The World Market for Packaged Food

Euromonitor International's The World Market for Packaged Food market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at an international level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

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Regional coverage

Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; Latin America; Asia-Pacific; Oceania; Africa and the Middle East

Companies profiled

Abbott Laboratories Inc; Arla Foods Amba; Associated British Foods Plc (ABF); Barilla Holding SpA; Bimbo SA de CV, Grupo; Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Cadbury Schweppes Plc; Calbee Foods Co Ltd; Campbell Soup Co; Campina Melkunie BV, Zuivelcoöperatie; Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG; Chupa Chups (Grupo) SA; ConAgra Foods Inc; CSM NV; Danone, Groupe; Dean Foods Co; Del Monte Foods Co; Ferrero SpA; Fonterra Co-operative Group; General Mills Inc; Heinz Co, HJ; Hershey Foods Corp; Hormel Foods Corp; Interstate Bakeries Corp; Kellogg Co; Kraft Foods Inc; Lactalis, Groupe; Lotte Group; Mars Inc; McCain Foods Ltd; McCormick & Co Inc; Meiji Dairies Corp; Meiji Seika Kaisha Ltd; Nestlé SA; Nissin Food Products Co Ltd; Novartis AG; Orkla Group; Parmalat Finanziaria SpA; PepsiCo Inc; Perfetti Van Melle Group; Procter & Gamble Co, The; Royal Numico NV; Sara Lee Corp; Sodiaal SA (Société de Diffusion Internationale Agro-alimentaire); Storck KG, August; Unilever Group; Uni-President Enterprises Corp; Wrigley Jr Co, William; Yakult Honsha Co Ltd; Yamazaki Baking Co Ltd

Table of contents

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 DISCLAIMER

2. THE STATE OF THE MARKET 2005

2.1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.2 KEY CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES

Introduction

Summary 1 Key Challenges and Strategies 2006 and Beyond

Health concerns and global obesity epidemic

Safety and provenance of packaged food and its constituent parts

Declining birth rates, more women in the labour force, growing ethnic influence and ageing populations

Urbanisation, smaller household sizes and faster paced lifestyles

Contemporary eating habits shaped by necessity and choice

Global umbrella brands

Manufacturers seek to separate wheat from chaff

More frequent, short shopping trips

2.3 MARKET OVERVIEW

Global demand

Chart 1 Total Packaged Food: Global Retail Value Sales % Growth: % Value Growth 2000/2005

Sources of growth: major markets

Chart 2 Total Packaged Food: Retail Value Sales % Growth by Major Market: % Value Growth 2000/2005

Sources of growth: product sectors

Chart 3 Total Packaged Food: Retail Value Sales by Sector: Value 2000/2005

Chart 4 Total Packaged Food: Retail Value Sales % Growth by Sector: Value 2000/2005

Stimuli to growth

Constraints on growth

Market share concentration

Chart 5 Packaged Food: Global Company Shares % Retail Value 2004

Market prospects by region

Chart 6 Packaged Food: Forecast Retail Value Sales % Growth by Region: % Value Growth 2005/2010

Market prospects by sector

Chart 7 Packaged Food: Forecast Retail Value Sales % Growth by Sector: % Value Growth 2005/2010

The state of the market in 2010

3. KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS

3.1 INTRODUCTION

3.2 FAST-PACED LIFESTYLES DEMAND TIME-SAVING CONVENIENCE

Faster paced lifestyles underpin snacking trend

“Integrated” living becomes a reality, but not at any price

Table 1 Sales of Packaged Food through Convenience Stores by Region: % Growth 2000/2005

Table 2 Sales of Packaged Food through Discounters by Region: % Growth 2000/2005

3.3 PACKAGING DEVELOPMENTS

Convenience, portability and disposability shape packaging innovations

3.4 HEALTH AND IMAGE ISSUES

Overview

Rising awareness of nutritional deficiencies

Obesity

3.5 FUNCTIONAL FOOD

Nutraceuticals, functional food, fortified food and “designer” food

Evolution of functional food

Better-for-you foods

3.6 ORGANIC

Global market trends in organic food

Table 3 Global Sales of Organic Packaged Food: Value 2002-2004

3.7 INDULGENCE

3.8 INCREASED CONSUMER SOPHISTICATION

Overview

Ethnic food finds new palates

3.9 NICHE TARGETING

3.10 FOOD SAFETY

Natural ingredients

Consumer concern over food safety

3.11 INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Overview

EU expansion – what does it mean for packaged food?

US protectionism – against free trade?

The impact of China’s accession to the WTO

4. WORLD MARKET OVERVIEW

4.1 PACKAGED FOOD

Packaged food global overview

Table 4 Global Retail Sales of Packaged Food: Value 2000-2005

Market performance by region

Table 5 Global Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Region: Value 2000-2005

Table 6 Global Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Region: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 7 Global Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Region: % Value Growth 2000-2005

Retail sales of packaged food in major and growth markets

Table 8 Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Major Market: Value and %of World Total 2000-2005

Table 9 Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Major Market: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 10 Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Fastest Growing Market: Value and %of World Total 2000-2005

Table 11 Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Fastest Growing Market: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 12 Per Capita Expenditure on Packaged Food by Fastest Growing Market: 2000-2005

Market drivers

Table 13 Global Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Sector: %Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 14 Global Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Sector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 15 Regional Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Sector: %Value Breakdown 2000-2005

5. CONFECTIONERY

5.1 CONFECTIONERY GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Chocolate enjoys popular snack status in more temperate climates

Innovation and health awareness keep sugar confectionery in the frame

Gum not sticking quite yet

Table 16 Global Retail Sales of Confectionery by Subsector: Volume 2000-2005

Table 17 Global Retail Sales of Confectionery by Subsector: % Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 18 Global Retail Sales of Confectionery by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 19 Global Retail Sales of Confectionery by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 20 Global Retail Sales of Confectionery by Subsector: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 21 Global Retail Sales of Confectionery by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

5.2 CONFECTIONERY REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Western European sales maintain steady growth

Renewed interest drives North American growth

Higher value products increasingly drive sales in Asia-Pacific

Latin American shows strongest growth in 2005

Premium shift despite generic dominance in Eastern European market

Stronger value and volume growth in Africa and the Middle East

New product development drives value and volume growth in Australasia

Table 22 Global Retail Sales of Confectionery by Region: %Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 23 Global Retail Sales of Confectionery by Region: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 24 Global Retail Sales of Confectionery by Region: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 25 Global Retail Sales of Confectionery by Region: % Value Growth 2000-2005

5.3 CONFECTIONERY GLOBAL AND REGIONAL MANUFACTURER PERFORMANCE

Cadbury Schweppes advances to claim top spot

Mars slips back to second as healthy eating trends undermine old favourites

Nestlé consolidates third with rising share

Lack of innovation undermines Hershey performance

Wrigley makes big play to join top five

Private label share shows steady gain

Table 26 Global Company Shares of Confectionery 2001-2004

Table 27 Global Brand Shares of Confectionery 2001-2004

Table 28 Confectionery Regional Company Shares 2001-2004

5.4 CONFECTIONERY OUTLOOK

Value remains with Western Europe and North America

Eastern Europe and Asia-Pacific benefit from rising disposable incomes and recent trade agreements

Strengthening recovery in many developing markets

Progress could be constrained by conflict, epidemics and natural disasters

Health-orientated sugar-free confections benefit from rising obesity concerns

Table 29 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Confectionery by Region: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 30 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Confectionery by Region: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 31 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Confectionery by Subsector: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 32 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Confectionery by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

6. BAKERY PRODUCTS

6.1 BAKERY PRODUCTS GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Baked goods value sales benefit from premium shift and unit price increases

Innovation in biscuits targets snacking and convenience

Convenient alternatives and low-carb trends hold back breakfast cereals

Table 33 Global Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Subsector: Volume 2000-2005

Table 34 Global Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Subsector: % Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 35 Global Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 36 Global Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 37 Global Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Subsector: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 38 Global Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

6.2 BAKERY PRODUCTS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Health trends drive growth in Western Europe

Low-carb diet impact on North American sales weakens

Limited tradition provides Asia-Pacific with basis for rapid expansion

Widespread growth helps boost value and volume sales in Latin America

Increased sophistication boosts Eastern European value growth

Changes in breakfast patterns influencing sales in Australasia

Africa and the Middle East responds to high value product development

Table 39 Global Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Region: %Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 40 Global Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Region: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 41 Global Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Region: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 42 Global Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Region: % Value Growth 2000-2005

6.3 BAKERY PRODUCTS GLOBAL AND REGIONAL MANUFACTURER PERFORMANCE

Fragmentation continues to define the sector

Falling share fails to shake Kellogg’s lead

Acquisition provides little solace to Kraft Foods decline

Barilla gains position through retail acquisition

Danone enjoys steady upward movement

Weston and Bimbo pursue geographic expansion with limited success

Table 43 Global Company Shares of Bakery Products 2001-2004

6.4 BAKERY PRODUCTS OUTLOOK

Western Europe and North America to experience slowest value sales growth

Growth in Asia-Pacific spurred by low consumption

Eastern European value to benefit from rising disposable incomes

Positive growth in Africa and the Middle East, Latin America and Australasia

Breakfast cereals enjoy fastest value growth due to added-value health attributes

Table 44 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Region: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 45 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Region: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 46 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Subsector: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 47 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

7. ICE CREAM

7.1 ICE CREAM GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Impulse purchasing strengthens grip on ice cream

Limited use as dessert hampers progress for take-home in developing markets

Strong recovery by artisanal ice cream

With the odd exception, frozen yoghurt unable to stem decline

Table 48 Global Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Subsector: Volume 2000-2005

Table 49 Global Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Subsector: % Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 50 Global Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 51 Global Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 52 Global Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Subsector: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 53 Global Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

7.2 ICE CREAM REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Indulgence and frugality key to Western European performance

Boost from better-for-you products timely for North America

Premium shift boosts value sales in Asia-Pacific

Economic recovery and seasonal demand important in Latin America

Sales slow, despite improved macroeconomic conditions across Eastern Europe

Health boom in Australasia aids artisanal ice cream and frozen yoghurt

Political stability a factor in Africa and the Middle East

Table 54 Global Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Region: %Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 55 Global Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Region: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 56 Global Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Region: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 57 Global Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Region: % Value Growth 2000-2005

7.3 ICE CREAM GLOBAL AND REGIONAL MANUFACTURER PERFORMANCE

Unilever extends clear lead

Poor European summer weather hits Nestlé sales in 2004

Consolidation among second-tier players

Asia-Pacific manufacturers achieve growing presence

Table 58 Global Company Shares of Ice Cream 2001-2004

Table 59 Global Brand Shares of Ice Cream 2001-2004

Table 60 Ice Cream Regional Company Shares 2001-2004

7.4 ICE CREAM OUTLOOK

Private label strength constrains Western European value growth

North America sees value growth outpace volume growth

Healthy sales underpinned by economic and political stability

Low-fat and indulgence products prosper in Australasia

Impulse products benefit from ongoing snacking trends

Table 61 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Region: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 62 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Region: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 63 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Subsector: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 64 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

8. DAIRY PRODUCTS

8.1 DAIRY PRODUCTS GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Milk, cheese and yoghurt extend control over dairy products

Milk sales driven by health concerns

Yoghurt is key growth driver

Niche growth subsectors impacted by currency fluctuations in latter years

Table 65 Global Retail Sales of Dairy Products by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 66 Global Retail Sales of Dairy Products by Subsector: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 67 Global Retail Sales of Dairy Products by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

8.2 DAIRY PRODUCTS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Dairy industry vital to Western European economy

Similar pattern of demand in North America

Dairy products enjoy stronger growth in Asia-Pacific

Underlying Latin American growth comes to the surface

Eastern Europe goes from strength to strength

Africa and Middle East characterised by mixture of trends

Australasian consumers demand healthy products

Table 68 Global Retail Sales of Dairy Products by Region: %Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 69 Global Retail Sales of Dairy Products by Region: % Value Growth 2000-2005

8.3 DAIRY PRODUCTS GLOBAL AND REGIONAL MANUFACTURER PERFORMANCE

Groupe Danone extends lead over Nestlé

Nestlé falls further behind Danone

Kraft Foods holds steady in third spot

Leading manufacturers reflect Western Europe’s regional domination

Increasing regulatory framework favouring fewer, larger businesses

Ongoing consolidation driven by competition in food retailing

Table 70 Global Company Shares of Dairy Products 2001-2004

8.4 DAIRY PRODUCTS OUTLOOK

Dairy products continue to enjoy key position in Western European diets

Cheese and yoghurt join milk as staples in North America

Dairy products gain a foothold in Asia-Pacific

Strong growth in Latin America boosted by added-value products

Modest expansion in Australasia spearheaded by “better-for-you” products

Soy-based products to benefit from healthy living trends

Table 71 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Dairy Products by Region: %Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 72 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Dairy Products by Subsector: %Value Growth 2005-2010

9. SWEET AND SAVOURY SNACKS

9.1 SWEET AND SAVOURY SNACKS GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Premium products spur chips/crisps value growth sector-wide

Nuts enjoy healthy value and volume sales growth

Extruded snacks enjoy further recovery

Meat snacks benefit from strong growth in North America

Entertainment at home and away underpins sales, as Tex-Mex cuisine impacts

Table 73 Global Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Subsector: Volume 2000-2005

Table 74 Global Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Subsector: % Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 75 Global Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 76 Global Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 77 Global Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Subsector: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 78 Global Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

9.2 SWEET AND SAVOURY SNACKS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Low-carb diets lose influence on North American sales

Asia-Pacific continues to benefit from Chinese dynamism

Healthier snacks drive Western European sales

Latin America and Eastern Europe benefit from improved distribution

Price competition in Africa and the Middle East

Australasia sees trend towards healthy, premium priced brands

Table 79 Global Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Region: %Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 80 Global Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Region: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 81 Global Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Region: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 82 Global Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Region: % Value Growth 2000-2005

9.3 SWEET AND SAVOURY SNACKS GLOBAL AND REGIONAL MANUFACTURER PERFORMANCE

Peerless PepsiCo under greatest threat from private label

Procter & Gamble places its faith in Pringles

Health attributes of nuts underpin Kraft Foods’ status

ConAgra targets health-orientated popcorn and meat snacks

Intersnack and Lorenz benefit from currency strength

Calbee Foods and Bimbo undermined by sluggishness in domestic markets

Private label share rises steadily

Table 83 Global Company Shares of Sweet and Savoury Snacks 2001-2004

Table 84 Global Brand Shares of Sweet and Savoury Snacks 2001-2004

Table 85 Sweet and Savoury Snacks Regional Company Shares 2001-2004

9.4 SWEET AND SAVOURY SNACKS OUTLOOK

Slight slowdown in North America

Populous markets drive volume growth in Asia-Pacific

Slow growth in mature Western Europe

Rising affluence drives strong growth in Eastern Europe

Value clearly outperforms volume in emerging regions

Healthy shift evident in Australasia

Fruit snacks, nuts and “other” snacks grow fastest due to health positioning

Table 86 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Region: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 87 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Region: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 88 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Subsector: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 89 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

10. SNACK BARS

10.1 SNACK BARS GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Breakfast bars provide convenient alternative to traditional cereals

Granola bars maintain lead in volume terms but only just

Energy bars growth loses impetus

Fruit bars a niche subsector with limited geographic distribution

Other snack bars benefit from health positioning

Table 90 Global Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Subsector: Volume 2000-2005

Table 91 Global Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Subsector: % Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 92 Global Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 93 Global Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 94 Global Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Subsector: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 95 Global Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

10.2 SNACK BARS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Growth slowdown in North America reflects maturity

Western European sales boosted by convenience and new products

Asian-Pacific snack bars sales shaped by Japanese performance

Australasia enjoys disproportionate status

Snack bars considered superfluous in many developing markets

Table 96 Global Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Region: %Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 97 Global Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Region: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 98 Global Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Region: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 99 Global Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Region: % Value Growth 2000-2005

10.3 SNACK BARS GLOBAL AND REGIONAL MANUFACTURER PERFORMANCE

Kellogg extends considerable lead

General Mills maintains second despite share loss

PepsiCo hit by competition from new products

Nestlé’s PowerBar loses energy

Otsuka suffers steady share slide due to weak currency

A number of acquisitions affect lower reaches of global ranking

Table 100 Global Company Shares of Snack Bars 2001-2004

Table 101 Global Brand Shares of Snack Bars 2001-2004

Table 102 Snack Bars Regional Company Shares 2001-2004

10.4 SNACK BARS OUTLOOK

North America consolidates most valuable status

Western Europe grows moderately with breakfast bars prominent

Asian-Pacific growth inhibited by limited knowledge and distribution outside Japan

Strong growth in Latin America, spurred by Brazil

Energy bars set to drive Australasian growth

Snack bars remain superfluous to many

Energy bars provide powerful boost

Table 103 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Region: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 104 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Region: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 105 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Subsector: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 106 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

11. MEAL REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS

11.1 MEAL REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Slimming products continue to outperform convalescence products

Convalescence products enjoy growth as populations age

Table 107 Global Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Subsector: Volume 2000-2005

Table 108 Global Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Subsector: % Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 109 Global Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 110 Global Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 111 Global Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Subsector: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 112 Global Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

11.2 MEAL REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Concern over obesity drives dominant North American market

Currency strength contributes much of Western Europe’s value growth

Asian-Pacific sales shaped by Japanese performance

Weight issues are a luxury for most in developing regions

Table 113 Global Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Region: %Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 114 Global Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Region: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 115 Global Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Region: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 116 Global Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Region: % Value Growth 2000-2005

11.3 MEAL REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS GLOBAL AND REGIONAL MANUFACTURER PERFORMANCE

Unilever’s Slim-Fast faces challenges on several fronts

Abbott Laboratories gains share due to better distribution

Low-carb dieting boosts Atkins Nutritionals’ share

Limited mergers and acquisitions activity

Novartis gets Boost to share

Private label gains share

Table 117 Global Company Shares of Meal Replacement Products 2001-2004

Table 118 Global Brand Shares of Meal Replacement Products 2001-2004

Table 119 Meal Replacement Products Regional Company Shares 2001-2004

11.4 MEAL REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS OUTLOOK

North America continues to drive value growth

Asia-Pacific and Western Europe remain only other markets of significant value

Australasia to experience moderate growth

For many a decent meal is a luxury in itself

Slimming products continue to shape growth

Table 120 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Region: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 121 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Region: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 122 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Subsector: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 123 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

12. READY MEALS

12.1 READY MEALS GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Demand for convenience and freshness drives dynamic categories

Technological advances improve quality in frozen ready meals

New packaging formats give boost to sluggish canned/preserved ready meals

Quality perception undermines dried ready meals

Table 124 Global Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Subsector: Volume 2000-2005

Table 125 Global Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Subsector: % Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 126 Global Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 127 Global Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 128 Global Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Subsector: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 129 Global Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

12.2 READY MEALS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Private label drives volume growth in Western Europe

Limited North American growth driven by demand for premium products

Growing Asian-Pacific sales driven by Japanese demand for chilled ready meals, particularly lunchboxes

Greater sophistication drives Eastern European growth

Healthy volume growth, but relatively weak value performance in Latin America

Developing markets in Africa and the Middle East

Table 130 Global Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Region: %Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 131 Global Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Region: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 132 Global Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Region: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 133 Global Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Region: % Value Growth 2000-2005

12.3 READY MEALS GLOBAL AND REGIONAL MANUFACTURER PERFORMANCE

Consolidation slows as mergers and acquisitions activity wanes

Healthy extensions fail to stem decline for Nestlé

Discontinued lines and low-carb diet trends constrain share performance

Private label continues to claim branded share

Table 134 Global Company Shares of Ready Meals 2001-2004

Table 135 Global Brand Shares of Ready Meals 2001-2004

Table 136 Ready Meals Regional Company Shares 2001-2004

12.4 READY MEALS OUTLOOK

Modest Western European growth driven by chilled ready meals

North American growth to come from premium, “better-for-you” products

Slower lunchbox growth in Japan constrains Asia-Pacific value sales

Eastern European growth driven by trading-up to better quality products

Growth in Latin America spurred by foreign investment

Marginal African and Middle Eastern and Australasian markets to grow

Prepared salads to enjoy fastest growth, from relatively low base

Frozen versus chilled in pizzas

Frozen outperforms chilled in ready meals generally

Table 137 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Region: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 138 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Region: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 139 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Subsector: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 140 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

13. SOUP

13.1 SOUP GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Higher priced ready-to-serve soups drive canned soup value growth

Dehydrated soup loses share due to poor image

Instant soup manufacturers focus on portability

UHT soup benefits from healthy positioning and greatest dynamism

Emerging premium chilled soup subsector enjoys considerable dynamism

Frozen soup gains value due to quality positioning

Table 141 Global Retail Sales of Soup by Subsector: Volume 2000-2005

Table 142 Global Retail Sales of Soup by Subsector: % Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 143 Global Retail Sales of Soup by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 144 Global Retail Sales of Soup by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 145 Global Retail Sales of Soup by Subsector: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 146 Global Retail Sales of Soup by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

13.2 SOUP REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

North American value sales spurred by waning low-carb diet craze and interest in organic and natural foods

Western European value sales boosted by strong currency and premium shift

Asia-Pacific soup sales dominated by Japanese desire for convenience

Eastern Europe characterised by contrasting fortunes for soup

Latin America boosted by Brazilian innovation

Moderate volume growth in Africa and the Middle East

Australasian value growth comes from innovation and canned/preserved boom

Table 147 Global Retail Sales of Soup by Region: %Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 148 Global Retail Sales of Soup by Region: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 149 Global Retail Sales of Soup by Region: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 150 Global Retail Sales of Soup by Region: % Value Growth 2000-2005

13.3 SOUP GLOBAL AND REGIONAL MANUFACTURER PERFORMANCE

Campbell Soup leads sector with further weakened share

Knorr extensions boost Unilever share

Successful convenient product launches boost Heinz share

General Mills suffers as low-carb dieting impacts

Private label share growth due to improved product quality

Table 151 Global Company Shares of Soup 2001-2004

Table 152 Global Brand Shares of Soup 2001-2004

Table 153 Soup Regional Company Shares 2001-2004

13.4 SOUP OUTLOOK

North America and Western Europe retain most valuable region status

Asian-Pacific performance inhibited by slow growth in Japan

Limited Eastern European growth stems from instant soup

Strong growth in Latin America, led by Brazil and Mexico

Australasia to experience moderate growth

Rising incomes spur growth in Africa and the Middle East

UHT and chilled soup to give impetus to value and volume growth

Table 154 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Soup by Region: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 155 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Soup by Region: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 156 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Soup by Subsector: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 157 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Soup by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

14. PASTA

14.1 PASTA GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Dried pasta suffers from price discounting

Quality and convenience underpin chilled pasta dynamism

Table 158 Global Retail Sales of Pasta by Subsector: Volume 2000-2005

Table 159 Global Retail Sales of Pasta by Subsector: % Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 160 Global Retail Sales of Pasta by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 161 Global Retail Sales of Pasta by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 162 Global Retail Sales of Pasta by Subsector: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 163 Global Retail Sales of Pasta by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

14.2 PASTA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Western European sales show slowdown

Value increase in Latin America due to Brazilian strength

Demand continues to fall in North America despite waning popularity of low-carb diets

Eastern Europe experiences fluctuating performance

Africa and the Middle East sees rising demand

New shapes and varieties spur Australasian sales

Table 164 Global Retail Sales of Pasta by Region: %Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 165 Global Retail Sales of Pasta by Region: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 166 Global Retail Sales of Pasta by Region: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 167 Global Retail Sales of Pasta by Region: % Value Growth 2000-2005

14.3 PASTA GLOBAL AND REGIONAL MANUFACTURER PERFORMANCE

Early period activity gives way to relative stability

Barilla benefits from product repositioning and acquisition

Key ranking movements derive from strategic acquisitions, currency strength and organic growth

Private label share increases

Table 168 Global Company Shares of Pasta 2001-2004

Table 169 Global Brand Shares of Pasta 2001-2004

Table 170 Pasta Regional Company Shares 2001-2004

14.4 PASTA OUTLOOK

Marginal Western European growth driven by added-value pasta

Strong growth in Latin America linked to increased demand for convenience

North American volume sales undermined by low-carb diet trends

Eastern Europe to benefit from increased disposable incomes

Dried holds firm in Asia-Pacific while chilled/fresh advances slowly

Marginal Africa and Middle East market shows strongest growth

Dried pasta underpins growth, but chilled/fresh provides dynamism

Table 171 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Pasta by Region: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 172 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Pasta by Region: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 173 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Pasta by Subsector: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 174 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Pasta by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

15. NOODLES

15.1 NOODLES GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Instant noodles maintain regional bias

Plain noodles rely on Chinese expansion

Japanese weakness undermines chilled noodles sales

Frozen noodles show steady growth from low base

Despite some growth, snack noodles fail to catch on

Table 175 Global Retail Sales of Noodles by Subsector: Volume 2000-2005

Table 176 Global Retail Sales of Noodles by Subsector: % Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 177 Global Retail Sales of Noodles by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 178 Global Retail Sales of Noodles by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 179 Global Retail Sales of Noodles by Subsector: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 180 Global Retail Sales of Noodles by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

15.2 NOODLES REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Dominant Asia-Pacific spurred by growth in developing markets

North America sees growth in premium instant and chilled noodles

Noodles in Latin America benefit from growing consumer confidence

Convenience factor drives value sales in Western Europe

Despite shift to ready meals, Eastern Europe sees growth in noodles

Strong value growth in Australasia slows

Africa and the Middle East sees rising demand, albeit from low base

Table 181 Global Retail Sales of Noodles by Region: %Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 182 Global Retail Sales of Noodles by Region: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 183 Global Retail Sales of Noodles by Region: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 184 Global Retail Sales of Noodles by Region: % Value Growth 2000-2005

15.3 NOODLES GLOBAL AND REGIONAL MANUFACTURER PERFORMANCE

Noodles sector dominated by Asian-Pacific companies

Nissin’s extends lead through increased innovation and product revamp

Share strength derives from geographical expansion and domestic dominance

Table 185 Global Company Shares of Noodles 2001-2004

15.4 NOODLES OUTLOOK

Steady growth in Asia-Pacific due to demand for instant noodles

North America benefits from increasing consumer interest in Asian cuisine

Increased demand for convenience underpins strong growth in Latin America

Value-added products drive Western European growth

Increased consumer confidence in Eastern Europe provides some benefit to noodles

Stasis in marginal Australasian market

Expansion in marginal African and Middle Eastern market

Instant noodles, particularly the pouch format, drive overall growth

Table 186 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Noodles by Region: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 187 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Noodles by Region: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 188 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Noodles by Subsector: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 189 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Noodles by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

16. CANNED FOOD

16.1 CANNED FOOD GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Fish/seafood enjoys continued resurgence due to upmarket shift

Meat and meat products constrained by food and health fears

Vegetables enjoy further currency movement boost as volumes stagnate

Ready meals improve quality of recipes

Single-serve and premium products fail to spur fruit volumes

Soup buoyed by innovative flavours and packaging

Beans see double digit volume growth over the review period

Table 190 Global Retail Sales of Canned Food by Subsector: Volume 2000-2005

Table 191 Global Retail Sales of Canned Food by Subsector: % Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 192 Global Retail Sales of Canned Food by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 193 Global Retail Sales of Canned Food by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 194 Global Retail Sales of Canned Food by Subsector: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 195 Global Retail Sales of Canned Food by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

16.2 CANNED FOOD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Value growth in Western Europe due to premium products and currency strength

Value sales in North America driven by canned/preserved soup

Asian-Pacific canned/preserved food sales improve despite Japanese sluggishness

Eastern Europe experiences double-digit value growth due to improved economy

Volume sales growth reflects low prices in Latin America

Moderate volume growth in Africa and the Middle East and Australasia

Table 196 Global Retail Sales of Canned Food by Region: %Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 197 Global Retail Sales of Canned Food by Region: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 198 Global Retail Sales of Canned Food by Region: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 199 Global Retail Sales of Canned Food by Region: % Value Growth 2000-2005

16.3 CANNED FOOD GLOBAL AND REGIONAL MANUFACTURER PERFORMANCE

Fragmented sector see private label gain further strength

Campbell Soup share weakens due to failure to rejuvenate condensed soup

Multinationals focus on areas of expertise

Del Monte hit by limited geographic presence and over reliance on the US

Private label share gain due to commodity nature of canned/preserved goods

Table 200 Global Company Shares of Canned Food 2001-2004

16.4 CANNED FOOD OUTLOOK

Most valuable markets North America and Western Europe show marginal growth

Growth in Asia-Pacific driven by demand in emerging markets

Canned/preserved fruit and vegetables drive growth in Eastern Europe

Affordability underpins strong growth in Latin America

Africa and the Middle East to experience fast growth

Australasia set to benefit from packaging innovation

Growth driven by demand for convenience and health

Table 201 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Canned Food by Region: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 202 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Canned Food by Region: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 203 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Canned Food by Subsector: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 204 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Canned Food by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

17. FROZEN FOOD

17.1 FROZEN FOOD GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Frozen ready meals growth driven by demand for convenience and quality

Healthier alternative provides foundation for frozen processed fish/seafood

Frozen pizza

Frozen processed vegetables

Frozen processed poultry enjoys growth despite health concerns

Niche subsectors enjoy considerable dynamism

Table 205 Global Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Subsector: Volume 2000-2005

Table 206 Global Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Subsector: % Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 207 Global Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 208 Global Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 209 Global Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Subsector: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 210 Global Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

17.2 FROZEN FOOD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Diversity of new products fails to overcome maturity in North America

Premium, healthy products drive Western European value growth as currency impact wanes

Asian-Pacific frozen food sales enjoy growth despite Japanese health concerns

Boom in Eastern Europe shows few signs of waning

Changing demographics impact volume sales growth in Latin America

Moderate volume growth in Africa and the Middle East, and rapid value growth in Australasia

Table 211 Global Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Region: %Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 212 Global Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Region: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 213 Global Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Region: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 214 Global Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Region: % Value Growth 2000-2005

17.3 FROZEN FOOD GLOBAL AND REGIONAL MANUFACTURER PERFORMANCE

Limited mergers and acquisitions activity results in some concentration

Nestlé increases lead through acquisition in US, but falls back as diet innovations miss the spot

Kraft Foods suffers while Unilever gains due to currency fluctuations

Premium product introductions fail to combat private label

No sign of private label share weakening

Table 215 Global Company Shares of Frozen Food 2001-2004

17.4 FROZEN FOOD OUTLOOK

North America and Western Europe to remain most valuable regions

Asian-Pacific growth underpinned by surging China

Strong Eastern European growth as affluence impacts

Strong value growth in Latin America

Demographics and rising purchasing power drive Africa and Middle East growth

Frozen fish/seafood underpins value and volume growth

Table 216 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Region: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 217 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Region: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 218 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Subsector: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 219 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

18. DRIED FOOD

18.1 DRIED FOOD GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Dominant rice remains staple in many markets

Greatest dynamism comes from instant noodles

Dried pasta sales undermined by dietary changes and mature demand

Instant soup enjoys rapid growth albeit from low base

Table 220 Global Retail Sales of Dried Food by Subsector: Volume 2000-2005

Table 221 Global Retail Sales of Dried Food by Subsector: % Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 222 Global Retail Sales of Dried Food by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 223 Global Retail Sales of Dried Food by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 224 Global Retail Sales of Dried Food by Subsector: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 225 Global Retail Sales of Dried Food by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

18.2 DRIED FOOD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Traditional staples rice and noodles underpin Asian-Pacific dominance

Low-cost, convenience underpins Latin American strength

Non-traditional products boost Western European sales

North American value sales spurred by convenient products

Rapid volume growth in Africa and the Middle East

Mature Eastern Europe benefits from demand for novel items

Australasian growth driven by healthy rice, instant soup and convenient noodles

Table 226 Global Retail Sales of Dried Food by Region: %Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 227 Global Retail Sales of Dried Food by Region: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 228 Global Retail Sales of Dried Food by Region: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 229 Global Retail Sales of Dried Food by Region: % Value Growth 2000-2005

18.3 DRIED FOOD GLOBAL AND REGIONAL MANUFACTURER PERFORMANCE

Dried processed food fragmented and showing little consolidation

JA Group undermined by Japanese weakness

Nissin Food Products ranks second in the sector

Kraft Foods continues to lose share following divestment

Barilla gains through acquisition in dried pasta

Private label share growth due to improved product quality

Table 230 Global Company Shares of Dried Food 2001-2004

18.4 DRIED FOOD OUTLOOK

Asia-Pacific volume growth surges ahead of value

Strong value growth in Latin America

Maturity in North America and Western Europe limits growth

Africa and Middle East to experience strong growth

Eastern European volume growth derives from dried pasta and value growth from instant noodles

Rice dominates but impetus comes from instant noodles

Table 231 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Dried Food by Region: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 232 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Dried Food by Region: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 233 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Dried Food by Subsector: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 234 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Dried Food by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

19. CHILLED FOOD

19.1 CHILLED FOOD GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Processed meats remains key volume and value growth driver

Growth in fish/seafood products undermined by weaker sales in Japan and Russia

Japanese lunchbox sales dominate global chilled ready meals sales

Strong growth for chilled/fresh pasta

Strong gains in niche areas – soup and pizza

Noodles witness fluctuating fortunes, shaped by Japan

Table 235 Global Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Subsector: Volume 2000-2005

Table 236 Global Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Subsector: % Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 237 Global Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 238 Global Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 239 Global Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Subsector: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 240 Global Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

19.2 CHILLED FOOD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Asia-Pacific losing influence

Chilled processed meat drives growth in Western Europe and North America

Rising disposable incomes boost value sales in Eastern Europe

Strengthening growth in Africa and the Middle East, and Latin America

Table 241 Global Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Region: %Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 242 Global Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Region: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 243 Global Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Region: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 244 Global Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Region: % Value Growth 2000-2005

19.3 CHILLED FOOD GLOBAL AND REGIONAL MANUFACTURER PERFORMANCE

Kraft Foods leads highly fragmented sector

Sara Lee heavily reliant on chilled processed meats

ConAgra realigns its focus

Nestlé’s strength in Western Europe

Japanese manufacturers lose share

Table 245 Global Company Shares of Chilled Food 2001-2004

19.4 CHILLED FOOD OUTLOOK

Convenience underpins sales in Western Europe, North America and Australasia

Australasia to experience moderate growth

Potential in Asia-Pacific unlikely to be exploited

Strong growth in emerging markets as disposable incomes advance

Processed meats underpins growth, but soup provides greatest dynamism

Table 246 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Region: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 247 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Region: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 248 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Subsector: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 249 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

20. OILS AND FATS

20.1 OILS AND FATS GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Vegetable and seed oil remains dominant force

Butter experiences relative stasis despite reduced intake of fat

Spreadable oils and fats see value gain due to functionality

Olive oil sales continue to benefit from health attributes

Cooking fats suffer from changed eating habits and health fears

Table 250 Global Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Subsector: Volume 2000-2005

Table 251 Global Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Subsector: % Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 252 Global Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 253 Global Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 254 Global Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Subsector: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 255 Global Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

20.2 OILS AND FATS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Volume growth drives value growth in Western Europe

Asian-Pacific oils and fats sales driven by China and developing markets

Latin America surges ahead

Rising disposable incomes drives Eastern European growth

Olive oil fails to buck slump in North America, but butter boosts value

Africa and the Middle East and Australasia boosted by health trends

Table 256 Global Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Region: %Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 257 Global Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Region: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 258 Global Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Region: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 259 Global Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Region: % Value Growth 2000-2005

20.3 OILS AND FATS GLOBAL AND REGIONAL MANUFACTURER PERFORMANCE

Fragmented sector experiences consolidation

Asian-Pacific manufacturers remain regional in scope

“Others” comprises oils and fats specialists

Private label share gains due to improvement in euro

Table 260 Global Company Shares of Oils and Fats 2001-2004

Table 261 Global Brand Shares of Oils and Fats 2001-2004

Table 262 Oils and Fats Regional Company Shares 2001-2004

20.4 OILS AND FATS OUTLOOK

Olive oil drives Western European growth

Chinese market to drive Asian-Pacific growth

Strong value growth in Latin America aided by premium shift

Volume in Eastern Europe driven by vegetable and seed oil, butter and spreadable oils and fats

North America experiences further decline despite best efforts of olive oil

Africa and the Middle East to experience robust growth

Value growth boosted by demand for speciality products

Table 263 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Region: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 264 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Region: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 265 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Subsector: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 266 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

21. SAUCES, DRESSINGS AND CONDIMENTS

21.1 SAUCES, DRESSINGS AND CONDIMENTS GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Pickled products show steady recent growth to remain most valuable subsector

Fermented sauces driven by Asian varieties

Low-fat mayonnaise outperforms low-fat salad dressings

Medical findings support growth of soy-based sauces

Herbs and spices fastest growing subsector in value terms

Changing global tastes impact

Dips enjoys strong value growth

Wet sauces enjoy healthy volume growth

Table 267 Global Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Subsector: Volume 2000-2005

Table 268 Global Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Subsector: % Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 269 Global Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 270 Global Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 271 Global Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Subsector: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 272 Global Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

21.2 SAUCES, DRESSINGS AND CONDIMENTS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Dominant Asia-Pacific led by Japan and China

Much of Western Europe’s value gain a recent event

Value growth in North America driven by product and packaging innovation

Latin American value sales benefit from accelerating growth across the region

Eastern European growth driven by Russian strength

Minor regions see volume grow and value benefit from currency strength

Table 273 Global Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Region: %Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 274 Global Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Region: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 275 Global Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Region: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 276 Global Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Region: % Value Growth 2000-2005

21.3 SAUCES, DRESSINGS AND CONDIMENTS GLOBAL AND REGIONAL MANUFACTURER PERFORMANCE

Consolidation halted by lack of acquisitions

Knorr propels Unilever share despite brand withdrawal

Japanese sector resists multinationals

Further private label share increase

Table 277 Global Company Shares of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments 2001-2004

21.4 SAUCES, DRESSINGS AND CONDIMENTS OUTLOOK

Asian-Pacific growth driven by soy-based and fermented sauces

Western European growth boosted by demand for ethnic food

North America characterised by slowest volume growth

Growth in Latin America linked to new product development

Increased consumer affluence drives value growth in Eastern Europe

Marginal African and Middle Eastern and Australasian markets to grow

Herbs and spices and fermented sauces give impetus to volume growth

Table 278 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Region: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 279 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Region: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 280 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Subsector: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 281 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

22. BABY FOOD

22.1 BABY FOOD GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Dominant milk formula boosted by innovation

Prepared food benefits from organic boom and dried food from low-cost convenience

“Other” baby food growth spurred by finger foods such as rusks

Table 282 Global Retail Sales of Baby Food by Subsector: Volume 2000-2005

Table 283 Global Retail Sales of Baby Food by Subsector: % Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 284 Global Retail Sales of Baby Food by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 285 Global Retail Sales of Baby Food by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 286 Global Retail Sales of Baby Food by Subsector: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 287 Global Retail Sales of Baby Food by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

22.2 BABY FOOD REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Western European growth driven by rising French birth rate

North America experiences demand for functional products

Asia-Pacific dynamism thanks to China and Indonesia

Latin American value strengthens due to Brazilian growth and improved Argentinean economy

Demand in Eastern Europe continues to strengthen

High birth rates drive growth in Africa and the Middle East

Table 288 Global Retail Sales of Baby Food by Region: %Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 289 Global Retail Sales of Baby Food by Region: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 290 Global Retail Sales of Baby Food by Region: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 291 Global Retail Sales of Baby Food by Region: % Value Growth 2000-2005

22.3 BABY FOOD GLOBAL AND REGIONAL MANUFACTURER PERFORMANCE

Concentration is a feature of baby food sector

Nestlé adopts strategy of wide product portfolio

US government programme and fatty acid launches have weaker impact on Enfamil

Little merger and acquisition activity reflects high level of concentration

Private label share falls despite entry of major manufacturers

Table 292 Global Company Shares of Baby Food 2001-2004

Table 293 Global Brand Shares of Baby Food 2001-2004

Table 294 Baby Food Regional Company Shares 2001-2004

22.4 BABY FOOD OUTLOOK

Growth in Asia-Pacific to be driven by China

Functional milk formula products underpin Western European volume growth

North America to show modest value growth

Healthy value growth in Eastern Europe, Latin America and Africa and the Middle East

Australasia to show modest value growth

Growth spurred by functional ingredients and extension of consumer base

Table 295 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Baby Food by Region: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 296 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Baby Food by Region: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 297 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Baby Food by Subsector: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 298 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Baby Food by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

23. SPREADS

23.1 SPREADS GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Jam preserves leading position

North Americans show clear preference for nut-based spreads

Honey enjoys modest volume growth but value surges ahead on price increases

Chocolate spreads enjoy strong Western European tradition

Yeast-based spreads remains niche with limited geographic distribution

Table 299 Global Retail Sales of Spreads by Subsector: Volume 2000-2005

Table 300 Global Retail Sales of Spreads by Subsector: % Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 301 Global Retail Sales of Spreads by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 302 Global Retail Sales of Spreads by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 303 Global Retail Sales of Spreads by Subsector: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 304 Global Retail Sales of Spreads by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

23.2 SPREADS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Shortages, price increases and currency strength inflate Western European value

Shifting eating habits and falling prices constrain North American value sales

China and Japan dominate Asian-Pacific spreads sales

Eastern European value growth exceeds volume growth due to growing popularity of branded products

Latin America value growth boosted by stronger economies

Healthy value growth in Africa and the Middle East

Table 305 Global Retail Sales of Spreads by Region: %Volume Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 306 Global Retail Sales of Spreads by Region: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

Table 307 Global Retail Sales of Spreads by Region: % Value Breakdown 2000-2005

Table 308 Global Retail Sales of Spreads by Region: % Value Growth 2000-2005

23.3 SPREADS GLOBAL AND REGIONAL MANUFACTURER PERFORMANCE

Spreads sector consolidates through acquisition

Ferrero comes out top in spreads

JM Smucker sees leadership slip away weakened by currency swings

Unilever holds steady as it focuses elsewhere

Premier Food Holdings enjoys fruits of Nestlé’s divestments

Private label share continues steady expansion

Table 309 Global Company Shares of Spreads 2001-2004

Table 310 Global Brand Shares of Spreads 2001-2004

Table 311 Spreads Regional Company Shares 2001-2004

23.4 SPREADS OUTLOOK

Western Europe and North America remain largest regions despite slower growth

China to drive Asian-Pacific volume growth

Russia to provide bulk of Eastern European growth

Moderate growth in Latin America spurred by stable economies

Marginal regions experience contrasting fortunes

Honey to register fastest growth

Table 312 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Spreads by Region: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 313 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Spreads by Region: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 314 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Spreads by Subsector: %Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 315 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Spreads by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

24. WESTERN EUROPE

24.1 OVERVIEW

Developing markets lose impetus and few signs of recovery in some major markets

UK consumers seek convenience, flavour, indulgence and health

Turkey and Greece benefit from multinational investment

Spain, Italy and France witness evolving consumption patterns

Discounting in mature markets negatively impacts value

Chart 8 Western Europe: Packaged Food Retail Value Sales by Country: Value US$ 2000-2005

24.2 CONFECTIONERY – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Boxed chocolate assortments drive UK growth

Slight German recovery in 2005

Innovation remains key to French growth

Italy enjoys a good year for confectionery

Good Spanish performance boosted by added value products

Turkey remains the key growth market in Western Europe

Table 316 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Confectionery by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 317 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Confectionery by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

24.3 CONFECTIONERY – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Gum giant has designs on joining all-powerful quintet

Cadbury Schweppes strengthens position in sugar and surges in gum

Changing consumer trends impact Ferrero sales

Wrigley enjoys steady value and share growth

Private label shows slight gain

Table 318 Western Europe: Company Shares of Confectionery 2001-2004

24.4 BAKERY PRODUCTS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Bread underpins steady Italian performance

France records sustained growth

Packaged/industrial baked goods and private label are winners in Germany

Premium offerings continue to drive UK growth

Steady growth with Turkish economic recovery

Table 319 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 320 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

24.5 BAKERY PRODUCTS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Barilla consolidates following acquisition

Danone enjoys strength in biscuits

Kellogg’s continues to lead consolidated breakfast cereals

Artisanal presence shrinks, while private label edges forward

Table 321 Western Europe: Company Shares of Bakery Products 2001-2004

24.6 ICE CREAM – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Recovery in Italy in 2005 after a poor year in 2004

Hotter summer improves UK performance

German sales stagnate in 2005 after sharp decline in 2004

French sales pick up in 2005

Spanish sales benefit from attempts to end seasonality

Table 322 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 323 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

24.7 ICE CREAM – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Unilever holds firm at the top

Nestlé continues to consolidate following acquisition

Private label falters despite increasing consolidation

Table 324 Western Europe: Company Shares of Ice Cream 2001-2004

24.8 DAIRY PRODUCTS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Continued decline for milk, dynamism for yoghurt and stagnation for cheese in France

Italian dairy products show less positive performance in 2005

Positive German performance in 2005

UK dairy products sales show healthy growth

Slowdown in Spanish growth driven by drop in milk consumption

Table 325 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Dairy Products by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

24.9 DAIRY PRODUCTS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Danone focuses on functional products

Arla consolidates second position

Western Europe remains central to Lactalis

Nestlé looks to product innovation and healthier developments

Private label dominates milk sales

Table 326 Western Europe: Company Shares of Dairy Products 2001-2004

24.10 SWEET AND SAVOURY SNACKS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Healthy revolution emerges further in the UK

Positive German development after acrylamide crisis

Moderate Spanish growth benefits from health trends

French volume sales stagnate as demand falters

Table 327 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 328 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

24.11 SWEET AND SAVOURY SNACKS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

PepsiCo dominance despite fragmented regional presence

Procter & Gamble enjoys singular subsector orientation

Other manufacturers enjoy largely national orientation

Private label growth picks up in 2004

Table 329 Western Europe: Company Shares of Sweet and Savoury Snacks 2001-2004

24.12 SNACK BARS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Slowdown in UK sales but snacking trend continues apace

Health and convenience continue to drive Dutch demand for snack bars

Poor German performance undermined by granola/muesli bars

Breakfast bars become leader in France in value terms

Breakfast bars also drive growth in Italy

Table 330 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 331 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

24.13 SNACK BARS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Kellogg extends domination

Dominance in Germany underpins strong regional position

Danone remains in a solid third position

Premier Food Holdings emerges following Weetabix acquisition

Table 332 Western Europe: Company Shares of Snack Bars 2001-2004

24.14 MEAL REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Wider distribution helps drive UK volume sales

Disappointing French performance for meal replacement products

Weight loss a major issue for Spaniards

Widespread obesity and rising health concerns drive Dutch sales

Out of touch with modern German trends

Table 333 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 334 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

24.15 MEAL REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Unilever enjoys growing presence with Slim-Fast

Second ranked Novartis gains share on competition

Biocentury derives regional status from leadership in Spain

Range modification fails to prevent further decline

Brief flirtation with Atkins

Table 335 Western Europe: Company Shares of Meal Replacement Products 2001-2004

24.16 READY MEALS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Chilled still the clear leader in the dominant UK market

French sales flourish due to product segmentation and demand for convenience

Convenience trend and improved quality drive German sales

Italy still waiting for economic upturn

Slowdown in Spanish growth due to maturity and rising private label penetration

Table 336 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 337 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

24.17 READY MEALS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Leaders maintain distance but losing strength

Oetker-Gruppe makes further gains in frozen pizzas

Private label increases dominance of commodity products

Table 338 Western Europe: Company Shares of Ready Meals 2001-2004

24.18 SOUP – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

The UK’s winter warmer

French sales driven by new recipes and diet versions

Soup continues to experience growth despite limiting factors

Difficult year for soup manufacturers in the Netherlands

Convenience of frozen soup continues to drive Italian growth

Table 339 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Soup by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 340 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Soup by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

24.19 SOUP – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Unilever holds top spot but share losses in France and Germany hit overall share

Campbell’s enjoys widespread representation

Heinz retains European status despite divestment in the US

Nestlé share undermined by divestment in Scandinavia

The challenger from Scotland

Private label raises its profile via chilled soup

Table 341 Western Europe: Company Shares of Soup 2001-2004

24.20 PASTA – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

High penetration of dried pasta makes growth difficult in Italy

German growth due to several positive trends

Poor prospects for French market

UK has ingrained pasta habit

Spain showing first signs of maturity in former growth areas

Table 342 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Pasta by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 343 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Pasta by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

24.21 PASTA – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Barilla benefits from innovation, communication and strong domestic presence

Nestlé benefits from chilled/fresh presence

Pastificio Rana continues to benefit from leadership of fast-growing chilled/fresh

Private label share continues to advance

Table 344 Western Europe: Company Shares of Pasta 2001-2004

24.22 NOODLES – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Oodles of UK noodles

Irish noodles sales slow down slightly as sector matures

Noodles do well in the Netherlands

Price cuts lead to poor Danish value growth

Norwegian noodles continue to show strong but slower value growth

Table 345 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Noodles by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 346 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Noodles by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

24.23 NOODLES – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Unilever increases substantial lead

Second ranked Campbell dominates pouch instant noodles

Private label growing versus branded noodle domination

Table 347 Western Europe: Company Shares of Noodles 2001-2004

24.24 CANNED FOOD – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Premium products drive French sales

An old staple still finds favour in the UK

German canned/preserved food sales show stability

Tough winter brings hope to Spanish market

Strong demand for canned meat and ready meals continues in Italy

Table 348 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Canned Food by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 349 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Canned Food by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

24.25 CANNED FOOD – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

No further consolidation in fragmented regional sector

Domestic manufacturers compete with multinationals

Private label products benefit from commodity nature of canned/preserved products

Table 350 Western Europe: Company Shares of Canned Food 2001-2004

24.26 FROZEN FOOD – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Frozen food struggling in the UK

Sunny times for German frozen processed food

Modest French performance despite innovation

Italian sales limited by economic crisis

Sweden enjoys one of the highest per capita consumption levels in Western Europe

Table 351 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 352 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

24.27 FROZEN FOOD – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Unilever maintains firm hold on Western Europe

Private label share advances beyond one third

Table 353 Western Europe: Company Shares of Frozen Food 2001-2004

24.28 DRIED FOOD – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Little growth for German dried processed food

Maturity of demand for dried pasta affecting pasta sales in Italy

UK consumers enjoy a taste of Asia

Maturity of pasta and rice constrain French growth

Immigrant population brings hope to Spanish market

Table 354 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Dried Food by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 355 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Dried Food by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

24.29 DRIED FOOD – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Barilla maintains lead through pasta strength

Unilever keeps pace with regional leader

Nestlé makes some gains, but continues to lose in the UK

Strength in UK instant soup contributes to Campbell’s wider regional share

Improved product quality underpins private label share growth

Table 356 Western Europe: Company Shares of Dried Food 2001-2004

24.30 CHILLED FOOD – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Reduced consumption of complete meals constrains UK sales growth

Some recovery in Italian sales in 2005

Steady French progress due to the success of single-portion and premium products

German sales dominated by chilled processed meat

Strong growth, but few surprises in Spanish market

Table 357 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 358 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

24.31 CHILLED FOOD – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma leads highly fragmented sector

Few companies with pan-regional representation

Private label dominates

Table 359 Western Europe: Company Shares of Chilled Food 2001-2004

24.32 OILS AND FATS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Turkish sales driven by dynamic vegetable and seed oils

Slight growth in mature German oils and fats in 2005

Naturally healthy products, such as extra-virgin olive oil, drive Italian growth

French decline worsens in 2005

Stagnation continues to hamper UK market

Table 360 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 361 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

24.33 OILS AND FATS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Fragmented sector continues to consolidate

Unilever extends lead

Specialists dominate “others”

Private label share gains despite premium brands advance

Table 362 Western Europe: Company Shares of Oils and Fats 2001-2004

24.34 SAUCES, DRESSINGS AND CONDIMENTS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Health positioning boosts sales in the UK

Convenience drives German growth

Increased unit prices helps sustain Italian performance

Consolidation of recent trends takes place in France

Premium and healthier sauces drive Spanish sales

Table 363 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 364 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

24.35 SAUCES, DRESSINGS AND CONDIMENTS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Unilever fails to advance

Private label continues to advance

Table 365 Western Europe: Company Shares of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments 2001-2004

24.36 BABY FOOD – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Limited growth in Italy

Further French slowdown in 2005

Slight German growth undermined by falling birth rate

Solid UK growth with organic products to the fore

Surging birth rates continue to drive Spanish performance

Table 366 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Baby Food by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 367 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Baby Food by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

24.37 BABY FOOD – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Nestlé benefits from broad product portfolio

Royal Numico strengthens second position

Heinz registers unchanged share and a strong third position

Private label of limited importance

Table 368 Western Europe: Company Shares of Baby Food 2001-2004

24.38 SPREADS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Price competition dampens German value

Dynamic French growth boosted by premium products

UK consumers stuck with high honey prices

Spreads witness slower growth in Italy

Spreads recovers with Turkish economy due to traditional appeal

Table 369 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Spreads by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 370 Western Europe: Retail Sales of Spreads by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

24.39 SPREADS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Consolidation follows acquisition

Ferrero gains marginal share despite threat from private label

Premier Food Holdings benefits from Nestlé’s divestments

Private label enjoys growing quality image

Table 371 Western Europe: Company Shares of Spreads 2001-2004

25. EASTERN EUROPE

25.1 OVERVIEW

Russia benefits from rising disposable incomes

Globalisation trends shaping Polish development

Ukraine benefits from increased consumer sophistication

Volume growth picks up in Hungary

Growth in Czech Republic as post-EU accession prices remain steady

Romanian growth not so dynamic in real terms

Bulgarian purchasing power increases along with expectations for higher quality at lower prices

Variety driving growth in packaged food in Slovakia

Chart 9 Eastern Europe: Packaged Food Retail Value Sales by Country: Value US$ 2000-2005

25.2 CONFECTIONERY – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Steady Russian growth in volume and value terms

Another year of steady Polish growth despite growing saturation

Ukrainian sales accelerate in line with higher consumer expenditure

Table 372 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Confectionery by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 373 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Confectionery by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

25.3 CONFECTIONERY – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Multinationals dominate regional sales, with notable exception

Mergers and acquisitions activity focuses on Cadbury Schweppes

Local players gaining strength

Table 374 Eastern Europe: Company Shares of Confectionery 2001-2004

25.4 BAKERY PRODUCTS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Lower Russian consumption in general but greater sales of upper priced products

Decrease in unpackaged/artisanal bread consumption hinders overall Polish growth

Romanian sales suffer from downturn in baked goods

Table 375 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 376 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

25.5 BAKERY PRODUCTS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Heavy fragmentation and large artisanal presence

Strength in biscuits underpins Danone’s lead

Bahlsen also benefits from strong biscuits sales

Barilla gains position through retail acquisition

Nestlé enjoys healthy presence in growing breakfast cereals

Table 377 Eastern Europe: Company Shares of Bakery Products 2001-2004

25.6 ICE CREAM – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Ice cream makes slow progress in Russia due to maturity

Ukrainian sales impacted by weather

No multinational domination in Polish market

Table 378 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 379 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

25.7 ICE CREAM – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Unilever extends lead as premium products find favour

Acquisition contributes to Nestlé strength

Strong domestic presence benefiting from surge in investment

Table 380 Eastern Europe: Company Shares of Ice Cream 2001-2004

25.8 DAIRY PRODUCTS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Raw milk prices and enriched products drive Russian growth

Increasing incomes and new products boost Polish sales of dairy products

Hungarian demand remains stable for dairy products

Table 381 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Dairy Products by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

25.9 DAIRY PRODUCTS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Evidence of consolidation in fragmented market

Parmalat’s problems become gains for rivals

Danone owes lead to yoghurt dominance

Foreign companies lead in cheese

Private label continues to grow from small base

Table 382 Eastern Europe: Company Shares of Dairy Products 2001-2004

25.10 SWEET AND SAVOURY SNACKS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Another successful year for snacks in Russia

Fast-paced lifestyles stimulate Polish sales, but health awareness has greater impact

Ukrainian sales continue steady growth due to snacks’ popularity

Table 383 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 384 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

25.11 SWEET AND SAVOURY SNACKS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Foreign manufacturers dominate Eastern Europe’s top five

PepsiCo strengthens leads through Lay’s expansion

Domestic response not slow in coming

Both Intersnack and Lorenz lose

Leadership in Ukraine fails to rescue Kraft Foods

Table 385 Eastern Europe: Company Shares of Sweet and Savoury Snacks 2001-2004

25.12 SNACK BARS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Snack bars meet Russia’s snacking trend but still very underdeveloped

Less dynamic growth and stronger competition in Hungary

Continuous Czech growth driven by snacking phenomenon

Table 386 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 387 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

25.13 SNACK BARS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Highly fragmented with local manufacturers in the lead

Cerbona derives status from singular representation

Multinationals show mixed fortunes

Limited pan-regional presence

Table 388 Eastern Europe: Company Shares of Snack Bars 2001-2004

25.14 MEAL REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Slimming products push through in seasonal waves in the leading Czech market

Only slimming products are represented in Russian meal replacement products

Dynamic growth in Slovakia, albeit from a small base

Table 389 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 390 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

25.15 MEAL REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Natur Produkt and VitaLine lead the sector

Limited presence underpins fourth position for TKI Foods

Herbalife benefits from leadership in Romania

Table 391 Eastern Europe: Company Shares of Meal Replacement Products 2001-2004

25.16 READY MEALS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Russian value driven by sophisticated demand from high income consumers with limited spare time

Polish growth due to a need for convenience

Healthy Ukrainian growth driven by hectic lifestyles

Table 392 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 393 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

25.17 READY MEALS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Frozen goods manufacturers prominent

Planeta Group leads regional market with weakened share

Aggressive advertising underpins steady climb for MorozKom

Premium brands underpin rapid rise for Talosto

Oetker-Gruppe consolidates strong fifth

Table 394 Eastern Europe: Company Shares of Ready Meals 2001-2004

25.18 SOUP – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Dehydrated soup loses appeal in Russia, but instant soup grows in popularity

No upturn in Polish sales as consumers pay more attention to healthy diets

Hungarian soup sales undermined by success of alternatives

Table 395 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Soup by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 396 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Soup by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

25.19 SOUP – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Foreign multinationals extend lead

Nestlé leads through focus on premium segment

Unilever ranks second through leading Knorr instant soup brand

Mars makes first venture into soup

Table 397 Eastern Europe: Company Shares of Soup 2001-2004

25.20 PASTA – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Branded products drive Russian sales

Polish pasta sales benefit from advertising campaigns and changing patterns of consumption

High price of durum wheat fails to break Ukrainian sales growth

Table 398 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Pasta by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 399 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Pasta by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

25.21 PASTA – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Local manufacturers hold the upper hand

Domestic manufacturers increasing numbers of packaged and branded products

Multinational presence limited

Table 400 Eastern Europe: Company Shares of Pasta 2001-2004

25.22 NOODLES – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Convenience continues to drive Russian sales

Polish noodles sales still on track thanks to desire for convenience

Instant noodles dominates Hungarian sales and growth

Table 401 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Noodles by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 402 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Noodles by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

25.23 NOODLES – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Russian manufacturers dominate regional ranking

Yakult Honsha begins local production of Dosirac

Table 403 Eastern Europe: Company Shares of Noodles 2001-2004

25.24 CANNED FOOD – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Higher-value products drive Russian growth

Meat and meat products only weak area in Poland

Slight Ukrainian volume growth boosted by rising incomes

Table 404 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Canned Food by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 405 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Canned Food by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

25.25 CANNED FOOD – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

With one notable exception, fragmented sector led by domestic manufacturers

Hamé benefits from strong Czech sales

Local production versus imports

Table 406 Eastern Europe: Company Shares of Canned Food 2001-2004

25.26 FROZEN FOOD – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Dynamic performance across entire Russian sector

Convenience and a wider range of products drive Polish growth

Czech sales benefit from higher quality shift and trend towards convenience food

Table 407 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 408 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

25.27 FROZEN FOOD – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Talosto assumes leadership

Weakened position in large Russian market undermines Planeta’s regional standing

Morozko continues to expand capacity

Status in national markets a key feature

Pan-regional presence underpins Frosta and Oetker-Gruppe

Table 409 Eastern Europe: Company Shares of Frozen Food 2001-2004

25.28 DRIED FOOD – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Stasis in Russian market with some growth noodles and instant soup

Trend towards healthier diets and convenience drives Polish sales

Table 410 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Dried Food by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 411 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Dried Food by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

25.29 DRIED FOOD – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Multinationals lead due to presence in soup and noodles

Local manufacturers enjoy healthy presence

Table 412 Eastern Europe: Company Shares of Dried Food 2001-2004

25.30 CHILLED FOOD – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Traditional Russia chilled sausage close to saturation

Wider variety of chilled processed products leads to growing popularity in Ukraine

Table 413 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 414 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

25.31 CHILLED FOOD – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Highly fragmented sector dominated by domestic manufacturers

Table 415 Eastern Europe: Company Shares of Chilled Food 2001-2004

25.32 OILS AND FATS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Traditional products still growing Russian sales

Poles tend towards more expensive oils and fats

Ukrainian sales boosted by consumption of more packaged varieties

Table 416 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 417 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

25.33 OILS AND FATS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Upheaval followed by period of consolidation and stasis in fragmented sector

Domestic producers benefit from location

Private label still small but growing

Table 418 Eastern Europe: Company Shares of Oils and Fats 2001-2004

25.34 SAUCES, DRESSINGS AND CONDIMENTS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Maturity in key subsectors undermines Russian growth

Polish sales benefit from the trend towards diet fortification and diversification

Dynamic Ukrainian growth due to major development of spices, salad dressings and ketchup

Table 419 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 420 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

25.35 SAUCES, DRESSINGS AND CONDIMENTS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Consolidation constrained by lack of acquisitions

Premium-positioned foreign companies versus mid-market orientated domestic producers

Unilever and Nestlé benefit from leading positions in countries with EU membership

Table 421 Eastern Europe: Company Shares of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments 2001-2004

25.36 BABY FOOD – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Positive birth rate and increasing spending power boosts Russian growth

Lifestyle trends overcome negative Polish birth rate

Increasing product diversity drives Ukrainian sales ahead

Table 422 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Baby Food by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 423 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Baby Food by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

25.37 BABY FOOD – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Baby food sector relatively concentrated

Royal Numico leads sales due to widespread presence

Nestlé uses narrower product portfolio

Table 424 Eastern Europe: Company Shares of Baby Food 2001-2004

25.38 SPREADS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Russians take their tea with jam

Slight Polish growth despite approaching saturation – volumes experiences first decline

Table 425 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Spreads by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 426 Eastern Europe: Retail Sales of Spreads by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

25.39 SPREADS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

No clear regional leader in fragmented market

Rivals cause problems for Ferrero

Honey remains largely unbranded

Table 427 Eastern Europe: Company Shares of Spreads 2001-2004

26. LATIN AMERICA

26.1 OVERVIEW

Brazil shows health trends have increasing influence

Mexico makes steady gains with health to the fore

Argentineans have more disposable income

Competition for consumer expenditure in Colombia

Economic malaise gives way to recovery in Chile

Light at the end of the tunnel for Venezuela

Chart 10 Latin America: Packaged Food Retail Value Sales by Country 2000-2005

26.2 CONFECTIONERY – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Macroeconomic factors contribute to consumption growth in Brazil

Mexican sales growing at lower rates than previous years

Argentinean sales profit from higher disposable income and product launches

Table 428 Latin America: Retail Sales of Confectionery by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 429 Latin America: Retail Sales of Confectionery by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

26.3 CONFECTIONERY – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Mergers and acquisitions activity continues to impact region

In addition to acquisition, wide presence underpins Cadbury Schweppes’ lead

Multinationals strong, local players resist through sugar confectionery

Table 430 Latin America: Company Shares of Confectionery 2001-2004

26.4 BAKERY PRODUCTS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Higher value products drive Brazilian sales

Widespread growth underpins Mexican bakery products

Table 431 Latin America: Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 432 Latin America: Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

26.5 BAKERY PRODUCTS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Highly fragmented sector characterised by slow consolidation

Leader Bimbo pursues geographic expansion

Multinationals enjoy Latin American growth despite regional economic difficulties

Artisanal manufacturers remain strong, but continue to lose share

Table 433 Latin America: Company Shares of Bakery Products 2001-2004

26.6 ICE CREAM – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Brazilian sales recover

A profitable business in Mexico

Flat constant value growth in Chile

Argentina continues to recover lost ground, particularly artisanal

Table 434 Latin America: Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 435 Latin America: Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

26.7 ICE CREAM – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Unilever maintains weakened lead

Nestlé gains share with aggressive strategy

Table 436 Latin America: Company Shares of Ice Cream 2001-2004

26.8 DAIRY PRODUCTS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Growth in Brazil despite industry upheaval

A market sector with considerable certainty in Mexico

Advertising, innovation and disposable income all drive Argentinean sales up

Table 437 Latin America: Retail Sales of Dairy Products by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

26.9 DAIRY PRODUCTS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Nestlé maintains lead in dairy products but comes under pressure

Lala makes significant acquisition and moves up ranking

Danone gains share with probiotic yoghurt

Parmalat’s position weakens further but hope on the horizon

Table 438 Latin America: Company Shares of Dairy Products 2001-2004

26.10 SWEET AND SAVOURY SNACKS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Snacks as substitute for complete meals in Mexico

Brazilian stabilisation follows 2003 recession

Consistent performance in Colombia over the review period

Table 439 Latin America: Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 440 Latin America: Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

26.11 SWEET AND SAVOURY SNACKS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

PepsiCo strengthens grip on regional market

Bimbo suffers share loss despite improved distribution

Table 441 Latin America: Company Shares of Sweet and Savoury Snacks 2001-2004

26.12 SNACK BARS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Big push from major players drives Mexican growth

Brazilian volume growth moderates

On-the-go consumption and healthy products boost Argentinean sales

Table 442 Latin America: Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 443 Latin America: Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

26.13 SNACK BARS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Bimbo’s entry turns regional market upside down

PepsiCo is largest loser following Bimbo’s emergence

Kellogg loses share but remains third

Nutrimental versus United Mills in Brazil

Table 444 Latin America: Company Shares of Snack Bars 2001-2004

26.14 MEAL REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Slimming products drive impressive Brazilian growth

Mexican sales growing with health and wellness awareness

Table 445 Latin America: Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 446 Latin America: Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

26.15 MEAL REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Herbalife leads thanks to strong direct sales force

Unilever loses lead despite entry into slimming products

Bristol-Myers Squibb leads convalescence products

Nutrilatina benefits from strength of domestic market

Nestlé invests in convalescence products

Table 447 Latin America: Company Shares of Meal Replacement Products 2001-2004

26.16 READY MEALS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Mounting time constraints support ready meals expansion in Brazil

Mexican sales show dynamism with a wider variety of products

Table 448 Latin America: Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 449 Latin America: Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

26.17 READY MEALS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Strong portfolio extends Sadia’s lead

Nestlé and Unilever exit due to low sales

Table 450 Latin America: Company Shares of Ready Meals 2001-2004

26.18 SOUP – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Colombian growth continues to slow

Product innovation boosts Brazilian sales

Significant growth but insignificant Mexican sales

Table 451 Latin America: Retail Sales of Soup by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 452 Latin America: Retail Sales of Soup by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

26.19 SOUP – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Soup sector consolidation halted

Nestlé unchanged at the top

Unilever recovers after heavy loss in 2002

Campbell derives regional presence from Mexico

Table 453 Latin America: Company Shares of Soup 2001-2004

26.20 PASTA – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Dried outperforms chilled in Brazil

Price controls and MERCAL’s purchasing power impact in Venezuela

Pasta mature with low penetration in Mexico

Table 454 Latin America: Retail Sales of Pasta by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 455 Latin America: Retail Sales of Pasta by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

26.21 PASTA – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Fragmented sector undergoes consolidation

Grupo La Moderna holds onto lead

M Dias Branco SA Comércio e Indústria emerges from obscurity

Cargill depends on Venezuela

Barilla fails to keep pace with local manufacturers

Table 456 Latin America: Company Shares of Pasta 2001-2004

26.22 NOODLES – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Plain and cups/bowl instant noodles drive Brazilian sales

New competitors add dynamism to Mexican sales

Table 457 Latin America: Retail Sales of Noodles by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 458 Latin America: Retail Sales of Noodles by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

26.23 NOODLES – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Multinationals maintain strong position

Local producers recognise potential

Table 459 Latin America: Company Shares of Noodles 2001-2004

26.24 CANNED FOOD – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Movements in tuna heavily influence Mexican market

Weak performance in Brazilian canned/preserved food

Argentinean sales driven by canned/preserved tomatoes

Table 460 Latin America: Retail Sales of Canned Food by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 461 Latin America: Retail Sales of Canned Food by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

26.25 CANNED FOOD – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Fragmentation and domestic strength key characteristics of Latin America

Domestic food processors control share

Private label share gain due to commodity nature of canned/preserved goods

Table 462 Latin America: Company Shares of Canned Food 2001-2004

26.26 FROZEN FOOD – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Social inequity constrains even better Brazilian performance

Diversity in Mexican frozen processed food responds to different niche needs

Convenience overcomes price in Argentina

Table 463 Latin America: Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 464 Latin America: Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

26.27 FROZEN FOOD – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Sadia and Perdigão freeze out the competition

Specialist players hold their own

Local players maintain position

Table 465 Latin America: Company Shares of Frozen Food 2001-2004

26.28 DRIED FOOD – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Low-cost, convenience underpins Brazilian strength

Convenience and easy preparation push Mexican sales

Colombian performance weakens as stagnation impacts

Table 466 Latin America: Retail Sales of Dried Food by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 467 Latin America: Retail Sales of Dried Food by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

26.29 DRIED FOOD – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Further fragmentation evident

Local players enjoy leading positions

Divestment contributes to Kraft Foods share loss

Table 468 Latin America: Company Shares of Dried Food 2001-2004

26.30 CHILLED FOOD – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Packaged chilled meats becoming more popular in Mexico thanks to Wal-Mart

Venezuelan performance clearly dominated by chilled processed meats

Colombia suffers declining volumes

Table 469 Latin America: Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 470 Latin America: Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

26.31 CHILLED FOOD – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Fragmented sector led by Mexico’s Sigma Alimentos

Domestic companies dominate

Table 471 Latin America: Company Shares of Chilled Food 2001-2004

26.32 OILS AND FATS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Vegetable and seed oil sales dominant in Brazil

Oils and fats a part of everyday Mexican life

Steady Colombian growth due to trading up despite maturity

Table 472 Latin America: Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 473 Latin America: Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

26.33 OILS AND FATS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Global activity has some impact on fragmented regional market

Regional focus and product innovation extend Bunge’s leadership

Cargill’s strength found in Brazil and Venezuela

Competition in Mexico sees Unilever divest brands and ABF enter the market

Table 474 Latin America: Company Shares of Oils and Fats 2001-2004

26.34 SAUCES, DRESSINGS AND CONDIMENTS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Accelerated growth in Brazil

Innovation maintains Mexican dynamism

Substitution and tomato harvest problems drive Argentinean sales down

Table 475 Latin America: Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 476 Latin America: Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

26.35 SAUCES, DRESSINGS AND CONDIMENTS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Trend towards increasing concentration

Unilever Bestfoods extends lead

Nestlé and Conservas La Costeña compete for second

Table 477 Latin America: Company Shares of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments 2001-2004

26.36 BABY FOOD – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Urban consumption underpins strong Brazilian growth

Mexican mothers subjected to educational campaigns

Colombian value growth driven by price increases despite volume decline

Table 478 Latin America: Retail Sales of Baby Food by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 479 Latin America: Retail Sales of Baby Food by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

26.37 BABY FOOD – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Baby food sector characterised by high level of concentration

Nestlé adopts wide portfolio strategy, while Novartis employs single “mega brand”

Table 480 Latin America: Company Shares of Baby Food 2001-2004

26.38 SPREADS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Brazilian sales eroded by substitute products

Mexican market grows slightly ahead of population growth

Traditional products hold stable in Argentina

Table 481 Latin America: Retail Sales of Spreads by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 482 Latin America: Retail Sales of Spreads by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

26.39 SPREADS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Considerable fluctuation in shares over review period

International companies restricted to non-traditional and premium products

Unilever overhauls product portfolio

Table 483 Latin America: Company Shares of Spreads 2001-2004

27. ASIA-PACIFIC

27.1 OVERVIEW

Price polarisation evident in Japan

Changing lifestyles and rising affluence allow Chinese to trade up

South Korean slowdown due to maturity and economic downturn

Fastest growth in least developed markets

Transition to market economy underpins strong Vietnamese growth

Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan show maturity

Chart 11 Asia-Pacific: Packaged Food Retail Value Sales by Country 2000-2005

27.2 CONFECTIONERY – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Japan responds positively

Stable development in China due to continued demand

Marginal South Korean growth driven by improved spending and increased prices

Indonesian sales slowdown as price increases subside

Table 484 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Confectionery by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 485 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Confectionery by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

27.3 CONFECTIONERY – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Lotte, Meiji and Morinaga command over one fifth of regional value

Stagnation in domestic market hits Meiji sales

Cadbury Schweppes continues to benefit from Pfizer acquisition

Steady progress in Asia-Pacific for Perfetti Van Melle

Table 486 Asia-Pacific: Company Shares of Confectionery 2001-2004

27.4 BAKERY PRODUCTS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Tentative Japanese revival led by biscuits and breakfast cereals

Modern lifestyles prompt the rapid Chinese growth

Indian bakery grows, albeit slowly

Table 487 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 488 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Bakery Products by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

27.5 BAKERY PRODUCTS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Regional shares reflect Japanese representation with Yamazaki well in front

Shikishima Baking looks to healthy products, Lotte sticks with “sweet”

Table 489 Asia-Pacific: Company Shares of Bakery Products 2001-2004

27.6 ICE CREAM – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Stagnant sales follow hot year for growth

Impulse remains Chinese mainstay while take-home expands more robustly

South Korean growth driven by premium launches and year-round sales

Table 490 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 491 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Ice Cream by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

27.7 ICE CREAM – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Lotte continues to extend lead

Foreign multinationals suffer overall decline

Collective downturn for other Japanese players

Table 492 Asia-Pacific: Company Shares of Ice Cream 2001-2004

27.8 DAIRY PRODUCTS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Current value growth in Japan despite saturation

Rising Chinese demand, key growth engine

Rapid expansion in nascent markets

Table 493 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Dairy Products by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

27.9 DAIRY PRODUCTS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Domestic players take leading positions

Nestlé holds position in region

Yili successfully defends its number one position in China against all the odds

Nippon Milk Community emerges from the ashes of Snow Brand

Table 494 Asia-Pacific: Company Shares of Dairy Products 2001-2004

27.10 SWEET AND SAVOURY SNACKS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Declining sales pattern continues in large Japanese market

Rapid growth as Chinese embrace snacking lifestyle

Table 495 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 496 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Sweet and Savoury Snacks by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

27.11 SWEET AND SAVOURY SNACKS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Leadership in Japan reflected in regional standings

Significant private label share holds form

Table 497 Asia-Pacific: Company Shares of Sweet and Savoury Snacks 2001-2004

27.12 SNACK BARS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Steady Japanese growth driven by fortified bars

Table 498 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 499 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Snack Bars by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

27.13 SNACK BARS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Otsuka maintains clear lead through fortified bars

Acquisition re-shapes national and regional landscape

Table 500 Asia-Pacific: Company Shares of Snack Bars 2001-2004

27.14 MEAL REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Growth in Japan from a small sales base

Indians look to get fit

Table 501 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 502 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Meal Replacement Products by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

27.15 MEAL REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Prominence in Japan reflected in leading regional rankings

Foreign manufacturers benefit from Indian demand for convalescence products

Table 503 Asia-Pacific: Company Shares of Meal Replacement Products 2001-2004

27.16 READY MEALS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Demand for lunchboxes drives Japanese sales

Convenience drives healthy growth in Chinese ready meals

Gloomy economic climate leads to growth slowdown in South Korea

Table 504 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 505 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Ready Meals by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

27.17 READY MEALS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Generics and private label continue to dominate

Table 506 Asia-Pacific: Company Shares of Ready Meals 2001-2004

27.18 SOUP – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Convenience key to positive Japanese growth

Limited tradition of packaged soup consumption in Asia-Pacific

Table 507 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Soup by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 508 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Soup by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

27.19 SOUP – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Unilever leads through Ajinomoto

Table 509 Asia-Pacific: Company Shares of Soup 2001-2004

27.20 PASTA – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Japan’s Italian trend fades but pasta remains hot

Big brake on Philippines sales due to supply problems

Table 510 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Pasta by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 511 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Pasta by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

27.21 PASTA – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Strength in Japan influences regional manufacturer standings

Table 512 Asia-Pacific: Company Shares of Pasta 2001-2004

27.22 NOODLES – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Cups/bowl format underpins Japanese sales

Strong Chinese growth amid intense brand competition

Table 513 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Noodles by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 514 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Noodles by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

27.23 NOODLES – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Japanese and Chinese companies dominate regional picture

Table 515 Asia-Pacific: Company Shares of Noodles 2001-2004

27.24 CANNED FOOD – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Modest growth in large Chinese market

Diversified packaging for Japanese canned/preserved food

South Korean value growth achieved on the back of price increases

Table 516 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Canned Food by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 517 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Canned Food by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

27.25 CANNED FOOD – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Hagoromo Foods derives regional lead from strength in Japan

National distribution underpins player performance in China

Table 518 Asia-Pacific: Company Shares of Canned Food 2001-2004

27.26 FROZEN FOOD – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Frozen noodles lift total Japanese sales

Stable growth in Chinese frozen processed food

Table 519 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 520 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Frozen Food by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

27.27 FROZEN FOOD – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Domestic manufacturers to the fore in frozen food

Three domestic players continue to lead Japanese sales

Two main players dominate in China

Table 521 Asia-Pacific: Company Shares of Frozen Food 2001-2004

27.28 DRIED FOOD – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Declining sales of rice subdue Japanese sales of dried processed food

Instant noodles dominate Chinese dried processed food sales

Unstable rice environment undermines South Korean sales

Retail expansion and higher prices boost Indonesian performance

Rice remains driving force in Thai dried processed food

Table 522 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Dried Food by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 523 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Dried Food by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

27.29 DRIED FOOD – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Sector remains largely fragmented

JA Group leads through strength Japanese rice sales

Nissin Food Products ranks second through strength in noodles in Japan

Ting Hsin International tightens grip on domestic Chinese market

Table 524 Asia-Pacific: Company Shares of Dried Food 2001-2004

27.30 CHILLED FOOD – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Poor sales of fish/seafood suppress total Japanese sales

Heightened food safety concerns in China drive demand for chilled processed food

South Korean value growth buoyed by emerging ready meals and noodles

Table 525 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 526 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Chilled Food by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

27.31 CHILLED FOOD – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Generics remain most important in chilled processed food

Japanese manufacturers dominate non-generic sales

Table 527 Asia-Pacific: Company Shares of Chilled Food 2001-2004

27.32 OILS AND FATS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Double-digit Chinese growth as popularity of packaged products rises

Declining sales in Japan reflect weaker demand for seed oil

Sales limp along in India

Table 528 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 529 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Oils and Fats by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

27.33 OILS AND FATS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Multinationals fail to make inroads as local manufacturers dominate

Local brands lead in China

Manufacturers’ reorganisation in Japan

Success in spreads fails to offset Unilever’s limited presence elsewhere

Table 530 Asia-Pacific: Company Shares of Oils and Fats 2001-2004

27.34 SAUCES, DRESSINGS AND CONDIMENTS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Japanese market remains gloomy

Fermented sauces underpin healthy value growth in China

South Korean sales continue to grow moderately through “well-being” products

Table 531 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 532 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

27.35 SAUCES, DRESSINGS AND CONDIMENTS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Japan resistant to multinational approaches

Chinese players continue to climb ranking

Table 533 Asia-Pacific: Company Shares of Sauces, Dressings and Condiments 2001-2004

27.36 BABY FOOD – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Dynamic Chinese growth due to growing affluence and one-child policy

Declining birth rate drives down Japanese sales

Declining birth rate threatens South Korean sales

Higher prices boost value growth in Indonesia

Table 534 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Baby Food by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 535 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Baby Food by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

27.37 BABY FOOD – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Multinationals extend leading presence

Bristol-Myers Squibb expands across region

Brand loyalty in weak Japanese market fails to save domestic players

Table 536 Asia-Pacific: Company Shares of Baby Food 2001-2004

27.38 SPREADS – RETAIL SALES BY COUNTRY

Value sales in Japan undermined by cheap imports and falling prices

Rarely used as a spread, honey underpins growth in China

Sluggish South Korean demand due to increasing interest in healthy eating habits

Table 537 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Spreads by Country: %Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 538 Asia-Pacific: Retail Sales of Spreads by Country: % Volume Growth 2000-2005

27.39 SPREADS – LEADING MANUFACTURERS

Benefits from Snow Brand’s demise no longer drive QP Corp

China characterised by fragmented competitive environment

Unilever leads the way for foreign multinationals

Table 539 Asia-Pacific: Company Shares of Spreads 2001-2004

28. DISTRIBUTION

28.1 SUPPLY CHAIN

Structure of supply and wholesale distribution

Strategies of packaged food distribution

Key distribution issues

28.2 RETAIL DISTRIBUTION

Global distribution trends

Table 540 World Packaged Food Retail Sales through Retail Channels 2000/2005

Regional distribution trends

Table 541 Regional Packaged Food Retail Sales through Retail Channels 2004

Private label trends

Chart 12 Penetration of Private Label by Major Market 2004

Chart 13 Global Penetration of Private Label by Sector 2004

Artisanal trends

Chart 14 Penetration of Artisanal by Major Market 2004

Chart 15 Global Penetration of Artisanal by Sector 2004

Global retail sales through retail channels

Table 542 Retail Sales through Discounters by Region 2000-2005

Table 543 Retail Sales through Convenience Stores by Region 2000-2005

Table 544 Retail Sales through Standard Convenience Stores by Region 2000-2005

Table 545 Retail Sales through Petrol/Service Stations by Region 2000-2005

Table 546 Retail Sales through Supermarkets/Hypermarkets by Region 2000-2005

Table 547 Retail Sales through the Internet by Region 2000-2005

Table 548 Retail Sales through Other Outlets by Region 2000-2005

Retailing developments: consolidation

Summary 2 Retailer Consolidation – Key Mergers and Acquisitions 2000-2006

Retailing developments: new trends

29. CORPORATE STRATEGIES

29.1 GLOBAL MARKET SHARES

Global overview

Global coverage underpins Nestlé lead

Kraft Foods hangs on to second

Unilever remains in third place

PepsiCo and Danone comprise second tier

Private label and artisanal shares take divergent paths

Table 549 Global Company Shares of Packaged Food 2001-2004

Major players by regional presence and main area of activity

Summary 3 Major Packaged Food Manufacturers 2004

Major players by sector

Summary 4 Top Three Manufacturers by Sector 2004

Major players by region

Summary 5 Top Three Manufacturers by Region: 2004

Degree of consolidation

29.2 STRATEGIC ACTIVITY

Merger and acquisition activity

Entry of major manufacturers into new regions

Entry of major manufacturers into new product sectors/segments

Horizontal integration by manufacturers in existing regions or product sectors

Restructuring and focus on core brands leading to divestments

Summary 6 Packaged Food: Merger and Acquisition Activity 2000-2006

Strategic alliance activity

Summary 7 Packaged Food: Existing Strategic Alliance Activity 2005

29.3 THE NEXT BIG THING

Development of products with functional/better-for-you attributes

Demand for product convenience, portability and single-size portions

Targeting age-specific groups, such as children and the “grey” market

29.4 POTENTIAL TAKEOVER TARGETS

Non-core areas of interest and superfluous brands ripe for divestment

Parmalat remains a potential target

Recent acquisitions by larger rivals could be Perfetti’s undoing

30. OUTLOOK

30.1 KEY FORECAST DEVELOPMENTS

Opportunities and growth areas

Summary 8 Opportunities and Growth Areas 2005-2010

Key forecast trends

30.2 WORLD MARKET FORECASTS

Packaged food forecast performance

Table 550 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Packaged Food: Value 2005-2010

Forecast performance by sector

Table 551 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Sector: Volume 2005-2010

Table 552 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Sector: % Volume Growth 2005-2010

Table 553 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Sector: Value 2005-2010

Table 554 Forecast Global Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Sector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Retail sales forecasts by region

Table 555 Forecast Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Region: Value 2005-2010

Table 556 Forecast Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Region: % Value Breakdown 2005-2010

Table 557 Forecast Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Region: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 558 Forecast Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Sector and Region: %Value Breakdown 2010

Retail sales forecasts by major and growth markets

Table 559 Forecast Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Major Market: Value and %of World Total 2005/2010

Table 560 Forecast Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Major Market: %Value Growth 2005/2010

Table 561 Forecast Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Fastest Growing Market: Value and %of World Total 2005-2010

Table 562 Forecast Retail Sales of Packaged Food by Fastest Growing Market: %Value Growth 2005/2010

Table 563 Per Capita Expenditure on Packaged Food by Fastest Growing Market: 2005-2010

31. APPENDICES

31.1 PRODUCT COVERAGE AND DEFINITIONS

Retail product definitions

31.2 REGIONAL COVERAGE AND DEFINITIONS

Western Europe (17)

Eastern Europe (8)

North America (2)

Latin America (6)

Asia (12)

Australasia (2)

Africa and the Middle East (5)

31.3 OTHER COUNTRY COVERAGE AND DEFINITIONS

Other Western Europe

Other Eastern Europe

Other Latin America

Other Asia-Pacific

Other Africa and the Middle East

31.4 DISTRIBUTION COVERAGE AND DEFINITIONS

Retail distribution definitions

31.5 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Introduction

Summary of research programme

Desk research

Store checks

Company research

Trade interviews

Market analysis

Data standardisation

Central research and database finalisation

31.6 EXCHANGE RATES

Table 564 Exchange Rates 2000-2005

31.7 INFLATION RATES

Table 565 Inflation Rates 2000-2005

31.8 POPULATION

Table 566 Population 2000-2005

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