Category: Pasta, Bread & Rice
Europe Pasta, Bread & Rice
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in the Netherlands
... options suitable not only for main meals but also as quick snacks, whether at home, school, or the workplace. This trend aligns with a growing interest in Asian cuisine, particularly noodles, which has further boosted ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Lithuania
... occasions. While price inflation eased in 2024, offering relief to consumers who had endured significant cost increases in 2022 and 2023, this development affected subcategories differently. Consumer preferences and market dynamics shaped the performance of ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Latvia
... disrupted the market, has now stabilised, offering some relief to consumers. Despite this overall stagnation, the category demonstrates two distinct performance trends: a notable rise in demand for instant noodles and a comparatively subdued performance ... Read More
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Staple Foods in the Netherlands
... private label products emerging as a critical beneficiary of this shift. Consumers have increasingly viewed private label options not as inferior but as viable alternatives, offering comparable quality at more affordable prices. As a result, ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Latvia
... However, ongoing economic uncertainty has hindered a more rapid recovery in sales. Many staple categories, particularly carbohydrate-based products, face strong competition from other food sources, which has kept sales growth relatively slow. The competition among ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Greece
... dishes. Thus, still significant inflationary pressure and cost-of-living crisis pushed demand towards the end of the review period. Most Greek households consume pasta, although some consumers continued to switch to more affordable private label options ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Greece
... options, which exerted upward pressure on unit prices and boosted retail value sales. Despite residual economic concerns, on-trade volume sales continued to record positive, if significantly slower, growth in 2024. In the post-Coronavirus (COVID-19) period, ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Lithuania
... foods. After the challenges posed by significant price inflation in 2022 and 2023, 2024 brings relief, as inflationary pressures ease, fostering optimism among both consumers and leading players. While health concerns, particularly regarding the intake ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Serbia
... In contrast, sales of noodles are experiencing growth, driven by the increasing demand for on-the-go consumption and quick preparation. Price sensitivity continues to play a major role in purchasing decisions, with consumers actively seeking price ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in North Macedonia
... maturity and the ongoing decline in the country’s population. Rising health-consciousness has also contributed to the slowdown, in that more people are now attempting to improve general wellbeing and better control their weight by reducing ... Read More
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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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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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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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Staple Foods in Austria
... price increases, though the latter two are more moderate than has been seen recently. Still, high costs for transport, labour, raw materials and energy are making their impact felt. Euromonitor International's Staple Foods in Austria ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Austria
... noodles variants are eaten regularly and often used in side dishes. 2024 has meant further price rises in line with inflation, but at a lower level than was seen during the previous two years. The ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Belgium
... search for convenient food solutions. Instant noodles is posting growth in both volume and value terms thanks to its products’ high levels of convenience as well as growing interest from younger Belgians and busy professionals. ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Belgium
... intensifying convenience trend, and the increased impact of health and wellness trends on innovation and development. On the other hand, staple foods are highly impacted by inflation – more so than other packaged food categories ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Slovenia
... products that are quick and easy to prepare. They are also increasingly exploring more exotic flavours, and the popularity of Asian and Thai restaurants in Slovenia is further contributing to growth. Whilst also offering convenience, ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Slovenia
... further price increases due to inflation. Despite a notable slowdown in the official inflation rate, there is a growing number of price-sensitive consumers in Slovenia and there has been a marked shift to private label ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Estonia
... largely due to the economy 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 ... Read More
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Bosnia and Herzegovina
... performance in 2024. Although demographic challenges, such as population shrinkage, present hurdles, moderate retail volume growth persists. Subdued inflation allows for steadier pricing, though prices continue to rise gradually, sustaining solid retail current value growth. ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Sweden
... pressure on prices, but also the launch of new products and innovation offering added-value benefits. The ongoing recovery of foodservice, with volume sales projected to return to their 2019 pre-Coronavirus (COVID-19) level in 2024, also ... 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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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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