Market research on the staple foods industry. Standardised and cr...
Market research on the staple foods industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market and brand share data, distribution and industry trends.​ Insight and data cover baked goods, breakfast cereals, processed ...
In 2023, frozen cakes, sweet pies and tarts demonstrated the fastest current value growth in baked goods. Demand for these types of frozen baked goods is growing alongside the faster pace of life in Estonian society, although it remains a niche at…
Baked goods is a key staple in Georgia due to the strong popularity of unpackaged leavened bread, which continues to post solid volume growth in 2023, despite rising prices. Demand for this product is supported by the fact that it is an essential…
With inflation in Hungary remaining the highest in the EU, unit prices for packaged and unpackaged leavened bread have continued to rise at double-digit rates in 2023 despite a reduction in grain prices on international commodity markets.…
In 2023, baked goods in Poland has witnessed significant innovations, reshaping traditional baking practices. Notable player Dan Cake Polonia introduced an array of novel hamburger buns, including a bistro variant infused with natural sourdough and a…
Bread continues to hold a central role in baked goods in Romania, acting as a traditional and indispensable component of meals. The performance of baked goods in 2023 closely mirrored the trends observed in the bread product area. Despite the…
In 2023, commodity prices of wheat experienced a significant decrease from the heights of 2022. However, this reduction did not translate into lower unit prices in retail stores. The main contributing factor was the persistent increase in other…
During 2023, demand for bread continued to increase in Ukraine as government efforts to regulate the price of bread ensured that many of the products in the category remained affordable for the majority of Ukrainians. Indeed, the low average unit…
Hot cereals witnessed the fastest growth in retail volume and current value terms in 2023. Consumers consider hot cereals to be healthier and more nourishing than RTE cereals, as they contain beneficial vitamins. With the adoption of healthier eating…
In 2023, breakfast cereals has maintained steady volume growth, aided by some moderation in unit prices. The category's enduring strength continues to stem from the prevailing convenience trend, as modern consumers place a premium on the ease and…
Like other companies across packaged food in Hungary, breakfast cereals manufacturers have adjusted their packaging strategies in 2023 in an effort to better navigate soaring inflation and the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades. Most notably,…
In 2023, breakfast cereals in Poland is experiencing substantial growth, primarily fuelled by an increased consumer focus on health and wellness, the appeal of ready-to-eat products, and rising disposable incomes. As health consciousness rises,…
The growth in the volume sales of breakfast cereals in 2023, despite significant price increases, can be attributed to reduced price sensitivity among mostly higher-income urban professionals. This demographic group, committed to a healthy lifestyle,…
With the lifting of pandemic restrictions and the restoration of consumer mobility, Slovaks are now leading more hectic lifestyles, spending less time at home and opting for breakfast at home less frequently than in 2021 or 2022. This, coupled with…
Breakfast cereals recorded a positive sales performance in retail volume terms during 2023 after the category registered significant declines in retail volume sales over the course of 2022. One of the main reasons for the substantial declines seen in…
Shelf stable fruit and vegetables is enjoying strong growth volume growth in 2023, as Estonians spend less time canning fruit and vegetables at home. Shelf stable tomatoes is witnessing the highest demand, since these are more frequently used in…
In 2023, shelf stable fruits and vegetables retained their position as the leading category within processed fruits and vegetables, in volume terms. Positive growth was also witnessed in shelf stable fruits and vegetables, primarily due to strong…
Shelf stable vegetables in Hungary has continued to witness steep unit price hikes in 2023 due to inflationary pressures fuelled by the global recovery from the pandemic, the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the devaluation of the forint.…
In 2023, Poland is seeing a significant expansion in processed fruit and vegetable offerings as players cater to growing consumer demand for convenience, health-conscious options, and varied flavour profiles.
The volume decline experienced by the category in 2023 can be primarily attributed to the surge in the average unit price at the shelf, driven by persistently high inflation and an overall rise in food prices that outpaced inflation. The enduring…
In 2023, processed food, in general, experienced a slight boost due to a challenging year in agricultural production. A cold spring adversely affected or significantly delayed plant growth in gardens, compelling consumers who traditionally relied on…