Australasia

In 2023, several major trends were impacting the packaging industry in Australia. This includes aligning solutions with the increasing emphasis on sustainable packaging materials, waste reduction and convenience. The rise of e-commerce in Australia…

In 2024, retail value sales grew by 8% in current terms, reaching NZD201 million. Growth was heavily driven by honey, which showcased an uplift in sales of 13%. New Zealand has a solid reputation internationally as a leading producer of honey, with…

The increase in cooking at home has been beneficial to the sauces, dips and condiment landscape in 2024, with the landscape recording a retail value sales rise by 5% in current terms to reach sales of NZD739 million.

In 2024, retail value sales in meals and soups in New Zealand recorded growth of 4%. The rising cost of living is impacting a significant portion of the population, with around 80% of respondents to the Euromonitor Voice of the Consumer: Lifestyle…

The global shortage of dry weather in Europe has impacted the olive oil landscape in 2024, with prices of olive oil having risen due to the lack of supply. As olive oil represents around 50% of the landscape, new alternatives have entered, positioned…

In 2024, New Zealand faced ongoing economic challenges, including high inflation rates and a technical recession that significantly impacted consumer budgets. Retail current value sales growth remained strong, primarily driven by broader inflationary…

In 2024, sweet spreads in Australia is experiencing low retail volume growth of 1%, but higher value growth of 5%. The category is not particularly benefiting from the trend of greater meal preparation at home, largely because Australians are…

In 2024, the trend of home meal preparation continues to drive the solid performance of staple foods in Australia, including for categories such as rice, pasta and noodles, and shelf stable seafood. Many of these categories are experiencing…

As consumers continue to prepare more frequent meals at home in 2024, there is a noticeable increase in demand for sauces, dips and condiments in Australia. This trend is particularly influencing demand for cooking and table sauces, herbs and spices,…

Retail demand for rice, pasta and noodles in Australia continues to strongly grow in 2024. This growth is largely attributed to the ongoing financial pressure on local consumers, leading to more frequent home cooking as a cost-saving measure. A…

Following on from the previous year’s trend, the average unit price of processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat in Australia continues to rise, driving up value sales. Nevertheless, retail volumes are also rising, primarily due to the…

Processed fruit and vegetables in Australia continues to record solid retail value and volume growth rates in 2024. As Australians continue to face high living costs, they are increasingly cooking at home and prioritising value in their purchases.…

Despite a rise in the average unit price, retail demand for meals and soups in Australia continues to grow across the category, with chilled ready meals, food kits, and prepared salads particularly strong performers. Local consumers are reducing…

In 2024, value sales of edible oils in Australia are experiencing strong growth, primarily driven by the significant unit price increase of olive oil. This type of edible oil has long been regarded as a healthy choice among Australian consumers, and…

In 2024, cooking ingredients and meals in Australia is experiencing solid retail volume growth as consumers focus on preparing meals at home. With the high cost of living and tightened consumer budgets, many Australians are turning to home cooking as…

Retail volume sales of breakfast cereals in Australia remain stable, but growth is flat in 2024, with weak performances by flakes, children’s breakfast cereals, and hot cereals. Despite Australia's growing population, per capita consumption of…

Retail volume sales of baked goods in Australia remain fairly flat in 2024, with bread, the largest contributor to overall demand in the category, experiencing a marginal decline compared to the previous year. This is largely being driven by…

The Auckland in New Zealand report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital…

Consumer concerns over excess weight are rising, partly due to consumers becoming more focused on maintaining good health in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with this benefiting sales of health and wellness staple foods in New Zealand. There is…

New Zealand’s obesity epidemic remained in the spotlight towards the end of the review period as the government took steps to educate the local population about the serious long-term health dangers of being overweight or obese and the fact that a…