Category: Spreads
Europe Spreads
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Switzerland Butter and Spreads
... volume sales with positive current value growth being largely due to inflation rather than an increase in demand. Swiss consumers are increasingly limiting their butter consumption or choosing more premium products, eating butter only on ... Read More
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Norway Butter and Spreads
... trend, this residual practice continues to offer consumption opportunities for butter and spreads. Moreover, the resumption of on-the-go lifestyles and travel has created opportunities for use in sandwiches, for example. In addition, consumers are increasingly ... Read More
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Hungary Butter and Spreads
... to lower consumption and a shift towards alternatives at a lower price point. The replacement of butter and cooking fat with margarine, oil or other plant-based alternatives is significant as well. Euromonitor International's Butter and ... Read More
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Portugal Butter and Spreads
... rise in the cost of living, many consumers are eating at home more frequently as it is the cheapest option. Additionally, some consumers see butter as a healthier option due to its natural image, while ... Read More
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Romania Butter and Spreads
... to help consumers affected by the high cost of living to purchase basic products at affordable prices. The legislation stipulates that a number of food products must have a limited 20% mark-up made by manufacturers ... Read More
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Estonia Butter and Spreads
... of Ukraine, the meteoric rise in inflation, and a constrained monetary policy continued to impact the category, although the rate of inflation is easing. However, butter and spreads are considered staple products in Estonia and, ... Read More
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Greece Butter and Spreads
... a trend that is being observed across many dairy categories. The primary driver behind these price hikes is the increased cost of raw materials, which has directly impacted production costs. As a result consumers are ... Read More
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Croatia Butter and Spreads
... minimal and volume sales unchanged. With prices continuing to rise, consumers are still price sensitive and private label benefits and in particular Lidl. Consumers scour for promotions, including on social media forums, to find where ... Read More
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Sweet Spreads Packaging in Sweden
... products, which is particularly relevant in Sweden, as virtually all sweet spreads categories are undergoing premiumisation. An increasing focus on organic and locally sourced ingredients is driving up unit value in the category, and premium ... Read More
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Sweet Spreads Packaging in Spain
... and competitive pressures for local producers. Consequently, PET bottles were continuing to gain pack type share from glass jars as producers looked for cost-effective packaging solutions that maintain product quality. PET bottles are less expensive ... Read More
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Finland Butter and Spreads
... to margarine and spreads. Innovation is expected to concentrate on creating plant-based products that can successfully imitate the flavour, texture, and performance of butter in baking and frying. This approach aims to attract health-conscious consumers ... Read More
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The Netherlands Butter and Spreads
... and exploring other meal options, such eating yoghurt or quark for breakfast. This means bread is a less popular item on the breakfast and lunch table and this has a negative impact on the development ... Read More
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The Czech Republic Butter and Spreads
... weigh on consumer purchasing power and force many to remain cautious with expenditure. Inflation soared in 2022 and this continued into 2023 pushing up prices of butter and spreads. However, price reductions in butter began ... Read More
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Bulgaria Butter and Spreads
... oil, which is much cheaper. At the same time, butter sales decreased slightly, almost flatlining because of its wider usage for sandwiches and traditional breakfasts with toast. Moreover, butter was regularly offered at significant discounts, ... Read More
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Austria Butter and Spreads
... good retail current value growth in 2024. The average retail current unit price is set to rise in 2024, following the trajectory of unit prices of the main category, butter. Strong price increases during 2022 ... Read More
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Spain Butter and Spreads
... Indeed, traditionally, Spaniards use a lot of olive oil in their everyday life. With strong price increases for edible oils and butter and spreads, there has not been a visible shift from olive oil towards ... Read More
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The United Kingdom Butter and Spreads
... consumption amid ongoing retail volume declines. As consumers continue to see elevated prices, the noticeable preference for private label persists. This is largely being driven by the need for cost savings, prompting consumers to seek ... Read More
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France Butter and Spreads
... both seeing a similar performance, with value sales of butter better supported due to the subcategory’s higher unit prices. These price increases have been largely due to inflationary pressures, but also due to a lower ... Read More
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Butter and Spreads
... Towards the end of the review period, however, more new brands fitting the definition of spreads have been emerging in the country. Both butter and margarine sales continue to decline in retail volume terms in ... Read More
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Belgium Butter and Spreads
... of home working has added further momentum to sales of butter, with more time spent cooking in the kitchen. These conditions had a positive impact on demand for butter, which scored slight volume growth in ... Read More
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Italy Butter and Spreads
... for butter. These increases are driven by rising production costs, which include higher expenses for feed, energy, and labour, as well as ongoing supply chain disruptions and the broader effects of inflation. Adverse weather conditions ... Read More
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Sweet Spreads Packaging in Romania
... chocolate spreads. Consumers appreciate the ease of opening, resealing and portability of these containers, which adds to their convenience. The use of thin wall plastic containers aligns with the global movement towards sustainable practices, as ... Read More
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Sweet Spreads Packaging in Italy
... year, chocolate spreads and jams and preserves saw declines. Packaging volumes of honey in larger sizes such as 400-750g declined in 2023. While larger formats offer long-term economy, their high initial cost and potential for ... Read More
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Sweet Spreads Packaging in Switzerland
... seeing just low growth from the previous year. Chocolate spreads was the only category to see a decline in packaging volumes, affected by the health trend. Glass jars are a favoured choice for packaging chocolate ... Read More
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Sweet Spreads Packaging in the Netherlands
... categories maintained growth. As rapid inflation affected food prices, adjustments were made to packaging by producers to cater to price-conscious consumers. The 1,000g pack size therefore gained significant popularity, especially in nut and seed based ... Read More
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