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Staple Foods in Italy

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  • 73 Pages
  • November 2022
  • Region: Italy
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5567436
Retail value sales of staple foods saw a positive performance in 2022, with current value growth vastly exceeding volume growth. This represented an improvement over 2021, when the drawing on supplies accumulated during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic supressed retail demand. However, despite a return to normal shopping habits, inflationary pressures were the key contributor to growth in current value terms, with volumes seeing only marginal expansion in 2022.

The Staple Foods in Italy report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2017-2021, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are shaping the market in < - Year - > directly informs our forecasts to 2026, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.

Product coverage: Baked Goods, Breakfast Cereals, Processed Fruit and Vegetables, Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat, Rice, Pasta and Noodles.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Staple Foods market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

STAPLE FOODS IN ITALY

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Staple foods in 2022: The big picture
  • Key trends in 2022
  • Competitive Landscape
  • Channel developments
  • What next for staple foods?

MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 2 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 3 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 4 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 8 Distribution of Staple Foods by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 10 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 11 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 12 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

DISCLAIMER

SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources

BAKED GOODS IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Packaged flat bread continues to benefit from strong demand for piadina products
  • Recovery for cakes and pastries, as manufacturers adapt recipes to appeal to health conscious consumers
  • Pinsa enlivens packaged leavened bread

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Piadina and pinsa to drive growth in packaged bread
  • Cake manufacturers will appeal to consumer demands for health and indulgence
  • Sourdough varieties set to gain ground in leavened bread

CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 13 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 14 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 15 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 16 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 17 Sales of Pastries by Type: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 20 Distribution of Baked Goods by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 21 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 22 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 23 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 24 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

BREAKFAST CEREALS IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Lifestyle changes in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic fuel growth in 2022
  • Health trends favour muesli and granola, as well as spelt-based cereals, while sustainability becomes a key issue in packaging
  • Better-for-you indulgence is a key feature of new product development

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Positive growth expected, fuelled by lifestyle trends, although rising energy costs will have an impact on unit prices
  • Health and wellness trends to shape new product development
  • Strong predicted growth for e-commerce, as consumers seek greater convenience

CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 25 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 26 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 27 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 28 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 29 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 31 Distribution of Breakfast Cereals by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 32 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 33 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 34 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

PROCESSED MEAT, SEAFOOD AND ALTERNATIVES TO MEAT IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Healthier choices, such as Bresaola, fuel growth in chilled processed red meat
  • Shelf stable processed red meats continues to suffer from unhealthy image
  • Strong growth for meat and fish alternatives, with manufacturers seeking new sources of protein

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Smoked salmon to lead growth in chilled processed seafood
  • Meat and seafood substitutes
  • Steady growth for frozen processed meat, fuelled by convenience and concerns over food waste

CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 36 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 37 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 38 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 39 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 40 Sales of Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2017-2022
  • Table 41 Sales of Chilled Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2017-2022
  • Table 42 Sales of Frozen Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2017-2022
  • Table 43 Sales of Frozen Processed Poultry by Type: % Value Breakdown 2017-2022
  • Table 44 Sales of Frozen Processed Seafood by Type: % Value Breakdown 2017-2022
  • Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 47 Distribution of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 48 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 49 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2022-2027

PROCESSED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Slowdown in demand for shelf stable vegetables and beans, although the latter continues to benefit from its nutritional properties
  • Steady demand for frozen processed potatoes, due to convenience trends
  • Origin of ingredients becomes increasingly important

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Convenience factor will underpin expansion of frozen processed vegetables
  • Transparent supply chains to become more important, as producers tap into sustainability trends
  • Stable demand for shelf stable fruit, despite strong preference for fresh varieties

CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 50 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 51 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 52 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 53 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 54 Sales of Frozen Processed Vegetables by Type: % Value Breakdown 2017-2022
  • Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 57 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 58 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 59 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 60 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 61 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

RICE, PASTA AND NOODLES IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Premiumisation drives growth in dried and chilled pasta
  • Rice benefits from introduction of exotic varieties, as well as quick-cook options
  • Instant noodles benefit from trends towards convenience and more exotic flavours

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Rice to benefit from diversification trends
  • Chilled and dried pasta to see introduction of healthier, premium alternatives
  • Ethnic food trend and convenience factor will continue to boost demand for noodles

CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 62 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 63 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 64 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 65 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 66 Sales of Instant Noodles by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2017-2022
  • Table 67 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 68 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 75 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 76 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 77 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 78 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 79 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 80 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 81 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 82 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027