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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Chapters: 31 | Tables: 574 | Publication date: Jun 2006
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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 manufac