Colombia

Dried pasta and rice are staple products on Colombian tables, offering versatility for various meals and affordability. While they are not the same type of food, both are commonly consumed either on their own or paired with vegetables, meat, or a…

Staple foods in Colombia in 2023 is significantly influenced by food price-related issues, inflation, and the country's GDP evolution. The historically high inflation experienced in 2022 continued to be a major concern for all stakeholders in staple…

One of the significant impacts of the pandemic was the shift towards the consumption of high-quality coffee within domestic settings. This trend has endured beyond the 2020 lockdowns, with fresh ground coffee showcasing dynamic retail volume growth…

While volume sales growth in overall hot drinks remains quite low in 2023, there have been some notable shifts between the off-trade and on-trade. Overall volume sales in foodservice are strong in 2023, supported by the coffee culture, with affluent…

The negative performance of hot drinks in 2023 can be attributed to two primary factors. Firstly, rising prices are impacting demand not only for hot drinks themselves but also for associated beverages like milk, which continues to experience…