Foods
The global food business spans growers, processors, and channel partners (distributors, food service, retailers, etc.). Global production numbers in 2012:
- 2.3 billion metric tons grain
- 442 million metric tons oilseed
- 270 million metric tons fluid milk
- 250 million metric tons beef/pork/poultry
- 175 million metric tons sugar
- 106 million metric tons deciduous fruit (apple, pear, grape)
- 82 million metric tons citrus fruit
It's difficult to put a dollar value on the global food market because food is a commodity, an ingredient, and a meal: its value could be measured at multiple stages along a value-added chain. While more calories are consumed in mature markets like North America and Europe, the biggest growth engine for food revenue is the developing world. China, India, Brazil and Russia have become wealthier and consumers are changing eating habits: buying more packaged foods, ready-to-eat food, and meat.
Food trends include healthier eating which has spawned new sub-sectors: organic foods, gluten-free foods, low fat foods and functional foods (neutraceuticals which blend nutrients and medicine).
Major players in the global food processing industry include:
| Checkoff programs | Food ingredients |
| Food safety | Packaging |
| Plant maintenance | Plant safety |
| Production plants |
| Agribusiness organizations/associations | Agricultural processors |
| Engineering firms | Food processors |
| Foodservice companies | OEMS |
| Suppliers selling to the food processing industry |
Protein and vegetable coating systems market opportunity study- examining new trends and unmet of major processors, and competitive intensity for new offerings- US
Global benchmark study of quick service retail establishments' use of potato products- US, Japan, Korea, Singapore, UK
Program audits of a market promotional program sponsored by a trade association for food products originating in the southeastern US- Canada
Program audits of a trade association's generic and branded foreign market programs- Global
Global market attractiveness study conducted on behalf of a trade council to determine best markets for best products- 12 countries
Program audit of global market development programs for a trade council- 8 countries.
Antimicrobial food ingredients project (unmet needs) in meat/poultry, fruit/vegetables, and dairy segments- US
Soybean processing market opportunity study- US
Market opportunity for steam handling equipment in food & beverage- US
Market opportunity for stainless steel pressure vessels in food and beverage and biochem; for carbon steel pressure vessels across a variety of other industries- US
Market opportunity and competitive landscape study for industrial chillers in the food & beverage industry- US
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| ADM | Bunge | Campbell Soup |
| Cargill Meat Solutions | ConAgra | Dean Foods |
| Del Monte Foods/Del Monte Fresh | Dole | General Mills |
| Grupo Bimbo | Hain Celestial | Heinz U.S. Consumer Products |
| Hillshire Brands | Hormel | JBS |
| Johnsonville Sausage | Mondelez International | Nestlé |
| Oberto Sausage | Perdue | Pinnacle Foods |
| Ready Pac | Sara Lee | Seaboard Foods |
| Seneca Foods | Smithfield Foods/ Shuanghui International | Sunkist |
| Tropicana | Tyson |
We attribute Geo Strategy Partners' project success in the food sector to a deep database of contacts, our ability to access hard-to-reach professionals, and a deep love for food. To learn how Geo Strategy Partners can help you in this sector contact us.
