Examine the World Snack Foods Markets

Market Wire, April, 2008

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World Snack Foods Markets

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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Snack Foods in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Salted Snacks (Potato Chips, Tortilla/Corn Chips, Meat Snacks, Snack Nuts, Popcorn (RTE & Microwaveable), Pretzels, Cheese Snacks, & Others), Bakery Snacks (Includes Confectionery Snacks), and Specialty & Frozen Snacks. The sub product segments analyzed include and Cheese Snacks. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region and product segment for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 348 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as The Bachman Company, ConAgra Foods, Chips Group, Tohato Inc., Cadbury Schweppes, Plc., General Mills, Inc., Groupe Danone, Herr Foods Inc, Intersnack Knabber-Geback GmbH & Co. KG, Jack Link's, Kellogg Company, Kraft Foods, Mission Foods, Nestle USA, Oberto Sausage Company, PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, Walkers Snack Foods Ltd, Quaker Oats, Procter and Gamble Company, Pepperidge Farm, The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., United Biscuits Finance Plc, Utz Quality Foods, Weaver Popcorn Company, Inc., and Yamazaki Baking. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1

Disclaimers I-2

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3

Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3

1. Salted Snacks I-4

Potato Chips I-4

Tortilla & Corn Chips I-4

Meat Snacks I-4

Snack Nuts I-4

Popcorn (RTE & Microwaveable) I-4

Pretzels I-4

Cheese Snacks I-5

Others I-5

2. Bakery Snacks (Includes Confectionery Snacks) I-5

3. Specialty & Frozen Snacks I-5

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview II-1

Short Market Sizzlers II-1

Market Analysis II-2

Regional Analysis II-2

Global Market: A Quick Primer II-2

Unveiling A World of Opportunity II-3

A Peek Into What Drives the Snack Foods Industry II-3

Characteristic Traits of the International Snacks Market II-4

Convenience: A Crucible of Snack Success II-4

On The Move Snacking II-5

Lunch Foods Under the Snack Attack II-5

The Winning Recipe II-5

Grain Based Snacks: Playing At Center Court II-6

Innovation is the Name of the Game in the Crowded Marketplace II-6

Chip & Dip Snack Solutions: Whipping Up Lather II-7

Meat Snacks Gain in Popularity II-7

Flavor Innovation in Meat Snacks: A Road Widely traveled II-7

Meat Snacks: Market Scorecard II-8

Health Awareness Leads to Product Shifts II-8 Widespread

Obesity & Diabetes Reshape the Snack Foods Industry II-9

FDA's Ruling On Carb & Trans-Fat Labeling: Implications II-9

Industry Squeamish Over the Continued Success of Low Car Products II-9

Snacks: Destiny' Child II-10

RTE Popcorn Elbowed Aside by Microwave Popcorns II-10

Increase in the Occasions for Snacking II-10

Snack Foods in North America Diversifies: Variety is the Spice of the Market II-10

Western European Market for Savory Snacks: A Peek Into Its Composition II-11

Spotting the Winners II-11

Table 1: Western European Market for Savory Snacks: Percentage Market Share of Leading Players for the Year 2006 - PepsiCo, Lorenz Snack, Danone, Intersnack, P&G, Longolf, Unichips Int'l, Altria, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-11

Europe Makes Way for Tortillas: A Peek Into Its History II-12

Snack Nuts: The Choice of the Modern Health Conscious Prosumer II-12

Health Profile of Nuts II-12

World Renowned Countries for Snack Nuts II-13

Regional Trends II-13

The United States: "Opportunity & Beyond" II-13

Europe - Follows the United States Exhibiting Mixed Trend II-14

Asia Bites the Snack Bait II-14

Strong Growth Lends Traction to Dragonland II-14

The Traditional Land of Diversity Opens Up to the Snacking Culture II-15

Other Noteworthy Asian Markets II-15

Indonesia II-15

Korea II-16

New Zealand II-16

The Philippines II-16

Taiwan II-16

Latin America: Market Exuberance Pumps Up Dollars II-16

2. Product Overview II-18

Snack Foods: A Primer II-18

High Performance Product Segments II-18

Low Performance Segments II-18

"The Low Fat Hullabaloo" II-18

What Scientists Say II-19

A Peek Into Select Snack Categories II-20

Salted Snacks II-20

Potato Chips II-20

Tortilla & Corn Chips II-20

Meat Snacks II-20

Snack Nuts II-20

Popcorn (RTE and Microwaveable) II-21

Pretzels II-21

Cheese Snacks II-21

Bugles II-21

Others II-21

Bakery Snacks (Includes Confectionery Snacks) II-21

Specialty & Frozen Snacks II-21

3. Product Launches/Innovations II-22

Frito-Lay Launches Healthier Snacks II-22

ITC Introduces New Brand of Snacks, Bingo II-22