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PLUNKETT’S FOOD INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2014

Key findings:
•Plunkett Research lists top 450 companies in Food and names top trends changing the industry for the mid term.

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
•Buyer may register for free access to search and export data at Plunkett Research Online
•Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 645
Statistical Tables Provided: 30
Companies Profiled: 448
Geographic Focus: Global

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?
•What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

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)Obesity Sparks Government Action/Snack Foods Get Healthier
5)Childhood Obesity Brings About Changes in Marketing/Federal Program Targets Children
6)Dietary Fats Are Under Scrutiny/Many Restaurants Forced to List Calories
7)Organic Food Sales Post Growth
8)Gluten-Free Foods Market Grows
9)Functional Foods Promise Health Benefits
10)Food Labeling Gets Further Federal Backing/Wal-Mart Institutes a 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)AgTech: Agriculture Technologies Market Grows Worldwide
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 Technology Improves/Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola Boost Packaging Sustainability
18)Retail Technologies Leap Ahead
19)RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution
20)Wal-Mart Dominates U.S. Retailing but Looks Overseas for Growth
21)Private Label Brands Grow in Share of Total Store Sales
22)K-Cups and Single Serving Systems Soar/Shift from Coffee Sector to Soft Drinks as Consumers Continue to be Willing to Pay for Convenience

Food Industry Statistics
1)Global Food Industry Overview
2)U.S. Food Industry Overview
3)Food Sales, U.S.: 2010-January 2014
4)Consumer Food Price Indexes, Baseline Projections, U.S.: 2012-2022
5)Gross Output in the Food & Beverage & Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2012
6)Retail Prices for Beef, Pork, Poultry Cuts, Eggs & Dairy Products, U.S.: August 2013-January 2014
7)Meat Supply & Use, U.S.: 2013-2017
8)Egg Supply & Use, U.S.: 2000-2014
9)Poultry & Eggs Production, Use, Prices & Trade, U.S.: 2010-2013
10)Dairy Production & Prices, U.S.: 2010-December 2013
11)Horticultural Crops, Baseline Projections, U.S.: 2013-2023
12)Fruit Production, Per Capita Consumption, Retail Prices & Grower Returns, U.S.: 2003-2012
13)Planted & Harvested Acreage for Major Field Crops, Baseline Projections, U.S.: 2012-2023
14)Cost of Production Forecasts for U.S. Corn, Soybean, Wheat & Cotton Crops: 2013-2015
15)Cost of Production Forecasts for U.S. Rice, Peanuts, Oats & Barley Crops: 2013-2015
16)Global Area of Biotech Crops by Country: 2013
17)Income Statement for U.S. Farm Sector: 2010-2014
18)Farm Sector Cash Receipts from Sales of Agricultural Commodities, U.S.: 2010-2014
19)Farm Sector Production Expenses, U.S.: 2009-2014
20)Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Agriculture, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2012-2014
21)Direct Government Payments to U.S. Farms: 2008-2014
22)Average Farm Operator Household Income & Assets, U.S.: 2008-2014
23)Farm Receipts, Expenses & Income, Baseline Projections, U.S.: 2012-2023
24)Value Added to the U.S. Economy by the Agricultural Sector via the Production of Goods & Services: 2010-2014
25)Summary of U.S. Agricultural Trade Projections: Fiscal Years 2012-2023
26)Total U.S. Agricultural Commodity Exports & Imports, Top Ten Countries: 2008-2013
27)Value of U.S. Agricultural Exports & Imports by Commodity Group: 2008-2013
28)Food Industry Employment, U.S.: 2007-2013
29)World Supply & Utilization of Major Crops: 2011-2014
30)World Supply & Utilization of Major Animal Products: 2009-2014