COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Nestlé UK Ltd continued to lead coffee in 2014 with its retail value share growing to 43% and its retail volume share remaining static at 33%. The company’s strength continued to be in instant coffee, where it accounted for a 51% value share in 2014. This can be attributed partially to the success of its premium microground barista-style coffee range, Nescafé Azera, but is predominantly based on the continued success of Nescafé Original and Nescafé Gold Blend retaining a loyal customer brand base. Older coffee drinkers are still likely to stick with a traditional instant coffee brand they trust and are less likely to be tempted to trade up to barista-style coffee. The second category Nestlé UK Ltd performed extremely well in was in fresh ground coffee pods with an impressive overall value share of 76% in 2014. Its Nescafé Dolce Gusto range of fresh ground coffee pods achieved a 48% value share while its more premium brand Nespresso brand took second place with a 28% value share in 2014.