Australia

Due to their versatile nature, PET bottles continued to gain share from HDPE bottles in fresh milk packaging in 2023. PET bottles are lightweight, which makes them easier to handle and transport, while also offering resistance to breakage. PET…

Menstrual care in Australia experienced growth in both retail volume and current value terms in 2023, fuelled by several factors. As consumers resumed their normal routines, including going back to work and being more mobile, the demand for menstrual…

In 2023, skin care in Australia witnessed robust growth, with both mass and premium segments showing positive trends. However, the pressure of rising living costs continued to impact consumers' discretionary spending, prompting a shift in…

The rapid growth of inflation and the general cost of living have been major obstacles for growth of consumer foodservice in Australia. Local consumers have been forced to limit their budgets because of the rising cost of essential goods and…

Rising costs across various fronts—labour, transportation, weather-related challenges, and raw materials—have significantly influenced prices of vegetables in 2022 and 2023. Adverse weather conditions have also impacted the supply of fresh produce…

The current economic landscape is witnessing a complex interplay of factors which are reshaping consumer behaviour and challenging the dynamics of the food industry. Inflationary pressures are driving customers to seek savings on their grocery bills,…

Sales in eggs return to good volume growth, although supply chain issues continue to create some challenges. In a cross-category trend, the food industry in Australia continues to face some challenges connected to supply chains. Although emerging…

In the challenging economic climate of 2023, personal accessories is navigating a landscape marked by hyperinflation and economic uncertainty. The slowing of sales growth observed in the latter half of 2022 appears to be continuing in 2023, as…

Soft drinks manufacturers have grappled with increasing costs and production hurdles, stemming from soaring energy prices, supply chain bottlenecks, elevated transportation expenses, and surging prices for primary packaging materials, such as corn…

Inflation and supply chain issues have impacted categories across the soft drinks industry post-pandemic. The scarcity and soaring costs of primary and secondary packaging materials, such as glass, recycled plastic, and aluminium, have also impacted…