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Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Greece

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  • 51 Pages
  • November 2025
  • Region: Greece
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5567529
Value sales of cooking ingredients and meals in Greece increased modestly in 2025, reflecting the category’s strong resilience amid ongoing price pressures and evolving consumption habits. Greek households continue to balance traditional home cooking with the growing desire for convenient, affordable, and nutritionally balanced meal solutions. Ready-to-eat and quick-prep formats gained ground, supported by retailers expanding their in-store food-to-go counters and frozen assortments.

This 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 2020-2025, 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 currently shaping the market along with prospects for the next five years, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.

Product coverage: Edible Oils, Meals and Soups, Sauces, Dips and Condiments, Sweet Spreads.

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

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Cooking Ingredients and Meals 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

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Health consciousness shaping demand but cost concerns rise
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Convenience, flexibility and time-saving solutions underpin growth
  • Wellness and quality cues reinforce purchasing decisions
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Continued expansion underpinned by innovation and household routines
  • Health and wellness trends to shape future formulation
  • Digital retail channels to accelerate convenience culture
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Minerva SA leads through heritage, quality and diversification
  • Afoi Karageorgiou AEVE expands presence through innovation and investment
  • Private label deepens penetration across key categories
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets remain the cornerstone of category sales
  • E-commerce and digital grocery platforms accelerate fastest
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 2 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 3 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 4 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 8 Distribution of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 10 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 11 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 12 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
EDIBLE OILS IN GREECEKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • High prices hinder olive oil
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Value sales ease as high prices weigh on household budgets
  • Corn oil leads as affordability and familiarity drive choice
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Gradual recovery and sustained cultural relevance
  • Health and wellness: authenticity and provenance remain the gold standard
  • Sustainability and digital transformation reshape production and visibility
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Minerva SA retains leadership through heritage and scale
  • Melissa Kikizas SA gains momentum through innovation and sustainability
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets remain the dominant retail channel
  • E-commerce and niche online platforms expand visibility
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 13 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 14 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 15 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 16 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 19 Distribution of Edible Oils by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 20 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 21 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 22 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 23 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMERMEALS AND SOUPS IN GREECEKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Convenience and health demands drive sales
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Convenience and frozen solutions sustain strong momentum
  • Prepared salads and modern refrigeration redefine category perception
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Continued growth supported by modern lifestyles and retailer innovation
  • Health and wellness: clean labels and plant-forward innovation
  • Digital commerce and meal kits open new convenience channels
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Barba Stathis SA sustains leadership through trust and innovation
  • Afoi Karageorgiou AEVE strengthens position through new launches and capacity expansion
  • Private label consolidates share through affordability and variety
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets remain the primary purchase destination
  • Hypermarkets and modern formats expand assortments and deals
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 24 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 25 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 26 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 27 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 28 Sales of Chilled Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 29 Sales of Frozen Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 30 Sales of Soup by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
  • Table 31 NBO Company Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 32 LBN Brand Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 33 Distribution of Meals and Soups by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 34 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 37 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMERSAUCES, DIPS AND CONDIMENTS IN GREECEKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Traditional demand and innovation alike benefit sales
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Everyday convenience and culinary heritage sustain growth
  • Pasta sauces lead growth through convenience and versatility
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Authenticity, convenience and flavour innovation to shape the future
  • Health and wellness: clean ingredients and local provenance gain ground
  • Digital transformation and sustainability elevate category engagement
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Minerva SA leads through heritage, trust and portfolio depth
  • Dimfil Ltd gains traction through organic and clean-label positioning
  • Artisanal and private label brands diversify competition
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets remain the primary distribution channel
  • E-commerce expands reach for niche and premium products
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 38 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 39 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 40 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 41 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 42 Sales of Liquid Recipe Sauces by Type: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 43 Sales of Other Sauces and Condiments by Type: Rankings 2020-2025
  • Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 46 Distribution of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 50 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMERSWEET SPREADS IN GREECEKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Honey remains a staple, while innovation in nut and seed based spreads benefits growth
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Traditional staples meet modern wellness preferences
  • Nut and seed-based spreads drive innovation and volume
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Balanced growth led by honey and natural nut spreads
  • Health and wellness: clean labels and naturally sweet innovation
  • Product innovation and sustainable sourcing set future direction
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Mondelez Hellas SA sustains leadership through brand heritage
  • Healthy Habits SA drives growth through clean, modern positioning
  • Artisanal and organic producers diversify consumer choice
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets remain the cornerstone of category distribution
  • Local grocers and organic stores expand premium and niche availability
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 51 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 52 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 53 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 54 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 55 Sales of Jams and Preserves by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
  • Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 58 Distribution of Sweet Spreads by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 59 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 60 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 61 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 62 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER