This week’s selected research from the just-food store includes a look at sustainability policies in the global food and beverage industry, as well as a report on Fair Trade. Also featured are two studies of on-the-go products targeting the breakfast and lunchtime eating occasions in the UK.
Sustainability in the Global Food and Beverage Industry 2011-2012: Market Trends and Opportunities, Profitability and Budget Forecasts, Food and Beverage Industry Procurement and Marketing Initiatives
The report contains in-depth analysis on the principal drivers and challenges with regards to sustainability. It benchmarks successful sustainable initiatives and energy-efficiency measures adopted by various companies. It also examines the impact of sustainability on profits and cost saving targets set by companies.
Fair Trade Strategies for Food and Drinks Companies
Developing and implementing a credible and lasting fair trade strategy can no longer be done in isolation and instead requires complete integration with other key considerations, such a corporate policy towards the environment or health. This report explores this topical issue.
Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans Industry in the US and its International Trade
This 2011 publication is the comprehensive market research guide for the industry. It contains the latest information on the industry’s key financial data, competitive landscape, cost and pricing, and trends during the current environment, including the output and shipment changes over the past months.
SuperTrends: Local: Global – Trends in provenance, ethicality and sustainability
Which trends will drive the global food and ingredients market in the coming years and how can you take advantage of the opportunities these present? This report identifies market drivers, recent innovation and will inspire you to make the trends work for your business.
The UK Lunch on-the-go Shopper Mission 2011
This report will help your business to develop targeted shopper marketing initiatives designed to influence shoppers at the point of purchase, explore broader demand in the snacking on-the-go market and identify how your category performs in relation to others.

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By GlobalDataThe UK Breakfast on-the-go Shopper Mission 2011
Addressing the UK Breakfast on-the-go food and drink market, this report presents the most up to date and authoritative study into on-the-go’ers’ motivations and behaviours, offering relevant and actionable insight for your business.
Give ‘Em What They Want: Consumer Segmentation in Packaged Food
This global briefing offers an insight into the size and shape of this market, highlighting topical issues, emerging geographies, categories and trends and identifying the leading companies and brands. It also looks at trends driving the industry such as health and wellness, premiumisation, convenience and value-for-money.
The Future of Targeted Functional and Wellbeing Food and Drinks
Nutraceuticals/functional food and drinks have had an influence in the development of the food and drinks industry over the past five years. This report that provides a rigorous study of the growth, drivers and future market size of the functional food and drinks market, evaluating and identifying the key ingredients that will take it forward.