Staple foods in 2024: The big picture
Staple foods in France has seen a mixed performance in 2024 with prices continuing to rise across the board in all categories due to inflation and rising production and logistics costs. As a result, volume sales have dropped in some categories of staple foods such as chilled processed seafood and packaged cakes as consumers have looked to make savings.
Key trends in 2024
The demand for organic staple foods continues to decline with consumers seen to have other priorities due to the sharp rise in the cost of living. Many consumers still remain unconvinced as to the benefits of buying organic products, especially when there is a significant price difference.
Competitive Landscape
Private label has continued to perform well in 2024 with some consumers being forced to seek out lower prices and better value for money due to the financial pressures being faced by many households in France at the end of the review period. Private label’s share is particularly strong in areas where consumers perceive there to be little difference in quality compared to the leading brands, such as processed fruit and vegetables and processed meat.
Channel developments
Many staple foods in France continue to be purchased through speciality stores such as bakeries and butchers. However, supermarkets and discounters have continued to perform well in 2024 as these stores tend to be better able to offer promotions and more competitive prices, while they also have greater economies of scale.
What next for staple foods?
Staple foods is projected to see modest growth in retail volume terms over the forecast period. Limited population growth and rising concerns around consuming too much processed food is expected to limit stronger gains.
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Staple Foods industry in France with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
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The Staple Foods in France report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Staple Foods in France?
- Which are the leading brands in Staple Foods in France?
- How are products distributed in Staple Foods in France?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Staple Foods?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in France?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Staple Foods in France
Staple foods in 2024: The big picture
Key trends in 2024
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for staple foods?
DISCLAIMER
Baked Goods in France
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Cakes and pastries continue to post growth in 2024 despite prevailing economic pressures
Bread remains a key staple in the French diet but preferences are changing
Local bakeries retain their important position in the lives of French consumers
Indulgence likely to remain an important trend on the lips of French consumers
Burger buns proving popular but regulations on salt content present new challenges for manufacturers
Nutella could help revive interest in frozen baked goods
Breakfast Cereals in France
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Healthy, sustainable and local products prove the most popular in breakfast cereals
Nutri-Score labelling pushes players to reformulate their products
Economic pressures put a dent in sales of muesli and granola
Sustainability set to be a major focus of new product development and innovation
Healthier options likely to remain popular
Poulain branches out into breakfast cereals with new offering
Processed Fruit and Vegetables in France
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Sales stagnate due to price rises and category maturity
Frozen processed potatoes retain their appeal despite growing health concerns
Mixed performances seen in 2024 as competition grows
McCain plans EUR350 million investment in its processed potato business
Beans finding favour among health-conscious consumers and those following a plant-based diet
Fruit cups offer promise while frozen fruit is set to bounce back as consumers look for healthy and convenient snacks
Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in France
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Poultry sales on the rise as prices stabilise
Consumers go fishing for shelf stable seafood as economic pressures cause a rethink in their spending behaviour
Budgetary constraints force consumers to shift away from some processed red meat products
Meat and seafood substitutes back on the menu
Red meat faces further challenges while poultry looks set for a bright future
Chicken hams show potential
Rice, Pasta and Noodles in France
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Pasta remains a versatile, tasty and affordable option in the minds of French consumers
India finally lifts its ban on rice exports
Noodles thriving as consumers embrace Asian cooking
Pasta set to see a growing focus on French products and local ingredients
Noodles still full of potential as players launch new and innovative products
Health and indulgence likely to be the key influences on new product development
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Staple Foods
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- Packaged Flat Bread
- Unpackaged Flat Bread
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- Packaged Leavened Bread
- Unpackaged Leavened Bread
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- Packaged Cakes
- Unpackaged Cakes
- Dessert Mixes
- Frozen Baked Goods
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- Packaged Pastries
- Unpackaged Pastries
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- Sweet Pies and Tarts
- Frozen Cakes, Sweet Pies and Tarts
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- Hot Cereals
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- Children's Breakfast Cereals
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- Flakes
- Muesli and Granola
- Other RTE Cereals
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- Shelf Stable Beans
- Shelf Stable Fruit
- Shelf Stable Tomatoes
- Shelf Stable Vegetables
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- Frozen Fruit
- Frozen Processed Potatoes
- Frozen Processed Vegetables
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- Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat
- Shelf Stable Processed Poultry
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- Chilled Processed Red Meat
- Chilled Processed Poultry
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- Frozen Processed Red Meat
- Frozen Processed Poultry
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- Shelf Stable Seafood
- Chilled Processed Seafood
- Frozen Processed Seafood
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- Chilled Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Frozen Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Shelf Stable Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Tofu and Derivatives
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- Chilled Noodles
- Frozen Noodles
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- Instant Noodle Cups
- Instant Noodle Pouches
- Plain Noodles
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- Chilled Pasta
- Dried Pasta
- Rice
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Staple Foods
NOTE: Couscous, polenta and quinoa are excluded from staple foods.
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