Nuts

The increasing awareness of health and wellness coupled with the search for convenience have been key in boosting the total volume growth of nuts. Nuts are becoming popularised as value-added and versatile snacks, growing at the expense of less ...

Per capita sales of many kinds of nuts are steadily increasing in Germany. As consumer consciousness of eating habits is rising, nuts are assumed to be a perfect addition to the everyday diet. Rich in magnesium and unsaturated fatty acids, minerals ...

While in the past nuts had a reputation for being unhealthy due to their high fat content these days consumers have a better understanding of the difference between healthy and unhealthy fats. Most nuts are high in monounsaturated fats and so are in ...

Nuts witnessed steady growth in total volume terms in 2018 although sales remain relatively low with consumers typically consuming nuts in a processed and packaged format. Nevertheless, the strong health and wellness trend supported the growth of ...

Over the forecast period processed nuts is expected to increase its share at the expense of unprocessed nuts, as more companies explore launching different processed snacks in the market. The companies already competing in snacks are likely to launch...

Demand for nuts is being swelled by increasing awareness of the health benefits of eating nuts, which are a rich source of various nutrients, including minerals such as calcium and iron, vitamins such as vitamin E, omega 6 and omega 3 fat and ...

Nuts have become increasingly popular in Spain thanks to increasing awareness of the health benefits of consuming these products. In 2018 an article from Spanish scientists appeared which claimed fertility in men increased if they ate two handfuls of...

Coconuts are well-regarded as a signature agricultural product of Thailand. They are used in food presentation and used extensively in Thai cooking. Most Thai curries and desserts rely on coconut as a critical ingredient for flavour, and there are no...

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Coconuts and peanuts historically account for most volume sales of nuts in Brazil due to cultural factors. The former is usually consumed as juice, typically sold on the beach or in leisure clubs for refreshment during summer. A slightly colder ...

Nuts have become a common snack, as health-conscious consumers are ditching oily and sugary snacks. A bowl of peanuts, almonds, pistachios or other nuts is often consumed during tea time, when travelling or on other occasions. Also, during festivals ...

With the exception of peanuts, nuts are extremely expensive in South Africa. This is due to the majority of nuts being imports (apart from pecans and macadamia nuts which are locally grown). Although positive growth is set to continue being seen in ...

Positive health positioning means that nuts sales have been on the rise in France for over a decade. Recent studies that have reinforced the healthy reputation of nuts among French consumers include one by the National Agricultural Research Institute...

Growing health consciousness and increased snacking will remain the main drivers behind the positive performance of nuts over the forecast period, as consumers are expected to move away from unhealthy savoury snacks such as potato chips to more ...

Over the forecast period, nuts is expected to record strong growth in both current value and volume terms in Morocco. This is mainly because Moroccans consume different types of plain nuts or use them to bake some of the most popular local pastries. ...

Over the review period, coconuts remained one of the leading categories in nuts. First of all, coconuts and all fresh products from coconuts are used in various Vietnamese dishes – not only as drinks, but also as essential ingredients in local ...

Due to the climate in Russia, only 5% of the nuts sold in the country are produced domestically, and 95% are imported. Imports of nuts from a number of countries were banned due to sanctions in the second half of 2014, and therefore volume sales of ...

The alarming obesity and diabetes rates in the country have led consumers to be increasingly conscious of their health. Snacking options such as nuts are on the rise as these are positioned as healthy while boosting energy. Also, Arab expatriates in ...