Ireland

Despite facing considerable challenges since the pandemic, consumer foodservice in Ireland has demonstrated remarkable resilience. After experiencing a drastic decline of nearly half its value in 2020, the industry commenced its recovery at a gradual…

Although retail value sales growth was positive, this resulted from high inflation and rising price points in 2023, as retail volume sales declined. Retail volume has been consistently declining over the review period, with polishes suffering from…

The overall performance of other pet food in Ireland is supported by growing interest in the keeping of small mammals as pets. The Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) has revealed a doubling in the number of small mammals…

In 2023, limited-service restaurants in Ireland played a significant role in overall foodservice, contributing 32% share to total value sales. Limited-service restaurants not only recovered to 2019 sales levels in 2022, reaching a recovery index of…

In 2023, bath and shower in Ireland registered positive retail value sales, driven by rising prices, while retail volume growth was challenged. With the threat of COVID-19 having reduced, habits that formed during the pandemic – such as hand…