United Kingdom

Yoghurt has not been spared from the severe price increases that have characterised dairy in the UK. The increasing input costs, with commodities such as fertilisers, energy and animal feed, have slashed profit margins across the supply and…

The return to normal life following COVID-19 is anticipated to continue benefiting writing instruments in 2023, particularly due to the return of regular school attendance. For instance, products such as ball point pens, and especially markers and…

With a lack of new product development and brand activity in 2023, demand for wound care is being primarily driven by a full year without lockdown restrictions boosting out-of-home activities. The category’s performance is largely dependent on…

In 2023, womenswear in the UK is grappling with the multifaceted challenges posed by inflation and a cost-of-living crisis, significantly impacting discretionary spending patterns. As inflation rates rise, the overall cost of goods and services…

Wipes in the UK grew by 9% in current value terms in 2023, with all types recording a positive performance except for toilet care wipes and deodorant wipes as a result of low volume demand. While overall value growth was sustained by demand for some…