PepsiCo's recent purchase agreement with its main bottlers is a “hot topic” at half of respondent companies. One-of-five express high-level concern that Pepsi’s shift to a more centralized structure will change the overall dynamics of the beverage industry.
by Sarah Corp
by Sarah Corp
One-third of retailers report current private label penetration levels of 10% or less; half (53%) report penetration rates of 11%-25%. Regardless of current levels, nearly all (91%) have plans to expand private label offerings, with a large share (42%) indicating growth goals of 5+ points over the next five yrs.
by Sarah Corp
Study participants report that despite the recent economic downturn, a majority of company’s are either increasing (40%) or maintaining their focus on packaging innovation initiatives (49%).
by Sarah Corp
Fewer than one-quarter (22%) of industry insiders report considerable knowledge of Rebiana-basedsweeteners; those that do primarily consult trade magazines (49%) and use Internet searches (46%)for information.
by Sarah Corp
Industry insiders are concerned about the impact of the current credit crisis on their companies and the food/beverage industry as a whole. While some believe the credit crisis will have “very little” or “no impact”, most (77%) anticipate “moderate” to “great impact” on their company’s business/operations.
by Sarah Corp
Overall, industry insiders are split on whether to be concerned about this publicity and express indecision about the possible effects on the industry overall.
by Sarah Corp
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