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...
In October 2022, Brazil’s new label legislation was put into practice, updating the previous regulations with important advancements, the first being a front-facing nutritional label. This is starting to highlight the importance of ingredients and…
Chileans have substantially increased their awareness of the dangers to health that many soft drinks pose for them, especially carbonates and juice, and they are showing interest in improving their overall health. Legislation and more publicly…
The review period saw the introduction of new regulations relating to the labelling of packaged food and soft drinks that promote greater transparency in terms of the nutritional content of these products. Regulation NOM-173, which entered into force…
In recent years, the adverse and unpredictable economic situation in Argentina in general and high inflation in particular have put pressure on demand for health and wellness staple foods, due largely to the higher prices that are inevitably charged…
While the pandemic has significantly challenged more than half of Brazilian families to maintain their consumption patterns and the country continues to struggle with food insecurity, the most typical eating staple foods nationally (based on rice and…
As the inflation rate increased in the country, consumers became increasingly indecisive at the point of purchase in 2022, and price tended to elevate in importance in the decision-making process. In fact, the National Institute of Statistics (INE in…
While sales of meat free staple foods remained negligible in Mexico in 2022, various brands of plant-based meat alternatives are becoming more visible on retail shelves. Previously, these products were available almost exclusively via specialist…
Leading chains of hypermarkets in Argentina like Carrefour and Jumbo are reducing their in-store selling spaces, in order to enhance their e-commerce operations and transform them into real and proper omnichannel outlets. Such spaces are dedicated to…
After a difficult couple of years, hypermarkets returned to growth in current value terms in Brazil in 2023, although outlet numbers continued to decline. The hypermarket business model has suffered from the strong expansion of neighbourhood…
Hypermarkets in Chile, as one of the largest channels within grocery retailers, continued to record a stable, albeit undynamic, performance in 2023. Security concerns remained a relevant issue for operators in hypermarkets at the end of the review…
Discounters in Colombia recorded further growth in 2023, with the main players focusing on a providing a positive customer experience. Currently 32 hypermarkets have been converted into Éxito Wow, which represents 35.4% of the brand’s sales. This…
Hypermarkets was the second most dynamic channel within grocery retailers in Mexico in current value terms in 2023, surpassed only by convenience retailers. The latter channel experienced strong outlet expansion in the review period, with even the…
Hypermarkets in Peru faced a more upbeat scenario in 2023, driven by constant promotions and stronger demand for private label. As recession swept across Peru, more consumers switched to making monthly bigger purchases to save money in the long term.…
Over 2024, ice cream in Argentina is projected to post a double-digit contraction in both retail and foodservice volume sales, due to two main factors. Firstly, the weather is expected to play a negative role, with anticipated increases in rainfall…
With Bolivians resuming their normal activities outside of the home, ice cream was boosted by growth of single portion products, which are widely available near educational centres such as schools and universities. With the return of face-to-face…
Retail sales of ice cream in Brazil registered a decline in volume terms in 2023, albeit to a lesser extent than the previous year. This was partially due to rising production, storage and transportation costs, which manufacturers passed onto…
Chile's standing as one of the leading Latin American markets in terms of ice cream per capita consumption is a multifaceted phenomenon, deeply rooted in cultural, economic, and climatic factors that collectively drive its robust demand. First and…
Ice cream in Colombia is a very popular snacks category; Colombian consumers are amongst the biggest consumers of ice cream in Latin America. Unlike in other countries, where consumption can fluctuate according to the season, Colombia’s tropical…
As pre-pandemic life resumes in Costa Rica, consumers are enjoying being outside and socializing once again, especially in Costa Rica´s warm climate. Retail volume sales in ice cream parlours continues to recover in 2023, although this trend is…
In 2023, Dominican consumers are shifting back to consuming ice cream and frozen desserts in foodservice channels. At-home consumption of ice cream soared during the pandemic as restrictions prevented socialising in ice cream parlours. Following the…