Latin America

The demand for juice in off-trade volume terms has been slowing down in 2023 as the Colombian tradition of home-made natural fruit juice remains strong, especially in light of economic constraints. Juice continues to be associated with perceptions of…

In 2022, price increases posed significant challenges for juice producers. The surge in inflation rates, reaching a 30-year high in Chile, impacted various categories, including juice. Within the category, supply chain disruptions and the…

El Niño hit Brazil and with its hotter temperatures and rain, and greening was able to spread at a faster rate than in previous years, impairing the quality and quantity of oranges produced in Brazil. Although this seems like an isolated event,…

With agricultural workers getting wage increases, this increased the cost of sugar in Bolivia in 2023. This has impacted juice players, particularly those companies that do not have price agreements with the sugar mills. That being said, juice is…

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the rise in consumer health consciousness in Argentina, supporting sales of juice – in particular, 100% juice, which is perceived as being more “natural” and thus healthier than alternatives. In line with health…

Jewellery is set to see positive performances in both retail volume and current value terms in 2023. This is largely due to post-pandemic economic recovery, the return to stability in employment, and progress in consumer spending. This is closely…

In the intricate world of jewellery in Brazil, the year 2023 unfolded against the backdrop of a social and economic scenario marked by both resilience and transformation. As the nation emerged from the shadows of the pandemic, the personal…

The return to relatively normal lifestyles, similar to those seen before the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, helped to stimulate a recovery in the demand for jewellery in 2021 and 2022, following the 2020 slump. With people returning to the office…