The mass consumption market continues to grow in volume and value despite geopolitical instability and inflation that remains above central banks' targets. According to a report prepared by the consultancy Nielsen IQ, presented this Wednesday by the main association of manufacturers and distributors in the State (Aecoc), companies in the sector have experienced a 5.4% increase in revenue during the first four months of this year. Similarly, the study points to a 2.4% rise in marketed volume.

The effects of the war in Iran continue to tighten the screws on the fruit and vegetable sector, which finds it increasingly difficult to contain the costs of fruit and vegetables. This Wednesday, companies in the sector - through a survey by the main association of manufacturers and distributors in the State (Aecoc) - have warned of the possibility of new price increases in the not-too-distant future if the conflict in the Middle East drags on.