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Retail Sales Data 2004

Consumer spending for the 52 weeks ending December 25, 2004
and % change from 2003
Products Retailer Dollar Sales % CHG '04 vs 03
TOTAL PERISHABLES 27,081,997,618
4
Dry Grocery /Foods+Baby Foods 11,995,416,144
1
GRAND TOTAL - ALL CATEGORIES 39,077,413,762
3
     
Total Perishables 27,081,997,618
4
Baked Goods 3,066,819,746
4
Pre-Packaged Bread Products 1,501,137,110
5
Tl Prepacked Bread 986,338,795 4
Tl White Bread 315,541,848 -5
Tl Wheat Bread 209,608,386 6
Tl 100% Wheat 151,137,991 10
Tl 60% Wheat 27,923,128 -8
Tl Cracked Wheat 8,208,135 -2
Tl Moelleux Wheat 16,335,123 3
Tl Other Wheat 6,004,009 -14
Tl Grain Bread 133,157,467 13
Tl Flax Bread 17,812,987 23
Tl Bran/Oat Bread 19,167,912 2
Tl Sunflower Bread 9,242,918 7
Tl Multigrain Bread 78,293,701 15
Tl Other Grain Bread 8,639,949 4
Italian/French 154,856,587 9
Tl French Bread 74,423,968 9
Tl Italian Bread 80,113,237 8
Tl Specialty Bread 173,174,507 14
Tl Specialty Dietary 35,908,533 61
Tl Specialty Rye 58,933,834 6
Tl Specialty Sourdough 3,955,095 -19
Tl Specialty Flavoured 11,075,510 -6
Tl Specialty Sweet 4,551,853 6
Tl Specialty Raisin/Cinnamon 32,633,261 9
Tl Specialty Organic 20,548,803 15
Tl Other Specialty 5,567,618 8
Buns & Rolls/Buns 215,383,789 3
Total Alternatives(Inc bagels,english muffins, pitas, tortillas, flat) 293,837,409 5
Total Other (incl croutons, stuffing bread) 289,995 -7
Total Unspecified 5,287,122 >200
Dry Breads 44,003,295 7
Cookies 565,916,230 -2
Graham Wafers 3,228,085 5
Soda Crackers 65,401,243 -6
Snack Crackers 264,512,460 0
Bread And Corn Flake Crumbs 11,219,262 5
Croutons 21,602,752 7
Rice/Corn Cakes 60,529,308 -5
Total Prepackaged Fresh Desserts 529,270,001 10
Muffins 37,705,801 13
Turnovers 2,727,941 10
Tea Biscuits 3,925,569 14
Swiss Rolls 11,739,976 -7
Brownies 25,222,274 -1
Remaining Types 447,948,440 11
Total Dairy+ 7,691,356,409
5
Tl Cheese 2,343,968,252 6
Tl. Processed Cheese 717,955,180 5
Processed Cheese Slices 227,921,001 2
Processed Cream Cheese 161,048,515 4
All Other Processed Cheese (spreads, loaf) 328,985,664 7
Tl. Natural Cheese 1,626,013,072 7
Total Cheddar (Prepack+Bulk) 806,097,997 6
Prepackaged Cheddar Cheese 604,098,730 10
Deli Cheddar Cheese 201,999,267 -4
Total Mozzarella (Prepack+Bulk) 289,754,242 5
Prepackaged Mozzarella 260,972,038 6
Deli Mozzarella 28,782,204 -8
Total AO Specialty (excl Mozzarella) 530,160,833 8
Tl Prepack A/O Specialty 244,286,591 15
Tl Bulk A/O Specialty Cheese 285,874,242 3
Tl Eggs 496,603,355 4
Specialty Eggs 70,874,745 18
Regular Eggs 425,728,610 2
Liquid Eggs 13,769,816 24
Milk and Milk Products 2,324,283,824 2
Total Milk Including Specialty 1,779,855,088 1
Specialty Milk (flavd, Buttermilk, Eggnog, Milkshakes) 136,424,768 5
Remaining Milk 1,643,430,320 0
Butter & Dairy Blends 349,166,884 4
Total Cream 195,261,852 7
Cream 134,850,944 9
Whipping Cream 60,410,908 3
Sour Cream 88,401,593 6
Refrigerated Yogurt & Related Products 779,715,194 12
Total Margarine 299,309,179 1
Hard 26,510,104 -6
Soft 272,799,075 1
Canola 13,008,311 -9
Soya/Canola Oil 13,016,717 -10
Soya Oil 40,883,832 -3
Vegetable Oil 9,967,072 0
Sunflower Oil 3,589 -31
Olive Oil 1,388,972 >200
Corn Oil 1,117,778 32
Other types 219,922,908 2
Soya/Rice Drinks 95,306,636 6
Soya Drinks 88,360,877 5
Rice Drinks 6,945,759 11
Regular Soya/Rice Drinks 59,136,383 1
Light Soya/Rice Drinks 2,251,688 17
Fat Free Soya/Rice Drinks 6,466,287 -5
Fortified Inc Enriched Soya/Rice Drinks 16,655,444 2
Remaining and Unspecified Soya/Rice Drinks 10,796,834 59
Total Chilled Juices/Drinks/Nectars 566,270,992 4
Chilled Apple Juices 19,949,297 -1
Chilled Grapefruit Juices 21,133,956 -5
Chilled Orange Drinks 1,601,342 -30
Chilled Orange Juice 356,351,016 4
Other Chilled Frt Juices/Drinks 167,235,381 7
Refrigerated Dough Products 68,739,656 3
Vegetable Chip Dips Inc Refrig 112,495,453 11
Refrigerated Puddings/Gelatines 27,308,774 0
Refrigerated Pasta 52,301,119 2
Refrigerated Pasta Sauce 26,130,885 0
Refrigerated Salads Bagged 193,053,664 3
Value Added Broad Leaf Produce 83,515,790 30
Lunch Kits 50,213,809 0
Tofu And Meat Analog Products 69,968,418 7
Frozen Foods 3,824,860,244 3
Frozen Baked Goods 120,835,928 0
Frozen Baked Desserts 73,654,934 1
Frozen Baked Cakes 41,709,690 4
Frozen Cream Pies 7,376,454 -6
Frozen Fruit Pies 10,798,266 -3
Frozen Rem Dessert types 13,770,524 1
Frozen Bread/Rolls/Dough 13,136,894 -11
Frozen Puff Pastry 3,872,468 19
Frozen Pie/Tart/Patty Shells 22,557,593 3
Remaining Frozen Dough/Baked Goods 7,614,039 -1
Frozen Breakfasts 95,646,254 4
Frozen Waffles 70,941,853 -1
Frozen Pancakes 8,003,648 -5
Other Frozen Breakfast 16,700,753 38
Ice Cream and Yogurt 492,758,310 1
Ice Cream/Related Products 463,419,938 1
Ice Cream 438,696,565 1
Ice Milk/Dairy Desserts 10,124,746 16
Sherbert 12,591,427 -1
Remaining Ice Cream/Related products 2,007,200 -20
Frozen Yogurt 29,338,372 1
Total Coffee Creamers (incl flavoured/frozen) 42,089,585 9
Coffee Creamers Excl Flavoured inc Frozen 2,320,855 1
Coffee Creamers Flavoured 39,768,730 10
Frozen Toppings 27,577,858 0
Frozen Prepackaged Meat, Fish, Poultry 648,451,499 13
Frozen Prepackaged Fish/Seafood 480,586,424 14
Frozen Fish Sticks 14,939,268 -2
Frozen Shrimp 213,968,539 25
Fish & Chips 5,228,866 -2
Other Frozen Fish/Seafood 246,449,751 8
Frozen Meat Patties 122,582,379 9
Frozen Prepackaged Meat Remaining 45,282,696 11
Frozen Prepared Foods 1,705,997,540 3
Total Frozen Dinners & Entrees Inc Egg/Spring Rolls 1,197,502,701 2
Chinese 237,932,191 -2
Italian 16,512,322 -10
Mexican 57,277,388 -3
Other types dinners/entrees 767,795,304 5
( Better for You Dinners/Entrees) 92,543,814 -2
Eggrolls/Spring rolls 25,441,682 8
Frozen Meat Pies 45,473,228 -6
Fr & Refrig. Pizza, French Brd & Sub 363,361,174 8
Frozen Pizza Snacks 92,442,289 -1
Frozen Remaining Foods 7,218,148 20
Frozen Fruit 58,334,055 35
Tl Frozen Juice Concentrate 84,025,816 -11
Apple Juice 3,035,763 -3
Orange Juice 73,426,609 -11
Other Juice Concentrates 7,563,444 -18
Frozen Drinks Incl Ades/Mixers/Iced Tea 168,180,936 -8
Lemonade Bases 15,571,215 -3
Orange Punch & Drinks 12,306,681 -7
Frozen Mixers 3,721,616 -2
Frozen Iced Tea 13,477,343 -14
Other Frozen Drinks 123,104,081 -7
Tl Frozen Vegetables 380,962,463 0
Broccoli 8,301,237 4
Cauliflower 1,859,403 6
Corn 28,019,680 -3
Green Beans 10,184,403 0
Peas 34,692,607 -2
Onions 3,004,316 15
Spinach 9,061,594 6
Vegetable Combinations/Sauce 64,885,084 -6
French Fried Potatoes 107,489,211 -4
Non-Fried Potatoes 46,212,092 5
Other Frozen Vegetables 67,252,836 10
Fresh & Cured Meat & Poultry 7,116,580,355 4
Fresh Meats (sold by random weight) 5,138,589,655 5
Fresh Beef 2,053,481,863 1
Fresh Pork 960,101,399 4
Fresh Veal 82,974,563 7
Fresh Poultry 1,575,955,393 6
Fresh Lamb 53,117,668 7
Other Fresh Meat 412,958,769 26
Tl Deli Meat 984,393,202 -2
Packaged Meats 929,887,460 7
Wieners 267,018,065 1
Packaged Bacon & Bacon Substitutes 344,217,794 8
Packaged Sliced Meats (Cold cuts) 198,068,962 6
Packaged Sausages Fr/Refrig 120,582,639 21
Refrigerated Imitation Seafood 20,627,116 4
Beef Jerky & Meat Sticks 43,082,922 20
Fresh Produce 5,382,380,864 3
Fresh Vegetables 2,675,848,639 1
Fresh Carrots 238,080,685 0
Fresh Lettuce 211,653,352 -7
Fresh Mushrooms 187,446,416 4
Fresh Onions 178,424,584 -11
Fresh Potatoes 304,117,950 -10
FreshTomatoes 410,297,633 9
Other Fresh Vegetables 1,145,828,019 6
Fresh Fruit 2,706,532,225 5
Fresh Apples 436,760,877 2
Fresh Bananas 333,259,063 -1
Fresh Oranges/tangerines/clementines 318,094,413 2
Fresh Lemons/Limes 49,193,225 2
Fresh Pineapples 78,936,673 32
Fresh Mangoes 30,379,724 3
Fresh Berries 284,417,947 16
Fresh Grapefruit 47,460,869 4
Other Fresh Fruit 1,128,029,434 5
Dry Grocery / Foods + Baby Foods 11,995,416,144 1
Baby Foods 154,470,919 -2
Tl. Infant Feeding Wet 43,053,197 -5
Tl Infant Feeding Dry (Cereal) 19,566,093 5
Total Infant Feeding Formula 91,851,629 5
Baking Needs 553,896,119 0
Total Baking Chocolate Solid & Chips 48,913,884 5
Baking Powder 10,210,092 -1
Baking Soda 7,683,660 8
Yeast 500 Gm & Under 11,959,973 -7
Baking Nuts 40,376,438 17
Tl Flour Excl 20Kg & Over 94,158,443 -4
Cornmeal 1,847,067 0
Dry Pancake & Waffle Mixes 19,077,760 3
Prepared Mixes 95,090,350 1
Baking Mixes - Puddings 1,360,776 -21
No Bake Products 1,898,126 -15
Yorkshire Pudding Mixes 1,155,210 3
Remaining Baking Mixes 4,235,361 -2
Pie Fillings 23,031,710 0
Graham Crusts 3,123,174 6
Graham Crumbs 14,372,522 1
Molasses 7,808,378 -1
Total Sugar 140,820,579 -6
Sugar Substitutes 26,772,616 16
Breakfast Foods 1,044,335,276 4
R.T.E Cereals 836,097,978 2
Hot Cereals 99,168,506 5
Cereal Bars 88,452,865 20
Toaster Pastries 18,986,939 -9
Wheat Germ 1,628,988 6
Candy & Chewing Gum 647,427,869 4
Total Gum 102,489,840 12
Hard Rolled Candy NA NA
Mini Mints NA NA
Candied Snack Foods 6,150,692 9
Marshmallow 21,046,893 -1
Total Chocolate 383,659,589 7
Non Chocolate Candy Confections 134,080,855 2
Canned Fish & Canned Seafood 287,808,687 -3
Tl Seafood Incl Salmon & Tuna 287,808,687 -3
Salmon 77,674,007 -5
Tuna 140,299,043 -3
Sardines 15,806,096 -1
Other Canned Fish & seafood 54,029,541 -3
Canned & Bottled Fruits 258,485,502 -4
Apple Sauce 52,885,531 -1
Single Serve Fruit & Apple Sauce 99,674,548 -3
Mixed Fruit (Fruit Cocktail) 28,669,112 -7
Canned Peaches 28,923,928 -8
Canned Pears 10,599,342 -6
Canned Pineapple 24,021,021 -8
Canned & Bottled Cherries 1,690,179 5
Other Canned & Bottled Fruit 12,021,841 -2
Shelf Stable Juices/Drinks/Nectars and RTS Tea 1,116,999,337 1
Shelf Stable Juices* 325,995,828 6
Shelf Stable Drinks/Nectars 550,358,559 -2
Vegetable Juices 121,106,838 3
Tomato Juice 37,425,090 -5
RTS Iced Tea Cans 39,012,760 0
RTS Iced Tea Excl Cans 43,100,262 3
Canned Meats & Specialty Foods 60,078,197 -4
Corned Beef 9,048,041 -5
Canned Luncheon Meats 10,317,084 -3
Flaked Ham 12,393,882 -4
Flaked Turkey 5,251,908 2
Flaked Chicken 5,664,527 -5
Canned Ham & Picnics 6,979,978 -2
Cocktail Sausage & Wieners 3,033,043 -4
Canned Meat Spreads 7,267,226 -8
Remaining Canned meat 122,508 68
Canned Milk 64,153,934 -2
Evaporated Milk 47,568,316 -4
Sweetened Condensed Milk 16,585,618 3
Rem Canned Milk NA NA
Canned Prepared Foods 99,986,905 -5
Chilli Con Carne 13,790,879 -4
Meatball Stews 21,173,845 -6
Canned Pasta 65,022,181 -5
Canned & Dry Soup 638,477,527 1
Canned Soup 420,089,714 2
Dry Soup Mixes 87,895,076 -3
Bouillon Products 41,564,113 1
Ramen (Oriental Noodles) 88,928,624 -2
Canned & Bottled Vegetables 423,610,810 -1
Canned & Bottled Asparagus 4,965,859 -33
Canned & Bottled Beans 27,320,135 -5
Canned & Bottled Peas 26,617,135 -2
Canned & Bottled Peas & Carrots 4,854,821 -1
Canned & Bottled Corns 63,165,587 -1
Canned & Bottled Tomatoes 86,943,706 -1
Canned Peas - Remaining 663,492 26
Canned & Bottled Carrots 2,104,172 -4
Canned & Bottled Beets 3,522,060 -10
Canned & Bottled Mushrooms 37,370,298 -5
Canned & Bottled Mixed Vegetables 4,296,711 -4
Canned & Bottled Potatoes 9,407,203 2
Canned & Bottled Spinach 851,458 1
Canned & Bottled Corn On The Cob 3,497,736 2
Baked Beans 47,429,370 -2
Canned Beans - Remaining 14,107,628 9
Canned Vegetables - Remaining 29,550,444 10
Tomato Sauce 26,485,488 -1
Tomato Paste 23,166,779 -1
Sauerkraut 7,290,728 2
Tl. Condiments, Dressings, Spreads, Relishes & Spaghetti/Lasagna Sauces 1,298,499,304 2
Condiments 538,671,809 3
Tl Sauces - Barbeque 48,184,043 2
Meat & Seafood Sauces 58,285,108 3
Ketchup 109,390,958 0
Mexican Salsa,Dips & Garnishes 106,804,114 4
Pepper 22,942,774 0
Dry Mustard 2,697,725 -3
Prepared Mustard 45,483,814 1
Salt & Salt Substitutes 11,834,954 -4
Spices 59,173,277 5
Liquid Seasonings 1,996,041 0
Mexican Seasonings 16,108,150 7
Seasonings Including Salad Toppings 55,770,851 8
Dressings, Spreads 401,225,856 1
Pourable Salad Dressings 204,530,919 5
Spoonable Salad Dressings 80,418,538 -5
Mayonnaise 75,723,409 -2
Sandwich Spreads 2,524,463 -10
Vinegar 38,028,527 4
Relishes & Appetizers 180,374,910 0
Olives 43,464,039 2
Pickles 113,403,673 0
Relish Including Remaining 18,319,579 -1
Pickled Mixed Vegetables 3,316,668 5
Chutney 1,870,951 2
Spaghetti Sauces & Pizza & Lasagne Sauces 178,226,729 1
Spaghetti Sauces 167,319,770 1
Pizza & Lasagne Sauce 10,906,959 0
Desserts 157,162,859 -3
Total Gelatin 32,490,853 1
Total Pudding 110,276,458 -5
Toppings Powdered 3,563,356 -6
Sundae Toppings 10,832,192 2
Dried Foods 668,657,975 2
Dried Vegetables & Fruits 323,051,007 3
Dry Vegetables(incl Potatoes/Rice) 248,490,440 3
Dry Vegetables(not incl Potatoes/Rice) 20,956,226 5
Total Instant Potatoes 30,889,763 -4
Instant Mashed Potatoes 16,427,296 -7
Other Instant Potatoes 14,462,467 -1
Regular Packaged Rice 137,369,746 6
Special Rice Dishes 59,274,705 1
Dried Fruit 74,560,567 3
Dried Apricots 5,837,925 12
Dried Dates 9,629,926 5
Dried Prunes 11,213,111 1
Other Dried Fruit 47,879,605 2
Other Dried Foods 345,606,968 1
Dry Sauce & Gravy Mix 88,552,153 1
Dry Dinners 178,155,853 -1
Stuffing Mixes 15,731,724 4
Coating Mixes 25,284,733 -2
Mexican Dinner Kits & Shells 37,882,505 11
Fats & Shortenings 243,182,007 8
Cooking/Salad Oils 110,868,876 5
Cooking Sprays 16,823,085 2
Lard/Shortening 26,885,550 -2
Olive Oil 88,604,496 15
Jams, Jellies, Preserves, Syrups & Spreads 424,439,172 2
Jam/Jelly/Marmalade 128,604,187 0
Peanut Butter 131,952,720 4
Sweet Spreads 43,513,682 5
Honey 50,417,582 1
Cranberry Jellies/Sauces 11,531,004 -4
Corn Syrups 7,631,996 -5
Pure Maple Syrups 22,674,787 9
Table Syrups 28,113,214 -1
Dry Pasta 200,924,044 1
Macaroni 26,789,638 -3
Noodles 12,896,501 -7
Spaghetti 33,046,954 0
Other Dry Pasta 128,190,951 3
Prepared Drinks 678,050,365 -1
Cocoa Powder 6,731,499 11
Hot Chocolate 30,515,580 6
Cold Milk Modifiers 31,965,063 2
R&G Coffee 233,713,471 1
Whole Bean Coffee 20,721,939 30
Soluble Coffee 115,989,502 -8
Powdered Drink Mixes 59,898,865 -5
Powdered Milk 11,781,901 -4
Instant Breakfast Drinks 8,001,803 -9
Regular Tea Bags 80,771,401 1
Specialty Tea Bags 55,808,828 -5
Ice Tea Mixes 22,150,513 -2
Snacks 1,285,412,010 5
Snack Foods & Potato Chips 738,354,255 3
Shelled Nuts 113,218,483 19
Popping Corn 82,066,202 -2
Granola Snacks 185,904,934 12
Muffin Bars 3,834,988 -32
Crispy Snacks(Marshmallow) 31,254,118 13
Compartment Snacks 39,563,154 -9
Fruit Snacks 91,215,876 4
Soft Drinks and Bottled Water 1,689,157,326 0
Total Flavoured Soft Drinks 1,399,606,322 -2
Bottled Water 289,551,004 10

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