Market research on the fresh food industry. Standardised and cros...
Market research on the fresh food industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes and distribution, with full analysis of industry trends.
Sales in eggs return to good volume growth, although supply chain issues continue to create some challenges. In a cross-category trend, the food industry in Australia continues to face some challenges connected to supply chains. Although emerging…
The persistent wave of inflation, causing a surge in prices across various goods and services, has compelled consumers to reassess their shopping habits and make budgetary adjustments, in order to cope with the rising costs. Fresh fish and seafood,…
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…
Rising input costs encompassing raw materials, labour, and transportation have spurred producers to transfer these expenses onto consumers, resulting in a noticeable surge in retail prices for fresh fruits across 2022 and 2023. The consecutive waves…
The current economic landscape is witnessing a complex interplay of factors which are reshaping consumer behaviour and challenging the dynamics of the food industry. Inflationary pressures are driving customers to seek savings on their grocery bills,…
Inflation has emerged as a significant challenge for Australian consumers and fresh food producers alike, driven by a confluence of factors: the government's pandemic-induced stimulus and supply chain constraints due to border closures, further…
Despite the gradual normalisation following the impacts created by the era of the pandemic, 2023 has ushered in fresh challenges for both consumers and producers, amplifying instability and uncertainty. The persistently high logistics costs…
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…
Sugar is struggling in 2023, due to a combined series of factors. To start with, prices have been steadily rising in sugar. Global supplies have been seeing a reduced output from the UK and Europe, as sugar beet crops have been impacted by extreme…
Rising costs across various fronts—labour, transportation, weather-related challenges, and raw materials—have significantly influenced prices of vegetables in 2022 and 2023. Adverse weather conditions have also impacted the supply of fresh produce…
In 2023, the egg industry in Brazil experienced a robust dynamic, with an estimated national production of 52.55 billion units, an increase of up to 1% compared to the previous year. This expansion was accompanied by a notable growth in exports,…
Fish and seafood consumption has been expanding due to investments in production capacity and techniques. This has resulted in productivity gains in the country's major farms. Tilapia stands out among farmed fish, gaining prominence on Brazilian…
The fresh food landscape experienced distinct movements throughout 2023. There was an increase in the availability of cuts of animal protein, however, due to the expansion of international trade, the increase in supply did not impact the final…
In 2023, the banana market, the most important fruit in the category, experienced a slight expansion in some producing regions. In Bahia, there was a resurgence of agricultural lots, while in Santa Catarina, cultivation was consolidated. Despite the…
Stable prices for inputs into animal production eased costs for producers in 2023, and increased animal slaughtering. However, record production over the past two years did not result in better consumer prices. Increased export volume of animal…
Green coconut, with its growing popularity, stands out not only as a refreshing hydration option but also as a versatile ingredient in various products, from coconut water to snacks and healthy confectionery. The consumption of green coconut is…
Throughout 2023, Brazilian agricultural production faced various challenges, predominantly from adverse weather conditions that impacted the harvest of key crops. For consumers in Brazil, these complications were reflected through rising price…
In 2023, the starchy roots market, primarily represented by cassava, experienced positive growth. Supply was robust at the start of the year, with a notable increase in cassava production in various regions due to farmers' interest in…
The year 2023 was marked by a unique dynamic in the sugar market in Brazil, characterised by significant changes in prices, production, and consumption of the sweetener. Throughout the 2023/24 sugarcane season, the average prices of crystal sugar…
In 2023, the Brazilian agricultural market witnessed distinct dynamics in producing different vegetables. For onions, a sharp decline in prices was seen, due to an expanded cultivation area and high availability. Consumers benefited from more…