Dublin – Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Bakeries" report to their offering.
The US bakery industry has about 2,500 commercial bakeries, with combined annual revenue of $25 billion, and 6,000 small retail bakeries, with $3 billion total revenue. Major companies include Hostess Brands (formerly Interstate Bakeries) and Flowers Foods, plus divisions of companies such as Sara Lee. The commercial side of the industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest commercial bakers generate more than 80 percent of revenue. The retail side of the industry is fragmented: although big companies may operate dozens of bakeries, the typical baker operates just one facility.
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Demand is related to eating trends and to the changing structure of the grocery industry. Profitability for individual companies is determined by efficiency of operations. Large companies have scale advantages in procurement, production, and distribution. Small companies
can compete by offering specialty goods or superior local distribution services. Despite high automation, the low value of the product produces a fairly modest $180,000 in annual revenue per employee for commercial bakers.
PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
Nearly 50 percent of industry sales is from baked breads, mainly white, wheat and rye; 25 percent from rolls, buns, muffins, bagels and croissants; 10 percent from soft cakes; and the rest from pies, pastries, donuts and a variety of sweet goods.
Key Topics Covered:
Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Trends AND Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Website and Media Links
Glossary of Acronyms
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Source: First Research
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