Read our latest reports on Latin America here, with analyses and ...
Read our latest reports on Latin America here, with analyses and market statistics that explore the evolving consumer preferences, market environment and inherent growth potential in individual countries, or briefings that assess key strategic themes...
Producers of sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in Chile have been navigating economic challenges, notably price hikes, by adopting a subtle yet impactful strategy known as shrinkflation. This approach, while not new, has become increasingly…
Sugar confectionery in Mexico remained a popular category of snacks towards the end of the review period. In 2024, Mexico is expected to occupy second place in terms of the consumption of sweets and chocolate in Latin America. Local consumers’ love…
Shrinkflation has emerged as a notable strategy employed by producers of sugar confectionery in Chile to navigate cost increases, while safeguarding their profit margins without substantially raising prices. Shrinkflation refers to the practice of…
In 2023, spirits in Uruguay was negatively impacted due to the economic situation in Argentina, which resulted in a decrease in local volume sales. The favourable dollar exchange rate in Argentina made the country highly affordable for Uruguayan…
Peru’s government announced in the second half of 2023 that the country had entered an economic recession. This was a result of high inflation, the lingering effects of the pandemic, the strikes and protests following the replacement of former…
While spirits continued to be a popular alcoholic drink in the Dominican Republic in 2023, it registered a significant drop in volume sales. With the economy spluttering and prices also rising, consumers cut down on consumption of spirits, as prices…
In 2024, still relatively high inflation is playing a key role in snacks in Mexico. As input costs rise and crops are adversely affected by climate change, for example in the case of cocoa, companies are developing strategies to maintain their volume…
During 2024 sales of snacks suffered from inflationary pressures which dampened growth in volume sales. Imported brands lost competitiveness due to their higher prices as constraints on disposable income stimulated consumer caution in their spending…
Snacks in Chile is undergoing significant market developments influenced by a variety of trends that reflect evolving consumer preferences, economic factors, and industry dynamics. One notable trend is the inflationary pressure on chocolate…
Savoury snacks in Mexico is projected to register moderate retail volume and strong retail current value growth over 2024. As in other snacks categories, a still high inflation rate has forced consumers to prioritise and redistribute their…