"A slowdown in sales doesn't diminish the power of condiments to maximize food enjoyment amid changing eating habits"
John Owen, Associate Director - Food and Retail
Sales across segments in the condiments category and in salad dressings softened in 2025, consistent with cautious consumer spending overall, but the long-term prospects remain solid, and sales are expected to return to their long-term pattern of slow growth. In addition, the category holds opportunity for retailers and brands that can tap into the potential for condiments to maximize the enjoyment of food and cuisine exploration. Consumers open to trying new condiments are eager for new ideas for using and customizing them. Condiments, toppings and dressings can deliver value to consumers relying more heavily on home cooking to save money and can help maximize flavor and enjoyment for consumers looking to eat more healthfully.
For the purposes of this Report, condiments and dressings are defined as prepared sauces or spreads, requiring no preparation (including heating), used as a topping or accompaniment to prepared food. While variation exists, common use of these items is as a finishing topping or enhancement, not as a component in a recipe, and not necessarily considered to be eaten as a standalone item. Condiments and dressings should be understood to be add-ons, and not necessarily integral to the dish.
Throughout the Report, condiments may be referred to as traditional and specialty condiments, which include the following products:
Traditional condiments: ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, relish
Specialty condiments: “other” condiments, olives, marinated vegetables/fruits/egg
The condiment segments covered in this Report include:
Ethnic sauces, such as salsa and soy sauce, are excluded from this Report. Also excluded are cooking sauces, pasta sauces, and marinades.
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