Australasia

The dairy industry is one of the largest producers of carbon emissions in the world, so the onus is on this industry to be amongst the leaders in terms of climate action. To combat the impact of dairy farming on the environment, Fonterra and Nestlé…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

The briefing examines how the milk commodity performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on milk price dynamics, as well as trends across key commodity consuming…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

Sales of chilled dairy desserts have been declining in volume terms, with consumers making their preferences clear about which types of food they want to purchase. Currently, such desserts are facing strong competition from snacks categories that…

Sales of coffee whiteners are low, and these products are losing favour amongst some consumers, who are moving to alternatives. During the pandemic, more consumers started to make higher quality coffee at home, moving away from instant to using…

Plant-based milk has been growing steadily in Australia, maintaining both value and volume growth, when its dairy counterparts have struggled to grow in terms of the latter measure. In a more recent development, the growth of oat milk has also been…

Private label lines from Foodstuffs and Woolworths have been performing well across multiple dairy categories. Their cheaper price point makes them an appealing choice for customers at a time when household budgets are limited. This has been no…

The digital revolution has been rewiring retail for years, leading to new business models, commerce ecosystems and channels for reaching and engaging consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this transition, as e-commerce became the default…