Released on: September 3, 2008, 1:38 am

Press Release Author: Shushmul Maheshwari

Industry: Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary: RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled,
\"Indian Food and Drinks Market: Emerging Opportunities\" to its report gallery. The
report provides in-depth research and rational analysis on the food & drinks
industry in India.

Press Release Body: RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled,
\"Indian Food and Drinks Market: Emerging Opportunities\" to its report gallery. 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 favorable industry trends, is about to bring radical
shifts in Indian food & drink industry, says the new RNCOS report.

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 Research Findings

- Food, beverages and tobacco industry dominates the Indian retail industry and is
anticipated to grow at a CAGR of nearly 8% during 2008-2012.
- Soft drinks market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of nearly 12% from 2008 to
2012, and major demand will be seen in health & energy drinks, bottled water and
fruit juices.
- Snack food market is estimated to grow at an annual rate of 18% to 20% in coming
few years, albeit from a small base of consumers.
- With growing health awareness and concern, the functional food & drinks market is
set to grow rapidly in India.
- Changing lifestyle, coupled with growing middle class population and changing
eating habits, is anticipated to fuel 7%-10% growth in the Indian food service
sector annually.
- Low per capita consumption of alcoholic drinks makes the country highly lucrative
to expand, with wine consumption projected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 23% in volume
terms.

Key Issues Discussed in the Report

- What is the current and future market size of the Indian food & drinks industry?
- What are the emerging trends in the industry?
- How is the consumption outlook of food & drinks market?
- What are the potential growth areas in the industry?
- What are the factor driving wine and beer market?
- How big is the Indian food service sector and how its future outlook looks like?
- Who are the major players in the industry?

Research Methodology Used

Information Sources
Information has been sourced from books, newspapers, trade journals, white papers,
industry portals, government agencies, trade associations, monitoring industry news
and developments, and through access to more than 3000 paid databases.

Analysis Method
The analysis methods include ratio analysis, historical trend analysis, linear
regression analysis using software tools, judgmental forecasting, and cause and
effect analysis.

About RNCOS:

RNCOS, incorporated in the year 2002, is an industry research firm. It has a team of
industry experts who analyze data collected from credible sources. They provide
industry insights and analysis that helps corporations to take timely and accurate
business decision in today\'s globally competitive environment.

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