Market research on the fresh food industry. Standardised and cros...
Market research on the fresh food industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes and distribution, with full analysis of industry trends.
In 2022, peanuts were the most consumed nuts in the country, with higher total volume sales than traditional nuts such as almonds and hazelnuts. These nuts are known for their easy eating, as after removing the shells, if still present, they do not…
Inflation has become a challenge for Australians, largely driven by government stimulus during the pandemic, supply chain constraints caused by border closures, as well as the more recent impact of the war in Ukraine. The latter caused a significant…
Coconuts is by far the most important category within nuts. Brazil is amongst the five largest global producers of coconuts, together with Indonesia, the Philippines, India, and Sri Lanka. Many derivatives of the fruit are part of the typical…
Consumers are increasingly looking to incorporate healthy recipes in their diet, and looking for ingredients which are cheaper, accessible, and can used in various ways in dishes. There has been a rise in awareness of coconuts as a food with multiple…
There was a spike in demand for nuts in 2020 as consumers found themselves stuck at home for large periods, with nuts seen as a healthy snack option, as well as having a long shelf life that makes them ideal for stockpiling. Baking also became a more…
In 2022, the consumption of nuts is set to increase in total volume terms, driven by solid retail value growth. Most types of nuts, including pistachios, walnuts, peanuts and almonds, are expected to see steady total volume increases, although the…
In 2022, ZZ2, a local tomato producer, announced that under its subsidiary Cape Almonds, it aims to increase almond production in the Western Cape. ZZ2 has recruited over 50 farmers to participate in this effort as it is estimated that close to 50…
Following strong retail volume growth for nuts in 2020, and the maintenance of these sales gains in 2021, due to home seclusion and consumers snacking at home more frequently, the category is set to turn to decline in 2022, as cash-strapped consumers…
Following a strong performance pre-pandemic, demand for nuts witnessed declines in 2020, as Russians focused on essential spending in terms of groceries; nuts is a relatively high-priced fresh food item in Russia, and therefore not considered to be a…
As Italy started on the path to recovery from the impact of COVID-19 the global supply chain was hit by further disruption in 2022. The onset of the war in Ukraine represented the most significant global development, exacerbating the supply chain…
The number of consumers in the United Arab Emirates who are switching to plant-based diets is on the rise. In particular, nuts are a popular plant-based source of protein and are being increasingly incorporated into consumers’ diets. They provide…
Modest growth was recorded in 2020-2021 due to Moroccan purchasing power declining and COVID-19 measurements banning social occasions, parties and religious ceremonies where nuts are traditionally served. With restrictions easing, total volume sales…
COVID-19 has been under better control in 2022, and the government has cancelled the related restrictions, with imports and exports returning to normal. Therefore, the supply of imported nuts has resumed. For domestic nuts such as cashews and peanuts…
Nuts is recording positive volume growth across all channels in 2022 as foodservice continues to recover and consumption at home is on the up thanks to demand for healthy snacks and a return to social activities and gatherings with family and…
Supply chain disruptions and heightened inflationary pressure related to the COVID-19 pandemic have been a challenge across all packaged food and fresh food categories. As inflation continues to rise, especially in 2022, affordability has become a…
Peanuts, like many other home-grown agricultural crops, was significantly impacted by the severe flooding in 2021. The floods affected more than 20 provinces in Thailand, with the majority including agricultural farmland and plantations. The…
Nuts is finally set to see an increase in total volume sales in 2022, after witnessing a particularly strong decline in 2020, and a slower decline in 2021. The strong decline in 2020 was due to the emergence of COVID-19. Throughout 2020 and 2021, the…
2022 has been the first year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic with no restrictions implemented on mobility and social gatherings. The return of consumers to busier lifestyles since the middle of 2021, with offices, schools and, significantly,…