We forecast Ireland s beer market to shrink in the coming years due to high excise duties, government efforts to curb alcohol consumption and growing health consciousness. However, we expect established players to increasingly diversify their portfolio through investment in craft beer categories, with Molson Coors particularly well positioned. ...However, we expect established players to increasingly diversify their portfolio through investment in craft beer categories, with Molson Coors particularly well positioned. Mass grocery retailers - particularly in the discount and hypermarkets segments - will enjoy rising sales in line with the rapidly growing economy and improving consumer sentiment. In June ----, German discount grocery retailer Aldi opened two new stores in Ireland - one in Bandon and another in Mullingar - bringing its store network to ---. ...Mass grocery retailers - particularly in the discount and hypermarkets segments - will enjoy rising sales in line with the rapidly growing economy and improving consumer sentiment. In June ----, German discount grocery retailer Aldi opened two new stores in Ireland - one in Bandon and another in Mullingar - bringing its store network to ---.
...Ireland has a highly positive food and drink trade balance owing to its temperate climate and abundant natural resources. The large agricultural sector reduces producers needs to import raw materials from abroad. ...This goes some way towards counteracting the relatively small domestic market. Consumers are generally open to new products, especially value-added products, such as organic food ranges, fair-trade products and functional foods. The mass grocery sector is showing consistent growth, particularly discount and hypermarkets. ...Consumers are generally open to new products, especially value-added products, such as organic food ranges, fair-trade products and functional foods. The mass grocery sector is showing consistent growth, particularly discount and hypermarkets.
...� Business Monitor International Ltd Page - SWOT Analysis - Continued Irish consumers have proven to be receptive to premium products, including organic and speciality foods, allowing for value sales growth even in a mature market following an economic recovery. Value-added and convenience foods continue to experience strong growth rates, as they cater to the busy lifestyles of Irish consumers. ...
