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. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.
Author(s): Jack W. Plunkett
Publisher: Plunkett Research
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 674
City: Houston
COVER
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Chapter 1 MAJOR TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGIES AFFECTING THE FOOD INDUSTRY
1) Introduction to the Food Industry
2) The State of the Food Industry Today
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) Plant-Based Meat Substitutes Developed
6) Selective Breeding, Mutagenesis and Gene-Editing, Including CRISPR, as Alternatives to GM Seeds
7) Obesity Sparks Government, School and Corporate Initiatives/Snack Foods Get Healthier
8) Organic Food Sales Continue Global Growth/Locally Sourced Foods and Farm to Table Increase in Popularity
9) McDonald’s and Other Fast Food Companies Reposition to Adapt to New Consumer Tastes and Robotics
10) Demand for Home Grocery Delivery Service Such as Instacart and Amazon Fresh Soars
11) Grubhub, DoorDash and Others Deliver Restaurant Meals and Household Items to Homes
12) Precision Agriculture Technologies (AgTech), Farm Robotics, GPS and Irrigation Market Grows Worldwide/Hi Tech Greenhouses
13) Drones Provide New Tools for Precision Agriculture
14) Aquaculture Gains Major Fish Supply Market Share
15) Packaging Technology Improves/Walmart, Amazon and Coca-Cola Boost Packaging Sustainability
16) Retail Technologies Advance for Restaurant Online Ordering, along with Robotics and Automation
17) RFID Drives Inventory Management Evolution
18) Walmart Still Dominates the Retail Industry, but Invests in Web Presence to Battle Amazon
19) Private Label Brands Grow in Share of Total Store Sales
20) Consumers Drive a Revolution in the Food Industry, Demanding Fresher, More Natural Foods, Creating both Pain and Opportunities
21) Food Recycling Efforts Underway
22) Wages Rise for Restaurant, Hotel and Hospitality Workers
23) Fast Food Faces Stiff Competition from Casual Dining Restaurants (Fast Casual/Fast Fine)
24) Food Trucks Enjoy a Boom
25) Meal Kits from Firms like Blue Apron Make It Easy to Prepare Home-Cooked Meals
26) Craft/Microbreweries Proliferate
27) The Future of the Food Industry,Agriculture, Food Demand,Supermarkets and Online FoodRetailing
Chapter 2 FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY STATISTICS
U.S. Food Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
Global Food Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
Food Sales, U.S.: 2019- October 2022
Income Statement for U.S. Farm Sector: 2019-2023
Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Agriculture, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2021-2023
Value Added to the U.S. Economy by the Agricultural Sector via the Production of Goods and Services: 2018-2023
Summary of U.S. Agricultural Trade Projections: Fiscal Years 2020-2031
Total U.S. Agricultural Commodity Exports & Imports, Top Ten Countries: 2018-February 2022
Food Industry Employment, U.S.: 2018-December 2022
Food Preparation and Serving Related Employment and Wage Estimates by Occupation, U.S.: May 2021
World Supply & Utilization of Major Crops: 2020-2023
World Supply & Utilization of Major AnimalProducts: 2019-Jan 2023
Chapter 3 IMPORTANT FOOD INDUSTRY CONTACTS
Chapter 4 THE FOOD 500: WHO THEY ARE AND HOW THEY WERE CHOSEN
INDEX OF COMPANIES WITHIN INDUSTRY GROUPS
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
INDEX OF U.S. HEADQUARTERS LOCATION BY STATE
INDEX OF NON-U.S. HEADQUARTERS LOCATION BY COUNTRY
Individual Profiles On Each Of THE FOOD 500
ADDITIONAL INDEXES
INDEX OF FIRMS NOTED AS HOT SPOTS FOR ADVANCEMENT FOR WOMEN & MINORITIES
INDEX OF SUBSIDIARIES, BRAND NAMES AND AFFILIATIONS
Glossary
