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 European food and beverage industry stabilizes Hard discounters pose a significant threat French government imposes retail price reductions Unilever's restructuring derails High commodity costs: smaller impact in 2005 INDUSTRY PROFILE Foods and beverages lead region's industrial sector Multinationals dominate the industry INDUSTRY TRENDS Private label category gaining market share Obesity concerns reach Europe Bottled water and functional drinks spur beverage category HOW THE INDUSTRY OPERATES Industry structure How companies grow Evolving regulations KEY INDUSTRY RATIOS AND STATISTICS GLOSSARY INDUSTRY REFERENCES COMPARATIVE COMPANY ANALYSIS