Plunkett's Food Industry Almanac 2017: Food Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends & Leading Companies

ISBN-13: 9781628314311 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 714 str.

Jack W. Plunkett

Opis

The food industry is among the most competitive and globally-linked of all business sectors. Plunkett's Food Industry Almanac will be your guide to the entire food business, from production, to distribution, to retailing. This exciting new book covers everything you need to know about the food, beverage and tobacco industry, including: Analysis of major trends and markets; historical statistics and tables; major food producers such as Kraft and Frito Lay; retailers of all types, from convenience store operators to giant supermarket chains; emerging technologies including genetically-engineered (GM) foods; giant distributors such as Sysco; beverage companies such as Coca-Cola; wine, liquor and beer producers; tobacco, candy and gum; and much more. We discuss trends in food commodities demand, agricultural biotechnology, imports and exports, as well as growing demand in China and other emerging markets. This book includes statistical tables, industry contacts and indexes. The corporate section includes our proprietary, in-depth profiles of 450 leading companies, public and private, in all facets of the industry. Purchasers will find a form in the book enabling them to register for 1-year, 1-seat online access to tools at Plunkett Research Online, including the ability to view the market research/industry trends section and industry statistics. You have access, at no additional charge, to the very latest data posted to Plunkett Research Online. Online tools allow you to search and view selected companies, and then export selected company contact data, including executive names. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.

Spis treści

• Introduction
• How to Use This Book
• Chapter 1: Major Trends and Technologies Affecting the Food & Beverage Industry
• 1) Introduction to the Food & Beverage Industry
• 2) The Globalization of the Food Industry/Brazilian Firms Acquire Major U.S.-Based Food Producers
• 3) Genetically Modified (GM) Seeds and Crops Planted in Dozens of Nations/Agribio R&D Investment Is High
• 4) Genetically Modified (GM) Foods Prompt Controversy, Labeling and Legislation
• 5) Cloning of Farm Animals/Meat and Cheese Substitutes Created in Laboratories/3-D Printed Food Appears
• 6) Selective Breeding, Zinc Fingers and Mutagenesis as Alternatives to GMOs
• 7) Obesity Sparks Government, School and Corporate Initiatives/Snack Foods Get Healthier/Taxes on Unhealthy Foods
• 8) Comparing Major Diet Food and Weight Loss Companies
• 9) Organic Food Sales Continue Global Growth/Locally Sourced Foods and Farm to Table Increase in Popularity
• 10) Gluten-Free Foods Continue Rapid Growth
• 11) Functional Foods Promise Health or Nutritional Benefits
• 12) Food Labeling Gets Further Federal Backing/Wal-Mart Institutes a Food Label Program
• 13) McDonald’s Repositions to Adapt to New Consumer Tastes/Adds All-Day Breakfast/Table Service
• 14) Manhattan’s FreshDirect Sets the Pace in Grocery Sales Over the Internet/Amazon Competes in Groceries
• 15) Food Safety Becomes a Massive Consumer, Industry and Regulatory Issue/Major Business Opportunities Arise
• 16) Precision Agriculture Technologies (AgTech), Farm Robotics, GPS and Irrigation Market Grows Worldwide/Hi Tech Greenhouses
• 17) Aquaculture Gains Major Fish Supply Market Share
• 18) Packaging Technology Improves/Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola Boost Packaging Sustainability
• 19) Retail Technologies Advance for Store Checkout and Restaurant Orders/Apps and Location-Based Ads Drive Sales
• 20) RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution
• 21) Wal-Mart Still Dominates the Retail Industry, but Faces Slowing Revenue Growth
• 22) Private Label Brands Grow in Share of Total Store Sales
• 23) Soft Drinks’ Market Share Declines while Bottled Water Sales Soar
• 24) Consumers Drive a Revolution in the Food Industry, Demanding Fresher, More Natural Foods, Creating both Pain and Opportunities for Companies
• 25) Food Waste on the Rise/Recycling Efforts Underway
• 26) Wages for Restaurant, Hotel and Hospitality Workers Cause Controversy
• 27) Fast Food Faces Stiff Competition from Casual Dining Restaurants (Fast Casual)
• 28) Food Trucks Serve Busy Urban Diners, Introduce New Chefs
• 29) Meal Kits Soar in Sales, Making it Easy to Prepare Home-Cooked Meals Without Shopping at Supermarkets
• 30) The Future of the Food Industry, Agriculture, Food Demand, Supermarkets and Online Food Retailing
• Chapter 2: Food Industry Statistics
• Global Food Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
• U.S. Food Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
• Food Sales, U.S.: 2013-October 2016
• Changes in Food Price Indexes, U.S.: 2014-2017
• Gross Output in the Food & Beverage & Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2009-2015
• Retail Prices for Beef, Pork, Poultry Cuts, Eggs & Dairy Products, U.S.: June-November 2016
• Meat Supply & Use, U.S.: 2015-2026
• Egg Supply & Use, U.S.: 2015-2026
• Poultry & Eggs Production, Use, Prices & Trade, U.S.: 2013-2017
• Dairy Production & Prices, U.S.: 2014-2016
• Horticultural Crops, Baseline Projections, U.S.: 2014-2025
• Fruit Production, Per Capita Consumption, Retail Prices & Grower Returns, U.S.: 2006-2015
• Planted & Harvested Acreage for Major Field Crops, Baseline Projections, U.S.: 2014-2026
• Cost of Production Forecasts for U.S. Corn, Soybean, Wheat & Cotton Crops: 2016-2018
• Cost of Production Forecasts for U.S. Rice, Peanuts, Oats & Barley Crops: 2016-2018
• Global Area of Biotech Crops by Country: 2015
• Income Statement for U.S. Farm Sector: 2012-2016
• Farm Sector Cash Receipts from Sales of Agricultural Commodities, U.S.: 2011-2016
• Farm Sector Production Expenses, U.S.: 2010-2016
• Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Agriculture, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2015-2017
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  Direct Government Payments to U.S. Farms: 2011-2016
• Average Farm Operator Household Income & Assets, U.S.: 2010-2016
• Farm Receipts, Expenses & Income, Baseline Projections, U.S.: 2014-2025
• Value Added to the U.S. Economy by the Agricultural Sector via the Production of Goods and Services: 2011-2016
• Summary of U.S. Agricultural Trade Projections: Fiscal Years 2014-2025
• Total U.S. Agricultural Commodity Exports & Imports, Top Ten Countries: 2011-2016
• Value of U.S. Agricultural Exports & Imports by Commodity Group: 2011-2016
• Food Industry Employment, U.S.: 2010-2016
• Food Preparation and Serving Related Employment and Wage Estimates by Occupation, U.S.: May 2015
• World Supply & Utilization of Major Crops: 2014-2017
• World Supply & Utilization of Major Animal Products: 2012-October 2017
• Chapter 3: Important Food Industry Contacts
• (Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)
• Chapter 4: The Food 500: Who They Are and How They Were Chosen
• 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
• Individual Data Profiles on Each of The Food 500
• Additional Indexes
• Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities
• Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations
• A Short Food Industry Glossary