[Yiannis Liakos/Intime News]
The organized food retail sector maintained its strong momentum in the first five months of 2026, with total sales of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) rising 6.4% in value compared with the same period a year earlier.
According to data from the market research firm Circana, the market continued its upward trajectory, supported by both higher sales volumes and moderate price increases, while food products remained the primary driver of growth.
Total market value reached €5.75 billion in the January-May period, up from €5.41 billion a year earlier, underscoring the sector’s continued expansion following a strong performance in 2025.
Sales of fresh and loose-weight products also posted robust growth, rising 8.8% in value terms. Meat, fish, vegetables and poultry recorded high single-digit or double-digit growth rates, while only processed meats and dairy products showed slight declines.
