Packaged Food in Costa Rica

Packaged Food in Costa Rica

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Increasing segmentation and new value-added products

Functional ingredients and new value-for-money products set the pace

New added-value products and Wal-Mart’s Great Value range gain presence

Modern grocery retailers keep gaining ground

Convenient, affordable and healthier options to help drive growth

FOODSERVICE

Sales to Foodservice

Further consolidation based on additional economy-of-scale savings
Mayca expanding its new self-service model
Technological innovations and new distribution centres set to further consolidate foodservice sales

Category Data

Table 1 Foodservice Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 2 Foodservice Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 3 Forecast Foodservice Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 4 Forecast Foodservice Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024

MARKET DATA

Table 5 Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 6 Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 7 Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 8 Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 9 GBO Company Shares of Packaged Food: % Value 2015-2019
Table 10 NBO Company Shares of Packaged Food: % Value 2015-2019
Table 11 LBN Brand Shares of Packaged Food: % Value 2016-2019
Table 12 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2014-2019
Table 13 Distribution of Packaged Food by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 14 Distribution of Packaged Food by Format and Category: % Value 2019
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

DEFINITIONS

SOURCES

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Chocolate Confectionery in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Players invest in products and retail penetration in line with consumer trends

Healthier and indulgent offerings and provenance appeal to affluent consumers

Consumer sophistication and trading up as multinationals woo adults

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Increased interest in upmarket products results in share gain for artisanal producers

Polarisation sees high-end launches for connoisseurs, and cheaper alternatives for lower-income groups

Dos Pinos invests in modern grocery retailers and nostalgic campaign

CATEGORY DATA

Table 19 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 20 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 21 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 22 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 23 Sales of Chocolate Tablets by Type: % Value 2014-2019
Table 24 NBO Company Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2015-2019
Table 25 LBN Brand Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2016-2019
Table 26 Distribution of Chocolate Confectionery by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Gum in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Gum loses out due to functional alternatives and younger consumers’ diverse spending

Gum loses out as consumers shift towards mints for breath-freshening purposes

Bubble gum pops due to parental concerns regarding oral health, with shift to chocolate alternatives

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Trident maintains dominance, appeals to consumers with new flavours and pack formats

Ice Cubes and Mentos aim to compete with specific retailing strategies

Larger packaging formats still purchased for use in party bags and piñatas

CATEGORY DATA

Table 31 Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 32 Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 33 Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 34 Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 35 NBO Company Shares of Gum: % Value 2015-2019
Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of Gum: % Value 2016-2019
Table 37 Distribution of Gum by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 38 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 39 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Indulgence and artisanal products appeal, while players seek to reach digital generation

Vegan and reduced-sugar products set to gain popularity, along with ice cream containing fruit, seeds and nuts

Supermarkets and hypermarkets gain share as larger pack sizes see increased popularity

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Dos Pinos seeks to engender brand loyalty across generations

Artisanal products appeal with quality and increase awareness through digital media campaigns

Yolobon expands range of added-value offerings with vegan recipes and nut and fruit content

CATEGORY DATA

Table 42 Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 43 Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 44 Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 45 Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 46 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts: % Value 2015-2019
Table 47 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts: % Value 2016-2019
Table 48 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2015-2019
Table 49 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2016-2019
Table 50 Distribution of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 51 Distribution of Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 52 Distribution of Frozen Desserts by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Savoury Snacks in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Health awareness and accelerating lifestyles underpin performance and product developments

Flavour and texture innovations aim to appeal to consumers

Mass brands and private label increase reach through modern grocery retailers

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Manufacturers invest in digital product support and diet-specific offerings

Popular brands increase penetration in modern grocery retailers

Walmart seeks to bolster position of Great Value private label

CATEGORY DATA

Table 57 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 58 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 59 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 60 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2015-2019
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2016-2019
Table 63 Distribution of Savoury Snacks by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Sugar Confectionery in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Modern grocery retailers compete on price but independent small grocers important for impulse purchases

Health concerns impact traditional products, while benefiting mints

Functional, natural and nostalgic options appeal to adults

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Dos Pinos develops nostalgic Gallito but faces competition in modern and traditional grocery retailers

Sugar-free products benefit from health trend and Walmart’s Great Value launch

Adult consumers show growing interest in products with functional properties

CATEGORY DATA

Table 68 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 69 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 70 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 71 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 72 Sales of Pastilles, Gums, Jellies and Chews by Type: % Value 2014-2019
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2015-2019
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2016-2019
Table 75 Distribution of Sugar Confectionery by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 78 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Accelerating consumer lifestyles and health trend boost demand for snack bars and fruit snacks

Less affluent consumers prioritise price, seeking cheaper branded and private label offerings

Different consumer segments set to stimulate specific product developments

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Pozuelo’s strength underpinned by diverse range and offer of functional options

Children prefer brands due to prestigious image but less affluent parents drawn to Walmart’s portfolio

Nutrisnacks and Bioland appeal to consumers with increasingly targeted offerings

CATEGORY DATA

Table 80 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 81 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 82 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 83 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2015-2019
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2016-2019
Table 86 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2015-2019
Table 87 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2016-2019
Table 88 NBO Company Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2015-2019
Table 89 LBN Brand Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2016-2019
Table 90 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 91 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 92 Distribution of Snack Bars by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 93 Distribution of Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 94 Forecast Sales of Biscuits and Snack Bars by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 95 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 96 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 97 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Baby Food in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Sales benefit from busy consumers seeking convenience, segmentation and value

Producers focus on functional claims to attract upper-income consumers

Upper-income millennial parents targeted with products aiming to meet their lifestyle requirements

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

International players dominate, with Nestlé at top due to broad availability and value

International brands dominate milk formula and compete strongly in terms of special formulation as well as pricing

Baby food set to see greater specialisation and new distribution strategies

CATEGORY DATA

Table 98 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 99 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 100 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 101 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 102 NBO Company Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2015-2019
Table 103 LBN Brand Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2016-2019
Table 104 Distribution of Baby Food by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 105 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 106 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 107 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 108 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Butter and Spreads in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Costa Ricans’ health concerns limit demand for butter and spreads

Vegetable-based spreads benefit from healthier image and convenience

Added-value products to see widening range, attracting higher-income consumers and those pursuing a healthier lifestyle

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Vertically-integrated local manufacturers benefit from economies of scale

Mid-range brands appeal by offering good quality and functional attributes

Products with niche claims and imported products to increase in importance

CATEGORY DATA

Table 109 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 110 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 111 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 112 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 113 NBO Company Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2015-2019
Table 114 LBN Brand Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2016-2019
Table 115 Distribution of Butter and Spreads by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 116 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 117 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 118 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 119 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Cheese in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Price competition and specialisation keep cheese demand steady

Innovation in cheese takes the shape of added-value claims and new formats and flavours

Health and dietary trends affect higher-income consumers’ demand for specialised cheese

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Leaders ensure wide availability of high-quality but affordable cheese products

Smaller players highly fragmented but popular among low- and middle-income consumers

Shares set to become more fragmented as growing specialisation aims to attract consumers

CATEGORY DATA

Table 120 Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 121 Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 122 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 123 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 124 Sales of Spreadable Processed Cheese by Type: % Value 2014-2019
Table 125 NBO Company Shares of Cheese: % Value 2015-2019
Table 126 LBN Brand Shares of Cheese: % Value 2016-2019
Table 127 Distribution of Cheese by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 128 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 129 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 130 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Drinking Milk Products in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Manufacturers target specific niches of consumers in response to growing maturity

Non-dairy milk alternatives gain traction thanks to functional health benefits

Shift towards other milk alternatives likely for health and wellness reasons as prices drop

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Dos Pinos benefits from economies of scale and frequent new product development

New entrants challenge leader with innovative value for money proposals

Other milk alternatives to see growing competition as millennials drive sales growth

CATEGORY DATA

Table 131 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 132 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 133 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 134 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 135 NBO Company Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2015-2019
Table 136 LBN Brand Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2016-2019
Table 137 Distribution of Drinking Milk Products by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 138 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 139 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 140 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 141 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Other Dairy in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Health and wellness concerns encourage players to focus on healthier and added-value products

Due to growing maturity, manufacturers increase segmentation and emphasise functional and convenient features

Specialisation to target higher-income consumers increasingly seeking gourmet or vegan options

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Nestlé and Dos Pinos benefit from strong consumer awareness, packaging innovations and added-value formulations

New brands and private label products increase the offer of functional products

Niche alternatives and specialised claims set to attract higher-income millennial consumers and tourists

CATEGORY DATA

Table 142 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 143 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 144 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 145 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 146 NBO Company Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2015-2019
Table 147 LBN Brand Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2016-2019
Table 148 Distribution of Other Dairy by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 149 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 150 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 151 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 152 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Demand increases for specialised and healthier products

Greater segmentation addresses demand for both functional and indulgent yoghurt

Vegan and gourmet yoghurt options expected to attract affluent buyers

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Leaders benefit from wide availability and strong consumer awareness of their brands

New players and added-value proposals continue to boost yoghurt sales

Smaller players expected to advance niche products such as vegan yoghurt

CATEGORY DATA

Table 153 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 154 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 155 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 156 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 157 NBO Company Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2015-2019
Table 158 LBN Brand Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2016-2019
Table 159 Distribution of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 160 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 161 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 162 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 163 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Edible Oils in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Functional oils benefit from health and wellness focus

Denomination of origin and health claims continue to boost edible oils

Added-value imports with good prospects

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Cía Numar SA, Coopeagropal RL, Inolasa and Wal-Mart account for three quarters of edible oil sales

Supermarkets’ imports help increase added-value offering in edible oils

Further development of organic and functional products expected

CATEGORY DATA

Table 164 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 165 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 166 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 167 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 168 NBO Company Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2015-2019
Table 169 LBN Brand Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2016-2019
Table 170 Distribution of Edible Oils by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 171 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 172 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 173 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 174 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Ready Meals in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Frozen ready meal choice and distribution continue to expand

Innovation tends to be targeted at higher-end consumers

Healthy ready meal products should see rising demand over the forecast period

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Leaders Roma Prince and Centro Internacional de Inversiones dominate ready meals sales

Wal-Mart’s Great Value private label line performing well in frozen ready meals

Company activity will place a focus on developing healthier ready meals

CATEGORY DATA

Table 175 Sales of Ready Meals by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 176 Sales of Ready Meals by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 177 Sales of Ready Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 178 Sales of Ready Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 179 NBO Company Shares of Ready Meals: % Value 2015-2019
Table 180 LBN Brand Shares of Ready Meals: % Value 2016-2019
Table 181 Distribution of Ready Meals by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 182 Forecast Sales of Ready Meals by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 183 Forecast Sales of Ready Meals by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 184 Forecast Sales of Ready Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 185 Forecast Sales of Ready Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Sauces, Dressings and Condiments in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Added-value products helping to drive sales in sauces, dressings and condiments

Modern grocery retailers pushing ethnic flavours and fusion cuisine

Healthier products expected to be in demand

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Behind the dominant leaders sauces, dressings and condiments is very fragmented

Retail chains looking to increase penetration with directly imported products

Both added-value and value-for-money products will be in demand over the forecast period

CATEGORY DATA

Table 186 Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 187 Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 188 Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 189 Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 190 NBO Company Shares of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments: % Value 2015-2019
Table 191 LBN Brand Shares of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments: % Value 2016-2019
Table 192 Distribution of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 193 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 194 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 195 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 196 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Soup in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Limited innovation and continued popularity of traditional flavours in soup

Value for money and convenience are big draws for soup

Innovation likely to be in the direction of prevailing health trends

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Nestlé and Unilever lead with their well-known Maggi and Knorr brands

Many in the chasing pack concentrate on added-value products with natural ingredients

More organic and nutritional products expected to appear

CATEGORY DATA

Table 197 Sales of Soup by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 198 Sales of Soup by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 199 Sales of Soup by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 200 Sales of Soup by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 201 NBO Company Shares of Soup: % Value 2015-2019
Table 202 LBN Brand Shares of Soup: % Value 2016-2019
Table 203 Distribution of Soup by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 204 Forecast Sales of Soup by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 205 Forecast Sales of Soup by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 206 Forecast Sales of Soup by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 207 Forecast Sales of Soup by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Sweet Spreads in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Added-value and value-for-money products helping to drive sweet spreads sales

Modern grocery retailers imports help improve availability of sweet spreads

Healthy products represent a good opportunity for growth

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Productos Ujarrás remains the clear leader with its affordable products and strong distribution

Mass-orientated brands look to compete on low price and wide availability

Fruta Dulce targeting higher-end consumers with its Kaleia brand

CATEGORY DATA

Table 208 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 209 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 210 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 211 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 212 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2015-2019
Table 213 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2016-2019
Table 214 Distribution of Sweet Spreads by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 215 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 216 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 217 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 218 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Baked Goods in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Segmentation continues to boost sales of baked goods

Smaller pack sizes for sweet products target a younger audience

Added-value and health and wellness claims to continue recording strong growth

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Artisanal products dominate, with Bimbo and Gruma the main branded players

Smaller players and private label offer attractive prices and products targeted at regional/provincial consumers

New development opportunities for added-value, healthier products

CATEGORY DATA

Table 219 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 220 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 221 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 222 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 223 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2015-2019
Table 224 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2016-2019
Table 225 Distribution of Baked Goods by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 226 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 227 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 228 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 229 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Breakfast Cereals in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Muesli and granola benefiting from an increased focus on healthier products

Availability, brand awareness and quality still important criteria in breakfast cereals

Added-value, healthier formulations offer good development opportunities

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Kellogg and Nestlé still lead, but Wal-Mart continues to gain share

Wal-Mart’s private label lines having a disruptive effect in breakfast cereal sales in modern grocery retailing

Healthier products will be to the fore in the coming years

CATEGORY DATA

Table 230 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 231 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 232 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 233 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 234 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2015-2019
Table 235 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2016-2019
Table 236 Distribution of Breakfast Cereals by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 237 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 238 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 239 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 240 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Segmentation, added value and value for money remain key trends in processed fruit and vegetables

Despite popularity of natural products low-income consumers will still be buying canned products

All-natural dehydrated and freeze-dried products will appeal to health-conscious consumers

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Irex de Costa Rica and Distribuidora Lucema still the clear leaders

Behind the two main players, processed fruit and vegetable sales continued to be relatively fragmented.

Players offering organic, all-natural and no-added-sugar products expected to do well

CATEGORY DATA

Table 241 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 242 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 243 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 244 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 245 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2015-2019
Table 246 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2016-2019
Table 247 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 248 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 249 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 250 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 251 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Processed Meat and Seafood in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Segmentation and specialisation among the tools used to push sales

Some middle- and upper-end consumers are becoming more cautious in their processed meat consumption

Healthier products to continue gaining momentum over the forecast period

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Leading players Cargill, Alimentos Prosalud and Sigma Alimentos remain unchanged

Sales of Grupo Calvo and Wal-Mart continue growing

Imported products are expected to continue raising their profile

CATEGORY DATA

Table 252 Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 253 Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 254 Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 255 Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 256 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat and Seafood: % Value 2015-2019
Table 257 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat and Seafood: % Value 2016-2019
Table 258 Distribution of Processed Meat and Seafood by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 259 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 260 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 261 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 262 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Costa Rica

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Segmentation and specialisation to the fore in 2019...

...although lower-income consumers still look for value for money

Innovative and added-value brand extensions, particularly if health-based, to develop

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Local players still dominate the country’s main staple of rice

Higher-end products on the rise in rice and pasta

Brand extensions in other product areas to raise awareness

CATEGORY DATA

Table 263 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 264 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 265 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 266 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 267 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2015-2019
Table 268 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2016-2019
Table 269 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2015-2019
Table 270 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2016-2019
Table 271 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2015-2019
Table 272 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2016-2019
Table 273 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2015-2019
Table 274 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2016-2019
Table 275 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 276 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 277 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 278 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 279 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 280 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 281 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 282 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

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