Description

Standard & Poor's Global Industry Surveys help meet the growing demand for in-depth industry analysis from a European, Asian and Latin American perspective. Designed for strategic planners, management consultants, money managers, researchers, business students, and academic faculty, Global Industry Surveys are an excellent way to get up to speed on current events, future trends and the competitive dynamics of leading industries outside of North America. Intended to complement a subscription to Standard & Poor's flagship industry research product - Industry Surveys - each Global Industry Survey will include the following sections: Current Environment, Industry Trends, How the Industry Operates, Key Industry Ratios and Statistics, Glossary, Industry References and Comparative Company Analysis.

Table of Contents

CURRENT ENVIRONMENT Japanese food makers confront deflation, shrinking population Commodity costs stay high Japanese companies respond to challenges M&A activity picks up Australian food prices rise Trends bright in other markets INDUSTRY PROFILE Japanese companies dominate the sector Japan: a large global player Food and beverages top Australia's manufacturing sector Asia's leading food and beverage companies INDUSTRY TRENDS Asian markets adopt Western flavor Overseas manufacturers move into Asia Health concerns dictate choices HOW THE INDUSTRY OPERATES Industry structure Alliances and product innovation provide key to growth Regulating production and commerce KEY INDUSTRY RATIOS AND STATISTICS GLOSSARY INDUSTRY REFERENCES COMPARATIVE COMPANY ANALYSIS