Danone ADR (DANOY) 13.3100 $DANOY
Dean Foods Plunges As High Costs Crimp Q4 Profit
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Feb 10, 1:11PM CST
Dean Foods' (DF) first profit in four quarters missed targets amid rising raw milk costs, and its earnings guidance for the current quarter was light. The largest U.S. milk products processor earned 8 cents per share minus one-time items in the...
WWAV: 38.65 (+0.61), DF: 16.19 (-0.11)
Packaged Food Market in GCC 2015-2019: Key Vendors are Alamarai, Danone, Kraft Foods Group, Nestl? and SADAFCO
PR Newswire Europe - Wed Jan 28, 10:30AM CST
DUBLIN, Jan. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets
KRFTV: 44.10 (-0.53)
Chinese Consumers Aren't Spending as Much as Everyone Hoped
at The Street - Fri Jan 23, 5:20AM CST
Chinese consumers, rather than spending freely with their growing wealth, are actually being cautious about purchases.
SBUX: 91.58 (-0.24), DNKN: 46.70 (-0.69), WMT: 85.81 (-0.08), SNE: 27.30 (+0.19), GM: 37.62 (-0.40), BBY: 39.11 (-0.08), AAL: 48.39 (+0.51), GIS: 52.48 (-0.45), AAPL: 127.08 (+0.62)
Texas Teamsters Reach Contract Agreement With Danone
PR Newswire - Tue Jan 20, 2:40PM CST
Teamsters Local 997 members at Danone's (EPN:BN) Fort Worth, Texas, plant have ratified an agreement with the company, gaining participation in the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Fund (WCTPF), the largest multi-employer pension plan in the United States. The three-year agreement also includes wage increases and health care protections.
Lifeway Foods dismisses buyout talk
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Jan 20, 2:20PM CST
LWAY: 19.83 (+0.11)
Indian Dairy Industry Witnessing Strategic Alliances
M2 - Tue Jan 20, 6:58AM CST
The domestic demand for milk and milk products in India has now been increasing at an unprecedented rate, way faster than the increase in production. In order to fill the demand supply gap, government, autonomous bodies, milk federations and several private companies are opting for strategic moves in order to regain the foothold and establish a better supply chain. According to the recent report by RNCOS, strategic alliances like partnerships, new product development, cross-border collaborations, etc., is redefining the Indian dairy industry.
Global and United States Yogurt Market and Yogurt Innovation, 2015 Edition - Yogurt Sales Rise to $8.9 billion
M2 - Tue Jan 20, 5:02AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/k4t89x/the_yogurt_market) has announced the addition of the "The Yogurt Market and Yogurt Innovation, 2nd Edition" report to their offering. The yogurt and yogurt drink market is a dynamic category both in the U.S. and worldwide, marked by constant innovation. The category has been revolutionized in recent years by Greek yogurt, which has surged from being from just a sliver of the yogurt market in 2007 to becoming the most important trend in the industry, albeit at the expense of non-Greek yogurt dollar and unit sales. More than 50% of sales can now be attributed to Greek yogurt. However, Greek yogurt's ascendance has slowed, and the industry is looking for additional ways to keep the momentum going. The Yogurt Market and Yogurt Innovation, 2nd Edition takes a comprehensive look at the market for yogurt, both in the U.S. and globally. The report examines the trends driving growth in the category. Readers will learn about fast-growing brands and rising stars; the big gainers in brand share; the diverse range of yogurt products; demographics and psychographics of the yogurt consumer, and information on consumption habits; and the new, engaging ways in which yogurt marketers are connecting with customers. The report segments and quantifies the market by product type, sales channel and global region, providing historical sales figures and forecasts through 2019. The report examines market size, drivers and trends, retail sales-tracking data from IRI, SPINSscan, menu trends from Datassential MenuTrends, new product trends, and national consumer survey data, both from an extensive analysis of Simmons data as well as proprietary online surveys. The report also thoroughly maps out the competitive situation at the marketer and brand levels, with detailed profiles of Danone, Yoplait, Chobani, FAGE and others in the U.S., as well as the major players globally. Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1: Executive Summary Chapter 2: Market Trends Chapter 3: Innovation and Cross-Category Applications Chapter 4: The U.S. Market: Marketer Profiles Chapter 5: The Global Market Chapter 6: The Consumer Global Marketer Profiles - Alpina Productos Alimenticios SA - Arla Foods - Danone - Ehrmann AG - Emmi - Fage International S.A. - Fonterra Co-operative Group - Groupe Lactalis - Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. - Unternehmensgruppe Theo M?ller - Nestl? SA - PepsiCo - Royal FrieslandCampina - Yoplait S.A.S - Yakult Honsha Co Ltd - Zott GmbH & Co KG - Chobani, Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/k4...urt_market
PEP: 99.13 (-1.14)
blur Group kicks off 2015 with double milestones
M2 - Fri Jan 16, 6:29AM CST
blur Group has rocketed into 2015 announcing that over 50,000 service providers are now using its platform as a business development tool and the company has seen over $350million of projects through the platform.
Baby Food Market in Egypt 2014
M2 - Wed Jan 14, 5:47AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rs8zd9/baby_food_in) has announced the addition of the "Baby Food in Egypt 2014" country profile to their offering. Baby Food in Egypt 2014 is a new report that analyzes the Baby Food industry demand prospects in Egypt, key segments, features & developments, future projections based on various trends. This report also examines trends which are currently affecting the industry. Furthermore, it profiles various companies in the Baby Food industry in Egypt along with the foreign trade involving the Baby Food industry. Highlights - The market for baby food in Egypt is relatively small, with per capita consumption levels amounting to 5.67kg in 2013. - The value of the baby food market grew by 188% between 2007 and 2013, reaching E? 1,379 million (US$ 201 million) at current prices. - Sales of milks and cereals also made advances, with volume sales levels increasing by 46.2% and 49.2% respectively between 2007 and 2013. Synopsis - Baby Food in Egypt 2014 report is a qualitative report providing extensive and highly detailed consumption data on the Baby Food industry in Egypt. - This report is the result of extensive market research covering Baby Food in Egypt. The report provides consumption data based upon a unique combination of industry research, fieldwork, market sizing work and our in-house expertise in the Baby Food industry in order to offer extensive data about the trends and dynamics affecting the Baby Food industry in Egypt. - This report is aimed at companies operating in the Baby Food industry and for new companies considering entry into Egypt Baby Food industry. - This report provides detailed data for the various companies operating in the Baby Food industry in Egypt along with their key focus product sectors. - Market profile of the various product sectors of the Baby Food industry has also been provided in this report with the key features & developments, segmentation, per capita trends and the various manufacturers & brands. - This report also provides an overview of Food Retailing in Egypt, with a mention of the major Food retailers in the country, along with the Food distribution in Egypt. - This report also provides future projections of the Baby Food industry in Egypt considering various trends which are likely to affect the industry. Companies Mentioned - Danone - Nestl? Egypt SAE - Hero Middle East and Africa - Abbott Nutritional Products - Pino Baby Food - Riri Baby Food For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rs...by_food_in
Research and Markets: GCC Packaged Food Market Report 2015-2019 with Alamarai, Danone, Kraft Foods Group, Nestle & SADAFCO Dominating
Business Wire - Thu Dec 18, 7:02AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5fl9ns/packaged_food) has announced the addition of the "Packaged Food Market in GCC 2015-2019" report to their offering.
KRFTV: 44.10 (-0.53)
GCC Packaged Food Market Report 2015-2019 with Alamarai, Danone, Kraft Foods Group, Nestle & SADAFCO Dominating
M2 - Thu Dec 18, 4:36AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x4gtqz/packaged_food) has announced the addition of the "Packaged Food Market in GCC 2015-2019" report to their offering. The Packaged Food market in GCC to grow at a CAGR of 7.38% and 4.02% in terms of revenue and volume, respectively, during the period 2014-2019 Packaged food includes all consumable eatables/products that are properly packaged, with the manufacturer's name, price, nutrition facts information, ingredients information, address, and a UPC (universal product code) written on the label. They can be either branded or retailer's own brands (private label). The primary feature of a packaged food product is that it provides protection from contamination and is a convenient option for today's lifestyle. One major trend in the market is an increase in advertisements of packaged food through media channels such as the internet, print media, and TV. Exposure to true information about products, packaged food companies, and the benefits of packaged food has influenced the young population toward consuming healthy packaged food. According to the report, one of the major drivers in the Packaged Food market in GCC is an increase in population in the major GCC countries such as Saudi Arabia. Rise in disposable income and better living standards in most of the GCC countries significantly contribute to the growth of the F&B industry. In addition, the growing influence of western food habits among local residents increases the demand for packaged food products in GCC countries. Further, the report states that a major challenge faced by vendors in the market is inflation in food prices, which often restricts people with lower incomes from buying packaged food. Rise in prices is attributed to the increase in imports and shortage of raw materials. Key Vendors - Alamarai - Danone - Kraft Foods Group - Nestl? - SADAFCO Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - GCC: An Overview - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Product - Geographical Segmentation - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x4...kaged_food
KRFTV: 44.10 (-0.53)
2 Reasons On Why European Stocks Have Room To Grow
David Hunkar - Seeking Alpha - Wed Dec 17, 10:51AM CST
European stocks have been laggards this years relative to the decent performance of U.S. stocks. However moving forward, European stocks have better growth potential compared to their American peers for a variety of reasons two of which are discussed...
E: 36.31 (+0.69), SAN: 7.18 (+0.13), TEF: 15.01 (+0.01), SNY: 49.42 (+0.82)
The cereal-to-yogurt shift continues
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Dec 17, 8:29AM CST
POST: 48.62 (-0.25), GIS: 52.48 (-0.45), PEP: 99.13 (-1.14), K: 63.20 (-0.10)
Moody's more cautious on Danone
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Dec 15, 1:48PM CST
Sustainability Strategies, Practices and Opinions in the Food Industry
M2 - Mon Dec 15, 6:23AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f232xb/sustainability) has announced the addition of Canadean Ltd's new report "Sustainability Strategies, Practices and Opinions in the Food Industry" to their offering. Sustainability in the food industry is a major strategic issue for all stakeholders involved in the food supply chain, from agriculture, ingredient manufacturing, product manufacturing, packing, and distribution, to the consumers. The food industry has environmental obligations to preserve biodiversity, reduce water, and reduce waste and emission gasses, as well as caring for livelihood in terms of health and wealth local societies. In addition, the global food industry is faced with increasing pressure regarding raw materials, ingredient sourcing, and food production to feed the growing population, in an environment of constant optimization and supply chain control. To feed the current global population's daily needs requires the annual production of nutrients to deliver 360 million tons of carbohydrates, 364 million tons of protein, and 195 million tons of fat, as a minimum. The agriculture and fishery industries are stretched today and the expected increase in the population, of 38% in the next 15 years, will demand clever strategies. This report evaluates industry executives opinions on sustainability issues and a focus group of consumers have been questioned about their concerns and sentiments. The report concludes that sustainability measures have mainly been focused on the raw material supply chain, issues related to production energy costs, and better environmental preservation, depending on a stakeholders' position in the supply chain, as well as individual market conditions. The newest challenges ahead for the industry are mainly the handling of biomass waste in terms of pursuing innovations of by-product ingredients, as well as handling the overall biodiversity issue on raw material usage. This report looks into current framework conditions for the overall food industry supply chain, the rating of priorities and issues from industry leaders to consumers, and evaluates key measures of sustainability strategies implemented within the top ten global ingredient and food product manufacturers. Key Topics Covered: 1. Introduction 2. Executive Summary 3. Introduction to Sustainability 4. Sustainability in the Food Industry Value Chain 5. Key Opinion Leaders on Strategies and Priorities 6. UK Consumers' Opinion about Sustainability 7. Profiles: Key Ingredients Companies 8. Profiles: Key F&B Companies 9. Profiles: Key Stakeholder Organizations 10. General Sources 11. Appendix Companies Mentioned - Ajinomoto Co Inc - Behind the Brands - Campbell Soup Company - Cargill Inc - Carrefour - Coca-Cola - Corbion NV - Danone SA - Food Tank - Gates Foundation - General Mills Inc - Green Palm - Ingredion Inc - Kellogg's - Kerry Group PLC - Marks and Spencer - Mars Inc - Mondelez International Inc - Nestle SA - Nourish 9 Billion - PepsiCo Inc - Rainforest Alliance - Royal DSM NV - Sainsbury's - Starbucks - Suedzucher AG - Tate and Lyle PLC - Tesco - Unilever NV - Walkers For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f2...ainability
SBUX: 91.58 (-0.24), MDLZ: 36.78 (-0.20), CPB: 46.88 (-0.84), GIS: 52.48 (-0.45), PEP: 99.13 (-1.14)
Wall Street Breakfast: PetSmart Acquired For $8.7B In Mega PE Deal
Wall Street Breakfast - Seeking Alpha - Mon Dec 15, 5:31AM CST
Outstanding Performance Article Rewards We're excited to announce our latest two Outstanding Performance award winners. Each author receives $2,500. Read more about our Outstanding Performance award winners here . Winner #1: Long idea on ...
ECR: 7.29 (+0.12), BT: 67.71 (-1.86), HAL: 44.19 (+1.42), CZR: 10.78 (+0.18), ADBE: 76.51 (+1.92), AVID: 14.12 (+0.34), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), BIDU: 212.13 (+7.11), QQQ: 106.91 (+0.91), TEF: 15.01 (+0.01), MSFT: 43.87 (+0.78), ORAN: 18.52 (+0.07), CSCO: 29.43 (-0.03), BHI: 64.31 (+1.93)
Wall Street Breakfast: European Shares Sink As Oil Extends Slump
Wall Street Breakfast - Seeking Alpha - Fri Dec 12, 5:31AM CST
Economy European stocks are on the decline as commodity prices continued to fall while the take-up of the ECB's latest cheap money program, known as TLTROs, met expectations on Thursday, but was still disappointing compared to earlier...
ECR: 7.29 (+0.12), BT: 67.71 (-1.86), HAL: 44.19 (+1.42), CZR: 10.78 (+0.18), ADBE: 76.51 (+1.92), AVID: 14.12 (+0.34), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), BIDU: 212.13 (+7.11), QQQ: 106.91 (+0.91), TEF: 15.01 (+0.01), MSFT: 43.87 (+0.78), ORAN: 18.52 (+0.07), CSCO: 29.43 (-0.03), BHI: 64.31 (+1.93)
European Stocks Decline as Global Oil Demand Forecasts Are Lowered
at The Street - Fri Dec 12, 5:28AM CST
European stocks are bleeding red again on Friday amid flat eurozone industrial production and a lower forecast for global oil demand in 2015.
ENI: 16.20 (+0.24)
Dean Foods Plunges As High Costs Crimp Q4 Profit
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Feb 10, 1:11PM CST
Dean Foods' (DF) first profit in four quarters missed targets amid rising raw milk costs, and its earnings guidance for the current quarter was light. The largest U.S. milk products processor earned 8 cents per share minus one-time items in the...
WWAV: 38.65 (+0.61), DF: 16.19 (-0.11)
Packaged Food Market in GCC 2015-2019: Key Vendors are Alamarai, Danone, Kraft Foods Group, Nestl? and SADAFCO
PR Newswire Europe - Wed Jan 28, 10:30AM CST
DUBLIN, Jan. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets
KRFTV: 44.10 (-0.53)
Chinese Consumers Aren't Spending as Much as Everyone Hoped
at The Street - Fri Jan 23, 5:20AM CST
Chinese consumers, rather than spending freely with their growing wealth, are actually being cautious about purchases.
SBUX: 91.58 (-0.24), DNKN: 46.70 (-0.69), WMT: 85.81 (-0.08), SNE: 27.30 (+0.19), GM: 37.62 (-0.40), BBY: 39.11 (-0.08), AAL: 48.39 (+0.51), GIS: 52.48 (-0.45), AAPL: 127.08 (+0.62)
Texas Teamsters Reach Contract Agreement With Danone
PR Newswire - Tue Jan 20, 2:40PM CST
Teamsters Local 997 members at Danone's (EPN:BN) Fort Worth, Texas, plant have ratified an agreement with the company, gaining participation in the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Fund (WCTPF), the largest multi-employer pension plan in the United States. The three-year agreement also includes wage increases and health care protections.
Lifeway Foods dismisses buyout talk
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Jan 20, 2:20PM CST
LWAY: 19.83 (+0.11)
Indian Dairy Industry Witnessing Strategic Alliances
M2 - Tue Jan 20, 6:58AM CST
The domestic demand for milk and milk products in India has now been increasing at an unprecedented rate, way faster than the increase in production. In order to fill the demand supply gap, government, autonomous bodies, milk federations and several private companies are opting for strategic moves in order to regain the foothold and establish a better supply chain. According to the recent report by RNCOS, strategic alliances like partnerships, new product development, cross-border collaborations, etc., is redefining the Indian dairy industry.
Global and United States Yogurt Market and Yogurt Innovation, 2015 Edition - Yogurt Sales Rise to $8.9 billion
M2 - Tue Jan 20, 5:02AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/k4t89x/the_yogurt_market) has announced the addition of the "The Yogurt Market and Yogurt Innovation, 2nd Edition" report to their offering. The yogurt and yogurt drink market is a dynamic category both in the U.S. and worldwide, marked by constant innovation. The category has been revolutionized in recent years by Greek yogurt, which has surged from being from just a sliver of the yogurt market in 2007 to becoming the most important trend in the industry, albeit at the expense of non-Greek yogurt dollar and unit sales. More than 50% of sales can now be attributed to Greek yogurt. However, Greek yogurt's ascendance has slowed, and the industry is looking for additional ways to keep the momentum going. The Yogurt Market and Yogurt Innovation, 2nd Edition takes a comprehensive look at the market for yogurt, both in the U.S. and globally. The report examines the trends driving growth in the category. Readers will learn about fast-growing brands and rising stars; the big gainers in brand share; the diverse range of yogurt products; demographics and psychographics of the yogurt consumer, and information on consumption habits; and the new, engaging ways in which yogurt marketers are connecting with customers. The report segments and quantifies the market by product type, sales channel and global region, providing historical sales figures and forecasts through 2019. The report examines market size, drivers and trends, retail sales-tracking data from IRI, SPINSscan, menu trends from Datassential MenuTrends, new product trends, and national consumer survey data, both from an extensive analysis of Simmons data as well as proprietary online surveys. The report also thoroughly maps out the competitive situation at the marketer and brand levels, with detailed profiles of Danone, Yoplait, Chobani, FAGE and others in the U.S., as well as the major players globally. Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1: Executive Summary Chapter 2: Market Trends Chapter 3: Innovation and Cross-Category Applications Chapter 4: The U.S. Market: Marketer Profiles Chapter 5: The Global Market Chapter 6: The Consumer Global Marketer Profiles - Alpina Productos Alimenticios SA - Arla Foods - Danone - Ehrmann AG - Emmi - Fage International S.A. - Fonterra Co-operative Group - Groupe Lactalis - Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. - Unternehmensgruppe Theo M?ller - Nestl? SA - PepsiCo - Royal FrieslandCampina - Yoplait S.A.S - Yakult Honsha Co Ltd - Zott GmbH & Co KG - Chobani, Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/k4...urt_market
PEP: 99.13 (-1.14)
blur Group kicks off 2015 with double milestones
M2 - Fri Jan 16, 6:29AM CST
blur Group has rocketed into 2015 announcing that over 50,000 service providers are now using its platform as a business development tool and the company has seen over $350million of projects through the platform.
Baby Food Market in Egypt 2014
M2 - Wed Jan 14, 5:47AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rs8zd9/baby_food_in) has announced the addition of the "Baby Food in Egypt 2014" country profile to their offering. Baby Food in Egypt 2014 is a new report that analyzes the Baby Food industry demand prospects in Egypt, key segments, features & developments, future projections based on various trends. This report also examines trends which are currently affecting the industry. Furthermore, it profiles various companies in the Baby Food industry in Egypt along with the foreign trade involving the Baby Food industry. Highlights - The market for baby food in Egypt is relatively small, with per capita consumption levels amounting to 5.67kg in 2013. - The value of the baby food market grew by 188% between 2007 and 2013, reaching E? 1,379 million (US$ 201 million) at current prices. - Sales of milks and cereals also made advances, with volume sales levels increasing by 46.2% and 49.2% respectively between 2007 and 2013. Synopsis - Baby Food in Egypt 2014 report is a qualitative report providing extensive and highly detailed consumption data on the Baby Food industry in Egypt. - This report is the result of extensive market research covering Baby Food in Egypt. The report provides consumption data based upon a unique combination of industry research, fieldwork, market sizing work and our in-house expertise in the Baby Food industry in order to offer extensive data about the trends and dynamics affecting the Baby Food industry in Egypt. - This report is aimed at companies operating in the Baby Food industry and for new companies considering entry into Egypt Baby Food industry. - This report provides detailed data for the various companies operating in the Baby Food industry in Egypt along with their key focus product sectors. - Market profile of the various product sectors of the Baby Food industry has also been provided in this report with the key features & developments, segmentation, per capita trends and the various manufacturers & brands. - This report also provides an overview of Food Retailing in Egypt, with a mention of the major Food retailers in the country, along with the Food distribution in Egypt. - This report also provides future projections of the Baby Food industry in Egypt considering various trends which are likely to affect the industry. Companies Mentioned - Danone - Nestl? Egypt SAE - Hero Middle East and Africa - Abbott Nutritional Products - Pino Baby Food - Riri Baby Food For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rs...by_food_in
Research and Markets: GCC Packaged Food Market Report 2015-2019 with Alamarai, Danone, Kraft Foods Group, Nestle & SADAFCO Dominating
Business Wire - Thu Dec 18, 7:02AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5fl9ns/packaged_food) has announced the addition of the "Packaged Food Market in GCC 2015-2019" report to their offering.
KRFTV: 44.10 (-0.53)
GCC Packaged Food Market Report 2015-2019 with Alamarai, Danone, Kraft Foods Group, Nestle & SADAFCO Dominating
M2 - Thu Dec 18, 4:36AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x4gtqz/packaged_food) has announced the addition of the "Packaged Food Market in GCC 2015-2019" report to their offering. The Packaged Food market in GCC to grow at a CAGR of 7.38% and 4.02% in terms of revenue and volume, respectively, during the period 2014-2019 Packaged food includes all consumable eatables/products that are properly packaged, with the manufacturer's name, price, nutrition facts information, ingredients information, address, and a UPC (universal product code) written on the label. They can be either branded or retailer's own brands (private label). The primary feature of a packaged food product is that it provides protection from contamination and is a convenient option for today's lifestyle. One major trend in the market is an increase in advertisements of packaged food through media channels such as the internet, print media, and TV. Exposure to true information about products, packaged food companies, and the benefits of packaged food has influenced the young population toward consuming healthy packaged food. According to the report, one of the major drivers in the Packaged Food market in GCC is an increase in population in the major GCC countries such as Saudi Arabia. Rise in disposable income and better living standards in most of the GCC countries significantly contribute to the growth of the F&B industry. In addition, the growing influence of western food habits among local residents increases the demand for packaged food products in GCC countries. Further, the report states that a major challenge faced by vendors in the market is inflation in food prices, which often restricts people with lower incomes from buying packaged food. Rise in prices is attributed to the increase in imports and shortage of raw materials. Key Vendors - Alamarai - Danone - Kraft Foods Group - Nestl? - SADAFCO Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - GCC: An Overview - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Product - Geographical Segmentation - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x4...kaged_food
KRFTV: 44.10 (-0.53)
2 Reasons On Why European Stocks Have Room To Grow
David Hunkar - Seeking Alpha - Wed Dec 17, 10:51AM CST
European stocks have been laggards this years relative to the decent performance of U.S. stocks. However moving forward, European stocks have better growth potential compared to their American peers for a variety of reasons two of which are discussed...
E: 36.31 (+0.69), SAN: 7.18 (+0.13), TEF: 15.01 (+0.01), SNY: 49.42 (+0.82)
The cereal-to-yogurt shift continues
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Dec 17, 8:29AM CST
POST: 48.62 (-0.25), GIS: 52.48 (-0.45), PEP: 99.13 (-1.14), K: 63.20 (-0.10)
Moody's more cautious on Danone
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Dec 15, 1:48PM CST
Sustainability Strategies, Practices and Opinions in the Food Industry
M2 - Mon Dec 15, 6:23AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f232xb/sustainability) has announced the addition of Canadean Ltd's new report "Sustainability Strategies, Practices and Opinions in the Food Industry" to their offering. Sustainability in the food industry is a major strategic issue for all stakeholders involved in the food supply chain, from agriculture, ingredient manufacturing, product manufacturing, packing, and distribution, to the consumers. The food industry has environmental obligations to preserve biodiversity, reduce water, and reduce waste and emission gasses, as well as caring for livelihood in terms of health and wealth local societies. In addition, the global food industry is faced with increasing pressure regarding raw materials, ingredient sourcing, and food production to feed the growing population, in an environment of constant optimization and supply chain control. To feed the current global population's daily needs requires the annual production of nutrients to deliver 360 million tons of carbohydrates, 364 million tons of protein, and 195 million tons of fat, as a minimum. The agriculture and fishery industries are stretched today and the expected increase in the population, of 38% in the next 15 years, will demand clever strategies. This report evaluates industry executives opinions on sustainability issues and a focus group of consumers have been questioned about their concerns and sentiments. The report concludes that sustainability measures have mainly been focused on the raw material supply chain, issues related to production energy costs, and better environmental preservation, depending on a stakeholders' position in the supply chain, as well as individual market conditions. The newest challenges ahead for the industry are mainly the handling of biomass waste in terms of pursuing innovations of by-product ingredients, as well as handling the overall biodiversity issue on raw material usage. This report looks into current framework conditions for the overall food industry supply chain, the rating of priorities and issues from industry leaders to consumers, and evaluates key measures of sustainability strategies implemented within the top ten global ingredient and food product manufacturers. Key Topics Covered: 1. Introduction 2. Executive Summary 3. Introduction to Sustainability 4. Sustainability in the Food Industry Value Chain 5. Key Opinion Leaders on Strategies and Priorities 6. UK Consumers' Opinion about Sustainability 7. Profiles: Key Ingredients Companies 8. Profiles: Key F&B Companies 9. Profiles: Key Stakeholder Organizations 10. General Sources 11. Appendix Companies Mentioned - Ajinomoto Co Inc - Behind the Brands - Campbell Soup Company - Cargill Inc - Carrefour - Coca-Cola - Corbion NV - Danone SA - Food Tank - Gates Foundation - General Mills Inc - Green Palm - Ingredion Inc - Kellogg's - Kerry Group PLC - Marks and Spencer - Mars Inc - Mondelez International Inc - Nestle SA - Nourish 9 Billion - PepsiCo Inc - Rainforest Alliance - Royal DSM NV - Sainsbury's - Starbucks - Suedzucher AG - Tate and Lyle PLC - Tesco - Unilever NV - Walkers For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f2...ainability
SBUX: 91.58 (-0.24), MDLZ: 36.78 (-0.20), CPB: 46.88 (-0.84), GIS: 52.48 (-0.45), PEP: 99.13 (-1.14)
Wall Street Breakfast: PetSmart Acquired For $8.7B In Mega PE Deal
Wall Street Breakfast - Seeking Alpha - Mon Dec 15, 5:31AM CST
Outstanding Performance Article Rewards We're excited to announce our latest two Outstanding Performance award winners. Each author receives $2,500. Read more about our Outstanding Performance award winners here . Winner #1: Long idea on ...
ECR: 7.29 (+0.12), BT: 67.71 (-1.86), HAL: 44.19 (+1.42), CZR: 10.78 (+0.18), ADBE: 76.51 (+1.92), AVID: 14.12 (+0.34), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), BIDU: 212.13 (+7.11), QQQ: 106.91 (+0.91), TEF: 15.01 (+0.01), MSFT: 43.87 (+0.78), ORAN: 18.52 (+0.07), CSCO: 29.43 (-0.03), BHI: 64.31 (+1.93)
Wall Street Breakfast: European Shares Sink As Oil Extends Slump
Wall Street Breakfast - Seeking Alpha - Fri Dec 12, 5:31AM CST
Economy European stocks are on the decline as commodity prices continued to fall while the take-up of the ECB's latest cheap money program, known as TLTROs, met expectations on Thursday, but was still disappointing compared to earlier...
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European Stocks Decline as Global Oil Demand Forecasts Are Lowered
at The Street - Fri Dec 12, 5:28AM CST
European stocks are bleeding red again on Friday amid flat eurozone industrial production and a lower forecast for global oil demand in 2015.
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