Latin America

Global consumers are struggling with the cost of living crisis, as inflation remains high while household income growth lags. Consumers are adopting recessionary habits, such as trading down and being more selective in their spending. Rather than…

Consumers are facing increased pressure from rising prices as global inflation reaches 7% in 2023. The impact of higher costs of living is felt from top earners in developed markets to struggling households in emerging and developing countries.…

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with rising income inequality being among the key ones. Nevertheless, addressing the income inequality through catering to the Bottom of the Pyramid and the Middle Class…

In 2023, the egg industry in Brazil experienced a robust dynamic, with an estimated national production of 52.55 billion units, an increase of up to 1% compared to the previous year. This expansion was accompanied by a notable growth in exports,…

Continuing the pattern seen in 2022, sales of eggs recorded steady growth in retail volume terms in 2023. The growing popularity of eggs in Mexico at the end of the review period was linked to the fact that these products provide a more affordable…

Fish and seafood consumption has been expanding due to investments in production capacity and techniques. This has resulted in productivity gains in the country's major farms. Tilapia stands out among farmed fish, gaining prominence on Brazilian…

Foodservice sales of fish and seafood continued to see a steady recovery in 2023 backed by the end of the pandemic and an increase in inbound and domestic tourism. Consumers also returned to more out-of-home activities, including returning to the…

Ageing, urbanisation and migration continue to be major factors shaping the global population. The number of seniors around the world kept expanding in 2021 and is expected to grow further in the years to 2040. The number of small children is…

The fresh food landscape experienced distinct movements throughout 2023. There was an increase in the availability of cuts of animal protein, however, due to the expansion of international trade, the increase in supply did not impact the final…

Sales of fresh food continued to grow in retail volume terms in 2023, with most categories recording growth. The fresh food industry in Mexico was heavily influenced by economic and climatic factors in 2023, as well as international events such as…