Ecuador

Historically, chocolate spreads have been an expensive option for Ecuadorians and is usually only found in modern retail channels where shoppers tend to have higher purchasing power. As a result, chocolate spreads have been inaccessible to a large…

Private label continues to gain prominence within sauces, dips and condiments. Ecuador's largest retailer, Corporación Favorita, has a range of private label options including Akí and Supermaxi, as well as La Original, which is the cheapest option…

Dry soup is a prominent category within the packaged food industry in Ecuador. Nestlé Ecuador is the leading player due to its popular and affordable Maggi brand, which has an extensive portfolio focused on cream and traditional soups and newer…

In 2023, the price of edible oil in Ecuador has stabilized following the soaring prices witnessed in 2022. Global oil prices have decreased and the emergence of hard discount chains, such as Tuti, are fostering greater price competition, with other…

Cooking ingredients and meals experienced strong growth during the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers spent more time cooking meals at home. Since the sharp spike in retail volume sales in 2020, retail consumption has gradually normalized, with consumers…