In 2024, processed meat, seafood and meat alternatives recorded positive retail value and volume growth. The processed seafood segment outperformed processed meat, primarily due to its rich nutrient profile, lower levels of saturated fat, and its growing association with weight management. This led ...
In 2024, staple food in Switzerland experienced positive retail value and volume growth, with several key trends shaping the category. Prices remained high throughout 2024 due to rising packaging, energy and transport costs. Furthermore, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has disrupted the global grain...
Rice, pasta, and noodles posted a positive retail value growth performance of 4% in 2024. However, this was lower than the previous years, with retail value growth reaching 6% in 2022 and 5% in 2023. Despite this, the category remained a staple in Swiss households, offering convenience, ease of prep...
In 2024, processed fruit and vegetables in Switzerland recorded both positive retail volume and value growth, continuing to benefit from the convenience trend as time-conscious consumers increasingly sought easier cooking options. The category's retail volume growth was positive, albeit modest, as t...
In 2024, the baked goods market in Switzerland experienced a stagnated performance in retail volume terms but a 2% increase in retail value growth, largely due to the impact of inflation. The rise in prices of key raw materials such as cereals, sugar, and cocoa, along with the increasing costs of tr...
In 2024, breakfast cereals posted a positive performance in both retail volume and value growth. Despite an increasing number of consumers opting to have breakfast outside the home or skipping it altogether due to time constraints, the category recorded positive retail growth. This can be attributed...
Meals and soups posted a solid performance in Switzerland in 2024. This can be attributed to the establishment of hybrid work formats, and convenience and on-the-go consumption trends. The category also experienced price increases due to higher costs for manufacturers, global inflationary pressures ...
Sauces, dips, and condiments posted positive growth in Switzerland in 2024, largely owing to the increasing demand for convenience in using prepared sauces instead of making them from scratch. Other factors driving growth included consumers' willingness to experiment with different and exotic dishes...
Cooking ingredients and meals posted positive current value and volume growth in Switzerland in 2024. Health and wellness remained a key driver behind the performance of the category thanks to growing concerns about obesity. Products that do not contain preservatives or artificial ingredients were i...
Edible oils in Switzerland posted a strong performance in 2024, with growth across all metrics. The category is highly dependent on weather conditions and experienced unit price increases due to higher commodities, energy, packaging and transport costs. Euromonitor International's Edibl...