Rice Pasta and Noodles

Although overall retail volume sales of rice continue to decline in Spain, the demand for organic rice is growing rapidly. However, many operators are unable to supply sufficient organic rice to meet the demand as the production of this type of rice ...

Over the forecast period, the maturity of rice and pasta is expected to lead to further slow-to-moderate growth overall. Players tend not to invest heavily in advertising, while discounting and price promotions are regular marketing strategies. ...

Rice, pasta and noodles recorded strong retail volume and current value performances in 2019. This was mainly because Moroccans are increasingly influenced by Western lifestyles, thus they are increasing their intake of rice, pasta and noodles. The ...

The category saw improved performances in volume and current value terms in 2019, although remaining in negative growth territory in volume. Consumers increasingly seek convenience and quality, which led to a premiumisation trend. However, the growth...

Rice, pasta and noodles cannot escape the economic crisis, with a decrease in retail volume sales seen during 2019. With some exceptions, consumers have replaced leading brands with cheaper alternatives, especially in dried pasta and rice, while also...

Rice, pasta and noodles continued to see strong current value and volume growth in 2019, with all categories seeing growth. Rice saw one of the strongest growth rates. As snacking is gaining popularity, the range of hot snacks is being extended from ...

Government campaigns by the health promotion board have advocated the benefits of wholegrain rice over white rice, due to its lower GI content to keep blood sugar levels more stable. Consumers took heed of the government’s advocacy efforts, boosting ...

Traditional formats such as spaghetti and vermicelli, dominate dried pasta. Still, growing diversity is set to drive further category development over the forecast period with consumers interested in trying the different shapes and textures. In ...

Rice, pasta and noodles benefit from a long tradition of consumption in Romania, especially in the case of standard white rice, macaroni and noodles in pasta format, similar to home-made versions. The improvement of the offer across the whole ...

Rice and noodles have a central role in the traditional diet in Uzbekistan and sales of unpackaged varieties of these products remain high. However, rising consumer concerns about the healthiness and hygiene of unpackaged products and the expanding ...

Noodles saw slow current value growth in 2019, after many years of decline. Over the review period noodles declined due to the consumer perception that these products are unhealthy, especially as noodles in Poland is mainly comprised of instant ...

Being close to Italy, Slovenians have a long tradition of enjoying pasta, with pasta experiencing the highest values sales within rice, pasta and noodles, in 2019. Even though it is the most significant product, it posted the second-highest growth ...

The Federal Government’s focus on locally produced rice has led to a ban on imported rice through land borders. This means that rice is growing slower than its potential, but is still expected to see the best performance within the overall category ...

Demand for rice, pasta and noodles continued to increase in 2019 due to rising urbanisation, and the increasing number of workers and students searching for practical, filling and inexpensive meal solutions that do not require a great deal of ...

Chilled pasta posted the fastest retail volume and current value growth rates within rice, pasta and noodles in 2019, and is expected to remain by far the most dynamic performer in both respects over the forecast period. While this is partly because ...

Rice’s central role in the traditional Taiwanese diet means that demand is set to remain stable over the forecast period. Instant noodles, the largest category after rice, continued to expand in 2019 as manufacturers responded to rising consumer ...

Rice is still viewed as an important staple by the majority of Cameroonian consumers. However, the country’s lower-income majority tend to prefer unpackaged rice, which is not covered by Euromonitor International research, is generally considerably ...

Rice, pasta and noodles registered strong volume sales growth in 2019 despite the difficulties faced by most categories across packaged food during the year. With household incomes under severe pressure due to the adverse economic conditions which ...

Consumption of rice, the main staple food in South Korea, has changed as more consumers prefer to eat out, use home-delivery services, or instead opt for instant rice. Over the last decade, value sales of rice declined, however, health and wellness ...

Rice, pasta and noodles continues to move towards “clean labels” and the related emphasis on increased wholesomeness, reduced artificial ingredients, authenticity and healthy food. Rice and pasta are key staple food types for Italians, and there is ...