Latin America

The cannabis culture in Chile is at an intermediate stage of development compared to other countries in Latin America. Since decriminalisation of cannabis for medicinal use in 2016, Chile has witnessed an explosion in “grow shops” and home growing to…

Colombia, historically linked with drug trafficking, has undergone a noteworthy transformation by actively cultivating a well-regulated cannabis industry. The legalisation of medical cannabis, the establishment of a legal framework for licensed…

The cannabis market in Mexico is estimated to be worth MXN33,650 million, with 95% of it being sold through the illicit market.

Coca-Cola continues to lead carbonates overall in Argentina in 2023, gaining share thanks to its broad portfolio of brands and flavours. The player dominates cola carbonates, and is leading lemonade/lime, and orange carbonates. Coca-Cola continues to…

While carbonates continues to be the most popular soft drink in Bolivia, it has reached maturity and volume growth is expected to be muted in 2023. Continuing population growth supports volume sales. but overall carbonates is expected to be the…

As differentiation in carbonates is becoming harder, and consumers are becoming more price-sensitive, players are searching for competitive advantages, such as looking for new claims and improving cost efficiency related to logistics and…

Off-trade demand for carbonates in Chile is improving in 2023. Following an abnormal year in 2021 and a more normalised performance in 2022, the category is experiencing a rise in volumes in 2023. Like most categories in 2022 and 2023, carbonates has…

Soft drinks producers have faced mounting challenges due to rising input costs and supply chain disruptions, including soaring energy prices, bottlenecks in the supply chain, and escalating prices of primary packaging materials. Despite experiencing…

Carbonates saw a surprisingly strong sales performance over the review period, in both the off- and on-trade channels, with volume growth remaining positive for the second consecutive year. Consumers have continued to purchase carbonates as unit…

Carbonates continues to see healthy growth in 2023, both in retail volume and value terms. Nonetheless, growth has been slower than in the previous two years with economic pressures taking their toll and pushing some consumers to focus their spending…

The 2017 imposition of taxes on sugary beverages has led to the emergence of a price gap between regular cola carbonates and reduced sugar cola carbonates, which has made reduced sugar variants more economically attractive. With high inflation having…

In 2023, carbonates continued to witness retail price increases, although to a lesser extent than in previous years. Commodities such as sugar continued to show volatility in international markets. By April 2023, sugar had reached its highest price…

Carbonates in Mexico observed a significant increase in value sales in 2023. This was driven by price increases as players responded to inflationary pressures, but also by a shift towards smaller formats as consumers resumed out-of-home activities…

The warmer climate of 2023, attributed to El Niño at the year's onset and in the latter half of the year, resulted in a notable surge in soft drinks consumption. This had a significant impact on carbonates, which consumers perceive as one of their…

The past two years of drought in Uruguay have adversely affected the quality of running water, rendering it unsuitable for human consumption due to its 400mg sodium content. This issue was particularly prevalent in Montevideo, Canelones, and San…

Cat food in Argentina registered strong growth in retail volume terms in 2023, and further growth is expected in 2024, albeit at a lower rate due to a slowdown in cat adoptions as a result of the complex economic situation. Cat owners seem keen to…

Cat food in Brazil is set to maintain its dynamic retail volume and current value growth trajectory in 2024. The Brazilian economy is showing signs of recovery from the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, inflationary…

In 2024, the rising demand for cat food in Chile can be attributed to several key factors that reflect shifting demographics, evolving lifestyles, and changing attitudes towards pet ownership. Firstly, there is a demographic trend towards smaller…

Cat food in Colombia is seeing slowed growth in 2024, though still outpaced dog food in terms of both volume and current value sales due to the smaller size of the market and the increasing popularity of cat ownership. Still, category growth in 2024…

Wet cat food in Mexico stands out as the leading performer in the category, recording double-digit growth in both value and volume terms. This trend is being fuelled by the increasing number of cats and pet-owning households in Mexico. Unlike with…