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Key Findings
– Sales and Volume Change: Pumpkin retail volumes increased marginally ( 1.0%) over the past year, broadly in line with the fresh vegetable market, while dollar sales declined ( 7.5%).
– Drivers of Change: Retail sales losses were driven by lower prices, with average price falling 8.5% year on year. Despite lower prices, annual purchase volumes remained stable at 7.9kg per household this year, resulting in lower overall spend.
– Household Engagement: Volume growth was concentrated among established couples and families with babies and young children only, with losses evident across all other household groups.
– Retail Channel Trends: Pumpkin dollar sales declined across all retail channels. Major supermarkets and greengrocers/markets were able to maintain volume, while non major supermarkets recorded a small decline in volume.
– Format Performance: More households purchased prepacked pumpkin in major supermarkets, but fewer bought loose, highlighting an ongoing trend that continues to limit category growth in this channel.
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