Category: Food & Beverage
Europe Food & Beverage
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Bottled Water in Portugal
... boosted consumption in the on-trade channel. These positive aspects led both selling channels to grow in volume and value sales during the year. Consumers are also becoming more informed about the specific characteristics of bottled ... Read More
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RTD Coffee in Spain
... rate than was seen in recent years. RTD coffee is experiencing a wave of popularity in Spain, particularly amongst younger consumers. Coffee culture is strong in the country, and there is interest in different types ... Read More
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Sports Drinks in Spain
... with much of this led by developments in reduced sugar sports drinks. Growth is also expected to be seen in sports drinks in off-trade current value terms in Spain in 2024, although a slightly lower ... Read More
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Juice in Hungary
... issues from the changes in NETA (Public Health Product Tax) laws, strong pressure on consumer purchasing power and the implementation of EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) and DRS (Deposit Return Scheme). These impacted operations and demand ... Read More
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Energy Drinks in Spain
... costs made for a somewhat challenging operating environment in 2023, but this impact has reduced in 2024, and unit price rises are expected to be lower in 2024 than in 2023. For some consumers who ... Read More
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Bottled Water in Spain
... volume growth is expected for bottled water in Spain during 2024, replicating the trend seen in 2022 and 2023. Volume growth is also expected for the on-trade channel, although sales are still set to remain ... Read More
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Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Slovenia
... to go shopping for fresh food on daily basis and prepare meals from scratch at home using fresh ingredients. Instead, many consumers would rather spend money on products with a longer shelf life, as fresh ... Read More
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RTD Tea in Portugal
... as consumers become more health-conscious and seek products that align with their wellness goals. Kombucha offers consumers a probiotic-rich drink with digestive and immunity benefits. Although per capita consumption of Kombucha in Portugal remains relatively ... Read More
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Sports Drinks in Romania
... coupled with a rise in gym memberships, reflects this shift towards a more active lifestyle. Additionally, mass-participation events such as marathons and races are experiencing higher turnout, while outdoor activities like hiking have gained substantial ... Read More
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Energy Drinks in Portugal
... moderation, per capita consumption continued to rise, indicating that energy drinks are reaching a broader consumer base and gaining wider acceptance. Euromonitor International's Energy Drinks in Portugal report offers a comprehensive guide to the size ... Read More
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Sports Drinks in Hungary
... the category continued to expand with fast growth, driven largely by still relatively low per capita consumption in Hungary. However, growth was also fuelled by the increasing interest in healthy lifestyles, as more consumers prioritised ... Read More
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Soft Drinks in Spain
... In general, it can be said that the economic situation has improved in this year in comparison with 2023, although it is still not fully back to normal. According to Spain’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica ... Read More
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Soft Drinks in Romania
... Changes in taxation were a significant factor affecting the market, with the VAT rate increasing from 9% to 19% in 2023 and an additional excise tax on drinks with high sugar content coming into effect. ... Read More
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Consumer Health in Germany
... in terms of value sales. However, its growth is less dynamic in 2024 compared to the previous year. There is increasing competition from fortified and functional foods that offer additional nutritional benefits. For example, dairy ... Read More
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Bottled Water in Romania
... options. Romanians' purchasing decisions are typically influenced by factors such as brand reputation, source credibility, and prior experiences. Additionally, consumers are becoming more informed and now consider specific characteristics, such as nitrate content, when selecting ... Read More
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RTD Tea in Spain
... on-trade. Growth is set to be strongest in carbonated RTD tea and kombucha, although from a low base, whilst reduced sugar still RTD tea is expected to perform better than regular still RTD tea. These ... Read More
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Bottled Water in Hungary
... rises in unit prices remained the major obstacle to positive retail volume sales development. In 2023, high inflation caused rising costs, and in 2024, amid slower but still significant inflation, the implementation of DRS (Deposit ... Read More
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RTD Coffee in Romania
... Romania has had a significant impact on the demand for RTD coffee products. With an expanding number of cafés and a marked rise in home consumption, coffee has become a daily staple in many Romanians’ ... Read More
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Juice in the Netherlands
... has steadily reduced over the review period as its healthy image has evolved into a somewhat unhealthy one. Specifically, Dutch consumers have become very aware of the high sugar content in juice. While other soft ... Read More
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Sports Drinks in Portugal
... is a growing awareness of the importance of proper hydration and energy supply during physical activity. This shift is being communicated and promoted, particularly in gyms and across social media, where influencers and fitness enthusiasts ... Read More
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Breakfast Cereals in Slovenia
... by rising product prices as a result of inflationary pressures. The sport and fitness trend is also fuelling the growth of cereals in Slovenia. Cereals with added protein to increase their nutritional value remain particularly ... Read More
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Soft Drinks in Portugal
... the biggest uplift was noted in the on-trade, positively impacted by high tourism numbers and also improved domestic consumption. In the first half of 2024, the number of passengers bound for Portugal increased by 5.2% ... Read More
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Soft Drinks in Hungary
... purchasing power, led to decreases in off-trade volume sales amid price hikes. In 2024, the industry began to recover, with rebounds in off-trade volume growth, although a number of categories, and soft drinks overall, had ... Read More
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Baked Goods in Slovenia
... at home in the freezer and freshly baked whenever they choose. Slovenians are also increasingly looking for healthier options with additional nutritional benefits, such as products with wholegrains and seeds, no added sugar or artificial ... Read More
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Carbonates in Spain
... its declining trend. Although sales of regular carbonates are still higher in off-trade volume and value terms in the Spanish market, reduced sugar varieties are rapidly closing the gap. In fact, in cola carbonates specifically, ... Read More