Summary
The Italian economy continues its fragile recovery. GDP growth was mainly driven by increased consumer spending, above all in the durable goods sector. Unemployment rose but is showing the first signs of improvement. Consumer prices declined slightly on a monthly basis. There was a slight improvement in year-to-date retail sales. PL brands outperformed the market, mainly thanks to renewed gains in the packaged water category.
Key Findings
July 2015 was the hottest July since records began in 1800 aiding growth across most beverage categories
Sales of soft drinks grew in Q3-15, principally thanks to the record high temperatures which boosted sales across all categories
Alcoholic drinks consumption increased largely due to improved beer sales, with outdoor on-premise consumption boosted by the exceptionally high temperatures
Liquid dairy volume sales decreased owing to a continued disaffection towards dairy products
Synopsis
Canadeans Italy Quarterly Beverage Tracker Q3-15 covering soft drinks, dairy drinks, hot drinks and alcoholic drinks is an essential tool for keeping up-to-date with the latest industry performance and developments on a quarterly basis, covering:
Topline consumption volumes for Q3-2015 vs Q3-2014, moving annual totals (MAT) and latest 2015 forecasts for all beverage categories
Carbonates consumption data for Q3-2015 vs Q3-2014, moving annual totals (MAT) and latest 2015 forecasts split by regular vs low calorie, and key flavour
An economic mood indicator with an at a glance assessment of industry confidence levels, private label performance vs brands and price trends
Insightful and valuable analysis of the drivers behind the latest quarterly trends and assumptions for full year 2015
Analysis of significant activity in the soft drinks market, including new product introductions (ranked by brand owner and detailing flavour, pack type/size, retail price and selected product shots)
Update on important soft drinks corporate activity
Quarterly selected retail price movements for key brands by category covering the most recent five quarters
Our Q3 special focus update on the latest trends in soft drinks flavours and innovation
Reasons To Buy
Gain an in-depth understanding of the most up-to-date trends in the Italy beverage industry to support and enhance your strategic planning
Investigate the latest quarterly and emerging annual trends in Italy to back your marketing initiatives
Analyse the latest beverage category 2015 forecast projections to make well-informed decisions on the outlook in the marketplace for your company
View a selection of the key quarterly new soft drinks product launches and identify competitor activity
Access a quarterly Special Focus on a current industry hot topic offering qualitative insight from local consultants to determine opportunities for product innovation
Table Of Contents
1.1 At A Glance
1.2 Impact Of The Economic Situation
1.3 Highlights
1.4 Market Drivers
1.5 Market Trends
1.6 Soft Drinks
1.6.1 Packaged Water
1.6.2 Bulk/HOD Water
1.6.3 Carbonates
1.6.4 Juice
1.6.5 Nectars
1.6.6 Still Drinks
1.6.7 Squash/Syrups
1.6.8 Iced/RTD Tea Drinks
1.6.9 Iced/RTD Coffee Drinks
1.6.10 Sports Drinks
1.6.11 Energy Drinks
1.7 Alcoholic Drinks
1.7.1 Beer
1.7.2 Cider
1.7.3 Spirits
1.7.4 Wines
1.7.5 Other Alcoholic Drinks
1.8 Dairy Drinks
1.8.1 White Milk
1.8.2 Cultured Dairy Drinks
1.8.3 Flavored Milk
1.8.4 Other Liquid Dairy
1.8.5 Soymilk
1.8.6 Grain, Nut, Rice and Seed Milk Alternative Drinks
1.9 Hot Beverages
1.9.1 Hot Tea
1.9.2 Hot Coffee
1.10 Soft Drinks Quarterly Update
1.10.1 Industry News
1.10.2 Distribution News
1.11 New Products and Photo Shots
1.12 Focus On Soft Drinks Flavor Trends And Innovation
1.13 Data Tables
1.14 Pricing Tablets
List Of Tables
Table 1: Italy at a Glance - Quarterly Performance and Latest Forecast
Table 2: Impact Of The Economic Situation
Table 3: Commercial Beverage Market Trends - Million Liters, 2014-2015F
Table 4: Commercial Beverage Market Trends - Million Unit Cases, 2014-2015F
Table 5: Soft Drinks Market Trends - Million Liters, 2014-2015F
Table 6: Soft Drinks Market Trends - Million Unit Cases, 2014-2015F
Table 7: Carbonates Market Trends - Million Liters, 2014-2015F
Table 8: Carbonates Market Trends - Million Unit Cases, 2014-2015F
Table 9: Selected Retail Price Movements, 2014-2015
List Of Figures
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