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

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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 19 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 20 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 21 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 22 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 23 NBO Company Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2015-2019
Table 24 LBN Brand Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2016-2019
Table 25 Distribution of Edible Oils by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 26 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 29 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 30 Sales of Ready Meals by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 31 Sales of Ready Meals by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 32 Sales of Ready Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 33 Sales of Ready Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 34 Sales of Chilled Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2014-2019
Table 35 Sales of Frozen Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2014-2019
Table 36 NBO Company Shares of Ready Meals: % Value 2015-2019
Table 37 LBN Brand Shares of Ready Meals: % Value 2016-2019
Table 38 Distribution of Ready Meals by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 39 Forecast Sales of Ready Meals by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Ready Meals by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Ready Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 42 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 43 Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 44 Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 45 Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 46 Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 47 Sales of Cooking Sauces by Type: % Value 2014-2019
Table 48 NBO Company Shares of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments: % Value 2015-2019
Table 49 LBN Brand Shares of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments: % Value 2016-2019
Table 50 Distribution of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 51 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 54 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 55 Sales of Soup by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 56 Sales of Soup by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 57 Sales of Soup by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 58 Sales of Soup by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 59 Sales of Soup by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2014-2019
Table 60 NBO Company Shares of Soup: % Value 2015-2019
Table 61 LBN Brand Shares of Soup: % Value 2016-2019
Table 62 Distribution of Soup by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Soup by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Soup by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Soup by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 66 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 67 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 68 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 69 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 70 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 71 Sales of Jams and Preserves by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2014-2019
Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2015-2019
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2016-2019
Table 74 Distribution of Sweet Spreads by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 78 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 79 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 80 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 81 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 82 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 83 Sales of Pastries by Type: % Value 2014-2019
Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2015-2019
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2016-2019
Table 86 Distribution of Baked Goods by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 88 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 89 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 90 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 91 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 92 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 93 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 94 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2015-2019
Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2016-2019
Table 97 Distribution of Breakfast Cereals by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 100 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 101 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 102 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 103 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 104 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 105 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 106 Sales of Frozen Processed Vegetables by Type: % Value Breakdown 2014-2019
Table 107 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2015-2019
Table 108 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2016-2019
Table 109 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 110 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 111 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 112 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 113 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 114 Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 115 Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 116 Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 117 Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 118 Sales of Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2014-2019
Table 119 Sales of Chilled Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2014-2019
Table 120 Sales of Frozen Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2014-2019
Table 121 Sales of Frozen Processed Poultry by Type: % Value Breakdown 2014-2019
Table 122 Sales of Frozen Processed Seafood by Type: % Value Breakdown 2014-2019
Table 123 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat and Seafood: % Value 2015-2019
Table 124 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat and Seafood: % Value 2016-2019
Table 125 Distribution of Processed Meat and Seafood by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 126 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 127 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 128 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat and Seafood by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 129 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 130 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2014-2019
Table 131 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2014-2019
Table 132 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2014-2019
Table 133 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2014-2019
Table 134 Sales of Instant Noodles by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2014-2019
Table 135 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2015-2019
Table 136 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2016-2019
Table 137 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2015-2019
Table 138 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2016-2019
Table 139 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2015-2019
Table 140 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2016-2019
Table 141 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2015-2019
Table 142 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2016-2019
Table 143 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 144 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 145 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 146 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2014-2019
Table 147 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2019-2024
Table 148 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 149 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
Table 150 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024

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