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Preserves & Condiments - the essential guide
The UK Market for Preserves & Condiments
In 2008, the UK market for preserves and condiments was valued at £1bn. 290,500 tonnes were consumed that year - an average per person consumption of 4.8kg in total.
This data comes from the recent Food Manufacture Market Report - Preserves and Condiments - produced by RTS.
PRESERVES & CONDIMENTS
UK: Growth in consumption of preserves & condiments, 2003 to 2008 (CAGR%)
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Traditional versus new
The UK Preserves and Condiments market was built on ‘traditional’ products, such as jams, ketchups, brown sauces and mustard – and still relies on these to some extent today. However, changing tastes and growing consumer demand for different products has led to an influx of new and diverse alternatives entering the market.
Strategies for success
As growth slows and competition increases over the next five years, RTS predicts that manufacturers will have to clearly define their target audience and market their products carefully in order to maintain or gain market share.
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