Staple Foods

Baked goods underwent two price adjustments, based on annual yield and announced annual wheat prices. The aim was to keep price increases for unpacked leavened white bread below the rate of inflation, which was very high, to provide affordability. To…

Baked goods in Portugal in 2023 is seeing a shift in consumer purchasing patterns, predominantly influenced by the persisting impact of inflation. Despite a decrease in inflation rates, the purchasing power of consumers remains constrained. Bread, a…

Inflation and regular price increases have significantly affected the baked goods category in 2023. Amid rising costs, bakeries suffered a significant drop in revenues, meaning price increases were essential as most players could not absorb the…

While baked goods is largely dependent on imported wheat, efforts are being made to provide local alternatives in order to stabilise prices and protect Cameroon from global uncertainties. As such local ingredients such as cassava, plantains, yams,…

The biggest story in staple foods in Ukraine in 2023 was that all sales in all categories were still being significantly impacted by the ongoing war that rages in many parts of the country as well as high inflation due to the collapsing exchange…

In 2023, staple foods in Switzerland experienced positive growth, driven by a combination of factors. Convenience continued to be a key factor contributing to the growth of staple foods, as Swiss consumers sought quick and easy meal solutions to…

In 2023, staple foods in Sweden witnessed several key trends, influenced by consumer preferences, economic factors, and the ongoing health and wellness movement. Staple foods, including rice, pasta, and noodles, which saw a strong uptick in demand…

In 2023, despite a stabilisation in the unit price growth of staple foods, the purchasing power of Slovaks failed to recover. Factors such as higher interest rates, rising oil prices, and more expensive services continued to significantly limit their…

In the backdrop of sustained high inflation in Romania in 2023, the resulting high cost of living significantly impacted the retail sales of basic food products, defining the landscape for staple foods during the same year. Analysis of statistics and…

In 2023, the Polish government implemented new regulations aimed at supporting bakeries and pastry shops amid escalating gas prices. Effective from April 7, these regulations broadened the eligibility criteria for purchasing gas at a regulated price…