All Peruvians responsible for cooking in the home like to create their own recipes or follow traditional recipes, although they face limitations such as lack of time or budget. This is where dehydrated soup plays an important role. Usually packs of soup are used as a base to prepare recipes that are called home-made, by adding some herbs or vegetables such as potatoes, carrots or grains. Domestic cooks do not feel satisfied in simply serving dehydrated soup to their families and strongly…

The COVID-19 lockdown boosted demand for sauces, dressings and condiments in Peru in 2020, as consumers were forced to cook all their meals at home when restaurants and takeaways shut down. Previously, many consumers often purchased a sandwich on the way to work or a hot-dog in the afternoon, or visited the food court at the mall. The closure of restaurants has caused foodservice volume sales of sauces, dressings and condiments to see significant decreases, particularly mayonnaise which is…

The demand for instant noodles has grown in 2020, as they are a low cost option and convenient to prepare. Instant noodles are a popular option for those consumers who live in one-or-two-person households in particular, who often do not see the need to spend time cooking more elaborate meals. With foodservice and delivery closed during the lockdown months, many consumers found their options for easy and tasty meals restricted as a result of COVID-19. Equally, many consumers experienced a…

The COVID-19 lockdown restrictions caused sales of frozen pizzas to rise, particularly in the first half of 2020, as more consumers spend time at home and seek out accessible indulgences. With the foodservice industry closed during the lockdown period, and no options available for food delivery or take-out, frozen pizza gained popularity as an option for indulgence and as a treat for the family, particularly with children and teenagers. Equally, even once stores reopened for takeaway, many…

In a widely published report early in the review period, the World Health Organization classified processed meat as Group 1 carcinogenic to humans, which means it believes there is “convincing evidence that the agent causes cancer”. Hot dogs are included in this classification, and yet, despite this, remain the most popular type of processed meat in Peru, with the product very cheap and widely available. They are served with bread and table sauces and are also eaten during meal times as the…

Frozen fruits have seen an increase in popularity during the months of lockdown in Peru at the start of 2020. This is due to the convenience of storing the product, which can last a family for several weeks, hence reducing the need for regular shopping trips. It is also perceived as safer and cleaner than fresh fruits, with less chance of spreading the virus. These frozen fruit products are often used to make milk shakes, smoothies and also to prepare desserts. However, the product is…

During 2020, the government of Peru implemented a number of measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, including several months of lockdown restrictions, where residents were forced to remain at expect for essential travel in order to limit the transmission of the virus in the community. The introduction of the lockdown period saw a spike in demand for essential packaged food items. The most in demand foods in Peru in 2020 were flours and sausages, followed by instant noodles and dehydrated…

The COVID-19 lockdown boosted demand for RTE breakfast cereals in the first half of 2020, with these cereals used as popular breakfast items as well as for snacks, both for children and for adults. These products are perceived as healthier than sweet biscuits and consumers have begun to increasingly consume RTE breakfast cereals throughout the day as an easy snack, with or without milk. As a result, RTE breakfast cereals have seen a large spike in demand in 2020, with quarantine restrictions…

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