Polish FMCG market

  • Polish retail trade market landscape

    Czwartek, 13 października 2022

    In 2021 and 2022, consumers have appreciated small grocery stores. Before that, they were often largely unaware how much such stores offer. The pandemic has made the Polish people notice how strategically important and how necessary small neighbourhood shops are. The shopping habits have changed. The customers also see that large outlets cannot handle everything, the smaller ones also have a... Read more »

  • Production costs on huge rise

    Czwartek, 13 października 2022

    Both the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have significantly affected the processes in the global economy. As a result of pandemic restrictions and the limitation of demand, industrial enterprises were often forced to cease production. The increase in energy raw material prices and component supply shortages have been particularly painful to the automotive sector. Therefore, some... Read more »

  • Poland: We face critical challenges

    Czwartek, 13 października 2022

    In view of the post-pandemic and geopolitical situation, the Polish trade struggles against many crucial challenges. The war in Ukraine has brought about a collapse of imports of fuels and raw materials from Russia and Ukraine. A strategic challenge for the sector is currently the stability of fuel supply and uninterrupted access to energy. Any interferences in this area may cause production... Read more »

  • Maspex is testing a pasta refilling machine

    Czwartek, 13 października 2022

    A machine for filling Lubella pasta into packages is a brand new, innovative project Maspex Group is testing jointly with the Carrefour chain and the Swapp! company. The first such device has just appeared at a Warsaw hypermarket. Read more »

  • The generation 2.0 Fibre Bottle is a pioneering packaging solution comprised by an internal coating of PEF plant-based polymer and an external wood fibre casing. Both materials are of natural origin and make the bottle fully “bio” (excluding the bottle cap). Read more »

  • The Krajowa Grupa Spożywcza (National Food Group) company is launching its sugar campaign for 2022/2023. During a celebration at the Kruszwica Sugar Plant, the President of the Group announced record-breaking production. Read more »

  • In September, the Tarczyński brand has officially launched its first multi-channel campaign in Lithuania. The goal is to promote kabanosy dry sausages from the Tarczyński Exclusive line. Nationwide actions include key TV channels, online ads, as well as exposure at points of sales (POSs). The Lithuanian market has not been chosen at random. The company has been present there for several years... Read more »

  • 30 years of MLEKOVITA in Poland

    Czwartek, 13 października 2022

    Mlekovita, a company with many years of tradition and a position well established on both the Polish and foreign market, is celebrating 30 years of its brand in 2022. The development of the company and the business partnership were the subject of the 1st All-Polish Forum of Business Partners, organized by the Mlekovita Group on 15 July 2022. Read more »

  • Żabka is opening a laboratory of ecologic innovations enriched by smart solutions. Żabka Eko Smart features one of the world’s first perovskite installations – this groundbreaking technology has been used to make price tags and window blinds with perovskite solar cells. The store is equipped with remote lighting management systems and Smart Shop Control devices located inside, whereas... Read more »

  • Poland is the European leader in parcel lockers

    Czwartek, 13 października 2022

    The market is still growing. Germany, France and Poland – this is the European top three in terms of the number of post lockers. Additionally, Poland is the leader with regard to the number of parcel lockers (almost 11,500). Read more »

  • Record-breaking sales growth of AMBRA Group

    Czwartek, 13 października 2022

    The manufacturer of Dorato has revealed its results. AMBRA Group has published its financial results for the financial year of 2021/2022. Poland’s largest wine manufacturer, importer and distributor has experienced record-breaking sales growth during that period. Read more »

  • The purchase of milk at SM Mlekpol has been regularly on the rise for many years. This trend has also been maintained in 2021; this is another record-breaking year. At the end of December 2021, the Mlekpol Cooperative reached the level of two billion litres of purchased milk. Read more »

  • Major zero-waste trends for 2022

    Wtorek, 01 lutego 2022

    Too Good To Go takes a look at the trends for 2022. Among other things, the spotlight has been placed on nostalgia food, smart food shopping, or ultraurban farming. These are zero-waste areas as well as actions aimed at the initiation of social changes in the area of food waste avoidance and sustainable development. What do these terms mean? How will we manifest these trends in 2022? Read more »

  • "In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, chocolate confectionery brands continue to innovate in an attempt to address a variety of consumer needs and to inject more excitement into daily routines. With chocolate being perceived as an indulgent and stress-reducing treat, further room for new product development exists across all markets. For example, in the US, 48% of chocolate consumers... Read more »

  • Chocolate confectionery accompanies us in our everyday life, simultaneously changing and developing over the years, pursuant to the trends and consumer expectations. Read more »

  • The Map of Christmas Customs

    Wtorek, 01 lutego 2022

    All across Poland, Christmas practices differ between regions. Many holiday customs have already been forgotten, but those still cultivated in different parts of Poland emphasize the uniqueness of the given region. How had it been before, how is it now? Join us on a beautiful Christmas trip around Poland. Read more »

  • Consumer 2021

    Wtorek, 01 lutego 2022

    Change – this word seems to be the best reflection of 2021 in the context of customer choices. Why? Because everything has changed. Literally and metaphorically. Read more »

  • In spite of the global crisis caused by the pandemic, foreign trade in agri-food products is doing well. According to the National Support Centre for Agriculture (KOWR), the agri-food exports from Poland reached a record-breaking level of EUR 34 billion in 2020, which is EUR 2.2 billion higher than in the previous year. This means a 7% growth of the value of exports compared with 2019. In the... Read more »

  • Poland is an important actor on the worldwide food market. Polish producers benefit from rich manufacturing traditions and recipes passed down for generations, utilizing state-of-the-art technological solutions. Read more »

  • We are among the leading beef producers in Europe. The high quality of the meat produced in Poland also makes our country one of the largest exporters in the continent. Read more »

  • As reported by IHS Markit, the Payment Morality Index (PMI) for the Polish industry exceeded 54 points in November, stopping at 54.4 points. This means growth by 0.6 points in relation to the October reading. This is an optimistic forecast before the official data of the GUS on industrial production. Read more »

  • Chinese consumers value European products, treating them as premium goods. So far, however, only milk has been recognizable among Polish foodstuffs. The remainder of the dairy assortment have large potential as well. Read more »

  • Once again, MLEKOVITA has emerged as the winner of the Platinum Five of the Largest Dairy Companies, a part of the Golden Hundred of Polish Agriculture. It has also received the Eagle of Polish Agriculture award in the Best Exporter category. Read more »

  • According to the data of the National Support Centre for Agriculture (KOWR), the value of exports of agri-food products from Poland between January and October 2021 increased by 6.7% in relation to 2020. Meat is the most frequently exported commodity, and Germany remains the main trade partner. Read more »

  • The National Support Centre for Agriculture (KOWR) and the Research and Academic Computer Network (NASK) have signed an agreement auguring a pilot project of food passportization in Poland. Initially, the system is to identify the agricultural history of potatoes, beef and pork. Read more »

  • New shopping habits that started developing in the spring of 2020 have visibly settled down in the landscape of the Polish retail trade. Concepts combining elements of traditional trade with e-commerce have taken the lead. Entrepreneurs have not turned their eyes away from high customer requirements and are looking for new ways to stand out among their competitors. What can and should they... Read more »

  • The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Beijing has announced publication of a list of entities authorized to export flour to the Chinese market, as has been informed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on 20 December. This means completion of the procedures approving this product for exports to China. Read more »

  • Dino is definitely accelerating its pace of development. This year, as many as 343 new stores have been established under the chain’s sign, i.e. almost 90 more stores than 2020. Read more »

  • 2021: FMCG, Retail, Franchise

    Wtorek, 01 lutego 2022

    The passing year, just like the previous one, brought about many challenges to companies. The continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the changing consumer expectations, the growing inflation, the price increases – have the enterprises been able to increase their profits and maintain their market position under such circumstances? The franchise sector has not remained unaffected by the pandemic and the... Read more »

  • Despite noting an increase in the commercial turnaround of FMCG products and an increase in both volume and retail sales in recent years the Polish market was characterized by a number of processes leading to its general restructuring. Read more »

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