Point-of-sale analysis of Grupo Líder, Chile's largest supermarket and hypermarket chain. It is part of the Chilean-US group Walmart Chile.  This report assesses the meat sector products on display. 

This article explores howomotenashi, a comprehensive philosophy of hospitality and attention to detail, shapes Japanese business culture, and how companies, especially those in the food sector, can adopt and benefit from this practice to thrive in the Japanese market.

Recent years have seen significant growth in wine consumption in Nigeria, particularly among the emerging middle class and the urban population. This trend is driven by changing consumer preferences and an increasingly sophisticated market. 

Africa is a strategic market for the Catalan agri-food sector. In 2023, Catalonia exported €683 million worth of agri-food products, 414,400 tonnes by volume, through 695 companies.

The global savoury snacks market is growing strongly and in diverse ways, driven by several key factors. Worldwide, the market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 4% between 2023 and 2027, according to Innova Insights. This growth is driven by rising demand for variety in snack flavours and types, as well as consumers' preference for healthier, more sustainable options.

Supermercados Peruanos is a Peruvian company that owns several supermarket chains. In 2007 it began expanding across the country, becoming the first chain to establish itself in several provinces. This report provides a specific assessment of cured meat products. 

All sources agree that South-East Asian markets are among the fastest growing for the coming years, both economically and in the spending power of their growing middle class. Markets such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines are on the radar of the leading consumer goods companies.

Mintel has produced a report on dairy trends with some very interesting insights into a mature category. Trends in Japanese products often carry over to other European markets, as Japanese consumers are generally keen on novelty. Below is a summary of the report with the main trends identified.

Point-of-sale analysis of Grupo Éxito, a leading multi-Latin company within South America's largest food platform. It is Colombia's main retailer and positions itself as a multi-brand, multi-format business with diverse operations. 

In most sectors globalisation is changing how we get information and how we shop. And with food, the closer the better. Small, local brands generally grow faster than those belonging to large corporations. Proximity matters, but it isn't everything.