THE GLOBAL PROCESSED FOOD INDUSTRY

MARKET ANALYSIS IN THE LIGHT OF THE COVID-19 CRISIS

In addition to a comprehensive view of the sector's environment and demand (macroeconomic factors, consumer trends, etc.), the study provides our exclusive analysis of the past evolution of the global processed food industry and its prospects. In particular, it outlines the impact of the health crisis and the lessons to be learned from the current situation.

COMPANIES' BUSINESS STRATEGIES

Deployment in growth regions, positioning in emerging market segments, restructuring assets, improving the brand image, reducing production costs: the report details the growth levers prioritised by the world leaders in the processed food industry, after analysing their main strengths and weaknesses.

EXPLANATION OF THE CHANGES IN THE COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

This report also provides an individualised and aggregated financial analysis of the operators' financial performance. In particular, it deciphers the evolution of sales and operating profit rate for the analysed companies.

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

SUMMARY AND KEY PAGES OF THE REPORT

The summary provides all the elements needed to understand the major trends in the sector and foreseeable developments, drawing on analyses of the market outlook and the strategies of the companies.

2. MARKET FUNDAMENTALS

SCOPE OF THE REPORT

OVERVIEW

FUNDAMENTALS OF THE PROCESSED FOOD INDUSTRY

3. THE MARKET AND LEADERS' ACTIVITY

SECTORAL ENVIRONMENT

• Overview

• Socio-demographic factors

• Economic environment

• Evolution of purchasing behaviour

THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS

• Market dynamics

• Market structure

• International trade

LEADERS' ACTIVITY AND PERFORMANCES

• Leaders' dynamics

• Leaders' rankings

• Operating profit rate

• Growth and profits

4. COMPETITION AND LEADERS' STRATEGIES

COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT

• Porter's 5 forces (Overview)

• Threat of new entrants

• Government intervention

• Power relations with clients

• Threat of substitutes

• Power relations with suppliers

• Intra-sectoral competition

LEADERS' STRATEGIES

• Overview

• Expanding internationally

• Monitoring competitive intensity

• Building a brand image

• Diversifying and targeting future products

• Optimising operating performance

5. SOURCES

6. ANNEXES

7. FORCES AT WORK

• Rankings of the 10 world leaders in the global processed food industry

• Key performance indicators of the 10 leaders (revenue growth and EBIT rate)

• SWOT analysis of the 10 leaders

8. LEADERS' PROFILES

• NESTLÉ

• JBS

• TYSON FOODS

• PEPSICO

• WH GROUP

• MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL

• DANONE

• KRAFT HEINZ

• UNILEVER

• GENERAL MILLS

NESTLÉ

JBS

TYSON FOODS

PEPSICO

WH GROUP

MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL

DANONE

KRAFT HEINZ

UNILEVER

GENERAL MILLS