Snacks

Sweet biscuits is a category with deep penetration in India, with a substantial share of sales originating from rural areas. Dominated by key players such as Britannia Industries Ltd and Parle Products Pvt Ltd, the success of their brands hinges…

In India, the demand for sugar confectionery in the form of fruit-based gummies has picked up, driven by the shift in consumer preference toward healthier options, and the availability of diverse flavours of gummies. Gummies, due to their…

After seeing dynamic double-digit retail current value growth in 2022, snacks in India witnessed a slowdown in growth in 2023, and this trend is set to continue in 2024. Due to uncertain job market conditions, coupled with unseasonal rains, consumers…

Savoury snacks in India is set for steady growth in both retail volume and current value terms in 2024. Potato chips and puffed snacks are expected to remain the largest categories, attracting healthy demand largely due to their affordable prices and…

Sales of ice cream in India continue to be heavily dependent on seasonality. In 2023, India witnessed unseasonal rains and a shorter summer season, which hampered sales of ice cream across many parts of the country. However, 2024 started on a more…

In India, demand for gum has largely been linked to the smoking population, with many smokers relying on it to freshen their breath and mask the smell of tobacco after smoking. With India’s smoking population set to reach over 32 million in 2024, the…

According to the International Cocoa Organization, global cocoa supply is expected to decline by nearly 11% during the 2023/2024 season. Global cocoa prices continue to witness record highs due to shortage of supply from Africa, which is the primary…

Producers of sweet biscuits in Brazil are investing in the “chocobakery” concept, launching cookies with both chocolate filling and coating, alongside double and triple chocolate cookies. Nestlé launched two products under such a concept: Choco Trio…

In 2024, sugar confectionery in Brazil maintains a flat performance in retail volume terms, continuing the trend from the previous year. However, this marks a notable improvement from 2020 to 2022, when the category experienced a demand slump due to…

In 2024, retail volume growth of snacks in Brazil remains low but positive amid rising unit prices. Brazilian consumers remain cautious, still influenced by inflationary pressures despite a marginal recovery and a potentially improving economic…

Retail demand for savoury snacks in Brazil continues to rise in 2024, albeit at a low rate due to a further increase in the average unit price. The peaking inflation of recent years has been driving price increases across many different snack…

Climate change has imposed some weeks of record-level warm temperatures in Brazil, which potentially brought new challenges to human health. However, such hot weather tends to positively impact the consumption of ice cream as a refreshment. This…

In 2024, gum in Brazil is experiencing high current value growth, continuing the trend from the previous year. This growth continues to be driven by greater mobility with the return to out-of-home activities as consumer lifestyles normalise…

Demand for chocolate confectionery in Brazil continues to rise in 2024. Traditionally, Brazilians have a strong habit of giving gifts on special dates (such as “dia dos namorados” – the local version of Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthdays, or…

This report highlights the urgency for companies in the Packaged Food sector to adopt transparent, effective sustainability communication to manage risks, meet legislative demands and leverage opportunities. It emphasises the necessity for firms to…

Following years of challenges inhibiting launch activity, due to stockouts, SKU rationalisations and product framework optimisations, manufacturers are now ambitious about providing value to consumers through healthier, more sensorial, and culturally…

Accurately forecasting the future of packaged food demand requires predicting a mix of stable drivers that can be guessed at with a high degree of confidence (for example, population growth), moderate levels of confidence (pricing, long-term economic…

In 2024, snacks in Uganda is shaped by rising health concerns and fast-paced lifestyles. Consumers are increasingly aware of non-communicable diseases, prompting a shift towards healthier options. However, on-the-go snacks like biscuits and savoury…

In 2024, snacks in Ethiopia faces inflation-driven price hikes, with non-essential categories like boxed assortments experiencing volume declines. However, potato chips and filled biscuits are resilient, maintaining strong demand due to…

The market for sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in Thailand is expected to see modest increase in retail volume sales in 2024, following a slight dip in the previous year. While unit price growth is decelerating, the high cost of living…