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PULSE REPORT
IRI Pulse Report Drinks
Welcome to the Pulse Q4 2014 edition for drinks. We hope you find it
useful. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions
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Q4 2014
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About the Report
2
• This drinks report is one of 10 super category reports designed to show high-level
comparison and analysis for retail markets across major countries in Europe.
• This report contains data gathered from around Europe. This market was split into the
following categories: 1.) soft drinks, 2.) juices, squashes and syrups, 3.) mineral water, 4.)
coffee, 5.) tea and 6.) cocoa.
• The report highlights key metrics, such as total sales figures, market trends, category
shares, and winners and losers for Europe and for individual countries.
• The data has been sourced from IRI retail databases and Eurostat – the statistical branch
of administration for the European Commission.
• The countries included in the report are: France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain
and the United Kingdom (UK).
• The market channels used for each country in this report are as follows:
Country Channels used
UK Hypermarkets, supermarkets, drugstores and impulse outlets
ES Hypermarkets, supermarkets, hard discounters and drugstores, including the Canary Islands
DE Hypermarkets, supermarkets, hard discounters and drugstores
NL Hypermarkets, supermarkets, hard discounters and drugstores
IT Hypermarkets, supermarkets, small self service, hard discounters and drugstores
FR Hypermarkets and supermarkets
• For analytical purposes, the data sourced from available retail databases has been
consolidated to provide consistent results. However, for some countries it has not been
possible to source data pertaining to certain categories. When this has occurred, it has been
documented in the Notes section found at the end of the report.
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On the Radar
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ECONOMIC FIGURES INFLUENCING CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
As consumers are becoming more health conscious, mineral water is gaining more popularity due to a shift from products with (artificial) additives. FIFA World Cup is unable to uplift the overall sales which continues to show value decline for the second consecutive year.
POPULATION IN MILLIONS
UNEMPLOYMENT (%)
AVERAGE 12 MONTHS
INFLATION RATES GDP IN MILLIONS (€)
Jan. 2013
Jan. 2014
Dec. 2014
Average 2013
Dec. 2014
Average 2012 2013 2014
France 65.6 65.8 10.5 10.3 +0.6 +2.5 2 113 687 2 142 022
Germany 80.5 80.8 4.9 5.2 +0.8 +2.4 2 809 480 2 903 790
Italy 59.7 60.8 12.7 12.1 +0.2 +3.5 1 609 462 1 616 047
Netherlands 16.8 16.8 7.2 7.3 +0.3 +2.8 642 851 655 375
Spain 46.7 46.5 23.6 26.1 -0.2 +2.3 1 049 181 1 058 469
United Kingdom
63.9 64.3 5.5 7.6 +1.5 +3.7 2 017 193 2 217 872
Source: Eurostat, December 2014
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1 107 934 892 974 1 071 914
498 495 465 494 492 468
1 764 1 425 1 399 1 594 1 623
1 416
4 330 4 090 4 017
4 205 4 264 4 180
2 072
1 768 1 787 1 985 1 968
1 774
1 993
1 761 1 660
1 838 1 946
1 796
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
29-sep-13 29-dic-13 30-mar-14 29-jun-14 28-sep-14 28-dic-14
Eu
ro
s, in
millio
ns
Period Ending
UK
France
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Spain
GLOBAL TRENDS
4
-3.1%
+0.0%
+1.0%
TOTAL EUROPE -0.4%
VALUE SALES IN MILLIONS (€)
Total EU 43 223
DE 16 666
FR 7 514
UK 7 241*
IT 6 031
ES 3 851
NL 1 919
TOTAL DRINKS VALUE SALES AND % CHANGE VERSUS PRIOR YEAR
*based on an exchange rate of €1.150 to the pound
-0.3%
-0.6%
+0.0%
TOTAL DRINKS VALUE SALES FOR THE LAST SIX QUARTERS
Source: IRI retail databases; period ending 28 December 2014
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2 157
5 883
9 020 8 892
16 391
-3.0 -0.4 -1.3 -2.2
2.6
Soft
Drinks
Mineral
Water
Coffee Juices,
Squashes
& Syrups
Tea
Eu
ros, in
million
s
Total € Sales % € vs. YA
37.9%
2.0% 5.0%
20.6%
20.9%
13.6%
Soft Drinks Mineral Water Coffee Juices, Squashes & Syrups Tea Cocoa
Europe
5
9 020 8 892
5 883
879
16 391
2 157Eu
ros,
in m
illi
on
s
CATEGORY VALUE SALES IN THE LAST YEAR
CATEGORY SHARE OF VALUE IN THE LAST YEAR
Europe includes: France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom
TOP 5 CATEGORIES: EVOLUTION
Value sales (€) and % change versus year ago
Source: IRI retail databases; period ending 28 December 2014
KEY TRENDS
• The FIFA World Cup has not had any
major impact on the overall drinks sales,
as it continues to show decline in value
with the same pace (0.4%) in Europe, for
the second consecutive year.
• Significant decline in Italy led to the
overall decline in Europe; irrespective of a
healthy growth in the UK, it is unable to
offset the decline coming from Italy and
France.
• Mineral water is the only category which
has seen a positive development, hot
drinks (majorly driven by coffee) continues
to decline.
• With positive growth in all measured
countries (maximum in the UK and
Germany), mineral water is gaining more
importance within this category and
capturing more value share, mainly from
consumers switching away from soft
drinks.
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Europe
6
CATEGORY INSIGHTS
• Mineral water showed positive growth in all the measured countries. ‘Health and wellness’
concerns resulted in more and frequent consumption of mineral water (mainly still water).
Heavy promotions and intense price war in some countries helped grow this category.
• Biggest shareholder, soft drinks’ market weakened as Germany, Italy and Spain posted
maximum decline for this category, mainly led by lower consumption and diminishing
promotions. Germany witnessed other segments, like Fassbrause, gaining share from this
category. Countries where it grew were mainly supported by innovation and favorable
warmer weathers. Spain saw innovation from Coca Cola – Life (with Stevia) and 7Up Mojito
which helped category sales.
• With consumers shifting towards more healthier and natural drinks, like mineral water,
coffee sales dropped in all the measured countries except Germany and the UK. The growth
in these two countries is solely driven by premium priced coffee pods while volume declined.
This growth, however, was not enough to compensate for the losses from other segments
like roast & ground and instant coffee. In countries like the Netherlands, most of the sales
are still in the online channel.
Europe includes: France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom
Source: IRI retail databases; period ending 28 December 2014
TOP LOSERS: VALUE SALES CHANGE VERSUS A YEAR AGO (€)
TOP WINNERS: VALUE SALES CHANGE VERSUS A YEAR AGO (€)
227.9
0 50 100 150 200 250
Mineral
Water- 27.3
- 67.5
- 72.9
- 131.9
- 114.6
-150 -100 -50 0
Cocoa
Tea
Soft Drinks
Coffee
Juices, Squashes &
Syrups
.Millions Millions
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357
1 268
1 750
1 593
2 353
-0.1 2.3-2.0
-4.6 0.3
Soft
Drinks
Mineral
Water
Juices,
Squashes
& Syrups
Coffee Tea
Eu
ros, in
million
s
Total € Sales % € vs. YA
16.9%
23.3%
21.2%
4.8%2.6%
31.3%
Soft Drinks Mineral Water Juices, Squashes & Syrups Coffee Tea Cocoa
France
7
KEY TRENDS
• In the French drinks market, value and
volume trends are starkly different, thanks
to a price war between retailers. The price
war increased during 2014.
• Favorable spring and autumn weather
offset the very bad summer, except on tea
and coffee.
• Soft drinks have returned to positive
growth in both volume and value,
particularly colas.
• Mineral water is seeing volume grow, while
values sales are on the decline, due to
price war and low price growth (Cristaline)
• Strong performance of Sodastream and
mainstream syrup are supporting growth
within the syrups sector.
1 750
1 593
1 268
194
2 353
357Eu
ros,
in m
illi
on
s
CATEGORY VALUE SALES IN THE LAST YEAR
CATEGORY SHARE OF VALUE IN THE LAST YEAR
Source: IRI retail databases; period ending 28 December 2014
TOP 5 CATEGORIES: EVOLUTION
Value sales (€) and % change versus a year ago
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- 0.3
- 9.8
- 60.6
- 32.0
-100 -80 -60 -40 -20 0
Tea
Cocoa
Juices, Squashes & Syrups
Coffee
.
France
8
CATEGORY INSIGHTS
• Private label is declining on all the categories this year, as with all fast moving consumer
goods (FMCG).
• Juice are always declining, mainly due to private label and lower price juices. This is the 3rd
year of decline.
• In mineral water, promotional activity is on the decline, but price wars are intense. The
Cristaline brand is demonstrating growth, thanks to its low price positioning.
• Coca-Cola brands are now increasing in volume and value (except Coca-Cola light). Coca-
Cola Life (with Stevia) was launched in December with good first results. 7up Mojito is the
best innovation in soft drinks in 2014.
• Syrup is just flat in 2014 due to the very bad summer. The soda machine trend growth
compensates the decline of “simple” syrup. The private label has lost a lot of volume. A new
segment appeared in June with Ouiz, a concentrated syrup brand, another brand (Mix and Go
from Teisseire) arrived in October. It’s a new way to drink: the concept is to flavor water
wherever you are, with a little bottle of syrup.
• In the coffee market, pods continue to grow well, while other coffees are facing decline.
• Pods and green teas are driving growth within the tea sector.
TOP LOSERS: VALUE SALES CHANGE VERSUS A YEAR AGO (€)
TOP WINNERS: VALUE SALES CHANGE VERSUS A YEAR AGO (€)
4.5
51.9
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Soft Drinks
Mineral
Water
Source: IRI retail databases; period ending 28 December 2014
Millions Millions
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663
2 720
3 7973 519
5 795
-2.4 -1.0 2.7 -1.4
0.5
Soft
Drinks
Coffee Mineral
Water
Juices,
Squashes
& Syrups
Tea
Eu
ros, in
million
s
Total € Sales % € vs. YA
34.8%
1.0%
4.0%
21.1%
22.8%
16.3%
Soft Drinks Coffee Mineral Water Juices, Squashes & Syrups Tea Cocoa
Germany
9
KEY TRENDS
• The overall value sales performance of
drinks was stagnant, whereas volume
declined by 1.7%; this is driven by decline
in promotion.
• Mineral water has shown the maximum
growth and has increased its value share by
0.6 points.
• While national brands grew, it could not
offset the decline in private label across all
the categories leading to the overall dip in
the drinks category.
• Positive development in other channels is
unable to overcome the heavy decline in
hard discounters leading to the total decline.
• Mineral water and coffee are the two
growing categories, while decline in soft
drinks and juices, squashes & syrups are
bringing the dip in sales.
3 7973 519
2 720
172
5 795
663
Eu
ros,
in m
illi
on
s
CATEGORY VALUE SALES IN THE LAST YEAR
CATEGORY SHARE OF VALUE IN THE LAST YEAR
TOP 5 CATEGORIES: EVOLUTION
Value sales (€) and % change versus a year ago
Source: IRI retail databases; period ending 28 December 2014
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Germany
10
CATEGORY INSIGHTS
• Mineral water continues to demonstrate positive development, driven by still water and water
with little CO². Both segments are showing significant growth in hypermarkets; in contrast,
hard discounters are pulling down the growth.
• Growth in coffee is mainly driven by coffee pods (within roasted coffee), which again is driven
by high prices rather than volume. However, roast & ground (decline driven by promotion)
and cappuccino/instant milk (driven by both normal and promotion) coffee declined heavily.
• Decline in soft drinks is mainly driven by hard discounters due to heavy decline in
promotions. Spritzer, water with add-ons and cola are the major declining sectors. The
decline for cola is due to disposable plastic bottles. Energy drinks is the strongest growing
segment in Germany, which is growing across both private label and branded sectors (mainly
Red Bull and Rockstar). Fassbrause is the other segment showing potential and bringing the
growth for soft drinks.
• Decline in private label within hard discounters is bringing down the sales for juices,
squashes & syrups, while national brands are showing positive growth. Syrup, chilled fruit
juices and smoothie are showing growth, still unable to offset the significant decline in fruit
juices and drinks, leading to the overall decline.
• Driven by promotions, black tea is showing positive growth whereas, fruit, herbal and
medicinal teas are bringing down the sales for the entire tea category. It is one of the
category which is showing growth in hard discounters while declining in all other channels.
• For cocoa, both private label and national brands are showing decline. Lidl is the only channel
where it is showing positive development, which is mainly promotional driven.
TOP LOSERS: VALUE SALES CHANGE VERSUS A YEAR AGO (€)
TOP WINNERS: VALUE SALES CHANGE VERSUS A YEAR AGO (€)
Source: IRI retail databases; period ending 28 December 2014
- 3.3
- 16.6
- 57.0
- 39.3
-70 -50 -30 -10 10
Cocoa
Tea
Juices, Squashes & Syrups
Soft Drinks
.
17.1
92.6
0 20 40 60 80 100
Mineral
Water
Coffee
Millions Millions
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261
846
1 685
1 354
1 815
0.90.4
-4.6 -4.2
-5.4
Mineral
Water
Soft
Drinks
Coffee Juices,
Squashes
& Syrups
Tea
Eu
ros, in
million
s
Total € Sales % € vs. YA
31%
1% 4%
22%
28%
14%
Mineral Water Soft Drinks Coffee Juices, Squashes & Syrups Tea Cocoa
Italy
11
KEY TRENDS
• Italian GDP is negative for the third year.
• Growth will not restart quickly: FMCG trend is still
negative both in volume and value, and
promotional pressure is growing in a relevant
way. The decline of sales is spread across all the
sectors, mainly for beverage but also for
household and toiletry.
• One third of the decrease depends on real cuts of
occasional consumptions. There is a clear
worsening trend from both reduction of
purchasing and trading down (2008-2012) and
real cuts (2013); so categories and brands that
are not strictly necessary for consumers show
worse performances.
• Lower temperature in July-August-September
negatively impacted the beverage category trend:
higher temperature in the beginning of the year
and in the last quarter didn’t offset beverage
volume and value sales decline.
• Beverage is the only sector were a limited
inflation is visible.
• Overall categories showed in the last year a drop
in sales with the only exception for water (+0.4%
trend versus year 2013) and tea (+0.9%).
1 685
1 354
261
69
1 815
846
Eu
ros,
in m
illi
on
s
CATEGORY VALUE SALES IN THE LAST YEAR
CATEGORY SHARE OF VALUE IN THE LAST YEAR
Source: IRI retail databases; period ending 28 December 2014
TOP 5 CATEGORIES: EVOLUTION
Value sales (€) and % change versus a year ago
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Italy
12
CATEGORY INSIGHTS
• In Year 2014 some themes continue to influence category trends:
• Weakness of consumer demand due to the economic crisis;
• Increase of inflation rate, particularly driven by price increase of several raw
material (e.g. petrol that impacts the cost of transport and packaging [e.g. PET])
• Retailers transferring rising cost of inputs to the shelf prices
• In Italy, price and a strong “wellness” positioning are supporting growth of the still water
segment which, in turn, is supporting the overall mineral water category. Buying on
promotion and substitutions are prevalent “trading down” behaviours.
• The CSD (Carbonated Soft Drinks) sector experienced remarkable decline during the past
quarter. Many segments (colas, orangeades, lemon lime, tonic, chinotti) recorded strong
negative trends despite World Cup Soccer events and associated promotional activity.
• The pod segment both in the coffee and tea market is an increasing phenomena: in 2013 and
in 2014 it showed a double digit trend despite the super premium price positioning.
TOP LOSERS: VALUE SALES CHANGE VERSUS A YEAR AGO (€)
TOP WINNERS: VALUE SALES CHANGE VERSUS A YEAR AGO (€)
Source: IRI retail databases; period ending 28 December 2014
- 95.4
- 36.8
- 6.9
- 64.6
-12
0
-10
0 -80 -60 -40 -20 0
Cocoa
Juices, Squashes & Syrups
Coffee
Soft Drinks
.
2.31
8.05
0 2 4 6 8 10
Mineral
Water
Tea
Millions Millions
PULSE REPORT
94 128
633
162
891
8.51.30.5 -2.9 -2.3
Soft
Drinks
Coffee Juices,
Squashes
& Syrups
Tea Mineral
Water
Eu
ros, in
million
s
Total € Sales % € vs. YA
1% 5%
33%
46%
8%
7%
Soft Drinks Coffee Juices, Squashes & Syrups Tea Mineral Water Cocoa
The Netherlands
13
KEY TRENDS
• Total drinks is declining in the Netherlands,
in value (0.1%) and volume (2.7%).
• Price increases and lower promotional
pressure have impacted volume negatively.
• Hot and cold drink sectors saw volume
decline due to price increases. Promotional
pressure for cold drinks declined, while
promotional pressure for hot drinks was
stable.
• Despite Aldi’s introduction of Coca-Cola
into their assortment, one of the first
national brands at Aldi, hard discount
supermarkets’ share did not increase. In
fact, it was the same as in 2013.
633
162
94
11
891
128Eu
ros,
in m
illi
on
s
CATEGORY VALUE SALES IN THE LAST YEAR
CATEGORY SHARE OF VALUE IN THE LAST YEAR
TOP 5 CATEGORIES: EVOLUTION
Value sales (€) and % change versus a year ago
Source: IRI retail databases; period ending 28 December 2014
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The Netherlands
14
CATEGORY INSIGHTS
• Top winners are soft drinks and mineral waters. Growth of soft drinks is price driven, while
mineral waters also grows in volume.
• Growth in syrups & squashes, which is driving the drinks sector in the Netherlands. This
category keeps winning ‘share of throat’ at the expense of other drinks, likely due to its
appeal to more price conscious shoppers in economical tough times and healthier image.
• Although sales within sport and energy drinks slightly increases within supermarkets,
volumes are flowing towards grey channels, such as Action and Op=Op Voordeelshop.
• All hot drinks (coffee, chocolate and tea) are declining in volume. Although premium coffee
formats (cups and beans) are still winning share, this trend is not big enough to bring value
growth to the whole category. The pod sector is growing, supported by the introduction of
the Velours brand (that is available exclusively at Albert Heijn) and further private label
introductions in other banners. Although pod sales are increasing, most of the sales are still
in the online channel.
• The total tea category is declining. Only green tea is growing, but does not bring the volume
and value to the total category. The biggest brand, Pickwick, saw volume dales decline 7.5%.
Lipton continues to grow due to high promotion pressure and the introduction of new
flavours. Private label volumes are also declining with 6.2%.
TOP LOSERS: VALUE SALES CHANGE VERSUS A YEAR AGO (€)
TOP WINNERS: VALUE SALES CHANGE VERSUS A YEAR AGO (€)
Source: IRI retail databases; period ending 28 December 2014
- 14.8
- 3.9
-20 -15 -10 -5 0
Tea
Coffee
.
0.01
0.87
7.39
11.25
0 5 10 15
Soft Drinks
Mineral Water
Juices, Squashes & Syrups
Cocoa
Millions Millions
PULSE REPORT
177 269
813 711
1 870
-0.8 -0.4 -0.2 -1.1 0.2
Soft
Drinks
Mineral
Water
Coffee Cocoa Tea
Eu
ros, in
million
s
Total € Sales % € vs. YA
0%
5%
21%
49%
18%
7%
Soft Drinks Mineral Water Coffee Cocoa Tea Juices, Squashes & Syrups
Spain
15
KEY TRENDS
• During 2014, soft drinks sales decreased in
the Spanish marketplace. Colas and still
drinks declined, which affects to the whole
categories.
• Categories with a low market weight have
reduced price compared to a year ago.
• Indian tonic, smoothies and coffee pods
are experiencing volume growth in the
Spanish market during 2014.
• Mineral water increased volume and value
sales due to manufacturers brands.
813 711
269
1 870
177
Eu
ros,
in m
illi
on
s
CATEGORY VALUE SALES IN THE LAST YEAR
CATEGORY SHARE OF VALUE IN THE LAST YEAR
TOP 5 CATEGORIES: EVOLUTION
Value sales (€) and % change versus a year ago
Source: IRI retail databases; period ending 28 December 2014
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CATEGORY INSIGHTS
• In soft drinks Coca-Cola Co, Pepsi Co and Orangina Schweppes sales decreased from a year
ago, exerting downward pressure on the soft drinks sector overall. Meanwhile, Indian tonic,
iced tea, sports drinks, fruit carbs, energy drinks and fresh drinks increased their sales from
last year, as a result or new premium products and brands that have been launched recently.
Sales in Indian tonic have gone up steadily (15.0% volume) thanks to the gin and tonic
market. Major manufacturers (Coca-Cola Co, PepsiCo and Orangina Schweppes) continue
with their innovation in that segment.
• Sales within the cola sector fell during last year, largely due to declines of Coca-Cola brand
products (regular and light). New rebranding will take by Coca-Cola Co during 2015.
• Coffee growth was strong during last year, supported by double digit growth of coffee pods
(17.7% versus year ago last year). Private label contributes with their innovation in this
segment (29.8% in volume versus year ago).
• Don Simon (JGC) continued their aggressive reduction price campaign not only in the fresh
segment but also in other categories as Cava - Spanish local champagne – and wines.
• Mineral water without gas continues to experience strong growth due to manufacturers brands (Bezoya, FoontVella). New large formats have established over the past year (private label in supermarket channel).
Spain
16
TOP LOSERS: VALUE SALES CHANGE VERSUS A YEAR AGO (€)
TOP WINNERS: VALUE SALES CHANGE VERSUS A YEAR AGO (€)
Source: IRI retail databases; period ending 28 December 2014
- 0.1
- 1.4
- 8.4
- 1.8
- 2.9
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0
Juices, Squashes &
Syrups
Tea
Coffee
Cocoa
Soft Drinks
.
1.4
0 1 1 2
Mineral
Water
Millions Millions
PULSE REPORT
2%8%
16%52%
14%
8%
Soft Drinks Coffee Mineral Water Tea Juices, Squashes & Syrups Cocoa
550 570
1 129 1 030
3 797
-4.3 0.712.4
-7.7 0.9
Soft
Drinks
Coffee Mineral
Water
Tea Juices,
Squashes
& Syrups
Eu
ros, in
million
s
Total € Sales % € vs. YA
The United Kingdom
17
KEY TRENDS
• Soft drinks, the biggest segment has seen
growth rate slow down compared to
mineral water segment due to price
pressure from discounters, in-store
promotions and greater focus on healthier
lifestyles.
• Tea continues to see declines (7.7%) as
the growth in fruit, herbal and green is not
enough to offset the losses in black tea.
• Coffee is seeing growth (0.9) as consumers
continue to trade up to the more premium
instant coffees and pods.
• Mineral water has seen strong value gains
(12.4%). Waters’ natural and healthier
positioning, convenience of use when on
the go, are driving demand for the
category. Price inflation has also helped
boost value sales.
Eu
ros,
in m
illi
on
s
CATEGORY VALUE SALES IN THE LAST YEAR
CATEGORY SHARE OF VALUE IN THE LAST YEAR
TOP 5 CATEGORIES: EVOLUTION
Value sales (€) and % change versus a year ago
Source: IRI retail databases; period ending 28 December 2014
1 129 1 030
570
164
3 797
550
PULSE REPORT
The United Kingdom
18
CATEGORY INSIGHTS
• It’s very interesting times in the UK Retail market as discounters continue to thrive at the
expense of the traditional Grocers. In response to this, the grocers are learning lessons from
the discounters and looking to reduce ranges in order to maximize profitability of store
space. Therefore the competition for space is shooting up as manufacturers fight to keep all
their sku’s (stock keeping unit) on shelf above competitors.
• In hot drinks volume is in strong decline as younger consumers shun traditional black tea
and instant coffees in favour of bottled water and soft drinks. However hot drinks has seen
value remain stable as consumers also switch into more premium sectors of fruit & herbal
teas, super premium coffees and coffee pods.
• In soft drinks - the weather remains a significant factor in UK drinks sales. With a warmer Q4
2014 mineral waters benefitted the most from the favorable weather pattern.
• Total water category growth is being driven by plain still water. Among branded players,
Evian, Buxton and Pure Life are key brands that are leading the growth within this segment.
Segment growth is being driven by increased consumption of water, shoppers buying into the
category more frequently, and price inflation. Increasing health awareness, well publicised
‘sugar swap’ campaign, warmer Q4, launch of new products (e.g. Coke’s Smart Water)
supported by heavy media spend are likely to have resulted in plain water growth.
• Whilst smaller in comparison, sparkling segments within both plain and flavoured water sub-
categories, are growing ahead of overall mineral water category. Sparkling segment growth
is being driven by premium international brand San Pellegrino – both in plain and flavoured
segments. Local plain sparkling brand, Buxton Sparkling is also winning through range
expansion and high levels of promotions.
Source: IRI retail databases; period ending 28 December 2014
TOP LOSERS: VALUE SALES CHANGE VERSUS A YEAR AGO (€)
TOP WINNERS: VALUE SALES CHANGE VERSUS A YEAR AGO (€)
- 47.7
- 4.3
- 24.4
-60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
Cocoa
Juices, Squashes &
Syrups
Tea
.
10.0
24.8
114.0
0 50 100
Mineral
Water
Soft Drinks
Coffee
Millions Millions
PULSE REPORT
Final Notes
19
Notes on category definitions for countries
Due to the diverse products found in individual countries across this market it was necessary to
consolidate the available data into the categories in this report. In some cases, it was not
possible to align products across all 6 countries. Those exceptions are listed below:
Soft drinks
• The UK data in this report does not contain iced tea and other tea based beverages and the
other countries do not.
Juices, squashes & syrups
• The German data in this report includes smoothies and refrigerated fruit juice and the other
countries do not.
Mineral water
• The French data in this report includes flavoured mineral water whereas the other countries
do not.
• The Italian data in this report includes flavoured sports drinks whereas the other countries do
not.
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to provide the most comprehensive and accurate syndicated data offering in the FMCG
sector. With access to accurate, granular detail by category, geography, measure, and time
period, clients have the tools needed to develop marketing and sales strategies based on
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