Ireland

Despite the rise of RTDs as a competitive category in alcoholic drinks, volume sales in RTDs in Ireland slumped in 2023. This is attributed to the normalisation effect following the atypical spikes and crashes seen in sales through the pandemic era…

RTD tea is projected to continue to post off- and on-trade volume growth over 2023, albeit at much slower rates than in 2022. Both still and carbonated RTD tea continued to see volume growth at the end of the review period. Still RTD tea has enjoyed…

RTD coffee continued to grow fast in Ireland in 2023. Convenience and indulgence factors have contributed to the rise in popularity of iced coffee. Moreover, busy lifestyles and the desire for refreshing caffeinated options have led to increased…

Rice, noodles and pasta saw a significant shift towards healthier options in 2023. Irish consumers increasingly sought wholewheat pasta, brown rice and quinoa noodles, reflecting growing awareness of the importance of a balanced diet and the benefits…

Retail tissue in Ireland witnessed a second year of high current value growth in 2023, underpinned by unit price increases, as well as buoyant demand for tissue products. However, the impact of inflation has subsided in 2023, putting less pressure on…