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...
Butter consumption in Ecuador is relatively low compared to other countries in the region. This is due in part to the availability of cheaper alternatives such as margarine, which are more commonly used for both cooking and baking. Margarine has a…
Butter and spreads is expected to register moderate current value growth and marginal retail volume growth, as inflation still bites. Consumers are expected to continue to be highly price sensitive and prioritise value for money, but at the same time…
Current value sales are expected to increase, along with an overall healthy increase in volume sales. While there is still economic uncertainty, as a result of rising inflation, the growth in inflation is expected to ease. That being said, consumers…
Colombia is facing potential shortages in butter, as a large proportion of milk production is used to produce cheese, yogurt and drinking milk. Dairy producers have struggled to meet demand amid a shortage in milk, especially during the first…
Since the vaccination process against COVID-19 began in Chile and the impact of the pandemic started to wane, the home-cooking dynamic that emerged in 2020, when local consumers were forced to spend considerable time at home, has notably lost…
The Brazilian dairy industry has historically had negative results in its balance of trade. The country’s dairy production has not been sufficient to supply all its needs in terms of dairy products. In the past year, for some categories it has been…
In 2023, the consumption of butter at home is expected to register similar healthy growth levels in sales volumes similar to those registered before the start of the pandemic. That being said, value sales are still low, with margarine and spreads and…
Butter and spreads registered a decline in retail volume sales in 2022, which is set to continue throughout 2023. The decline results from the high level of sales reached in 2020 during the pandemic, with many people preparing home-made meals.…
In 2023, sales of breakfast cereals declined in retail volume and current value terms. The increase in prices, as well as the required health labels, warning about excess levels of sugar, has reduced demand for breakfast cereals. Children´s breakfast…
Breakfast cereals in Peru has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, marked by rapid price increases. With inflation rates in this category surpassing the national average, and a rise in poverty levels since the pandemic, Peruvian…