Packaged food will see a significant impact from COVID-19 in 2020 with drastically reduced revenue takings. This was largely due to the temporary closure of bars and restaurants from mid-March to mid-May, which was imposed to reduce the spread of the virus. After May, the venues were allowed to reopen provided social distancing restrictions...
Retail current value sales of packaged food in Tunisia was relatively stable in the face of COVID-19 during 2020, reflecting the fundamental inelasticity of demand for these products. With the exception of hypermarkets, which were forced to close for a brief period, grocery retail outlets have continued to operate without significant disruption. Packaged...
In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, the Slovenian government implemented many restrictions, starting with a national lockdown that begun on 20 March 2020. Under lockdown, schools were forced to close, and employees had to work from home where possible. Only essential retailers could remain open and the foodservice industry was also obliged...
The worst effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were seen in March and April, when the strictest lockdown measures were enforced by the Georgian government. There was more stabilisation in the second half of the year as some retail and foodservice outlets were able to open, albeit with restrictions in place. Packaged Food in Georgia report...
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Austria, the government enforced a lockdown in the country from 16 March, closing non-essential stores while grocery retailers and pharmacies remained open. Foodservice venues had to close for dine-in options; however, takeaway and delivery was permitted, with an increasing number of players offering these...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been the main driver for retail sales growth in basic Brazilian packaged food categories as consumers have prioritised essential household items such as rice, pasta, sauces and dairy products. Consumption of baked goods has been benefiting from home seclusion, as well as a certain amount of stockpiling, during the...
Unemployment soared during the lockdown periods and disposable incomes fell as many employees were forced to take pay cuts, whilst some did not receive any wages. This meant many consumers have been switching their purchasing behaviour during 2020. Essential products for home cooking, such as edible oils and sauces, dressings and condiments...
Fresh and perishable products saw a harsh impact from COVID-19 in Portugal in 2020, whereas processed and shelf stable products fared better. With regards to fresh and perishable products, disruptions such as the closure of borders, travel limitations, changes in the operating model of foodservice establishments, and even changes in consumption...
Packaged food in Italy has been strongly impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Italian government introduced swingeing measures to stem the spread of the virus in the country from March 2020. Strict lockdown measures included the closure of workplaces, schools, foodservice establishments and cultural and entertainment venues...
Packaged food will see markedly boosted sales in 2020 as the category was heavily impacted by COVID-19. In mid-March, as the spread of the virus intensified in Norway, people avoided non-essential trips outside their homes, greatly reducing the footfall in cafés and restaurants. Instead, they visited local grocery retailers or relied upon...