Packaged Food in Ireland

Packaged Food in Ireland

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Growth continues in packaged food despite the expansion of private label and the challenges posed by Brexit

New product development focuses on consumers’ demand for more vegan options and more protein

Players launch more products that offer healthy convenience to time-pressed consumers

Internet retailing and discounters benefit the most in the distribution of packaged food as consumers seek to save time and money

Packaged food is expected to maintain positive growth

FOODSERVICE

Sales to Foodservice

Packaged food volume sales to foodservice begin to slow down being faced with higher VAT and the uncertainty of Brexit
Sustainability affects foodservice volume sales as operators focus more on the impact of packaging
Consumer foodservice players increasingly source packaged food products with local provenance

Consumer Foodservice

Meeting consumers’ demand for convenience is increasingly key in consumer foodservice
Consumer foodservice operators focus on premium hand-made products
Consumer foodservice players broaden their vegetarian and vegan offerings

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

SOURCES

Summary 1 Research Sources

Chocolate Confectionery in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Healthy snacking trend sees big players introduce low-sugar chocolate confectionery

Chocolate confectionery sales continue to grow amid high per capita consumption

Consumers increasingly seek premium and personalised products

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Cadbury Dairy Milk involves consumers in invention process while Mars focuses on healthier choices

Polarisation boosts premium products while increasing sales through discounters

Manufacturers reformulate products to contain less sugar or fewer calories

Summary 2 Other Chocolate Confectionery by Product Type: 2019

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 Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Health-conscious consumers and dentists’ recommendations drive sales of sugar-free gum

Innovations in packaging such as branded in-car holders boost sales

Measures to tackle gum litter are increased

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Innovative strategies keep Extra and Airwaves gum at top

Smaller brands become more visible by emphasising unique features

Football advert ban has negative impact

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 Sales of Gum by Flavour: Rankings 2014-2019
Table 36 NBO Company Shares of Gum: % Value 2015-2019
Table 37 LBN Brand Shares of Gum: % Value 2016-2019
Table 38 Distribution of Gum by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 39 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Simple supermarket display strategy boosts sales of low-calorie and vegan ice cream

Frozen yoghurt overshadowed by ice cream marketed as healthier

Personalisation is a key strategy to make brands stand out

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Unilever swiftly adapts to consumer demand for low-calorie and vegan ice cream

New local entrants widen retail scope for ice cream and frozen desserts

Mullins widens consumer base with new parlour in Ireland’s Tayto Park

CATEGORY DATA

Table 43 Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 44 Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 45 Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 46 Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 47 Sales of Ice Cream by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2014-2019
Table 48 Sales of Impulse Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2016-2019
Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts: % Value 2015-2019
Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts: % Value 2016-2019
Table 51 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2015-2019
Table 52 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2016-2019
Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2015-2019
Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2016-2019
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2015-2019
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2016-2019
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Frozen Desserts: % Value 2015-2019
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Frozen Desserts: % Value 2016-2019
Table 59 Distribution of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 60 Distribution of Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 61 Distribution of Frozen Desserts by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Savoury Snacks in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Potato chips sees steady growth but healthier salty snacks more dynamic

Premiumisation and provenance become more prominent in potato chips

New product developments focus on health attributes

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Largo Foods leads with favourite heritage brands and premium provenance brands

Tayto offers wide variety via new product development and acquisition

Irish consumers love Irish brands

Summary 3 Other Savoury Snacks by Product Type: 2019

CATEGORY DATA

Table 66 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 67 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 68 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 69 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2015-2019
Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2016-2019
Table 72 Distribution of Savoury Snacks by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Sugar Confectionery in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Brands extend ranges to cater to growing number of vegans

Polarisation as Irish consumers seek economy or premium options

Consumers increasingly demand natural products with reduced or no sugar

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Haribo’s adaptability to trends keeps brand in lead and threatens leading player Mondelez

Ampersand launches Sonas Sweets to challenge the status quo

Acquisition of Tangerine Confectionery bolsters Valeo Foods in sugar confectionery

Summary 4 Other Sugar Confectionery by Product Type: 2019

CATEGORY DATA

Table 77 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 78 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 79 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 80 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 81 Sales of Pastilles, Gums, Jellies and Chews by Type: % Value 2014-2019
Table 82 NBO Company Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2015-2019
Table 83 LBN Brand Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2016-2019
Table 84 Distribution of Sugar Confectionery by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 88 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Consumer demand for nutritious convenient snacks benefits protein/energy bars

Everyday indulgence offered by sweet biscuits keeps sales growth steady

Cereal bars impacted by sugary image

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Disruptor brand Fulfil ensures lead in protein/energy bars via advertising, new flavours and wide distribution

Nakd Bar and Yes! make an important contribution to the growth of fruit and nut bars in Ireland

Mars headway in cookies with chocolate confectionery brands and launches healthy KIND fruit and nut bars

CATEGORY DATA

Table 89 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 90 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 91 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 92 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 93 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2015-2019
Table 94 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2016-2019
Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2015-2019
Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2016-2019
Table 97 NBO Company Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2015-2019
Table 98 LBN Brand Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2016-2019
Table 99 NBO Company Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2015-2019
Table 100 LBN Brand Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2016-2019
Table 101 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 102 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 103 Distribution of Snack Bars by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 104 Distribution of Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 105 Forecast Sales of Biscuits and Snack Bars by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 106 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 107 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 108 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Baby Food in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Milk formula is popular, with liquid formula generating the most demand and value

Health and wellness trends and strong economy boost demand for prepared baby food, especially organic

Snacking food for babies is increasingly demanded in “other” baby food

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Niche Irish brand Pip & Pear gains traction in “other” baby food and is set to expand

Tesco private label baby food shows promise after performing well in its first year

Child-orientated yoghurt attracts interest as baby food, in what may become a trend

CATEGORY DATA

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

Butter and Spreads in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Reduced demand and private label constrain volume and value growth of butter and spreads

For both traditional and recent reasons, butter outperforms margarine and spreads

Functional butter and spreads are introduced in line with trend towards healthier products

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Leading branded players hit by private label challenge and decreasing demand for margarine

Private label gains ground, with growth strongest in butter due to demand for block butter

Kerry Foods is one of the first to respond to demand for free-from dairy products

CATEGORY DATA

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

Cheese in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Use of soft cheese in food and demand for more natural products boosts unprocessed cheese

Increased sophistication and premiumisation trend boost interest in artisanal cheese

Brexit concerns prompt cheese players to consider diversifying

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Private label maintains leading value share in cheese, and keeps growing

Private label pressure and declining demand for processed cheese prompt Kerry to offer innovation targeting children

Collaboration between Sheridans and Dunnes Stores is win-win for both cheese specialist and the department store chain

CATEGORY DATA

Table 131 Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 132 Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 133 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 134 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 135 Sales of Spreadable Processed Cheese by Type: % Value 2014-2019
Table 136 Sales of Unprocessed Cheese by Type: % Value 2014-2019
Table 137 NBO Company Shares of Cheese: % Value 2015-2019
Table 138 LBN Brand Shares of Cheese: % Value 2016-2019
Table 139 Distribution of Cheese by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 140 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 141 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 142 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 143 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Drinking Milk Products in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Milk consumption remains high, but is declining due to changes in consumer habits

New product development and a rebranding invigorate interest in drinking milk

Milk alternatives benefit from the drift away from dairy but pose only minor threat to milk

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

While private label gains ground and domestic players prevail in milk, international brands increase presence in milk alternatives

Glanbia maintains its lead with a strong focus on its fortified/functional product range

Alpro loses ground to competitors in “other” milk alternatives as dynamic growth attracts new players

CATEGORY DATA

Table 144 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 145 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 146 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 147 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 148 NBO Company Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2015-2019
Table 149 LBN Brand Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2016-2019
Table 150 Distribution of Drinking Milk Products by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 151 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 152 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 153 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 154 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Other Dairy in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Demand for both indulgent dairy and guilt-free non-dairy desserts drives sales

Fromage frais and quark and chilled desserts see growth, but consumers turn away from shelf-stable products

Coffee whiteners continues to decline as coffee consumers increasingly prefer fresh milk or milk alternatives

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

New quark product, similar to Greek-style yoghurt, stimulates sales in a slow-growing category

Niche dairy- and gluten-free dessert products and brands are attracting interest

Irish Greencore sells its UK-based cakes and desserts to Bright Blue Foods

CATEGORY DATA

Table 155 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 156 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 157 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 158 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 159 Sales of Cream by Type: % Value 2014-2019
Table 160 NBO Company Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2015-2019
Table 161 LBN Brand Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2016-2019
Table 162 Distribution of Other Dairy by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 163 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 164 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 165 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 166 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Category benefits from healthy image, on-the-go convenience and product innovation

Plain yoghurt benefits from preference for non-sweetened and high-protein products

Increasing demand for kefir in Ireland boosts volume growth of sour milk drinks

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Multinationals maintain lead, but domestic players are encroaching

Brexit could threaten multinational brands, with local players likely to benefit from rising prices for imports

Local brands offer an abundance of new flavoured yoghurt products

CATEGORY DATA

Table 167 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 168 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 169 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 170 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 171 Sales of Flavoured Yoghurt by Flavour: Rankings 2014-2019
Table 172 NBO Company Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2015-2019
Table 173 LBN Brand Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2016-2019
Table 174 Distribution of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 175 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 176 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 177 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 178 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Edible Oils in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Domestic products gain further popularity as average unit prices of cooking oils rise

Consumers demand healthier edible oils as they pursue health and wellness

Mild weather and drought across the EU impact rapeseed oil production

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Aldi supports local producers

New rapeseed oil Collar of Gold leads the way for premium cooking oils

More brands adopt convenient spray formats to help consumers reduce calories

CATEGORY DATA

Table 179 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 180 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 181 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 182 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 183 NBO Company Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2015-2019
Table 184 LBN Brand Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2016-2019
Table 185 Distribution of Edible Oils by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 186 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 187 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 188 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 189 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Ready Meals in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Value sales of ready meals are boosted by a greater choice of different cuisines

Manufacturers of chilled and frozen ready meals focus on fresh and nutritious ingredients to attract health-conscious consumers

Higher unit prices in consumer foodservice will make ready meals more attractive to consumers

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Value share decline slows for Green Isle Foods following the acquisition of Goodfellas by Nomad Foods

Dunnes Stores launches private label Indian ready meals

More vegan ready meals are launched to attract a wider consumer base

CATEGORY DATA

Table 190 Sales of Ready Meals by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 191 Sales of Ready Meals by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 192 Sales of Ready Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 193 Sales of Ready Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 194 Sales of Chilled Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2014-2019
Table 195 Sales of Frozen Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2014-2019
Table 196 NBO Company Shares of Ready Meals: % Value 2015-2019
Table 197 LBN Brand Shares of Ready Meals: % Value 2016-2019
Table 198 Distribution of Ready Meals by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 199 Forecast Sales of Ready Meals by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 200 Forecast Sales of Ready Meals by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 201 Forecast Sales of Ready Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 202 Forecast Sales of Ready Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Sauces, Dressings and Condiments in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Growth in consumer foodservice threatens saturated sauces, dressings and condiments

Consumers increasingly demand hotter sauces and spices from Mexican and Asian cuisines

Sales of sauces, dressings and condiments are buoyed by consumers wishing to add further flavour or spice to meals

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Players launch new products, extensions and refinements to widen the consumer base and cater to more specific demand

Private label continues to gain ground with good quality, value for money and healthier versions

Popularity of Irish brands supports their innovations and strengthens their position

CATEGORY DATA

Table 203 Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 204 Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 205 Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 206 Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 207 Sales of Cooking Sauces by Type: % Value 2014-2019
Table 208 NBO Company Shares of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments: % Value 2015-2019
Table 209 LBN Brand Shares of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments: % Value 2016-2019
Table 210 Distribution of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 211 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 212 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 213 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 214 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Soup in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Chilled soup satisfies consumers’ convenience, health and wellness and premiumisation needs

While consumer foodservice hampers soup’s growth, ethical and organic brands attract environmentally-conscious consumers

Dehydrated soup continues to give way to chilled soup

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Innovation in chilled soup helps Cully & Sully take the top spot

Private label increases in instant soup despite new branded launches

Consumers demand more exotic flavours in soup inspired by their travels

CATEGORY DATA

Table 215 Sales of Soup by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 216 Sales of Soup by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 217 Sales of Soup by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 218 Sales of Soup by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 219 Sales of Soup by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2014-2019
Table 220 NBO Company Shares of Soup: % Value 2015-2019
Table 221 LBN Brand Shares of Soup: % Value 2016-2019
Table 222 Distribution of Soup by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 223 Forecast Sales of Soup by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 224 Forecast Sales of Soup by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 225 Forecast Sales of Soup by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 226 Forecast Sales of Soup by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Sweet Spreads in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Growth continues to be driven by healthier products

The opportunity to boost jams and preserves lies in Irish provenance and sugar-free options

Health and wellness trend supports the performance of honey

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Consumer loyalty and healthier and more ethical products benefit the leading players

Demand for convenience in cooking and baking offers opportunities for new product developments

Private label gains further ground due to its comparable quality at a cheaper price

CATEGORY DATA

Table 227 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 228 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 229 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 230 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 231 Sales of Jams and Preserves by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2014-2019
Table 232 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2015-2019
Table 233 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2016-2019
Table 234 Distribution of Sweet Spreads by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 235 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 236 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 237 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 238 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Baked Goods in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Premiumisation and health and wellness trends become more prominent in bread

Unpackaged bread, craft breads and flat bread benefit as consumers cut down on processed foods, salt and sugar

Brexit is likely to have a negative effect on baked goods

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Leading brands face increasing challenge from smaller brands, artisanal products and private label

Brands try to limit the slowdown in packaged cakes with lower-sugar products

New product developments address demand for convenience

CATEGORY DATA

Table 239 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 240 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 241 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 242 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 243 Sales of Pastries by Type: % Value 2014-2019
Table 244 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2015-2019
Table 245 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2016-2019
Table 246 Distribution of Baked Goods by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 247 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 248 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 249 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 250 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Breakfast Cereals in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

The health and wellness trend influences the types of breakfast cereals consumers demand

Hot cereals suffers due to warmer weather

New product development addresses the increasing demand for on-the-go breakfasts

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Kellogg Co of Ireland maintains its leading share of breakfast cereals with new product developments that are plant-based or contain less sugar

Flahavan’s continues to lead hot cereals while facing pressure from private label and slowing overall demand

Odlums offers free honey with its porridge oats

CATEGORY DATA

Table 251 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 252 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 253 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 254 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 255 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2015-2019
Table 256 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2016-2019
Table 257 Distribution of Breakfast Cereals by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 258 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 259 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 260 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 261 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Growth is hindered by fresh and prepared fruit and vegetables but processed fruit and vegetables offer convenience and year-round availability

New brands boost sales of frozen processed potatoes and vegetables

Health and plant-based trends continue to influence sales of processed fruit and vegetables

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Valeo Foods barely staves off the challenge posed by private label

Del Monte’s new product development addresses the growing trend towards healthy on-the-go snacking

McCain’s jacket wedges address demand for convenience and healthy options

CATEGORY DATA

Table 262 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 263 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 264 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 265 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 266 Sales of Frozen Processed Vegetables by Type: % Value Breakdown 2014-2019
Table 267 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2015-2019
Table 268 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2016-2019
Table 269 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 270 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 271 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 272 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 273 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Processed Meat and Seafood in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Meat substitutes grows fastest with many new product launches for consumers who increasingly pursue a meat-free diet

Processed seafood benefits from price rises in fresh fish and consumers eating less meat

New product developments focus on less processing and artisanal production

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Much merger and acquisition activity is observed in processed seafood

Quorn fishless fish fingers fill a gap in substitutes

Donegal Catch undertakes new marketing campaign for its frozen fish

CATEGORY DATA

Table 274 Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 275 Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 276 Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 277 Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 278 Sales of Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2014-2019
Table 279 Sales of Chilled Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2014-2019
Table 280 Sales of Frozen Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2014-2019
Table 281 Sales of Frozen Processed Poultry by Type: % Value Breakdown 2014-2019
Table 282 Sales of Frozen Processed Seafood by Type: % Value Breakdown 2014-2019
Table 283 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat and Seafood: % Value 2015-2019
Table 284 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat and Seafood: % Value 2016-2019
Table 285 Distribution of Processed Meat and Seafood by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 286 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 287 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 288 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 289 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Changing perceptions boost sales of rice, pasta and noodles among health-conscious consumers

Rice-based products for hot snacking pose competition for instant noodles

Health remains a key driver of sales of gluten-free and high-fibre pasta

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Pasta players led by private label focus on healthier products

Brands face less competition from private label in noodles and continue to emerge

Sharwood’s launches instant noodle cups to attract consumers seeking convenience

CATEGORY DATA

Table 290 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 291 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 292 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 293 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 294 Sales of Instant Noodles by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2014-2019
Table 295 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2015-2019
Table 296 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2016-2019
Table 297 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2015-2019
Table 298 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2016-2019
Table 299 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2015-2019
Table 300 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2016-2019
Table 301 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2015-2019
Table 302 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2016-2019
Table 303 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 304 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 305 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 306 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 307 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 308 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 309 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 310 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

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