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Indian Food & Drinks Market Has Emerged As the Rapidly Growing Segment in the Indian Retail Industry

Posted on: Monday, 1 September 2008, 09:00 CDT

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e4fecc/indian_food_and_dr) has announced the addition of the "Indian Food and Drinks Market: Emerging Opportunities" report to their offering.

With vast population base, growing middle class population and strong macroeconomic environment, the Indian food & drinks market has emerged as the rapidly growing segment in the Indian retail industry. Rapid transformation in the lifestyle of Indians, particularly those living in Urban India, has resulted in a dramatic increase in the demand for processed or health food, packaged and ready-to-eat food products. Arrival of food multinationals and proliferation of fast food outlets has further added to the growth in this industry. The changing scenario of Indian retail industry, like opening up of new supermarkets/hypermarkets, shopping malls and fast food outlets, coupled with favourable industry trends, is about to bring radical shifts in Indian food & drink industry, says "Indian Food and Drinks Market: Emerging Opportunities".

This report provides in-depth research and rational analysis on the food & drinks industry in India. It provides detailed overview of the consumption patterns of Indians in various food segments, like milk, fruits, vegetables, meat etc. The beverage segment talks about the type of beverages, their sales and consumption patterns, among the Indian populace. This report has been made to help clients analyze the potential growth areas, challenges and drivers critical for the Indian food & drinks industry.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Analyst View

2. Indian Food & Drinks Industry - An Overview

3. Emerging Industry Trends

3.1 Demographics

3.2 Wealth Distribution

3.3 Private Consumption

3.4 Changing Lifestyle

3.5 Food Preferences

3.6 Reducing Urban & Rural Divide

4. Food Consumption Patterns: Historic & Future Analysis to 2012

4.1 Milk

4.2 Meat

4.3 Fruits

4.4 Vegetables

4.5 Fish

4.6 Confectionery

5. Drink Consumption Patterns: Historic & Future Analysis to 2012

5.1 Coffee

5.2 Tea

5.3 Alcoholic Drinks

5.4 Soft Drinks

6. Potential Growth Areas: Current & Future Scenario

6.1 Food Processing Industry

6.2 Snack Food

6.3 Packaged Food

6.4 Organic Food

6.5 Food Service Industry

6.6 Wine Market

6.7 Beer Market

6.8 Functional Food & Beverages Market

6.9 Bottled Water

6.10 Cold Storage Facilities

7. Roadblocks

7.1 Antiquated Food Laws

7.2 Trade Policies & Regulations

7.3 Infrastructural Constraints

7.4 Limited Cold Chain & Storage Facilities

7.5 Distribution Channels

8. Competitive Landscape

8.1 Dabur India Limited

8.2 Hindustan Unilever Limited

8.3 Britannia Industries Limited

8.4 ITC Limited

8.5 Nestle` SA

8.6 PepsiCo, Inc.

8.7 Cadbury Schweppes PLC

8.8 Godfrey Phillips India Limited

Tables

Table 3-1: India - Population by Age Group (in Million), 2001-2007E

Table 3-2: India - Number of Households by Income Bracket (in Million), 2002-2007E

Table 3-3: India - Private Consumption Expenditure by Item (in Crore Rs), 2001-02 to 2006-07E

Table 4-1: India - Production & Per Capita Availability of Milk by State/UT (2006-07)

Figures

Companies Mentioned:

Dabur India Limited

Hindustan Unilever Limited

Britannia Industries Limited

ITC Limited

Nestle` SA

PepsiCo, Inc.

Cadbury Schweppes PLC

Godfrey Phillips India Limited

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e4fecc/indian_food_and_dr

Source: Business Wire

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