Fresh Food

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…

Although peas and other pulses have a presence in Vietnam, availability is low and sales are still very small. The use of peas and other pulses is limited to a few dishes, and these products do not have wide consumer awareness. By contrast, beans are…

Retail volumes continue to marginally fall in 2023, as competition from processed foods threatens demand for pulses in the US. Evolving lifestyles and inconsistent daily routines continue to make it increasingly unappealing for consumers to take…

In 2023, retail demand for pulses in the UK continues to grow. As meat, fish and other animal proteins are increasing in price due to inflation and the rising cost of living, local consumers are looking for cheaper sources of protein, and one of…

The growing popularity of plant-based diets is increasing the demand for alternative sources of protein to meat. Pulses are considered an excellent protein alternative. As an increasing number of local consumers are adopting vegetarian and vegan…

The price of soybeans has seen a continuous surge since 2020 in response to persistently rising demand, with domestic output declining during the latter years of the review period. The retail consumption of soybeans and other soybean byproducts, such…

Sales of pulses experienced positive growth across all channels as consumers prioritised affordability. After a decline in retail volume terms in 2022 due to a general increase in food prices, the category saw a partial recovery in 2023. It is…

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) reported a significant slowdown in disposable incomes in the first quarter of 2023. The impact of high inflation and rising interest rates resulted in a household debt-to-income ratio increasing from 61.6% to…

Across meat and seafood, there is a noticeable shift in consumer preferences. Factors such as rising prices, economic constraints, and health awareness have prompted consumers to reconsider their protein sources. In meats, red meat consumption…

Beans are perceived as a basic staple by Mexican consumers with these products being used in a wide range of traditional dishes. Furthermore, in times of economic difficulties, they are often seen as an affordable substitute for meat in some popular…

Total volume sales of pulses in Japan continue to grow in 2023, albeit slowly, mainly driven by the further rebound of foodservice. Throughout 2020 and 2021, foodservice volume sales of pulses in Japan suffered, as several cities, such as Tokyo,…

After a 2022 marked by a drop in consumption in retail volume terms, the pulses category returned to growth in Italy during 2023. This positive signal involved both the production and consumption of pulses in the country. On the production side,…

In India, pulses is set to maintain solid total volume growth in 2023, with increases across all categories. Pulses continue to feature prominently in a wide array of traditional dishes in the country, ranging from dals (lentil soups) to curries.…

In 2023, peas generally remained popular in Germany because they are deemed easy to use, have a mild taste, and are budget-friendly, which matters when prices are rising. Germans tend to eat peas in salads during the summer and in soups and stews in…

The performance of pulses tends to vary depending on economic factors. For example, tinned and canned pulses are perceived as offering better value-for-money as they require less cooking time and are more convenience, whilst fresh pulses need more…

In 2022, total volume sales of pulses declined due to disrupted logistics caused by the ongoing impact of the pandemic in China and shortened operating hours for physical foodservice establishments, with this channel holding considerable share of…

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…

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…

In 2023, nuts recorded a significant rate of volume growth, particularly in the foodservice sector, driven by the increasing number of tourists visiting Vietnam. The impact of inflation and a sluggish economy led to changes in people's spending…

Supply chain disruptions and heightened inflationary pressure continue to present challenges across all packaged food and fresh food categories. Food markets face a particular test with elevated inflation, even as the pandemic’s effects on markets…

Most fresh food categories were negatively impacted by extreme weather conditions in the UK and other countries over 2022 and 2023, which fluctuated between extreme heat and droughts and very wet climates. However, this was not the case for nuts, as…

The number of consumers in the United Arab Emirates who are switching to plant-based diets is on the rise. In particular, nuts are a popular plant-based source of protein and are being increasingly incorporated into consumers’ diets. They provide…

The price of coconuts continued to fall in 2023, with domestic demand yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels. Coconuts, as well as foods and beverages with coconuts as an ingredient, are popular among both local consumers and tourists. With the…

Nuts saw strong growth in current retail value terms in 2023 although this was primarily due to the ongoing impact of inflation. Nonetheless, the category also saw a return to growth in retail volume terms after recording declines in the previous two…

In a time where South Africans are experiencing high inflationary price increases across all fresh food categories, nuts experienced a price drop in late 2022 due to oversupply in the local market. South Africa is the leading supplier of macadamia…

The heightened consumption of nuts in Morocco during 2022 and 2023 was significantly influenced by major sporting events like the World Cup, becoming popular snacks, particularly salted almonds and peanuts, consumed both at home and in various…

The growing number of consumers switching to plant-based diets has boosted the consumption of nuts such as almonds and macadamia. With a pleasant flavour and without the environmental and health implications of consuming animal-derived products, nuts…

Total volume of nuts in Japan are gradually rising in 2023, mainly driven by the rebound in foodservice demand. Foodservice volume sales had suffered throughout 2020 and 2021 with Japan following quasi-states of emergency and states of emergency.…

Like all other fresh food categories, the nuts category has been greatly affected by problems related to the entire production chain. General increases in production and transportation costs, including the significant increase in shipping costs, have…

Nuts is expected to maintain solid total volume growth in India in 2023. Coconuts is set to continue to account for most sales of nuts in this year, approaching three quarters of total volume sales. Above-average growth is also expected to continue…

Nuts in Germany, usually seen as a healthy and appetising snack, became increasingly expensive in 2023 because of rising inflation. This has impacted consumers’ food choices and how they spend their money. Since nuts are often considered a treat,…

Sales in nuts manage to remain in positive volume figures, with growth stronger in foodservice and institutional volume than seen in retail volume. This is because consumers have returned to out-of-home lifestyles following the era of the pandemic…

Overall demand for nuts in 2023 remains fairly stable and above pre-pandemic levels across all three channels. While retail drives overall demand for nuts in China, foodservice is the more dynamic performer in 2023 as it has strongly rebounded from…

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…

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…

In 2023, the meat category in Vietnam was negatively affected by inflation and an economic slowdown. Sales value and volume displayed slower growth than in the previous year. In this year, Vietnamese consumers were more focused on saving money and…

With local consumers increasingly concerned about tense economic conditions in 2023, shopping preferences have continued to shift in favour of cost convenience. This has been particularly evident through the ongoing resilience of foodservice volumes,…

Meat in the UK continues to see persistent inflationary pressures stemming from higher production costs, particularly in the areas of animal feed and energy. This has spilled down to consumers in the form of increased unit prices, combined with a…

Meat is the most popular protein source in the United Arab Emirates. It is considered highly nutritious by providing essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. Many local consumers are following healthier diets, whereby they are increasing their…

As the pandemic and its impact on lifestyles continued to recede 2023, with local consumers resuming pre-coronavirus patterns and habits, meat consumption rose considerably, with beef benefitting from increased consumer spending on dining out and the…

The volume of poultry and pork being consumed at home saw a small rebound in 2023 after a substantial decline in sales in 2021 and 2022, although sales remain below pre-pandemic levels. This growth was primarily driven by consumers shifting away from…

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) reported a significant slowdown in disposable income growth in the first quarter of 2023. The impact of high inflation and rising interest rates resulted in a household debt-to-income ratio increasing from 61.6%…

The year 2023 witnessed a significant surge in red meat prices in Morocco, attributed to various factors. Commencing in 2019, Moroccan consumers boycotted several dairy products, leading numerous breeders to sell their cows to slaughterhouses. The…

Meat saw steady growth in retail volume terms in 2023, continuing the pattern seen in 2022. In 2022 meat producers were hit by inflationary pressures as the cost of essential raw materials such as grain and fuel rose sharply, in large part due to the…

Total demand for meat in Japan has remained fairly stable in 2023, supported by the ongoing recovery of foodservice sales, which is offsetting the decline in retail. Like many categories, foodservice volume sales of meat experienced significant…

In recent years, the meat category in Italy has been going through an uncertain phase, especially regarding supply. Several factors, such as high breeding costs and feed shortages, are negatively affecting the development of the meat category.…

Meat is expected to maintain solid total volume growth in India in 2023. Amongst all the meats that are available in the Indian market, poultry is the most popular type, due to widespread consumer acceptance, availability across all different areas…

Retail demand for meat in Germany experienced another decline in 2023, influenced by several factors that reshaped dietary habits and consumer preferences, such as concerns about the health impacts associated with meat consumption, sustainability and…

Meat is seeing more positive volume growth in 2023, compared to 2022, despite the category experiencing some of the steepest price rises overall. That said, cheaper meats, such as pork, have compensated somewhat for the declines seen in more…

In 2023, both the retail unit price and retail volume sales of meat have been experiencing declines in China. The primary reason for the decrease in retail volumes is the gradual return to normalcy in consumers' lives. The cancellation of China’s…