Western Europe

In recent years, the consumption of shelf stable beans in Portugal has seen a significant upturn, a trend largely attributed to the pandemic. The prolonged shelf life of these products offered consumers a sense of security during uncertain times,…

Shelf stable beans continue to drive retail volume growth in shelf stable fruit and vegetables in 2023 with all of the other categories positing declines. Shelf stable beans benefit from their status as staple products in the Spanish diet, with these…

In 2023, processed fruit and vegetables experienced a return to normal sales as the foodservice industry rebounded, and retail sales returned to pre-pandemic levels. However, unit prices were impacted by inflation and increased production costs,…

In 2023, processed fruit and vegetables in Switzerland experienced marginal volume growth. Swiss consumers have shown a preference for fresh and natural products, often perceiving processed options as having fewer nutritional qualities. However, the…

Processed fruit and vegetables, as a product area, faces challenges stemming from significant price increases. Manufacturers continue to grapple with the repercussions of 2022's gas price hikes, which have driven up production costs. As a result,…