Western Europe

The cessation of the pandemic and the subsequent transition back to normality have played a significant role in accelerating snack consumption in Greece. As people are spending more time outside their homes, they are leaning on the convenience of…

Snacks in Ireland has come under pressure from rising prices in 2023. Many consumers perceive the higher prices as a deterrent and are switching to cheaper snacking options or reducing their snacking to some extent. Additionally, the increased prices…

The production and supply of snacks in Italy continued to be affected by the war in Ukraine in 2023, and the prospects for the forecast period are uncertain in economic and political terms. In this vein, the sharp increases in consumer prices…

Current retail value sales will see a minor increase in 2023; however, this will be driven by ongoing inflation and the increase in manufacturing and logistics costs, which are increasing retail price points. As such, while current retail value sales…

Global inflationary pressures, compounded by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, have affected sales of snacks in Portugal. We are seeing lower consumer spending power – especially for non-essentials – along with rising prices, and these issues are…