Australia

Inflationary conditions have resulted in increasing unit prices across sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in 2023. This is expected to drive down volume sales for a second year, as consumers tighten their discretionary spending.…

The growth of sweet spreads in 2023 can be attributed to a shift in consumer behaviour. As the cost of living increases, many Australians are opting to cook and dine at home more frequently. This change is being driven by the need to manage household…

In 2023, thin wall plastic containers recorded dynamic growth in jam and preserves packaging, helping this pack type to gain share in this category. Thin wall plastic containers have good barrier properties to protect against external elements such…

While tea has been gaining popularity in Australia due to the health and wellness trend, the black tea category, which is dominant in retail volume terms, has not reaped the rewards, experiencing declining demand in 2021 and 2022 in both loose and…

In 2023, tissue and hygiene in Australia performed well, with single-digit current value growth rates seen across both retail and away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene, primarily driven by factors such as the high inflationary environment, and…