Category: Food
South America Food
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Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Uruguay
... of the Argentinian peso at the end of 2023 resulted in significant price increases in Argentina. This consequently made cross-border shopping less lucrative for Uruguayan consumers. As a result, local consumers are shopping locally again. ... Read More
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Baked Goods in Uruguay
... to fall slightly, due to its high maturity. That being said, baked goods and in particular bread is benefitting from the recent labelling laws which were introduced in 2021, which is seen a sharp drop ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Paraguay
... the review period, boosting consumption. Furthermore, at the end of 2023 Javier Milei was elected president and devaluated the exchange rate in Argentina. This drastically reduced the price gap between Argentina and Paraguay and led ... Read More
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Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Uruguay
... the steep devaluation of the Argentinian peso at the end of 2023, which resulted in significant price increases in Argentina and consequently made cross-border shopping less lucrative for Uruguayan consumers. As a result, local consumers ... Read More
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Breakfast Cereals in Uruguay
... content. These labels have impacted negatively segments in breakfast cereals, including children´s breakfast cereals, with many parents reluctant to buy foods with a high sugar content. Euromonitor International's Breakfast Cereals in Uruguay report offers in-depth ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Uruguay
... and pasta, instant noodle cups and pouches are gaining ground, thanks to the expansion of multinational brands such as Nissin and Maruchan. In addition, local options such as Las Acacias from Darcel are proving popular, ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Uruguay
... still significant price increases hikes for rice, due to continuing increases in international prices. Euromonitor International's Staple Foods in Uruguay report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and ... Read More
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Meals and Soups in Brazil
... labour market and fiscal transfers, inflationary pressures and rising interest rates have posed significant challenges for consumers and businesses. In this context, Brazilian consumers have adopted a more cautious approach to spending. They have been ... Read More
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Sauces, Dips and Condiments in Brazil
... strong labour market and fiscal transfers, consumers and businesses have seen significant challenges from inflationary pressures and rising interest rates. In this context, many Brazilian consumers have adopted a more cautious approach to spending. They ... Read More
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Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Brazil
... the industry in Brazil. These are significantly more important locally in comparison with their average proportion in the global view. On the other hand, meals and soups, which enjoys the status of the most important ... Read More
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Sweet Spreads in Brazil
... strong labour market and fiscal transfers. However, consumers and businesses have seen significant challenges from inflationary pressures and rising interest rates. For this reason, many Brazilians have been more cautious in their approach to spending, ... Read More
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Edible Oils in Brazil
... and supply chain disruptions. One of the primary drivers of olive oil shortages is the impact of climate change. Extreme weather events, such as droughts and heatwaves, have ravaged olive groves in major producing regions, ... Read More
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Sports Drinks in Chile
... marginally declined following a drop the previous year, overall demand remains significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels. This decline is partly due to consumers becoming increasingly conscious of their spending. Multiple factors have contributed to the ... Read More
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Breakfast Cereals in Argentina
... all segments falling, children’s breakfast cereals is faring better than the rest as local parents opt to cut expenses in other areas rather than on products for their children. Euromonitor International's Breakfast Cereals in Argentina ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Argentina
... consecutive year. Typically, low prices mean that rice sales rise during difficult periods, but poor harvests over the last two years have significantly reduced the variety of available brands and options. In addition, with international ... Read More
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Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Ecuador
... ago, supermarkets typically stocked a maximum of five brands, but the offerings have now doubled. Shelf stable fruit is closely linked to celebratory occasions and is commonly used in the production of pastries and cakes. ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Ecuador
... grocery retailers, mostly independent small local grocers, as consumers tend to buy small quantities of rice based on their immediate needs, has limited the expansion of packaged rice in the country. Also, consumers perceive rice ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Ecuador
... in early 2024, which included the implementation of a nighttime curfew. This situation disrupted consumption patterns, particularly in the foodservice channel. In addition, prolonged droughts have resulted in frequent power outages and logistical challenges... Euromonitor ... Read More
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Baked Goods in Ecuador
... available in over 12,800 bakeries nationwide, with enrollado being the most popular bread type. Bread consumption is predominantly concentrated in the Andean region where varieties are often enriched with sugar, fat, and eggs. Along the ... Read More
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Breakfast Cereals in Ecuador
... been significantly impacted by the growing presence of private label. As a low-cost brand, McDougal faces direct competition from private label, particularly Tuti’s Muki brand. With the prevailing economic challenges, consumers have become increasingly price ... Read More
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Baked Goods in Argentina
... categories, by encouraging importation to intensify competition. Within baked goods, Grupo Bimbo rules packaged leavened bread. As a result of the new measures, retailers are introducing foreign brands and chained supermarkets are now investing more ... Read More
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Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Ecuador
... tuna producer, boasts companies that oversee extensive logistics chains from fishing to processing. Whilst a considerable percentage of the processed seafood is exported, efficient economies of scale ensure the availability of affordable products for local ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Argentina
... unemployment rate since the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for staple foods has been seriously impacted. Processed meat, seafood and alternatives and processed fruit and vegetables are struggling as consumers increasingly replace them with cheaper, fresh alternatives ... Read More
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Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Argentina
... are recording substantial volume declines. Further, hot and dry weather has seriously affected the vegetable harvest compared to previous years, pushing up prices significantly. Among the most impacted vegetables is peas - typically highly popular ... Read More
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Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Argentina
... expansion. The decrease in purchasing power and the rise in unemployment are negatively impacting all category members, with frozen products suffering the most thanks to high unit prices. Argentinian consumers are replacing frozen processed red ... Read More
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