Rice, pasta and noodles is set to record a sharp increase in both retail value and volume sales in 2020 driven by growth in the largest category of rice. The typically long shelves life of many of the products in the category, combined with their ease of preparation, led to stockpiling by consumers in the run-up to the lockdown in March 2020. At this time, sales of pasta were reported to be up threefold compared to a similar period in 2019. Rice is set to register the sharpest increase in…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturers increased the production volume of their pasta and rice products in response to stockpiling of these products during the first month of lockdown. As a result, rice, pasta and noodles is set to record strong retail volume and current value performances in Morocco in 2020. Not only are these products good staples to buy in bulk, Moroccans are increasingly influenced by Western style cuisine which includes rice, pasta and noodles. The growing number…

The increase in home cooking seen during the COVID-19 pandemic has led rice to register a rise in volume sales following a long trend of decline. The long-term fall in rice volumes prior to the pandemic was driven by social and demographic developments, as the increasing number of single-person households and dual-income families has increased demand for products that require less time and effort to cook than rice, and products that come in single servings. However, demand for rice has…

In 2020, ready meals is anticipated to post slightly slower current value growth than was seen last year (although still double-digit), while retail volume growth is expected to increase slightly. Chilled ready meals and frozen pizza are set to post stronger current value growth in 2020 than in 2019, while categories such as prepared salads struggle with the loss of important consumption occasions such as the workday lunch. In fact, the development of ready meals over the historic period was…

Paty’s is set to continue to lead ready meals in Morocco in current value terms in 2020 thanks to its Gourmet’s Club line. Unlike many other companies, Paty’s has a strong distribution strategy, with Gourmet’s Club products available in most modern grocery retail stores and via online stores, two of the channels least affected by lockdown and closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Paty’s highly recognised brands are perceived by Moroccans to offer high quality, and the company also has a…

In response to the arrival of COVID-19, demand for instant noodles, the largest category within rice, pasta and noodles, increased significantly in Taiwan, with brief stockpiling occurring. Compared with other countries, the pandemic has in fact been well controlled in Taiwan, with everyday life largely carrying on as normal without any quarantine required or new regulations. With panic-buying in the spring lasting only a couple of weeks, instant noodles was stockpiled the most, and the…

Rice is the dominant staple food in retail volume terms in Malaysia, with it being used in a wide range of dishes. As such, sales benefited from stockpiling when the Movement Control Order was introduced, with consumers concerned about potential supply shortages. This stockpiling was also done to reduce the number of trips that families needed to make outside of the home, with many people concerned about catching COVID-19.

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Under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, processed meat and seafood retail sales growth rates have accelerated in 2020 due to stockpiling among cautious consumers preferring to stay home and cook. Frozen meat substitutes has benefited the most from this, with Taiwan having a sizeable vegetarian population. While consumers have spent less time in foodservice in 2020, thus causing sales of processed meat and seafood to decline in the channel, the pandemic is in fact more under control in…

Processed meat and seafood has seen strong retail volume growth in 2020 with sales peaking during the Movement Control Order (MCO) which ran between March and May. During this period consumers were unable to leave their local area while wet markets were closed. Furthermore, the MCO also resulted in supply shortages of fresh meat and seafood, thus creating additional demand for processed meat and seafood. These issues created widespread concern over possible food shortages, resulting in many…

Since the arrival of COVID-19, demand for canned corn and frozen processed vegetables has increased slightly owing to a brief stockpiling spell and ongoing concern regarding the virus that is prompting more regular purchasing of such products. In Taiwan, everyday life has mostly remained normal since the advent of COVID-19 without any quarantine required or any stores being ordered to shut. There was only a short period of time, around two weeks at the beginning of the outbreak, that…

The government’s introduction of its Movement Control Order in March 2020 generated widespread concern about potential food shortages, and this resulted in some consumers stockpiling key staples. Two of the main beneficiaries have been shelf stable beans and frozen processed potatoes. These products benefit from being largely affordable, with a long shelf life and seeing widespread distribution. Shelf stable beans are produced locally and are available through traditional and modern grocery…

The overall packaged food market in 2020 in Taiwan has been increasing significantly because of the impact of COVID-19. In the first half year of the year, most consumers were worried and concerned about the outbreak and possible food shortages. This resulted in panic-buying at the beginning of the outbreak in March. This lasted for a short period of time, around two weeks, but retail stock-outs were frequently observed, particularly among instant noodles and tissues. Staple food products…

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Spain, demand for packaged food increased in the country, as COVID-19 restrictions saw consumers spending more time at home. Lockdown restrictions were introduced from 15 March, while schools were already closed from 12 March. The lockdown required consumers to stay at home as much as possible, leading to a spike in sales of packaged food from March-May 2020. During this time, foodservice outlets were closed, with some outlets providing takeaway options in…

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Malaysia, on 18 March, the government implemented The Malaysia Movement Control Order (MCO), which closed borders and allowed only essential stores to remain open, such as grocery stores and pharmacies, but limited their opening hours. Foodservice outlets were closed for dine-in options, with only takeaway and delivery permitted. Schools were closed, and the public was asked to work from home while remaining at home as much as possible. This caused…

While foodservice sales of breakfast cereals have been slightly negatively affected by the arrival of COVID-19, with some consumers venturing out to cafés and restaurants less often, retail volume growth has remained steady. The trend for eating cereal for breakfast continues to grow in Taiwan, having begun when the trend for low-carb and high-protein diets was emerging. Many young consumers have started to work out and look for better nutrition from the food they buy, a habit that is…

Demand for breakfast cereals is largely confined to consumers in cities in Malaysia who appreciate the convenience these products afford. Nonetheless, these products are not considered essential and as such did not benefit from widespread stockpiling during the MCO, with there being plenty of alternative breakfast options available. Furthermore, with schools closed and many employees working from home some households found more time to cook a nutritious homemade breakfast. Despite this,…

In 2020, there has been increasing demand for freshly baked bread and pastries, helping to drive the unpackaged baked goods category. Leading supermarket PX Mart and convenience stores 7-Eleven and Family Mart have all launched in-store bakeries, providing unpackaged bread and pastry products to consumers in an attempt to gain more value share in these categories. The greater availability of freshly baked bread and pastries is increasingly welcomed by Taiwanese consumers. Most would consider…

To try and control the spread of COVID-19, the Malaysian government introduced its Movement Control Order (MCO) on 18 March. Concerned about possible food shortages this resulted in consumers stockpiling a range of packaged food, including packaged leavened bread and packaged pastries. These products are commonly consumed for breakfast, often being paired with sweet spreads. Packaged leavened bread is also largely affordable, providing a suitable and filling food option for families,…

In response to the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, RTD is set to record a double-digit decline in terms of volume sales. The main reason for this is due to the product area’s high price positioning as the pandemic has led to ongoing economic problems in 2020. The unemployment rate in Uruguay has risen which has led to restricted purchasing powers meaning many consumers have had to cut their spending on premium offers which RTD tea is considered as. While it can be considered a healthier and…

Declines in RTD tea in 2020 are attributed to the closures of and restrictions on foodservice channels, as caused by COVID-19. Also, with horeca outlets being closed/restricted for long periods of time, demand for RTD tea via this channel also declined. Previously, RTD tea was one of the most dynamic categories within soft drinks, as the product was perceived as a healthier alternative to carbonates. Carbonates is a saturated category, and consumers consider RTD tea to be a soft drink…