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Recent Changes in Fresh Produce Consumption

Recent ‘Future Proofing’ research by Bord Bia in response to the Covid 19 pandemic has revealed some intereting food trends. As everyone has descended on the home, pleasing people through food is a priority. Cooking has become a focal point of households’ day in a way

An Effervescent Category: Can Hard Seltzers in Ireland emulate their success in the US?

One of the most notable trends in the US drinks market in recent years has been the sharp growth in hard seltzers, or spiked sparkling water with various flavours. The hard seltzer industry in the US was valued at $550m in mid-2019 but continued growth is anticipated and

Bord Bia’s Readiness Radar: Irish Food & Drink manufacturers have a strong export growth mind set

In March 2019, Bord Bia launched the Readiness Radar which assessed the challenges facing 128 manufacturers across Covid-19, Brexit, Challenges to Market Diversification, Sustainability Pressures, Consumer Insights and Innovation, and Talent Management. Irish manufacturers

Post-panic shopping, the real effects of Covid-19 on US Grocery Chains

This article seeks to provide a brief insight into what the US grocery marketplace looks like in the wake of Covid-19. The circumstances are continuously changing, they differ depending on each particular grocery chain and vary across each state. Post-panic shopping, the

Tesco UK launches Aldi Price Match Campaign

Tesco in the UK has launched a new campaign targeting German discounter, Aldi, with its “Aldi Price Match” campaign. Tesco states that “Our Aldi Price Match means we’ve matched the prices on hundreds of Tesco and branded products against prices in Aldi. Look out for the ‘

Looks like Restaurant Meal Kits are here to stay

Almost four months on from Ireland’s Covid-19 lockdown announcement and restaurants, hotels, cafes and pubs serving food have once again re-opened their doors to customers. Restaurant Meal Kits, one of the trends accelarated as a result of initial industry closures, looks

Italy’s Foodservice Sector – A Slow Recovery

Italy’s foodservice sector is estimated to have lost €12b since the beginning of the year. Now out of lockdown one month – the recovery is slow with estimates suggesting 20% of restaurants are unlikely to reopen. Italy’s foodservice sector is dominated by independent

Milk Alternatives in Sweden: The Rise of Oat Milk

Sweden is a country that has traditionally had high levels of dairy consumption. Butter, cheese and milk are all considered essential components of a conventional Swedish breakfast and other meals throughout the day. More specifically, the consumption of milk in Sweden has

6 Ways to Win with Plants #2

This food alert is the second half of a two part series that will outline ways to win with plants. It looks at how businesses are reacting to ever changing consumer needs and wants, with new and exciting ideas. Their strategies can provide much insight and act as a source

How the post-Covid-19 “new normal” is emerging in China

Consumer confidence in China, like most markets, has been shaken as a result of Covid-19. China is at least two months ahead of most of Europe in the re-opening phase and can provide valuable learnings on how consumer behaviour may change. In big cities such as Shanghai,

Fresh Produce Centre Plate

Back in Mid March when the restrictions brought about by COVID-19 were being rolled out and people were confined to their own homes and local areas we saw how the shopping behaviour of consumers evolved in this unique situation with a renewed focus on staple products such

That certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ – explaining France’s lockdown retail trends

Since France entered into ‘phase 3’ of the Coronavirus pandemic on March 17th, no industry has been left unaffected by the changes and restrictions imposed. While foodservice establishments have been forced to close, food retailers, on the other hand, have continued to

Minis for Millennials: Spirits Brands in China are Using Market Trends to Attract Younger Consumers

China is the largest market for alcoholic spirits in the world, with retail volume sales at an estimated 7,486 million litres in 2019 (Mintel, 2020). In recent years, purchasing power has been shifting to younger generations (Euromonitor, 2019), making innovation a key

6 Ways to Win with Plants #1

This food alert is part one of a two part series that will outline 3 of the 6 ways to win with plants and how businesses are reacting to ever changing consumer needs and wants with new and exciting ideas. Their strategies can provide much insight and act as inspiration to

Vive la France!

The French market is another key market for Ireland. It is the fourth largest destination for Irish food and drink exports - the destination for €901m in exports in 2019. It is the third largest source for beef. Dairy exports are also in growth worth over €241m with Irish