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...
The popularity of flavoured powder drinks is under pressure in Ecuador, with retail volume sales having receded substantially since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and only marginally positive retail volume growth recorded in the category during…
The reduction in time spent at home in the post-pandemic era has translated into weaker sales of chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks and other plant-based powdered drinks in 2023. Schools have resumed in classes on a full time basis, and the…
In 2023, other hot drinks is set to experience slower growth than in 2022 in both retail current value and volume terms. However, growth is still expected, and it has been a very active year in terms of innovations, rebranding, and collaborations…
The year 2023 saw a significant rise in average temperatures nationwide, attributed to coastal El Niño and an intensified global El Niño. This surge in heat compelled individuals to prioritise hydration, leading to increased consumption of soft…
Other hot drinks recorded a sluggish performance in 2023, driven by the decline in other plant-based hot drinks (yerba maté), which make up the majority of other hot drink sales in Uruguay. The drought in Uruguay impacted the running water. Since it…
As seen during the review period, sales of other pet food in Argentina continued to decline in retail volume terms in 2023, mainly due to the population decline of other pets, and this trend is set to continue into 2024. Due to the pet humanisation…
Other pet food in Brazil is set to maintain low retail volume growth and higher current value growth in 2024. Growth is being driven by product innovation across various categories, offering diverse attributes for different types of pets. Meanwhile,…
Ownership of other pets in Chile, such as birds, fish, small mammals, and reptiles, is experiencing a significant deceleration, relegating them to niche status within the pet ownership landscape. This trend can be attributed to several factors that…
Other pet food continued to decline in Colombia in 2024, with this trend attributable to various cultural aspects that limit growth in this category. One significant factor is the lower emotional connection that many people have with these types of…
Demand for other pet food in Mexico, driven by bird food, continues to gradually decline. Pet owners in Mexico have a uniquely discerning consumer profile, characterised by increasing awareness of health, environmental sustainability, and their…
Other pet food in Peru is anticipated to post an improved result in total volume growth terms in 2024, while total current value sales are expected to contract at a lower rate than in 2023. This is primarily reflective of falling inflation, which has…
In the wake of the pandemic a significant shift in consumer behaviour was seen as people started spending more time outside their homes in 2022. There was a rise in on-the-go consumption, which necessitated a change in the way products were packaged.…
In Brazil, 2022 saw significant developments in the packaging industry, driven by changing consumer behaviour and environmental concerns. With the post-pandemic shift towards on-the-go consumption, convenience and portability becoming key…
There was a clear shift in consumer preferences in Columbia in 2022, of which the main one was emphasising a delicate balance between affordability and quantity. This trend, driven by environmental consciousness and economic concerns amid rising…
Over the past two decades, packaging trends in Mexico have undergone significant transformations, reflecting evolving consumer preferences and environmental concerns. There has been increasing adoption of plastic pouches, particularly in the food…
Retail volume sales of paediatric cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies saw positive growth for the second consecutive year in 2023. With the resumption of pre-pandemic lifestyles, including the return of students to school and infants to…
In 2023, paediatric consumer health is expected to register a decline in current value sales. A contributing factor to the decline is that the birth rate is falling in Bolivia. That being said, birth rates are still high. Some products are expected…
Paediatric consumer health is poised for solid growth in current value terms in Brazil in 2023, maintaining a rate of increase similar to that observed in 2022. While in 2022, in-person schooling exposed children to colds and flu, in 2023, another…
Paediatric consumer health is experiencing similar value growth rates to the previous year in Chile, although this is not aligned with the increasing demand for this category during 2023. A notable challenge has emerged as there have been stock…
Paediatric analgesics faced supply issues during 2022 and part of 2023, particularly with a scarcity of Dolex 7+ (a suspension that can be used for children aged 7 and above that has a different concentration from baby drops and adult acetaminophen).…