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a closer look at the australian grocery sector as recession is dodged
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the key food sectors in australia are weathering the global recession well, the latest research from leatherhead’s global food markets shows, with frugalism far less prevalent than in most other global markets. although there are signs that consumers have begun to economise during the slowdown, many sectors reported strong growth in 2008, with 2009 sales estimates also positive. baby food sales, for example, rose 8.8% in 2008 with 2.8% growth forecast for 2009, reflecting a trend towards higher quality and more expensive products, as well as increased costs of raw materials being passed on by manufacturers. chocolate sales were up 6.1% in 2008 with sales likely to have risen about 3.9% in 2009. much of the recent market growth can be attributed to the increasing popularity of premium chocolate, especially in sectors such as boxed and bite-sized chocolate assortments. in addition, sales of everyday blocks and countline products have also held firm. sugar confectionery has also been buoyant, up 5.8% in 2008 and an anticipated 3.7% in 2009. growing consumer interest in healthier varieties of sweets has been the key, with sugar-free products featuring strongly. medicated confectionery has also performed well of late, the researchers found. sales of coffee grew 7.5% in 2008 and are 25% higher than in 2005, due to a trend towards specialty instant and roast coffees. a further rise in value of 5.3% was predicted for 2009. in ice cream, sales of premium and indulgence products held firm in 2008, despite the squeeze on spending power during the downturn. sales through grocery channels were up 5.9% in 2008 and likely increased 4.8% during 2009. compared to european standards, per capita consumption of bottled water is relatively low in australia at around 25 litres but consumption levels have been growing and sales in value rose 12.0% in 2008 with an increase of 8.3% predicted for 2009. sales of more expensive smaller formats for children along with the success of vitaminised products targeted at adults have contributed to growth. the sauces market is one sector that has benefited from the tendency for consumers to economise and prepare meals from scratch at home in place of dining out, as convenience and ease of use have become a key selling point. overall sales of sauces in 2008 reached $998m, up 4.0% on the previous year, and, with 3.1% growth likely in 2009, sales have probably now topped $1 billion. asian influences have been a major trend in terms of flavour development, meanwhile. soups based on traditional far east asian recipes as well as latin tastes, which are spicy and often incorporate beans and lentils, have proved successful. in recent years, asian savoury snack foods have become more popular, although their level of sales remains modest. australian consumers have developed a taste for ethnic cuisine, with indian, south-east asian, mediterranean and latin recipes all proving popular and currently accounting for 75% of ready meal sales. m&a activity
since 2007, considerable merger and consolidation activity has taken place in the market-place as the industry moves into a phase of maturity and as many domestic and foreign companies alike are looking to take advantage of opportunities in the asia-pacific region as a whole. as a result several key sectors have become increasingly dominated by a handful of players, for example: (sector - % held by top 3 - key players) carbonates (retail sales only) - 88% - coca-cola, schweppes (asahi-owned), pure & natural
frozen ready meals - 88% - mccain, nestlé, heinz
baby foods - 85% - heinz, wyeth, nutricia/danone
soups - 84% - campbells, heinz, unilever
chocolate - 81% - cadbury, nestlé, mars
breakfast cereals - 80% - kellogg’s nestlé, sanitarium
dried pasta - 75% - san remo, barilla, rinoldi
fruit juice & drinks - 73% - national foods/kirin, golden circle, pure & natural
coffee - 72% - nestlé, sara lee, cantarella
ice cream (retail sales only) - 71% - nestlé, unilever, bulla
savoury snacks - 71% - smiths, snack brands australia, procter & gamble
mineral water - 70% - coca-cola, pure & natural, schweppes -->
Source :ausfoodnews.com.au
Date :
28
January
2010
Category :
restaurants and Food industrie
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the us, the biggest food and drink market in the world, sets the trend in many product categories and recent research from leatherhead food research’s global food markets database has highlighted the likely growth areas for the year ahead. whilst retail sales growth in most food categories in the us has slowed during the current recession, there remain many areas of growth. many of the most successful new products over the last few years have focussed on offering some type of health benefit or fortification.
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daniels group is investing gbp8.5m (us$12.9m) in a food plant in the uk that will produce a range of fresh and frozen foods for domestic and overseas markets. the plant, which will be based at grimsby\'s europarc business centre, will create over 200 jobs, and open in march, the company said. in addition to making new covent garden soup, the site will produce chilled ready-meals for the uk\'s own-label market and a new range of frozen soups for the catering sector.
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when del monte foods appointed bill pearce as its first cmo in may 2008, the goal was to deliver category-changing marketing that would drive the organization forward, the company said at the time. going by top-line results, you could argue that he delivered. the company reported a first-quarter profit of $58.6 million, versus a year-ago loss of $10.1 million. on pearce’s watch, the company has rolled forth eye-catching campaigns, such as the “nude fruit”-themed “fruit undressed” ads—via lead consumer goods agency, smith brothers agency, pittsburgh.
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the notion of going green, buying organic, and sourcing free trade products is gathering momentum in australia and around the world, but research released in australia suggests the added expense remains a significant deterrent. business information analysts ibisworld decided to test the theory that sustainable grocery shopping was too expensive, revealing that, while the ‘organic’ food shopping basket was 70% more expensive, there are a host of cost-effective ‘green’ options.
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the uk government has set in motion a review of food policy and strategies with the publication of an analytical study on current and emerging food trends. among the analysis, the report found that the british diet has shifted considerably in recent history. while the origin of food is becoming a more important factor, people have been eating more pre-prepared foods in the last ten years.
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europe's first whole foods market is set to open in london in two weeks' time, but the vast potential of the organic market is being curtailed by a shortage of organic produce, according to organic monitor. the us company currently has 193 outlets in its home country and in the uk, including its five fresh and wild stores in the uk. the new 80,000 sq ft store, which will take up two floors of a former department store, will open to much fan-fare on june 6.
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warranted or not, it comes as no surprise to learn that there is growing concern among uk consumers over food safety. according to new research from mintel, 41 per cent of adults were concerned about the safety of food in 1997, while in 2002 this figure has risen to 44 per cent of consumers. the report revealed that there is a considerable difference in attitude between men and women with over half of women (51 per cent) worried about food safety, compared to just 36 per cent of men.
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Coca.Cola
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PEPSI
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Mcdonald
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Nestle
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Mars
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Baskin & Robins
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Nutrika
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Mumika
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Chika
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new covent garden, the uk\'s 
uk-based 