Snacks

Although sales of savoury snacks increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, a return to pre-pandemic levels of social activity has also benefited the category. Indeed, the decline in home consumption, for example while watching television…

Retail volume growth of savoury snacks is improving in 2023, following a rather lacklustre performance in 2022. The category confronted significant challenges in 2022, not least because of the war in Ukraine, which led to a slowdown in retail volume…

Inflation, together with increased production costs, continued to add pressure to the landscape in 2023, further increasing price points. The shortage of sunflower oil was also felt within savoury snacks; for example, in 2022, Taffel savoury snack…

While savoury snacks is expected to register an increase in current value sales, constant value sales are expected to fall, due to high inflation. Volume growth is also expected to be muted. Savoury snacks with a healthier positioning are expected to…

Savoury snacks in Egypt is set to register an increase in both volume and value terms in 2023 as its prices witnessed a lower increase in comparison to other categories in snacks. As such, these products remained affordable for consumers.…

Ready-to-eat popcorn is thriving in 2023 following a period of significant growth in recent years. New players have entered to compete against some of the most traditional players including Quala with its brand Popetas and Colsigna with the Planet…

Due to high inflation and increased prices, Danish consumers are more intent on seeking value for money. Big international brands have started to play a smaller role in the purchasing patterns of Danish consumers as they switch to less expensive…

With inflation remaining high in 2023, brand loyalty remains weak among most lower income consumers, who normally purchase the cheapest option available when it comes to salty snacks. Price-competition is therefore stronger in the mass segment, as…

Retail volume growth in savoury snacks is seeing a slowdown in 2023, triggered by increasing unit prices. Savoury snacks, not perceived as essential items by consumers, are experiencing a decline in demand as locals explore less expensive options.…

In 2023, savoury snacks was affected by inflationary pressure seen in international markets for certain ingredients. The impact on prices was greater for imported brands which suffered from a rise in the cost of ingredients such as edible oil, which…

Savoury snacks is expected to register healthy volume and constant value growth in 2023, despite continuing economic uncertainty. That being said, inflation is expected to still be an issue, though its growth is expected to ease slightly in 2023. As…

Sales growth of ice cream in 2023 will not solely be driven by warmer summers. Factors such as increased ice cream consumption outside of the warmer months, the popularity of gourmet ice cream, and the introduction of a wider variety of new flavours…

Demand for vegan ice cream has increased in the Czech Republic, and local consumers are increasingly interested in high-quality ingredients and healthier options. Plant-based ice cream is the fastest-growing product area within the category, with…

Ice cream retail volume growth is decelerating in 2023, after a period of dynamic growth in 2022. The rebound in tourism and return to foodservice channels were the main drivers of this strong performance in 2022. Players have continued to offer…

Finns are amongst the biggest consumers of ice cream in Europe. While sales fluctuate according to whether the Nordic summer is warm or cool, it is noteworthy that Finns are widely known to indulge in ice cream in the winter, aiding sales on the…

Ice cream is expected to register moderate volume growth, though constant value sales are expected to be unchanged, as continuing high inflation cuts into profitability. With inflation still being high, consumers look for value for money and Unilever…

Ice cream in Egypt is set to see a small increase in volume sales and some increase in value sales as industry players decided not to fully pass on their rising production costs to consumers. Nevertheless, a further price rise is expected in the…

Impulse ice cream continues to bounce back after the slump it experienced during the pandemic. With more people on the streets of Ecuador, single-portion consumption has managed to recover. Moreover, there were still limitations in 2022 that affected…

Even though Danes love ice cream and consume quite a lot of it, the category has struggled in volume terms in 2022 and 2023 due to rising prices. Rising electricity prices contributed to the increased cost of transporting and storing ice cream…

As pre-pandemic life resumes in Costa Rica, consumers are enjoying being outside and socializing once again, especially in Costa Rica´s warm climate. Retail volume sales in ice cream parlours continues to recover in 2023, although this trend is…