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How FMCG volumes and food/beverage spend have evolved over two decades

Stable for a long time, but the pandemic and inflation have led to some substantial changes in expenditure. Take home grocery...

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How many brands are there?

In spite of an abundance of claims to rationalise, the number of brands per category is continuing to rise. Across 12 countries and all 89 BG20 categories, the average category now contains 17%...

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Do brands reach all category buyers?

No. They now only reach 3 in 4. Over the last 10 years in Europe, national brands have lost 1 in 20 buyers to Private Label (i.e., they stopped buying brands) and in 2024 only 3 out of 4 buyers in the...

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The size of national brand repertoires: on average,
not big

The average category buyer buys just one out of the category’s top 20 national brands per year. In spite of an increasing number...

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National brand repertoires: larger in frequently purchased categories

Repertoires grow with more occasions and more national brands to choose from. Last week we showed that in the average...

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International Women’s Day 2026 – Give to Gain

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is “Give to Gain” — highlighting the importance of advancing gender equality...

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Stat-Shot: Breakfast cereals remain a European staple

On Cereal Day, we took a look at how the category has performed over the past 15 years and the story is one of resilience.

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Potato Chip Day: Europe’s snack appetite shows no signs of slowing

Over the past 15 years, household spend on Crisps & Snacks has more than doubled across Europe. In fact, it’s growing at more...

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Recycling Day Insight: Sustainability isn’t
one-size-fits-all

On 18th March, as we mark Recycling Day, our global sustainability data highlights a clear generational divide.

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Poultry Day: A category quietly outperforming
the market

Poultry has been one of the standout performers in European grocery over the past 15 years.

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Bottled water: resilience in the face of scrutiny

Despite ongoing concerns around plastic usage, the category continues to grow. Over the past 15 years, bottled water volumes have increased by.

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