Plunkett's Food Industry Trends and Statistics 2011 (Summary)

An abridged, summary version of our popular Plunkett's Food Industry Almanac 2011 - a tool for strategic planning, competitive intelligence or financial research. Includes major statistical tables covering all facets of the industry, plus our analysis of trends in food manufacturing, distribution, retailing, e-commerce and much more. Covers trends in food commodities demand, agricultural biotechnology, imports and exports, and growing demand in emerging markets. Discusses major food producers; retailers of all types-from convenience store operators to giant supermarket chains; emerging technologies including genetically-engineered (GM) foods; giant distributors; beverage companies such as Coca-Cola; wine, liquor and beer producers; tobacco, candy and gum; and more.