Feb 7 • 17:45 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Ilta-Sanomat

Hit Recipe Appears on Store Shelves - Production Cannot Keep Up

Sales of Greek yogurt, particularly the fat-free Salakis variety, have surged in Finland, leading to supply shortages.

In Finland, Greek yogurt has become increasingly popular among consumers, with a notable spike in the sales of fat-free Salakis yogurt, which has seen a nearly twenty percent increase compared to the previous year. Juhani Haara, the sales manager of S-group, noted that this trend has been significantly influenced by social media, the protein trend, and the rising popularity of Japanese cheesecake, where Salakis yogurt is commonly used as an ingredient. The burgeoning demand for Greek yogurt has posed challenges for manufacturers who are struggling to keep up with consumer interest, resulting in intermittent availability issues in stores. The remarkable growth in yogurt sales reflects a broader trend within the Finnish market, where healthy and protein-rich products are becoming increasingly favored by health-conscious consumers. Despite these challenges, the popularity of Greek yogurt, particularly fat-free options, continues to rise, reflecting changing consumer preferences and lifestyle choices in Finland. As demand is expected to keep growing, there will likely be further implications for producers and retailers in terms of adapting to meet consumer needs and ensuring consistent supply in the face of burgeoning interest.

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