Category: Food & Beverage
Europe Food & Beverage
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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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RTD Tea in Belgium
... preferences and provide an appealing alternative to traditional soft drinks. In addition, the intense price competition between the two main players, Lipton Ice Tea and Fuze Tea, has significantly driven sales and strong results. This ... Read More
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Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Bosnia and Herzegovina
... vegetables – outperforming their shelf-stable counterparts. This trend aligns closely with the broader shift towards healthier eating habits, as these frozen varieties retain more nutrients, positioning them as preferable choices for health-conscious consumers. Frozen products ... Read More
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Juice in Denmark
... Additionally, higher ingredient costs have prompted manufacturers to reduce pack sizes, further contributing to the overall drop in sales volume. These dynamics reflect both changing consumer preferences and inflationary pressures on production costs, which collectively ... Read More
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Carbonates in Austria
... of health and wellness trends where more consumers are switching to alternatives that are perceived to be healthier. In Austria, consumers are seeking soft drinks with less or no sugar, lower calories, as well as ... Read More
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Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Estonia
... 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 2024. As such, with ... Read More
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Bottled Water in Belgium
... prevailing health trend, which continues to positively impact the category. Euromonitor International's Bottled Water in Belgium report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides ... Read More
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Carbonates in Greece
... best performing brand in this category, although other brands rolled out this flavour year on year. PepsiCo IVI SA entered the pink grapefruit category at the end of 2023 with the launch of Ivi Pink ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Croatia
... facility in Koprivnica, which is expected to produce around 3,500 tonnes of industrial pasta and 2,800 tonnes of pasta for the retail market annually. The KOLEDA pasta factory, meanwhile, has modernised its operations by moving ... Read More
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Carbonates in Denmark
... consumption. Value sales in the category are positive, driven by rising average unit prices, which have been influenced by inflation and consumers’ increased willingness to pay for premium options. The demand for on-the-go carbonates in ... Read More
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Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Sweden
... significant inflationary pressure on prices sustained strong retail current value growth at the end of the review period. The competition in processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat is intense. To stay ahead of the ... 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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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Sweden
... development, including health and wellness options, but also inflationary pressure on prices. Nonetheless, retail and foodservice volume sales saw growth, albeit moderate and slight, respectively, at the end of the review period. This was supported ... 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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Breakfast Cereals in Bosnia and Herzegovina
... for some relief in production costs, moderate price increases are still contributing to a robust retail sales value. This is particularly beneficial in categories like hot cereals, which have deep cultural significance in Bosnia and ... 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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Energy Drinks in Austria
... flavours has also been a catalyst to sales growth in 2024. Special and limited-edition products frequently boost sales of energy drinks thereby maintaining value growth over volume. Increased availability and visibility in off-trade channels is ... Read More
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Baked Goods in Sweden
... Furthermore, added-value features, such as those inspired by the health and wellness trend, help to drive retail value growth. It is also noteworthy that bread has performed well during 2024, to return baked goods as ... Read More
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