Category: Food
Central America Food
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Consumer Health in Costa Rica
... deflation over the first half of the year amidst the strong appreciation of the colón against the US dollar. Most categories have expanded in volume terms, with several poised to register improved performances in this ... Read More
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Weight Management and Wellbeing in Costa Rica
... numbers of people in the country are becoming overweight or obese, and recognise that this heightens their risk of developing serious illnesses such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain forms of cancer. Many ... Read More
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Sports Nutrition in Costa Rica
... fact that increasing numbers of people are now attempting to improve their physical and mental wellbeing by regularly participating in sports and fitness activities, a trend that has gained momentum in recent years due to ... Read More
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Weight Management and Wellbeing in Guatemala
... moderate current value growth. However, constant value growth will be muted, as high costs continue to hit profit margins. Of the two larger product areas in terms of value sales, there is expected to be ... Read More
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Sports Nutrition in Guatemala
... improvements made in the global supply chain, especially in proteins and other key inputs, and this is supporting value growth.. As most of these products are imported and rely on a few key inputs to ... Read More
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Guatemala Cheese
... is available in most independent grocers across the country. Mid-income consumers also consume unpackaged soft cheese, although they continue to migrate towards similar branded and packaged alternatives, which are found across both traditional and modern ... Read More
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Guatemala Butter and Spreads
... then butter. Cooking fat is expected to register the highest value and volume growth, largely due to its affordability. Butter is mainly bought by higher-income consumers and there are numerous brands available in modern grocery ... Read More
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Guatemala Plant-Based Dairy
... current value and volume growth among all dairy and alternatives in 2024. Value sales are largely driven by younger consumers of under 40-years-of-ahe, who consider plant-based products to be healthier and less damaging to the ... Read More
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Panama Dairy Products and Alternatives
... rising production and distribution costs, raw material shortages, such as animal feed, which is crucial in dairy, as well as increasing utility bills. As a result, value sales of dairy products and alternatives continue to ... Read More
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El Salvador Dairy Products and Alternatives
... to a safer environment for both locals and tourists. Inflation has substantially decreased in 2024, but consumer demand remains influenced by budget constraints, with many opting for lower-cost or promotional dairy options. While price remains ... Read More
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Guatemala Baby Food
... expand and become more segmented, including catering for babies with specific intolerances. However, this is mainly focused at higher income consumers. A recent milk formula launch was Similac Rice for babies that are allergic to ... Read More
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Guatemala Other Dairy
... and evaporated milk being popular products, with consumers appreciating the sweet taste of both evaporate and condensed milk. While Nestle’s La Lechera dominates in condensed milk, the more affordable brand Australian leads in evaporated milk. ... Read More
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Guatemala Dairy Products and Alternatives
... support volume sales by offering frequent discounts and promotions. Euromonitor International's Dairy Products and Alternatives in Guatemala report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. ... Read More
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Honduras Dairy Products and Alternatives
... prices and leveraging promotions to boost sales. Local dairy suffered from droughts in 2023, impacting milk production. Smaller package sizes are thriving as consumers prioritise savings. Tourism recovery supports dairy sales, and efficient distribution remains ... Read More
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Guatemala Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
... sour milk products. Consumers are becoming more health conscious and there is an increasing offering of fortified yoghurt, and in particular yoghurt with added protein. The addition of protein in particular appeals to fitness enthusiasts, ... Read More
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Costa Rica Other Dairy
... be the best seller and there is an increasing range of brands available. While La Lechera from Nestlé continues to be the leading brand, other newer brands include the private label brand Selección Auto from ... Read More
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Costa Rica Butter and Spreads
... expected to register higher value growth, though volume growth is expected to be higher for butter. Plastic jar presentations are becoming more common for butter and spreads, particularly when used as a spread, rather than ... Read More
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Costa Rica Plant-Based Dairy
... health and environmental issues is leading to increasing demand for plant-based offerings. Consumers now have access to a broader range of plant-based options, including not only traditional alternatives like almond and oat milk but also ... Read More
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Costa Rica Dairy Products and Alternatives
... is also expected to support value and volume growth, particularly for more premium offerings. Euromonitor International's Dairy Products and Alternatives in Costa Rica report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing ... Read More
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Costa Rica Baby Food
... strongly, as consumers look for convenience. While several brands still offer glass jar packaging, stand-up pouches are increasingly the preferred option. They are ideal for on-the-go consumption as they are not breakable. The range continues ... Read More
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Costa Rica Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
... volume growth. That being said, value sales are attributable to yoghurt, with sales of sour milk products being negligible. There also continues to be innovation from the leading player Don Pinos. In 2024, it launched ... Read More
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Costa Rica Cheese
... include Frico, which offers Edam, Maasdam and Gouda. The brand Cristal Farms is also being sold in in Automercado supermarkets. In addition, the Kraft brand, owned by Lactalis, is relaunched in Costa Rica in 2024, ... Read More
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Guatemala Ice Cream
... the ending of the El Niño phenomenon, which brought higher than usual temperatures and reduced rainfall levels in 2023, and the beginning of the La Niña cycle, which is characterised by an extended period of ... Read More
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Guatemala Chocolate Confectionery
... in such options, prominent examples of which include Tutto Chocolate with Baileys Irish Cream, Colombina Chocolate Con Leche Moments, Gallito Morenito with Caramelised Almonds, Ghirardelli Intense Dark Toffee Almond, Turin Dark Chocolate with Johnnie Walke... ... Read More
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Guatemala Snacks
... the previous year. Together with favourable demographic factors, the strength of traditional consumption habits has helped to ensure demand has remained buoyant and reasonably resilient in all categories. Additionally, although still elevated, inflation has receded ... Read More
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