Packaged Food in Ireland

Packaged Food in Ireland

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Packaged food performs strongly despite challenges

Growth driven by innovation in health and wellness

Competitive landscape is fragmented with key domestic and international players

Online retailing and discounters continue to take value share

Packaged food expected to record modest growth

FOODSERVICE

Sales to Foodservice

Packaged food sales to foodservice outlets continue to grow
Other milk alternatives remain in high demand
Shelf stable ready meals records the steepest decline

Consumer Foodservice

Consumer foodservice continues to enjoy strong value growth
Strong interplay between retail and foodservice channels
Strong link to the UK could lead to lower growth due to Brexit and the devaluation of the pound sterling

Category Data

Table 1 Foodservice Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 2 Foodservice Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 3 Forecast Foodservice Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 4 Forecast Foodservice Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023

MARKET DATA

Table 5 Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 6 Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 7 Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 8 GBO Company Shares of Packaged Food: % Value 2014-2018
Table 9 NBO Company Shares of Packaged Food: % Value 2014-2018
Table 10 LBN Brand Shares of Packaged Food: % Value 2015-2018
Table 11 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2013-2018
Table 12 Distribution of Packaged Food by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 13 Distribution of Packaged Food by Format and Category: % Value 2018
Table 14 Forecast Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Packaged Food by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Packaged Food by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

SOURCES

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Chocolate Confectionery in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Increased competition in chocolate pouches and bags

Speculation increases as to whether the sugar tax could affect chocolate

Rising consumer confidence is prompting Irish consumers to spend more on premium treats

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Cadbury’s portfolio expands

Growth of private label seen

Reformulation will be important to remaining competitive

CATEGORY DATA

Table 18 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 19 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 20 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 21 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 22 Sales of Chocolate Tablets by Type: % Value 2013-2018
Table 23 NBO Company Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2014-2018
Table 24 LBN Brand Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2015-2018
Table 25 Distribution of Chocolate Confectionery by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 26 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Gum in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Sugar-free chewing gum becomes increasingly popular

Dentists increasingly recommend sugar-free chewing gum

Packaging has become a major strategy for increasing sales

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Extra brand continues to be a star performer, partly thanks to the Car Bottle campaign

“Dangerous” chewing gum advert has been banned

CATEGORY DATA

Table 30 Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 31 Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 32 Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 33 Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 34 Sales of Gum by Flavour: Rankings 2013-2018
Table 35 NBO Company Shares of Gum: % Value 2014-2018
Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of Gum: % Value 2015-2018
Table 37 Distribution of Gum by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 38 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 39 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

The emergence of low-calorie ice cream hits Ireland

Free from dairy ice cream outperforms the rest of the ice cream categories

Ireland is witnessing a decline in frozen yoghurt sales

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Breyers has made its debut in Ireland’s freezers

Unilever remains the number one player in ice cream and frozen desserts

CATEGORY DATA

Table 42 Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 43 Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 44 Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 45 Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 46 Sales of Ice Cream by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2013-2018
Table 47 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts: % Value 2014-2018
Table 48 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts: % Value 2015-2018
Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2014-2018
Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2015-2018
Table 51 NBO Company Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2014-2018
Table 52 LBN Brand Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2015-2018
Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2014-2018
Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2015-2018
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Frozen Desserts: % Value 2014-2018
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Frozen Desserts: % Value 2015-2018
Table 57 Distribution of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 58 Distribution of Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 59 Distribution of Frozen Desserts by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Savoury Snacks in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Naturally healthy products will drive future growth

Potato chips to come under pressure from substitutes

Brexit to pose a considerable challenge, especially to UK players

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Largo Foods is the overall category leader

Demand for savoury biscuits assists boosts McVities’ growth

Private label presence continues to grow

CATEGORY DATA

Table 65 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 66 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 67 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 68 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2014-2018
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2015-2018
Table 71 Distribution of Savoury Snacks by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 72 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Sugar Confectionery in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Speculation increases as to whether the sugar tax could affect sugar confectionery

The improving Irish economy stimulates premiumisation in confectionery

Pastilles, gums, jellies and chews records the highest value growth in 2018

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Haribo adapts to growth in demand for healthy-positioned confectionery

Mondelez Ireland Production remains the largest company in sugar confectionery

The “kidulting” trend provides a boost to confectionery manufacturers

CATEGORY DATA

Table 76 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 77 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 78 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 79 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 80 Sales of Pastilles, Gums, Jellies and Chews by Type: % Value 2013-2018
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2014-2018
Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2015-2018
Table 83 Distribution of Sugar Confectionery by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Energy bars drives sales growth at the expense of cereal bars

Sweet biscuits face challenges to grow sales

Brexit will pose a significant challenge to the category

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Valeo leads sales despite increasing competition

Fulfil is disrupting the category as its sales continue to increase

Confectionery giant Mars enters the category

CATEGORY DATA

Table 88 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 89 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 90 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 91 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 92 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2014-2018
Table 93 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2015-2018
Table 94 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2014-2018
Table 95 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2015-2018
Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2014-2018
Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2015-2018
Table 98 NBO Company Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2014-2018
Table 99 LBN Brand Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2015-2018
Table 100 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 101 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 102 Distribution of Snack Bars by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 103 Distribution of Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 104 Forecast Sales of Biscuits and Snack Bars by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 105 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 106 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 107 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Baby Food in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Sustainable growth in value and volume terms

Prepared baby food sees growing demand

Convenience is paramount for many Irish parents

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Healthier lifestyle products drive growth

Nutricia remains leader

Private label baby food cannot gain trust of Irish parents

CATEGORY DATA

Table 108 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 109 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 110 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 111 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 112 NBO Company Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2014-2018
Table 113 LBN Brand Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2015-2018
Table 114 Distribution of Baby Food by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 115 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 116 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 117 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 118 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Butter and Spreads in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Dairy free alternatives on the rise

Margarine continues to decline

Butter main driver of growth

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Mid-priced products losing share

Natural ingredients and Irish heritage drive sales

Private label continues to gain share

CATEGORY DATA

Table 119 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 120 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 121 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 122 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 123 NBO Company Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2014-2018
Table 124 LBN Brand Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2015-2018
Table 125 Distribution of Butter and Spreads by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 126 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 127 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 128 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 129 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Cheese in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Irish consumers trade up to premium products

Products with added health benefits drive growth

Demand shifts from processed cheese to artisanal cheese

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

New product developments drive growth

Kerry Foods remains top player through product innovation

Private label continues to gain share

CATEGORY DATA

Table 130 Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 131 Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 132 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 133 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 134 Sales of Spreadable Processed Cheese by Type: % Value 2013-2018
Table 135 Sales of Unprocessed Cheese by Type: % Value 2013-2018
Table 136 NBO Company Shares of Cheese: % Value 2014-2018
Table 137 LBN Brand Shares of Cheese: % Value 2015-2018
Table 138 Distribution of Cheese by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 139 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 140 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 141 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 142 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Drinking Milk Products in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Strong sentiment towards Irish dairy secures growth

High demand for milk alternatives

Innovation continues to drive sales

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

International players expected to grow

Fortified products continue to boost Glanbia’s position

Private label gains share

CATEGORY DATA

Table 143 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 144 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 145 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 146 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 147 NBO Company Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2014-2018
Table 148 LBN Brand Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2015-2018
Table 149 Distribution of Drinking Milk Products by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 150 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 151 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 152 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 153 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Other Dairy in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Unit price remains constant

Irish consumers want guilt free desserts

Consumers prefer fresh to shelf stable products

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

International brands gain share

Key to success is reducing sugar content

Private label continues to gain share

CATEGORY DATA

Table 154 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 155 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 156 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 157 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 158 Sales of Cream by Type: % Value 2013-2018
Table 159 NBO Company Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2014-2018
Table 160 LBN Brand Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2015-2018
Table 161 Distribution of Other Dairy by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 162 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 163 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 164 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 165 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Growth driven by new product developments

Consumers demand lower sugar content

Plain yoghurt records strong growth

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Growing number of brands offer protein-rich yoghurt

Danone continues to lead

Private label continues to gain share

CATEGORY DATA

Table 166 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 167 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 168 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 169 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 170 Sales of Flavoured Yoghurt by Flavour: Rankings 2013-2018
Table 171 NBO Company Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2014-2018
Table 172 LBN Brand Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2015-2018
Table 173 Distribution of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 174 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 175 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 176 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 177 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Edible Oils in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Category growth driven by premiumisation and the health and wellness trend

Average unit price expected to remain flat in constant 2018 terms

Other edible oils remains the fastest growing category

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Boyne Valley Foods remains the leading brand manufacturer

Private label continues to gain share

Most new product development seen in other edible oils

CATEGORY DATA

Table 178 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 179 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 180 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 181 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 182 NBO Company Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2014-2018
Table 183 LBN Brand Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2015-2018
Table 184 Distribution of Edible Oils by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 185 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 186 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 187 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 188 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Ready Meals in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Category growth driven by rising consumer confidence and demand for convenience

Chilled lunch kits remains the most dynamic category

Average unit price is expected to remain flat over the forecast period

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Green Isle Foods remains the leading brand manufacturer

Ready meals continues to be a fragmented category

Private label maintains a very strong position in ready meals

CATEGORY DATA

Table 189 Sales of Ready Meals by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 190 Sales of Ready Meals by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 191 Sales of Ready Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 192 Sales of Ready Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 193 Sales of Chilled Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2013-2018
Table 194 Sales of Frozen Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2013-2018
Table 195 NBO Company Shares of Ready Meals: % Value 2014-2018
Table 196 LBN Brand Shares of Ready Meals: % Value 2015-2018
Table 197 Distribution of Ready Meals by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 198 Forecast Sales of Ready Meals by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 199 Forecast Sales of Ready Meals by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 200 Forecast Sales of Ready Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 201 Forecast Sales of Ready Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Sauces, Dressings and Condiments in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Exotic flavours drive category growth

Chilli sauces remains the best performing category

Average unit price remains flat

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Unilever remains the leading player

Share gains driven by Asian-inspired cuisine

Private label slowly gaining ground

CATEGORY DATA

Table 202 Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 203 Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 204 Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 205 Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 206 Sales of Cooking Sauces by Type: % Value 2013-2018
Table 207 NBO Company Shares of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments: % Value 2014-2018
Table 208 LBN Brand Shares of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments: % Value 2015-2018
Table 209 Distribution of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 210 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 211 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 212 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 213 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Soup in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Growth driven by convenience and healthier choices

Dehydrated soup remains on a downward trajectory

Chilled soup the best performing category

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Unilever remains the leading player

Health and wellness trend drives new product development

Private label continues to gain share

CATEGORY DATA

Table 214 Sales of Soup by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 215 Sales of Soup by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 216 Sales of Soup by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 217 Sales of Soup by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 218 Sales of Soup by by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2013-2018
Table 219 NBO Company Shares of Soup: % Value 2014-2018
Table 220 LBN Brand Shares of Soup: % Value 2015-2018
Table 221 Distribution of Soup by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 222 Forecast Sales of Soup by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 223 Forecast Sales of Soup by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 224 Forecast Sales of Soup by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 225 Forecast Sales of Soup by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Sweet Spreads in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Category growth driven by health-positioned products

Nut and seed based spreads remains the most dynamic category

Average unit price expected to remain flat

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Boyne Valley Foods maintains its leading position

Health and wellness trend drives sales

Private label continues to gain ground

CATEGORY DATA

Table 226 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 227 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 228 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 229 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 230 Sales of Jams and Preserves by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2013-2018
Table 231 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2014-2018
Table 232 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2015-2018
Table 233 Distribution of Sweet Spreads by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 234 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 235 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 236 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 237 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Baked Goods in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Health remains the main driver when developing new products

In-store bakeries gain popularity against off-the-shelf products

Despite the buzz about health, white bread still dominates sales

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Leading players keep their positions

Health and wellness-driven innovation from key players

Premiumisation helps artisanal grow further

CATEGORY DATA

Table 238 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 239 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 240 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 241 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 242 Sales of Pastries by Type: % Value 2013-2018
Table 243 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2014-2018
Table 244 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2015-2018
Table 245 Distribution of Baked Goods by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 246 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 247 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 248 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 249 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Breakfast Cereals in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Bad publicity on sugar forces brands to reformulate products

Muesli and granola benefits from the increasing health trend

Children’s breakfast cereals is the ultimate loser

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Kellogg Co retains its leadership

Private label continues to increase its share

Flahavan & Sons benefits from its oat-based products

CATEGORY DATA

Table 250 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 251 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 252 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 253 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 254 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2014-2018
Table 255 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2015-2018
Table 256 Distribution of Breakfast Cereals by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 257 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 258 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 259 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 260 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Healthy trends influence sales

The plant-based trend

Processed fruit and vegetables gains from its practicality and year-round availability

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Valeo Foods maintains its leadership

Private label leads the trends

Advertising campaign by Heinz

CATEGORY DATA

Table 261 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 262 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 263 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 264 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 265 Sales of Frozen Processed Vegetables by Type: % Value Breakdown 2013-2018
Table 266 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2014-2018
Table 267 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2015-2018
Table 268 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 269 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 270 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 271 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 272 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Processed Meat and Seafood in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

The perception of “processed” being unhealthy is growing

Locally-sourced products are expected to increase in popularity

Strong competition from fresh food

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Kerry Foods maintains its leadership

Birds Eye is gaining through premiumisation

Private label continues to grow

CATEGORY DATA

Table 273 Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 274 Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 275 Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 276 Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 277 Sales of Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2013-2018
Table 278 Sales of Chilled Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2013-2018
Table 279 Sales of Frozen Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2013-2018
Table 280 Sales of Frozen Processed Poultry by Type: % Value Breakdown 2013-2018
Table 281 Sales of Frozen Processed Seafood by Type: % Value Breakdown 2013-2018
Table 282 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat and Seafood: % Value 2014-2018
Table 283 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat and Seafood: % Value 2015-2018
Table 284 Distribution of Processed Meat and Seafood by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 285 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 286 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 287 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 288 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Ireland

HEADLINES

PROSPECTS

Health continues to be the key driver of sales

Foreign cuisines grow in popularity

Convenience helps rice, pasta and noodles sales grow

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Boyne Valley Foods becomes the new leading player

Top brands gain value share

Both branded and private label products benefit from health and wellness

CATEGORY DATA

Table 289 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2013-2018
Table 290 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2013-2018
Table 291 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2013-2018
Table 292 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2013-2018
Table 293 Sales of Instant Noodles by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2013-2018
Table 294 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2014-2018
Table 295 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2015-2018
Table 296 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2014-2018
Table 297 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2015-2018
Table 298 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2014-2018
Table 299 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2015-2018
Table 300 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2014-2018
Table 301 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2015-2018
Table 302 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 303 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 304 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 305 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2013-2018
Table 306 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 307 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 308 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 309 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

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