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...
Flexible plastic is widely utilised as the primary packaging material in confectionery packaging in Colombia due to its versatility, which allows for various shapes and sizes, accommodating a diverse range of confectionery products. Flexible plastic…
Chocolate confectionery packaging continued to record strong growth in Brazil, helped by a surge in both consumption of and demand for chocolate products, particularly premium and high-quality options. Brand owners have been investing in attractive…
Flexible plastic continued to lead sugar confectionery packaging in Argentina in 2023, thanks to providing advantages such as excellent barrier properties, which protect sugar confectionery from external factors such as light, air, and moisture,…
Concentrates displayed a modest resurgence in off-trade volume sales following a decline in 2022, primarily propelled by decreased demand for powder concentrates. The tap water crisis, attributed to poor water quality due to high sodium content in…
In 2023, concentrates experienced significant growth due to a notable rise in the country's average temperatures driven by El Niño at the year's onset and later in the year. This heightened heat sensation prompted increased hydration needs and thirst…
After returning to pre-pandemic lifestyles, consumption occasions have witnessed certain changes in Mexico. With increasing numbers of consumers venturing out of their homes, the convenience provided by RTD concentrates has become increasingly…
Powder concentrates witnessed a slowdown in the years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The product was becoming obsolete, with younger generations of consumers put off by the lack of convenience as it needs to be prepared before consumption. In…
Powder concentrates saw a very interesting trend emerge in 2023 as a discernible dichotomy developed as the demand bifurcated into two significant product segments: fruit-based concentrates that are tailored to the needs of those who are using the…
Concentrates has continued to grow in retail volume and value terms in 2023, with both liquid and powder concentrates seeing healthy gains. Growth has been much stronger in current value terms, however, which is largely due to an inflation-driven…
Persistent inflationary pressures in the country have affected the concentrates category, especially powder concentrates that also saw an increase in the cost of raw materials over the review period. Players largely absorbed these higher production…