Overview

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.

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Author:   Jack W. Plunkett
Publisher:   Plunkett Research, Ltd
Imprint:   Plunkett Research, Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.525kg
ISBN:  

9781628314311

ISBN 10:   1628314311
Pages:   713
Publication Date:   28 February 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

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 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

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Valuable to anyone in the food industry that needs specific information on companies, products, contacts and more...It would be a useful addition to most general purpose libraries. - American Reference Books Annual

“Valuable to anyone in the food industry that needs specific information on companies, products, contacts and more…It would be a useful addition to most general purpose libraries.” - American Reference Books Annual

Author Information

Jack W. Plunkett is CEO & Publisher of Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based provider of market research and industry information in printed and electronic formats. Plunkett Research provides analysis, statistics and other vital data on all major industry sectors, from InfoTech to Retailing to Banking and Nanotechnology. Plunkett's client list includes 10,000 leading corporations, universities and government agencies worldwide. Plunkett's research products are distributed electronically through subscriptions to its website and around the globe by major booksellers and news distributors, including Bloomberg and ThomsonReuters. Jack Plunkett is the author of numerous books, including The Next Boom: What you absolutely, positively have to know about the world between now and 2025. This book won a 2011 gold medal in the Business Book Awards competition sponsored by Axiom and INC Magazine. Plunkett is frequently interviewed as an expert source by publications such as Time magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and Investor's Business Daily, media outlets such as NPR's Marketplace, ABC, and CBS Marketwatch, as well as local and regional newspapers and national columnists. Plunkett received an Academic Book of the Year Award for his Plunkett’s Health Care Industry Almanac, and he was a regional finalist in the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards sponsored by Ernst & Young.

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