Stay ahead of the curve and future-proof your business with Mintel’s Germany Private Label Food and Drink Market Report 2023. Our full report is packed with consumer-led market intelligence, the latest trends and consumer behaviours affecting the food and drink industry in Germany.
Below, we’ve handpicked the key insights analysed in the full report and summarised the core topics.
Topics Analysed in this Report
- A detailed private label food and drink market outlook, including expert insights and market drivers.
- The impact of inflation, demographic changes, and consumers’ awareness of environmental and personal health on the private label food and drink market.
- Purchase behaviours and attitudes towards private label food and drink products.
- Where consumers shop for private label food and drink.
- How your business can tap into opportunities to increase market share in Germany.
Overview of the German Private Label Food and Drink Market
Rising prices and economic uncertainty are driving consumers towards private labels, as they allow them to maintain their desired lifestyle and quality while managing their finances. In response, retailers are expanding their private label offering to cater to changing preferences.
- What is the share of private label in Germany? While Edeka Group hold the majority of market shares in food retailing in Germany, continued investment in improving the quality and differentiation of private label products will continue to pay off for retailers and will result in private labels gaining further market share.
The Food and Drink Industry in Germany: What Consumers Want and Why
- Private Label Food and Drink Market Research: 90% of Germans purchase own-label food and non-alcoholic drinks, thus illustrating the entrenched role of private label products in German consumers’ shopping habits.
- Private Label Food and Drink Market Opportunities: Consumer interest in private label products is bound to increase further with 44% of Germans expecting to buy more own-label food and drink due to rising prices. The ongoing cost-of-living crisis presents an opportunity for premium own-label products to gain market share from their branded counterparts, as branded products struggle to convey their elevated value over private label offerings.
The Future of Private Label Food and Drink
- Private labels are well positioned to appeal to a new generation of shoppers who aim to live more sustainably without breaking the bank. Retailers will drive this development with more investment in targeted marketing aimed at younger generations.
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Brands Discussed in this Report
Edeka (Zurheide, NATURKIND), Kaufland, REWE (ja!, Wegbereiter), Lidl, Aldi (Einfach gut, Fair & Gut, HeldenBrot), Netto, Penny, dm, Rossmann, Norma, Schwarz-Gruppe, Globus-SB-Warenhaus, Jeremy Fragrance, Heimat, Naturland, Rotkäppchen-Mumm, PepsiCo, Moser Roth, Quinola, Bofrost, Migros, Vorwerk Podemus, and more.
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Expert Insights on Private Label Food and Drink in Germany
This report, written by Katrin Förster, Research Analyst, delivers in-depth commentary and analysis to highlight current food and drink industry trends in Germany and add expert context to the numbers.
Our Private label food and drink market research shows that the squeeze on consumers’ budgets is increasing the attractiveness of own labels. Developing their premium offering is one way for retailers to gain advantage over brands.
Katrin Förster
Research Analyst – Food & Drink