireland
... although a volume slump is still seen here. This subcategory is facing some challenges due to such products’ high sugar content bucking health and wellness trends, especially as chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks are preferred by ... Read More
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Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Austria
... slowest rises as it faces intense competition from fresh counterparts, while frozen fruit is showing the strongest growth thanks to its products’ suitability for smoothies and shakes. New launches and expanding shelf space are also ... Read More
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RTD Coffee in Poland
... with busy consumers looking for quick and easy ways to enjoy their favourite caffeinated beverages. This strong growth trend is evident through rising volume sales and the expanding presence of RTD coffee products across various ... Read More
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Carbonates in Norway
... rebranded as Pepsi Zero Sugar in many countries, PepsiCo has decided to keep the name Pepsi Max in Norway due to strong brand recognition and acceptance. Meanwhile, in Norway, The Coca-Cola Co (NBO: Coca-Cola European ... Read More
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Coffee in Ireland
... up costs for manufacturers and resulting in higher unit prices for end customers, which have also been exacerbated by supply chain issues at times. That said, whilst consumers have become more discerning in their purchasing ... Read More
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Concentrates in Norway
... sales. Liquid concentrates dominated off-trade consumption and value sales, while sales of all concentrates remained negligible in the on-trade channel. However, there were divergences within concentrates in the market. While the dominant category liquid concentrates ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Bulgaria
... significant type of pasta available, fresh pasta that can be cooked at home and readymade pasta delivered to homes are rising, as is pasta consumption through foodservice. Rice continues to be the most substantial segment, ... Read More
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RTD Coffee in Norway
... led to shortages during periods of warm weather. RTD coffee is particularly popular among young consumers, driven by trends on TikTok and other social media. Moreover, iced coffee used to perceived as a purely summer ... Read More
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Coffee in the Czech Republic
... was further exacerbated by inflation. A key factor contributing to the price hike was the implementation of new legislation, the Renewal Package, which increased the value-added tax (VAT) for coffee from a reduced 15% rate ... Read More
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Baked Goods in Austria
... in average unit prices. Baked goods’ strength stems largely from the high demand for bread in Austria. Bread has a very long tradition in the country and is regularly (usually daily) eaten by most local ... Read More
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RTD Tea in Norway
... and 2024, limits the demand for these products. In addition, limited innovation or new product launches hindered interest in RTD tea at the end of the review period. However, while regular still RTD tea continued ... Read More
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Bottled Water in Poland
... vitamins, minerals, electrolytes and natural flavours, are increasingly appealing to consumers seeking hydration solutions with an added boost. As such, functional waters cater to a growing desire for products that provide tangible health benefits, boosting ... Read More
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Energy Drinks in Norway
... the review period, including 2024. In addition, the return to pre-Coronavirus (COVID-19) routines and lifestyles has hampered growth prospects, particularly in the off-trade channel. In this vein, the resumption of cross-border trade from 2022-2023 continued ... Read More
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Baked Goods in Bulgaria
... maturity and intensified threat from artisanal bread, which is benefitting from bakeries combining retail sales with foodservice. Per capita growth in bread generally is limited due to Bulgaria’s declining population, which is falling well ahead ... Read More
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Hot Drinks in Norway
... of hot drinks continued to rise strongly in 2024. These economic factors made consumers price-sensitive and cautious with their spending. Moreover, in the post-Coronavirus (COVID-19) period, the resumption of cross-border trade with Sweden has shaved ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Bulgaria
... are showing minimal or flat growth in terms volume. At the same time, product costs remain high despite inflation slowing down, thanks to continuous increases in labour salaries. Increased wages are, however, supporting consumption, with ... Read More
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