Explore the latest trends, demand drivers and growth opportunitie...
Explore the latest trends, demand drivers and growth opportunities in the Middle East, with in-depth market and data analysis from our in-country field researchers and regional experts.
In 2023, snacks in Jordan is seeing impressive growth, benefiting from the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and return to normal. The return to schools and universities in particular is having a positive impact as students are the main consumers of…
Retail sales of snacks in Israel saw modest growth in volume terms in 2023, following the stagnating performance of the previous year. As a result of the war in Ukraine, and the resultant energy crisis, the price of raw materials increased…
The revaluation of the Iraqi dinar in 2023 eased pressure on prices to some degree, providing relief to brand owners in the snacks industry. Nonetheless, importers of major global brands are still struggling as their products remain very expensive…
Vegetable chips continue to gain in popularity in the United Arab Emirates as an alternative to traditional potato chips, as they are made from ingredients such as kale, sweet potatoes, or beets. Vegetable chips also tend to be baked or dehydrated…
Demand for savoury snacks, for both at-home and out-of-home consumption, continues to gain momentum in 2023, resulting in a full recovery in total volume sales terms to pre-pandemic levels. Foodservice remains a particularly dynamic performer for…