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The challenging economic conditions in Austria, including inflationary pressures and fluctuating consumer purchasing power, influenced consumer spending habits and preferences in 2023. As prices rose across various categories, consumers sought more…
The demand for rice, pasta, and noodles in Austria rebounded in 2023 after retail volume sales declined sharply in 2022. As consumers looked for convenient meal solutions amidst busy lifestyles, rice, pasta, and noodles emerged as go-to options for…
Sales of meat and seafood substitutes in Austria experienced a temporary decline in retail volume terms in 2022, attributed to various factors such as supply chain disruptions, economic uncertainty and shifting consumer preferences. The category…
After a challenging year in 2022 in which volume sales declined sharply, sales of processed fruit and vegetables witnessed a notable resurgence in 2023 in Austria. This turnaround can be attributed to various factors, including a slightly more stable…
Sales of breakfast cereals in Austria experienced a notable rebound in 2023 following the decline in retail volume sales observed in the previous year. Shifting consumer preferences, increased product innovation and evolving lifestyle trends all…
Baked goods experienced mixed fortunes in 2023 with the category registering positive growth in current value terms by a small decline in retail volume terms. The main factor influencing the rise in sales in value terms was inflationary pressures…
In 2023, staple foods in Germany faced significant challenges marked by high price increases across various product categories. Despite these economic pressures, staple foods like pasta, rice and bread retained their indispensability in the daily…
In 2023, Germany grappled with a notable surge in the prices of fundamental food commodities, such as pasta and rice. Various factors contributed to the escalating costs, with the main ones being the conflict in Ukraine and the pervasive effects of…
The war in Ukraine disrupted trade routes, influencing the cost of animal feed, transportation and other expenses linked to meat production. The rising costs of agricultural commodities due to the war in Ukraine and the trade restrictions on Russia…
In 2022 and 2023, Germany was witnessing a surge in inflation, primarily driven by the escalating costs within the food industry. Processed fruit and vegetables, in particular, have been grappling with notable price hikes. These increases can be…