Plunkett's Food Industry Almanac 2012: Food Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends & Leading Companies

Published by: Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Published: Mar. 7, 2012 - 667 Pages


Table of Contents

PLUNKETT’S FOOD INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2012 CONTENTS
A Short Food Industry Glossary
Introduction
How to Use This Book


Chapter 1: Major Trends and Technologies Affecting the Food Industry
1) Introduction to the Food & Beverage Industry
2) The Globalization of the Food Industry/China Exports Packaged Foods
3) Agricultural Biotechnology Scores Breakthroughs but Causes Controversy/Selective Breeding Offers a Compromise
4) Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Has Finally Ended
5) Obesity Sparks Government Action/Snack Foods Get Healthier
6) Childhood Obesity Brings About Changes in Marketing/Federal Program Targets Children
7) Dietary Fats Are Under Scrutiny/Some Restaurants Forced to List Calories
8) Organic Food Sales Post Growth
9) Functional Foods Promise Health Benefits
10) Food Labeling Gets Further Federal Backing/Wal-Mart Institutes New Food Label Program
11) McDonald’s Dominates the Global Fast Food Market
12) Manhattan’s FreshDirect Sets the Pace in Grocery Sales Over the Internet
13) Food Safety Becomes a Massive Consumer, Industry and Regulatory Issue
14) New Agriculture Technologies Take Hold
15) Aquaculture Gains Major Fish Supply Market Share
16) Food & Commodity Prices Are a Major Global Problem for Consumers & the Food Industry Overall
17) Packaging and Consumer Products Forge Ahead/Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola Improve Packaging Sustainability
18) Retail Technologies Leap Ahead
19) RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution
20) Wal-Mart Sales Improve After Two Year Slump
21) Private Label Brands Grow in Share of Total Store Sales


Chapter 2: Food Industry Statistics
U.S. Food Industry Overview
Food Sales, U.S.: 2008-November 2011
Consumer Food Price Indexes, Baseline Projections, U.S.: 2011-2021
U.S. Price Indexes of Food Processing & Marketing Costs: 2008-2nd Quarter 2011
U.S. Retail Prices for Beef, Pork, Poultry Cuts, Eggs & Dairy Products: 2011, July-December
U.S. Meat Supply & Use: 2011-2015
U.S. Egg Supply & Use: 2000-2011
Poultry & Eggs Production & Prices, U.S.: 2009-October 2011
Dairy Production & Prices, U.S.: 2008-October 2011
Horticultural Crops, Baseline Projections, U.S.: 2012-2021
Fruit Production, Per Capita Consumption, Grower Prices & Ending Stocks, U.S.: 2002-2011
Vegetable Production & Shipments, U.S.: 2004-2011
Planted & Harvested Acreage for Major Field Crops, Baseline Projections, U.S.: 2010-2021
Cost of Production Forecasts for U.S. Corn, Soybean, Wheat & Cotton Crops: 2011-2013
Cost of Production Forecasts for U.S. Rice, Peanuts, Oats & Barley Crops: 2011-2013
Global Area of Biotech Crops by Country: 2010
Income Statement for U.S. Farm Sector: 2008-2012
U.S. Farm Sector Cash Receipts from Sales of Agricultural Commodities: 2007-2011
U.S. Farm Sector Production Expenses: 2007-2011
Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Agriculture, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2009-2011
Direct Government Payments to U.S. Farms: 2007-2011
Average Farm Operator Household Income, U.S.: 2006-2011
Farm Receipts, Expenses & Income, Baseline Projections, U.S.: 2010-2021
Summary of U.S. Agricultural Trade Projections: 2010-2021
Total U.S. Agricultural Commodity Exports & Imports, Top Ten Countries: 2006-2011
Value Added to the U.S. Economy by the Agricultural Sector via the Production of Goods & Services: 2007-2011
Value of U.S. Agricultural Exports & Imports by Commodity Group: 2006-2011
Food Industry Employment, U.S.: 2005-2011
World Supply & Utilization of Major Crops & Products: 2007-2012


Chapter 3: Important Food Industry Contacts
(Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)


Chapter 4: THE FOOD 450:
Who They Are and How They Were Chosen
Industry List, With Codes
Index of Companies Within Industry Groups


Alphabetical Index
Index of Headquarters Location by U.S. State
Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country
Index by Regions of the U.S. Where the Firms Have Locations
Index of Firms with International Operations
Individual Data Profiles on Each of THE FOOD 450


Additional Indexes
Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities
Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations

Abstract

Key Features:
  • Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
  • Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
  • Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
  • In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
  • Industry Glossary
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A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms. You will gain vital insights that can help you shape your own strategy for business development, product development and investments.
  • How is the industry evolving?
  • How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
  • How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
  • What is the size of the market now and in the future?
  • What are the financial results of the leading companies?
  • What are the names and titles of top executives?
Contents, Statistics, Forecasts and Analysis Include:
  • Major Trends and Technologies Affecting the Food Industry
    1. Introduction to the Food & Beverage Industry
    2. The Globalization of the Food Industry/China Exports Packaged Foods
    3. Agricultural Biotechnology Scores Breakthroughs but Causes Controversy/Selective Breeding Offers a Compromise
    4. Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Has Finally Ended
    5. Obesity Sparks Government Action/Snack Foods Get Healthier
    6. Childhood Obesity Brings About Changes in Marketing/Federal Program Targets Children
    7. Dietary Fats Are Under Scrutiny/Some Restaurants Forced to List Calories
    8. Organic Food Sales Post Growth
    9. Functional Foods Promise Health Benefits
    10. Food Labeling Gets Further Federal Backing/Wal-Mart Institutes New Food Label Program
    11. McDonald’s Dominates the Global Fast Food Market
    12. Manhattan’s FreshDirect Sets the Pace in Grocery Sales Over the Internet
    13. Food Safety Becomes a Massive Consumer, Industry and Regulatory Issue
    14. New Agriculture Technologies Take Hold
    15. Aquaculture Gains Major Fish Supply Market Share
    16. Food & Commodity Prices Are a Major Global Problem for Consumers & the Food Industry Overall
    17. Packaging and Consumer Products Forge Ahead/Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola Improve Packaging Sustainability
    18. Retail Technologies Leap Ahead
    19. RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution
    20. Wal-Mart Sales Improve After Two Year Slump
    21. Private Label Brands Grow in Share of Total Store Sales
  • Food Industry Statistics
    1. U.S. Food Industry Overview
    2. Food Sales, U.S.: 2008-November 2011
    3. Consumer Food Price Indexes, Baseline Projections, U.S.: 2011-2021
    4. U.S. Price Indexes of Food Processing & Marketing Costs: 2008-2nd Quarter 2011
    5. U.S. Retail Prices for Beef, Pork, Poultry Cuts, Eggs & Dairy Products: 2011, July-December
    6. U.S. Meat Supply & Use: 2011-2015
    7. U.S. Egg Supply & Use: 2000-2011
    8. Poultry & Eggs Production & Prices, U.S.: 2009-October 2011
    9. Dairy Production & Prices, U.S.: 2008-October 2011
    10. Horticultural Crops, Baseline Projections, U.S.: 2012-2021
    11. Fruit Production, Per Capita Consumption, Grower Prices & Ending Stocks, U.S.: 2002-2011
    12. Vegetable Production & Shipments, U.S.: 2004-2011
    13. Planted & Harvested Acreage for Major Field Crops, Baseline Projections, U.S.: 2010-2021
    14. Cost of Production Forecasts for U.S. Corn, Soybean, Wheat & Cotton Crops: 2011-2013
    15. Cost of Production Forecasts for U.S. Rice, Peanuts, Oats & Barley Crops: 2011-2013
    16. Global Area of Biotech Crops by Country: 2010
    17. Income Statement for U.S. Farm Sector: 2008-2012
    18. U.S. Farm Sector Cash Receipts from Sales of Agricultural Commodities: 2007-2011
    19. U.S. Farm Sector Production Expenses: 2007-2011
    20. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Agriculture, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2009-2011
    21. Direct Government Payments to U.S. Farms: 2007-2011
    22. Average Farm Operator Household Income, U.S.: 2006-2011
    23. Farm Receipts, Expenses & Income, Baseline Projections, U.S.: 2010-2021
    24. Summary of U.S. Agricultural Trade Projections: 2010-2021
    25. Total U.S. Agricultural Commodity Exports & Imports, Top Ten Countries: 2006-2011
    26. Value Added to the U.S. Economy by the Agricultural Sector via the Production of Goods & Services: 2007-2011
    27. Value of U.S. Agricultural Exports & Imports by Commodity Group: 2006-2011
    28. Food Industry Employment, U.S.: 2005-2011
    29. World Supply & Utilization of Major Crops & Products: 2007-2012


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