After years of decline in the consumption of sugar and sweeteners, the COVID-19 pandemic led consumers to spend more time at home. Daily consumption of sugar increased in line with the greater frequency of drinking coffee during the day. Selling home-made…
Despite 20 years of dietary and medical restrictions that limited growth in the consumption of eggs globally (they were accused of raising cholesterol levels), recent new scientific conclusions have been supporting consumption. This supported growth in Br…
Coconuts is by far the most important category within nuts. Brazil is amongst the five largest global producers of coconuts, together with Indonesia, the Philippines, India, and Sri Lanka. Many derivatives of the fruit are part of the typical Brazilian di…
Brazil has extremely high production of fruits, with consumption traditionally concentrated at the end of the year. Consumers in general are aware of the good-quality nutrition in fruits and vegetables, but frequently lack understanding of the positive im…
Of all the starchy roots, cassava is the most important in terms of consumption amongst Brazilian families. Considered the most typical Brazilian food, and having a presence throughout the country, many recipes use it as an ingredient, whether in sweet or…
With the decline in consumers’ purchasing power, purchasing basic items took up a larger proportion of consumers’ budgets and reduced the resources available to purchase fruits and vegetables in 2022. The period of crisis led to increased consumption of c…
Brazil is amongst the largest producers of beans in the world. The bean crop is one of the most important for feeding Brazilians. The states of Paraná, Minas Gerais and Bahia are the main producers, mostly on properties owned by small farmers. Beans are e…
Brazil is an important producer of fish and seafood. Production is spread across the regions, but the northern and southern regions are amongst the most important suppliers in national marketing, while the southeast region concentrates most consumers. Whi…
In 2021 and 2022, the Brazilian economy faced many challenges related to inflation, and most consumers lost purchasing power. According to the Brazilian Forum for Food Sovereignty and Food and Nutritional Security, Brazil reverted to levels of hunger regi…
In 2021 and 2022, the Brazilian economy faced many challenges related to inflation, which made most consumers lose purchasing power. According to the Brazilian Forum for Food Sovereignty and Food and Nutritional Security, Brazil retreated to levels of hun…
The sharp increase in prices of food in 2022 is directly linked to rises in costs of commodities, labour, energy and transportation. Consumers are reacting to inflation according to their income level, price sensitivity and brand loyalty. Responses includ…