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The cost-of-living crisis dominates this report, highlighting the increased price of food faced by consumers in the UK.

The turnover of the Dutch retail sector was valued at $48.7 billion in 2022. The sector is relatively consolidated, with the two largest food retailers controlling almost 60 percent of the market. Retail prices of some basic shopping items increased by 15 percent, resulting in consumers visiting multiple supermarkets and increasingly choosing private label products.

Germany is by far the biggest market for food and beverages in the European Union. The food retail sector is saturated, highly consolidated, and competitive.

The turnover of the Czech retail foods sector was valued at $24.5 billion in 2022. Czech consumers are price focused, but interest is increasing in food items with qualities such as sustainability, health, and uniqueness.