Category: Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Supermarkets in Germany
The slowdown in growth recorded by supermarkets in Germany in 2024 compared to the previous year was merely a reflection of lower inflation rates, particularly for groceries. When compared to discounters, the main other major grocery channel in Germany, supermarkets recorded a relative recovery in 2 ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in Germany
With stagnant current value sales in 2024, small local grocers in Germany recorded the lowest growth among all grocery retailing channels. The weak performance by small local grocers was also driven by the continued decline in outlet numbers during the year, with some stores closing amid challenging ... Read More
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The Intoxicating Appeal of Sobriety: Adult Non-Alcoholic Drinks go Mainstream
Moderation, mindful drinking, “zebra striping”, dry venues, retailers and events – non-alcoholic adult drinks are coming of age and disrupting industry perceptions, formulations and – ultimately – the entire drinking ritual. Is this an existential threat or a paradigm shift? What are the key drivers ... Read More
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Vending in Germany
As tobacco generates the vast majority of vending sales in Germany, the evolution of the channel is closely related to overall demand for cigarettes. Despite a modest temporary boost in sales of cigarettes in 2024, largely in anticipation of the introduction of higher taxes in 2025, the channel expe ... Read More
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Spain in 2040: The Future Demographic
The population of Spain is predicted to decline by 3.3%, due to changes in net migration and natural change, standing at a total of 50.2 million citizens by 2040. The birth rate in Spain is anticipated to increase between 2024 and 2040. Mid-Lifers (aged 45-64) will represent the largest portion of t ... Read More
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Competitor Strategies in Staple Foods
This report investigates the various strategies employed by staple foods companies in the current tough consumer spending environment. Attempts by major producers to grow volume sales face a significant challenge across this fragmented industry, while consumers are increasingly happy to seek out low ... Read More
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The Rise of Private Label Packaged Food in Latin America
Amid elevated prices and a stronger consumer focus on affordability, a more value favourable retail environment is driving the growth of private label packaged foods across Latin America. Retailers are expanding assortments, better understanding consumer needs, and partnering with quality suppliers. ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in Morocco
Despite the rapid expansion of modern retail formats, small local grocers remain deeply rooted in Morocco’s retail ecosystem. Their widespread presence across urban and rural areas ensures continued accessibility, especially in neighbourhoods where modern grocery retail remains underpenetrated. Smal ... Read More
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Vending in Mexico
In 2024, vending sales in Mexico - specifically those located in public spaces - saw healthy growth in current value terms for the fourth consecutive year. Growth was stronger than that recorded during the previous year, largely driven by companies that have fully abandoned hybrid work models and re ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Mexico
In 2024, supermarkets in Mexico saw a more dynamic rate of current value growth than was recorded in the previous year. With higher real salaries in 2024 and reduced inflationary pressure compared to 2023, some consumers turned to supermarkets in a bid to access a wider variety of brands and product ... Read More
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Serbia in 2040: The Future Demographic
The population of Serbia is predicted to decline by 11.1%, due to changes in net migration and natural change, standing at a total of 5.9 million citizens by 2040. By 2040, the largest cohort of people will be middle-aged (aged 45-64). The birth rate in Serbia is anticipated to drop between 2024 and ... Read More
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Vending in Morocco
In 2024, vending in Morocco experienced a modest increase in current value sales, supported by macroeconomic stability and ongoing investments in urban infrastructure. A key driver of this growth was the construction of modern office complexes in second-tier cities beyond the traditional urban axis ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in Mexico
In 2024, small local grocers saw moderate current value growth in Mexico. The expansion of modern grocery retailers, driven by chains such as OXXO in convenience stores and Tiendas 3B in discounters, has been hampering the performance of small local grocers, which are commonly known as tienditas in ... Read More
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Where Consumers Shop for Soft Drinks
The global soft drinks industry is shifting towards value-led retail, functional innovation and digital experimentation. From small grocers to social commerce, brands must navigate a fragmented but fast-evolving retail environment, where affordability, technology and lifestyle alignment increasingly ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Morocco
In 2024, supermarkets in Morocco operated in a more challenging competitive environment, primarily due to the aggressive expansion of discounters such as Kazyon and the growing focus on convenience retail formats. These developments are prompting major players to reassess their strategies as urban s ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Switzerland
Supermarkets saw a decline in 2024 both in current value terms and in terms of the number of outlets. The decline in value sales was due in part to the decreasing number of outlets with companies restructuring and closing less profitable outlets. However, it was also due to the higher level of price ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in Switzerland
Small local grocers suffered the consequences of consumers aiming to reduce their overall spending in 2024. Many people looked to cut down on purchasing non-essential items while others shopped at less expensive outlets including discounters, supermarkets, and hypermarkets, or waiting until items we ... Read More
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Vending in Switzerland
Vending in Switzerland remains mainly limited to drinks, tobacco products, and foods and snacks vending. There are, however, a few exceptions and pilot projects offering other products from grocery retailers and drugstores, such as vending machines that offer an automated 24/7 service. With people s ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Nigeria
Supermarkets in Nigeria continued to build momentum in 2024, benefiting from a mix of expansion into tier cities, digital integration, and value-driven offerings such as loyalty schemes and private label. Retailers like Spar adopted conservative physical expansion strategies, instead focusing on par ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in Nigeria
Despite the rise of modern grocery channels, small local grocers continued to thrive in 2024, supported by the informal sector’s vast economic footprint and the needs of lower-income households. With around 40 million small enterprises, informal retail remains the backbone of Nigeria’s grocery lands ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in India
In 2024, small local grocers in India continued to account for three quarters of overall value sales generated by grocery retailers, driven by sheer volume of these outlets across the country. This channel is one of the oldest and most established for grocery shopping in the country, and offers ease ... Read More
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Supermarkets in India
Supermarkets in India witnessed slowdowns in growth in its outlet count and value sales in 2024. This was on the back of weak consumer demand due to high food inflation, which led many consumers to prioritise essential purchases, and limit overall household consumption. With high inflation witnessed ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in the United Arab Emirates
Despite a positive performance in value sales terms, the number of small local grocers in the United Arab Emirates continued to decline in 2024. This was primarily due to rising urbanisation rates, increased demand for diversified offerings, and lack of competitiveness with modern grocery retailers ... Read More
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Supermarkets in the United Arab Emirates
Supermarkets in the United Arab Emirates continued to expand in 2024, supported by a steady increase in the population. In particular, there was steady growth in the number of outlets in peripheral urban areas and other emirates such as Al Ain, as an increasing number of operators looked to leverage ... Read More
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Vending in the United Arab Emirates
Vending in the United Arab Emirates continued to record strong value growth in 2024, albeit from a low base. The channel is benefiting from ongoing infrastructure development and a growing need for convenience among consumers. This trend is further reinforced by innovations that provide more automat ... Read More
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