the end of global food branding?
Bill Ramsay
The importance of food manufacturing continues to decline. Each year, the number of food manufacturers in the top 500 companies is reduced; both at global and national levels, and their stock market ratings have been significantly reduced. In the last 20 years, the number of major US and European food manufacturers fell by about twothirds, primarily via acquisition and further consolidation is likely.
In light of these developments, what is the future for global food branding? Four possible scenarios are suggested:
- The scaling down of manufacturer branding...