Packaged water (still & sparkling) is the leading food and beverage sub-category constituting the majority market share by the number of menu items offered in restaurants, followed by the pizza and carbonated soft drinks sub-categories, according to GlobalData’s menu intelligence database. In its menu analysis of the packaged water (still & sparkling) sub-category in South Africa report, GlobalData analyses 3,426 menu items from different foodservice outlets and provides an overview of the food categories available across the foodservice channel in South Africa. According to the report, the packaged water (still & sparkling) sub-category constituted a 56% share among all restaurant types in South Africa. Buy the report here.
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Fruit was found to be the most-used ingredient in the packaged water (still & sparkling) sub-category featuring in 0.96% of menu items, followed by stock & bouillons and milk. Beer and herbs, spices & seasonings were also significant ingredients.
An analysis of the annual price change between 2023 and H1 2024 indicates that the average menu prices in the packaged water (still & sparkling) sub-category have risen by 0.89%. As on-premises dining gains momentum following the COVID-19 pandemic, the packaged water (still & sparkling) sub-category in South Africa is expected to experience overall growth.
Different sub-categories exhibited mixed price movements within South Africa foodservice market between 2023 and H1 2024. Food sub-categories in South Africa witnessed price increase in their food offerings in the mentioned timeline. Out of these, sharing platters & tapas sub-category saw highest price increase.
An in-depth analysis of packaged water (still & sparkling) sub-category price trend by location reveals consumption trends of each region. The graph below represents the change in packaged water (still & sparkling) sub-category menu prices during 2022-2024 across the top five locations. As seen below, packaged water (still & sparkling) sub-category menu items in Pretoria became more affordable as compared to Sandton and Cape Town.
While consumers become more price conscious, operators too, look for ways to optimize their costs to retain margin and market share. In South Africa market, restaurants operators rely on innovation as a crucial tactic to appeal to customers as well as optimize costs. As increasing number of consumers seek novel experiences, foodservice operators must continuously innovate their menu choices, providing superior taste and quality along with a diverse selection of dishes. Operators should highlight the distinctive tastes and flavours of their food and beverage offerings in a convenient format to enhance customer engagement.
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GlobalData’s Online Menu Intelligence is a database of cost and profit foodservice operators on menus within Foodservice Intelligence Center. The tool’s several search options, such as cuisine, category, menu item, ingredient, and restaurant, help users to conduct focused searches in terms of price analysis (average price and change in prices), menu item claims, popular categories, cuisine/ingredient penetration levels, etc.
