Australia

In 2023, dishwashing experienced notable increases in retail volume and current value sales in Australia, largely driven by the trend of cooking at home. This was influenced by various factors, including higher interest rates and the increased cost…

In 2023, consumer footfall in terms of shopping and commuting returned to near pre-pandemic levels, providing a further boost for vending in Australia. Local consumers are now regularly commuting for work and school purposes once again. Although…

Extensive flooding over late 2022, following heavy rains in crucial growing regions across New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania, has impacted food supplies, leading to supply fluctuations due to major damage to harvests, and…

Throughout 2023, the Australian fresh food sector encountered considerable challenges amidst the prevailing cost-of-living crisis, significantly impacting consumer behaviour and the broader food industry dynamics. A complex interplay of economic…

Total volume sales of cider/perry in Australia declined in 2023, largely driven by a further drop in demand via the off-trade channel. Cider/perry was significantly impacted by weak economic activity in the country and consumers reducing their…