September 30, 2019

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Health Care Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Health care costs continue to rise in the U.S. Total U.S. health care expenditures were estimated to be $3.82 trillion in 2019, and are projected to soar to $5.96 trillion in 2027. Health spending in the U.S., at about 17.8% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2019, is projected to grow steadily. In addition to expected higher costs, the Trump has been focused on altering 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The most significant change has been the mandate that Americans must carry insurance or face penalties has been dropped.

Outside the U.S., stark contrasts exist between health costs in the United States and those of other countries. A 2018 comprehensive study published by the Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD) covering more than 30 countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Mexico, Canada, South Korea, Japan, Australia and the U.S., found the average spent on healthcare amongst those countries, was 8.8% of GDP. The highest figures in this study were the United States at 16.9% of GDP, Switzerland at 12.2%, France at 11.2%, Germany at 11.2%, Sweden at 11.0%, Japan at 10.9% Canada at 10.7%, and Denmark at 10.5%.

Total health care expenditures around the world are difficult to determine, but $10.0 trillion would be a fair estimate for the formal health care industry for 2019. That would place health care at about 11.4% of global GDP, with expenditures per capita of about $1,300. This $10.0 trillion breaks down to approximately $3.8 trillion in the U.S., $3.3 trillion in non-U.S. OECD nations and $2.8 trillion elsewhere around the world.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 500 companies in the Health Care Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-547-9 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-853-1 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 680

Statistical Tables Provided: 25

Companies Profiled: 496

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the health care business including:

Major Trends and Technologies Affecting the Health Care Industry

Introduction to the Health Care Industry

1. Continued Rise in Health Care Costs
2. Employers Fight Rapidly Growing Health Care Premiums/Require Employees to Pay a Significant Share of Costs
3. Medicare and Medicaid Spending Continue to Surge/More Baby Boomers Hit 65+ Years of Age
4. U.S. Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 Rewrote the Rules and Increased Coverage, But Costs Continue to Rise
5. Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Hospital Mergers Result from the Affordable Care Act/Many Hospital Chains Grow Dramatically in Market Share
6. Concierge Care/Direct Primary Care Are on the Rise/New Twists on House Calls
7. Insurance Companies Change Strategies Due to Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Rapidly Rising Costs of Care
8. Number of Uninsured Americans Declines But Remains High
9. Health Sharing Ministries Attract Millions of Members
10. New Blockbuster Drugs Come to Market/Drug Prices Soar
11. Fast Track Drugs Come to Market in the U.S. with FDA Cooperation
12. Generic Drugs Have Biggest Market Share By Unit Volume, but not by Total Revenues
13. Coupons and Other Marketing Schemes Obscure the Retail Prices of Drugs in the U.S., Which Are Vastly Higher than Prices Paid in Other Nations
14. Biotech and Orphan Drugs Create New Revenues for Drug Firms
15. Quality of Care and Health Care Outcomes Data Are Available Online, Creating a New Level of Transparency
16. Malpractice Suits Are Blamed for Rising Health Care Costs/Tort Reform Is Capping Awards for Damages
17. Obesity Sparks Government, School and Corporate Initiatives/Snack Foods Get Healthier/Taxes on Unhealthy Foods
18. Health Care Goes Offshore, Medical Tourism and Clinical Trials Continue in China, India and Elsewhere
19. Retail Clinics, Urgent Care Centers and Employer Sites Increase Health Care Options/Reduce Costs
20. Health Care Industry Grows Rapidly in China, India and Mexico

The Outlook for Health Care Technology:

21. Health Care Technology Introduction
22. RFID Helps Manage Hospital and Pharmacy Inventories
23. Electronic Health Records (EHR) Digitize Patient Records at an Accelerating Pace
24. Telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring Rely on Wireless
25. Stem Cells—Multiple Sources Stem from New Technologies
26. Stem Cells—Therapeutic Cloning Techniques Advance
27. Stem Cells and 3D Printing—A New Era of Regenerative Medicine Takes Shape
28. Health Care Robotics
29. Patients’ Genetic Profiles Plummet in Price as DNA Sequencing Technologies Advance
30. Advances for Cancer Patients in Chemotherapy and Radiation, Including Proton Beams and IMRT
31. Better Imaging, including MRI, PET and 320-Slice CT, Creates Advances in Detection
32. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics

Health Care Industry Statistics

1. U.S. Health Care Industry Overview

U.S. Health Care Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview Global Health Statistics, 2013-2019

Domestic & Foreign Pharmaceutical Sales, PhRMA Member Companies: 1980-2018

Employment in the Health Care Industry, U.S.: 2014-July 2019

Employment & Earnings in Health Care Practitioner & Technical Occupations, U.S.: May 2018

Employment & Earnings in Health Care Support Occupations, U.S.: May 2018

The U.S. Drug Discovery & Approval Process

U.S. FDA New Drug (NDA) and Biologic (BLA) Approvals, 2018

Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Health and Human Services, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2017-2019

2. U.S. Health Care Expenditures & Costs

The Nation’s Health Dollar: 2019 Where It Came From (Estimated)

The Nation’s Health Dollar: 2019 Where It Went (Estimated)

National Health Expenditures & Annual Percent Change, U.S.: 2011-2027

National Health Expenditures by Type of Expenditure with Affordable Care Act Impacts, U.S.: Selected Calendar Years, 2011-2027

Hospital Care Expenditures & Annual Percent Change, U.S.: 2011-2027

Nursing Home Care Expenditures & Annual Percent Change, U.S.: 2011-2027

Home Health Care Expenditures & Annual Percent Change, U.S.: 2011-2027

Prescription Drug Expenditures, U.S.: 1996-2027

Prescription Drug Expenditures & Annual Percent Change, U.S.: 2011-2027

3. Medicare & Medicaid

Medicare Enrollment, 1970-2093

Medicaid Enrollment & Expenditures for Medical Assistance Payments & Administration:
Selected Years, 1966-2026

Medicaid Enrollment and Expenditures, by Enrollment Group: Fiscal Year 2016

4. U.S. Health Insurance Coverage & The Uninsured

Number & Percent of Persons of All Ages with and without Health Insurance Coverage, U.S.:
1999-2018

Medical Care Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2018

Employers’ Costs for Health Insurance, Amount & Percent of Total Compensation, U.S.:
Selected Years, 2015-2019

5. U.S. Vital Statistics & Population Indicators

Life Expectancy at Age 65, U.S.

Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults, by Age, Sex and Race/Ethnicity: U.S., 2018

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Premier Inc
• 3M Company
• Agfa-Gevaert NV
• Abbott Laboratories
• Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
• Abiomed Inc
• Accredo Health Group Inc
• Metropolitan Health Networks Inc
• Diversicare Healthcare Services Inc
• Aetna Inc

September 17, 2019

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report on trends affecting job seekers, Major U.S. Employers Almanac, 2020 edition.

Job seekers in 2020 should see strong hiring and rising wages, if the low unemployment rates seen in late 2019 continue, and if confidence is reasonably high among both consumers and business leaders. Job seekers who want good positions with good pay must be extremely well prepared for the process of seeking a job. A large part of the preparation requires that they do meaningful research into prospective employers and the industries in which they operate.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 500 American Employers and names major trends affecting job seekers.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-546-2 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-854-8 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 612

Statistical Tables Provided: 11

Companies Profiled: 494

Geographic Focus: US

Price: $379.99

This feature-rich book covers major trends affecting job seekers—everything you need to know about major U.S. employers including:

1. U.S. Job Market Overview
2. Cost Control Remains a Major Concern at Employers/Consolidation Through Mergers Continues
3. Unemployment Is Down to Extremely Low Levels
4. The Sharing & Gig Economy’s Effect on Employment, Work Life and Careers
5. Technology Continues to Create Sweeping Changes in the Workplace
6. Continued Growth in Outsourcing, Including Supply Chain and Logistics Services
7. Offshoring, Reshoring and the Rebound in American Manufacturing
8. Older Americans Will Delay Retirement and Work Longer/Many Employers Find Older Employees Desirable
9. Employment Sectors that Will Offer an Above-Average Number of Job Opportunities

Employment Statistics

1. U.S. Employment Overview: 2018-2019
2. U.S. Civilian Labor Force: 1997-July 2019
3. Employment by Major Industry Sector: 2006, 2016 & Projected 2026
4. Number of People Employed and Unemployed, U.S.: July 2018 vs. July 2019
5. U.S. Labor Force Ages 16 to 24 Years Old by School Enrollment, Educational Attainment, Sex, Race & Ethnicity: October 2018
6. Medical Care Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2018
7. Retirement Benefits in the U.S.: Access, Participation and Take-Up Rates, March 2018
8. Top 30 U.S. Occupations by Numerical Change in Job Growth: 2016-2026
9. Top 30 U.S. Fastest Growing Occupations: 2016-2026
10. Occupations with the Largest Expected Employment Increases, U.S.: 2016-2026
11. Occupations with the Fastest Expected Decline, U.S.: 2016-2026

Research: 7 Keys for Job Seekers

1. Financial Stability
2. Growth Plans
3. Research and Development Programs
4. Product Launch and Production
5. Marketing and Distribution Methods
6. Employee Benefits
7. Quality of Work Factors

September 12, 2019

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Automobile Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The automobile industry surged ahead worldwide in recent years, with particularly sharp growth in the U.S. and China. Some of the biggest winners from this surge are Korean automakers with soaring global sales. However, trouble maybe on the horizon. Surveys show that many young adults have little interest in owning a car of their own. Also a possible source of concern for automakers is the combination of car sharing strategies, like ZipCar, ride sharing systems, like Uber, and autonomous vehicles capable of driving themselves, which will have very profound effects on automobile manufacturing, usage, sales and ownership patterns. At least in dense urban environments, the result is very likely to be a large proportion of individuals who opt to use shared vehicles rather than user-owned cars.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 400 companies in the automobile industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-545-5 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-852-4 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minutes video overview of this industry

Pages: 556

Statistical Tables Provided: 22

Companies Profiled: 412

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the automobile business including:

1. Automobile Industry Introduction
2. U.S. Auto Manufacturers Ford, Chrysler and GM Compete Head-On with Volkswagen,
   Toyota and Honda
3. U.S. Automobile Sales Level Off/Consumers Want Pickup Trucks and Crossovers
4. Fuel Efficiency Continues to Improve/Trump Administration Expected to Delay Increases in MPG Standards
5. Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) to See Massive New Investments by Auto Makers
6. Major Research and Advancements in Lithium Batteries/Tesla and Panasonic Open the Gigafactory
7. Natural Gas-Powered Vehicles Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanks to Low Shale Gas Prices
8. Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires
9. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
10. Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continues/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market
11. China Becomes the World’s Largest Auto Market
12. India Sees Automobile Export Growth
13. Mexico Is a Leading Automotive Maker and Exporter
14. Focus on Safety Improvements by Automakers
15. Car Sharing Programs Like Zipcar and Autolib, AKA Mobility Services, Proliferate
16. Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, Intelligent
    Transportation (ITS) and Real-Time Traffic Information
17. Embedded LTE Wi-Fi and Onboard Apps Incorporated by Auto Makers in New Car Infotainment Systems
18. Technology Drives Insurance Efficiencies/Policy Holders Allow Their Habits to be Tracked for Lower Insurance Rates
19. Uber and Didi Dominate the Car on Demand (Raid Hailing) Industry
20. Self-Driving, Autonomous Cars Receive Massive Investments in Research and Development Worldwide
21. Gig Economy and Self-Driving Cars Pose Insurance Challenges and Underwriting
    Opportunities

Automobile Industry Statistics

1. Automobile Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. General Motors Corporation Overview
3. Ford Motor Company Overview
4. Volkswagen Group Overview
5. Toyota Motor Corporation Overview
6. Daimler AG Overview
7. Hyundai Motor Group Overview
8. Honda Motor Co. Overview
9. U.S. New Car & Truck Market Shares by Company: 2014-2018
10. Licensed Drivers, Vehicle Registrations & Resident Population, U.S.: 1960-2017
11. Highest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2019 Model Year
12. Lowest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2019 Model Year
13. Gross Output in the Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2011-2017
14. Personal Transportation Expenditures, U.S.: 2011-2018
15. Average Miles Per Gallon vs. Horsepower, U.S.: 1975-2018
16. Automobile Driving Costs, U.S.: 2018
17. Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents in the U.S. by Type of Vehicle & Person: 2008-2017
18. Retail On-Highway Diesel vs. Regular Gasoline Prices, U.S.: January 1995-August 2019
19. Value of Imports of Vehicles to the U.S.: 2013-2nd Quarter 2019
20. Value of Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2013-2nd Quarter 2019
21. Occupational Employment and Wages for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics: May 2018
22. Employment in the Automobile Industry, U.S.: 2013-June 2019

Companies Mentioned Include:

• AMERCO (U-Haul)
• Automobili Lamborghini Holding SpA
• Valeo SA
• AAMCO Transmissions Inc
• Kelley Automotive Group LLC
• AB Volvo
• Jaguar Land Rover Ltd
• ADA Sa
• Opel (Adam Opel AG)
• Advance Auto Parts Inc

August 29, 2019

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The manufacturing and robotics sectors have become tightly intertwined in recent years, thanks to the rapidly growing importance of factory automation. On factory floors ranging from relatively small machine shops to giant automobile plants and electronics factories, computer-driven equipment plays a vital role in manufacturing worldwide. The sophistication of the equipment ranges from simple computer-aided machinery that cuts fabric prior to it being sewn into final garments, to robots that make highly accurate and sophisticated welds in car factories, to robots that can rapidly assemble tiny electronics components and solder them in place with blazing speed and great accuracy.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 500 companies in the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-544-8 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-851-7 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 694

Statistical Tables Provided: 30

Companies Profiled: 506

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the manufacturing, automation & robotics business including:

1. Introduction to the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry
2. Industrial Robots and Factory Automation Advance Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3. Service Robots Are Applied in a Variety of Industries
4. U.S. Automobile Sales Level Off/Consumers Want Pickup Trucks and Crossovers
5. Global Growth in Manufacturing and Trade Requires Investment by Emerging Nations
6. Introduction to the Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry
7. Pros and Cons of Outsourcing & Offshoring
8. Nearshoring and Reshoring Keep Operations Closer to Home
9. Upswing in U.S. Apparel and Textile Jobs as Firms Reshore
10. Wage Rise Slows in China/Vietnam and Other Countries Gain Manufacturing Market Share
11. The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Made Elsewhere
12. 3-D Printing and Robotics Revolutionize Manufacture of Shoes and Fabrics
13. Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) Adds Value to Contract Electronics Manufacturing
14. Trends in Manufacturing, such as Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs), Lead to Collaboration and Consulting-Like Services
15. 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing), Rapid Prototyping and Computer Aided Design
16. 3PL Logistics Services and Supply Chain Management Services
17. Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals
18. Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Invest Heavily in U.S./Take Advantage of Shale Natural Gas
19. Telecom Equipment Makers Face Intense Competition from Manufacturers in China
20. Boeing and Airbus Have Massive Aircraft Backlogs/Major Aircraft Market in China
21. U.S. Auto Manufacturers Ford, Chrysler and GM Compete Head-On with Volkswagen, Toyota and Honda
22. India Sees Automobile Export Growth
23. Mexico Is a Leading Automotive Maker and Exporter
24. Designers and Manufacturers Bypass the Middleman with Direct-to-Consumer Online
    Business Models
25. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
26. The Internet of Things (IoT) in Factories, Robotics and Equipment
27. Health Care Robotics
28. Robotics in Retail

Manufacturing & Robotics Industry Statistics

1. Overview of the Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry

1. Manufacturing, Automation & Robotics Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Quarterly After-Tax Profits, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations: 2012-1st Quarter 2019
3. Selected Financial Data, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations: 1st Quarter 2018-1st Quarter 2019
4. Net Sales & Net Income After-Tax, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations: 2008-1st Quarter 2019
5. Sales & Operating Profits, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations, by Industry: 1st Quarter 2018-1st Quarter 2019

2. Output & Employment

1. Value Added to U.S. Economy by Manufacturing Sector, as a Percentage of GDP: 1948-2018
2. All Manufacturing Employees, U.S.: Monthly, January 1939-July 2019
3. Employment in the U.S. Manufacturing Sector, as a Percentage of all Private Industry Employment: 1948-2018
4. Employment in the U.S. Manufacturing Sector, by Industry: 2013-June 2019
5. Manufacturing Output vs. Employment, U.S.: 1980-2019
6. Gross Output in the Wood & Nonmetallic Mineral Products Manufacturing Industries:
   Selected Years, 2012-2017
7. Gross Output in the Primary Metals & Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2012-2017
8. Gross Output in the Machinery Manufacturing Industry, U.S.: Selected Years, 2012-2017
9. Gross Output in the Computer & Electronic Product Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2012-2017
10. Gross Output in the Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2012-2017
11. Gross Output in the Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2012-2017
12. Gross Output in the Food, Beverage & Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2012-2017
13. Gross Output in the Textile & Apparel Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2012-2017
14. Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2012-2017

3. Shipments

1. Value of Manufacturers' Shipments for All Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Monthly,
   January 1992-June 2019
2. Annual Value of Manufacturers' Shipments for Industry Groups, U.S.: 2012-2018
3. Monthly Value of Manufacturers' Shipments for Industry Groups, U.S.: 2018-2019

4. Exports

1. Value of Exports of All Manufactured Goods, U.S.: 2013-2nd Quarter 2019
2. Exports of Durable & Nondurable Manufactured Goods, U.S.: 2013-2nd Quarter 2019
3. Value of Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2013-2nd Quarter 2019
4. Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Computers & Electronic Products, U.S.: 2013-2nd Quarter 2019
5. Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Chemicals, U.S.: 2013-2nd Quarter 2019
6. Top 50 Destinations of U.S. Textiles & Apparel Exports: 2017-2018
7. Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2013-2nd Quarter 2019

Companies Mentioned Include:

• 3M Company
• AutoAlliance International Inc
• Molson Coors Brewing Company
• ArthroCare Corporation
• Agfa-Gevaert NV
• Automobili Lamborghini Holding SpA
• Clayton Homes Inc
• Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc
• Benchmark Electronics Inc
• Vericel Corporation

August 19, 2019

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Airlines, Hotels & Travel Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The global travel industry is comprised of a wide variety of businesses, from hotels and inns to casino resorts, trains, buses, airplanes, cruise ships, tour operators and travel bookers, both online and physical. In most parts of the world, hotels and resorts have been enjoying good to excellent occupancy rates.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 300 companies in the Airlines, Hotels & Travel industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-542-4 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-849-4 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 466

Statistical Tables Provided: 19

Companies Profiled: 317

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Airlines, Hotels & Travel business including:

1. Introduction to the Travel Industry
2. Discount Airlines Compete with Legacy Airlines, but the Differences Are Beginning to Blur
3. Major Airlines Change Strategy, Charge Fees and Boost Profits
4. Some International Airlines Cut First Class Seats and Add to Business Class/Premium
   Economy Now Widely Available
5. Private Jet Sharing and Rentals Grow
6. Boeing and Airbus Have Massive Aircraft Order Backlogs/Major Aircraft Market in China
7. New Aircraft Designs Offer Greater Passenger Comfort/More Efficient Engines
8. In Flight Wireless Takes Off
9. Air Traffic Grows/Airports Expand/Asia Has Strong Air Traffic
10. Massive Long Term Growth in China’s Travel Market/Indian Travel Market Rebounds
11. China Makes Immense Investments in Railroads, Highways, Airports and Silk Road
12. Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) Continue Strong Growth in Bookings/Hotels Fight to Keep Control of the Customer
13. Ecotourism, Sustainable Tourism, Adventure Tourism and Volunteerism Grow as
    Certification Standards Emerge
14. Hotel Occupancy, Profits and New Construction Grow
15. Luxury Hotel Chains Expand Globally
16. What Millennials and Mobile-Savvy Consumers Want as Tourists and Travelers
17. Hotels Target Young Customers with Strategies Ranging from Micro Rooms and Hostels, to Hip Hotels that Encourage Mingling to Fitness Options
18. Hotels Adopt Smartphones and In-Room Tablets to Deliver Services, Speed Check-In and Replace Room Keys
19. Hotel Mergers Enable Chains to Claim Market Share, Add Unique Properties
20. Localization Will Drive Hotel Features, Marketing
21. Dog-Friendly Hotels Will Gain Market Share
22. Sharing Economy Gains Market Share in Travel with Online Sites Like Airbnb, HomeAway and Many Global Competitors
23. Cruise Industry Market Is Strong while Capacity Soars with New Ships
24. Small Cruise Ships Offer Adventure, Luxury, Intimacy or Access to More Places
25. River Cruise Lines Are Launched, with Low Capital Investment and High Fares
26. Chinese Tourism Creates Growth Opportunities for the Cruise and Hotel Industries
27. New Technologies Show Promise for Port and Airport Security
28. High Speed Passenger Trains, Including Maglev, Advance in China and Europe
29. U.S. Passenger Train Projects Receive Funding, Including Light Rail and All Aboard Florida
30. Self-Check-In Kiosks, RFID, Facial Recognition and Wireless Technologies Save Costs and Enhance Travelers’ Experiences at Airlines and Hotels
31. Aging Baby Boomers Will Cause Significant Changes in the Leisure Sector, Including
    Sports and Activity-Based Travel
32. Space Travel Firms Seek Tourists/New Vehicles for U.S. Astronauts
33. The Future of Travel

Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry Statistics

1. Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Air Carrier Traffic Statistics, U.S.: 1996-2018
3. Air Carrier Traffic Statistics, U.S.: 12 Months Ended April 2019 and April 2018
4. Consolidation in U.S. Airlines
5. Annual U.S. Domestic Average Itinerary Air Fare: 1995- Q1 2019
6. U.S. Aviation Industry Average Annual Percentage Growth Forecasts by World Region: 2019-2039
7. U.S. Airline Passenger Activity: 2010-2039
8. Total Scheduled U.S. International Passenger Traffic, U.S. Commercial Air Carriers: 2010-2039
9. International Visitor Arrivals to the U.S., Forecast: 2017-2023
10. Top Destinations of U.S. Residents Traveling Abroad (Outbound): 2016-2017
11. Top 20 Countries Ranked by International Tourism, Number of Arrivals: 2010-2017
12. Quarterly U.S. Scheduled Service Passenger Airlines Financial Reports: 1st Quarter 2018-1st Quarter 2019
13. Top 10 U.S. Airlines & Airports Ranked by 2018 System Scheduled Enplanements
14. U.S. Airline Revenue Passenger Enplanements: January 1996- April 2019
15. Cruise Line Industry Overview, U.S.: 2012-2018
16. Quarterly Growth in Real Tourism Spending & Real GDP, U.S.: 2000-2017
17. Monthly U.S. Transportation Services Index (TSI): November 2018-May 2019
18. Estimated U.S. Accommodation Sector Quarterly Revenues: 2017-1st Quarter 2019
19. Employment in the Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry, U.S.: 2013-June 2019

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Balboa Travel Inc
• Go-Ahead Group plc (The)
• Accor North America
• Extended Stay America Inc
• Japan Airlines Co Ltd
• Kerzner International Limited
• ADA Sa
• Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc
• Aer Lingus Group
• Aeroflot Russian Airlines JSC

August 13, 2019

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Biotech, Pharmaceuticals & Genetics Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Biotechnology can be defined as the use of living organisms (such as bacteria), biological processes, or biological systems in order to create a desired end result or end product. Primary markets for biotechnology include: 1) Agriculture, where genetically-modified seeds are now in wide use in many nations. 2) The manufacture of enzymes for food processing or converting organic matter into ethanol for fuel. 3) Pharmaceuticals, where biotechnology creates such therapies as antibodies, interleukins and vaccines based on living organisms to target specific cellular conditions. Plunkett Research estimates that combined biotech revenues for publicly-held firms headquartered in the U.S. and E.U. will be $176 billion during 2018.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 400 companies in the Biotech, Pharmaceuticals & Genetics Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-542-4 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-849-4 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 518

Statistical Tables Provided: 16

Companies Profiled: 356

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the biotech, pharmaceuticals & genetics business including:

1. The State of the Biotechnology Industry Today
2. A Short History of Biotechnology
3. Fast Track Drugs Come to Market in the U.S. with FDA Cooperation
4. Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires
5. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
6. Major Drug Companies Acquire or Partner With Smaller Biotech Firms
7. From Korea to India to Singapore to China, Nations Compete Fiercely in Biotech Development
8. Patients’ Genetic Profiles Plummet in Price as DNA Sequencing Technologies Advance
9. Gene Therapies Target Defective Genes/CRISPR Advances DNA Editing
10. Vaccines and Viruses in Drug Delivery
11. New Blockbuster Drugs Come to Market/ Drug Prices Soar
12. Generic Drugs Have Biggest Market Share by Unit Volume, but not by Total Revenues
13. Coupons and Other Marketing Schemes Obscure the Retail Prices of Drugs in the U.S., Which Are Vastly Higher than Prices Paid in Other Nations
14. Biotech and Orphan Drugs Create New Revenues for Drug Firms
15. Biosimilars (Generic Biotech Drugs) Receive FDA Guidelines for Accelerated Approval/ Competition Will Be Fierce
16. Stem Cells—Multiple Sources Stem from New Technologies
17. Stem Cells—Therapeutic Cloning Techniques Advance
18. Stem Cells and 3-D Printing—A New Era of Tissue Replacement Takes Shape
19. Genetically Modified (GM) Seeds and Crops Planted in Dozens of Nations/Agribio R&D Investment Is High
20. Genetically Modified (GM) Foods Prompt Controversy, Labeling and Legislation
21. Cloning of Farm Animals/Meat and Cheese Substitutes Created in Laboratories/3-D Printed Food Appears
22. Selective Plant Breeding, Mutagenesis and Gene-Editing, Including CRISPR, as Alternatives to GM Seeds
23. Immunotherapy and CAR-T Create Exciting New Approach to Fighting Cancers
24. Technology Discussion—Genes and DNA
25. Technology Discussion—Proteins and Proteomics
26. Technology Discussion—DNA Chips
27. Technology Discussion—SNPs (“Snips”)
28. Technology Discussion—Synthetic Biology
29. Technology Discussion—Recombinant DNA
30. Technology Discussion—Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Biotech & Genetics Industry Statistics

1. Biotech Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. The U.S. Drug Discovery & Approval Process
3. U.S. FDA New Drug (NDA) and Biologic (BLA) Approvals, 2018
4. U.S. Pharmaceutical R&D Spending Versus the Number of New Molecular Entity (NME)
   Approvals: 1993-2018
5. Employment in Life & Physical Science Occupations by Business Type, U.S.: May 2018
6. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Basic Research, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2018-2020
7. U.S. Exports & Imports of Pharmaceutical Products: 2013-1st Quarter 2019
8. U.S. Prescription Drug Expenditures, Aggregate & Per Capita Amounts, Percent Distribution: 2011-2027
9. Prescription Drug Expenditures, U.S.: Selected Years, 1975-2027
10. Total U.S. Biotechnology Patents Granted per Year by Patent Class: 1977-2015
11. Research Funding for Biological Sciences, U.S. National Science Foundation: Fiscal Years
    2018-2020
12. Global Area of Biotech Crops by Country: 2017
13. Domestic & Foreign Pharmaceutical Sales, PhRMA Member Companies: 1985-2018
14. Sales By Geographic Area, PhRMA Member Companies: 2017
15. Domestic U.S. Biopharmaceutical R&D & R&D Abroad, PhRMA Member Companies: 1985-2018
16. Domestic U.S. Biopharmaceutical R&D & R&D Abroad Breakdown, PhRMA Member Companies: 2018

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Vericel Corporation
• Abaxis Inc
• Abbott Laboratories
• Abeona Therapeutics Inc
• Insmed Inc
• Affymetrix Inc
• Agilent Technologies Inc
• Akorn Inc
• Albany Molecular Research Inc
• Alcon Inc

August 5, 2019

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Telecommunications Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

No other industry touches as many technology-related business sectors as telecommunications, which encompasses not only the traditional areas of local and long-distance telephone service, but also advanced technology-based services including wireless communications, the Internet, fiber-optics and satellites. Telecom is also deeply intertwined with entertainment of all types as cable TV systems aggressively offering local telephone service and high-speed Internet access. Competing directly against cable, traditional telecommunications firms are now selling television via the Internet.

In an attempt to unblur the lines of what is telecom, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is a term that is used to help describe the relationship between the myriad types of goods, services and networks that make up the global information and telecommunications system. Sectors involved in ICT include landlines, private networks, the Internet, wireless communications, (including cellular and remote wireless sensors) and satellites.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 350 companies in the Telecommunications Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-541-7 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-848-7 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 504

Statistical Tables Provided: 17

Companies Profiled: 360

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the telecommunications business including:

1. Introduction to the Telecommunications Industry
2. Landline Subscribers Cancel Service; Bundled Services Pick Up Some of the Slack/AT&T Acquisition of Time Warner Shakes Up Telecom and Entertainment Industries
3. 5G Wireless Networks to Rollout Worldwide, Enabling the Internet of Things (IoT)/Massive Investments Required
4. Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth, Including the Internet of Things (IoT)
5. Chinese, Indian and African Cellphone Markets Skyrocket
6. Wireless Service Subscriptions Worldwide Reach 8.4 Billion
7. Handset Makers Adopt Android, Push Advanced 4G and 5G Smartphones
8. VOIP (Telephony over the Internet) Continues To Revolutionize the Telecommunications Industry
9. Telecom Equipment Makers Face Intense Competition from Manufacturers in China
10. Telecom Companies, Including AT&T and Verizon, Compete Fiercely Against Cable in the TV, Internet and Telephone Market
11. Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Gains Traction
12. Global Internet Market Tops 4.2 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
13. Telecommunications Systems Move Online Including Unified Communications, Telepresence
14. Carriers Reinstate Unlimited Access Plans for Smartphones/Face Intense Subscription
    Price Competition
15. Smaller Satellites (SmallSats and CubeSats) and Low Earth Orbit Revolutionize Telecommunications
16. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Telecommunications Industry Statistics

1. Telecommunications Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Quarterly Telecommunications Industry Revenue by Class of Customer, U.S.:
   2nd Quarter 2018-1st Quarter 2019
3. Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Estimated Sources of Revenue, U.S.: 2014-2018
4. Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Estimated Breakdown of Revenue by Type of Customer, U.S.: 2014-2017
5. Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Estimated Sources of Expenses, U.S.: 2014-2017
6. The Baby Bells Then & Now
7. Total Retail Local Telephone Service Connections, U.S.: 2013-2017
8. U.S. Households With & Without Telephone Service, including Wireless:
   November 1983-July 2018
9. Annual Personal Consumption Expenditures on Telecommunications, U.S.: Selected Years, 1980-2018
10. Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite): Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2015-2018
11. Top Mobile Operators by Number of Subscribers, Worldwide
12. Internet Access Technologies Compared
13. Wireless Standards & Speeds
14. Satellite Telecommunications: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2014-2017
15. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2013-2018
16. Exports & Imports of Telecommunications Equipment, U.S.: 2013-1st Quarter 2019
17. Employment in the Telecommunications Industry, U.S.: 1990-May 2019

Companies Mentioned Include:

• China Telecom Corporation Ltd
• ACT Conferencing Inc
• ADTRAN Inc
• Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)
• Akamai Technologies Inc
• Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc
• Quanta Services Inc
• Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
• T-Mobile US Inc
• Opterna AM Inc

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Almanac, 2020 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The businesses of chemicals, coatings and plastics are closely linked, and those sectors, in turn, are closely linked to the oil and gas industry. This is a research-based industry that requires massive capital expenditures on the production end. The chemicals industry is also a cyclical business, highly subject to costs for basic commodities (especially oil and gas) and open to rapid changes in fortune due to the ups and downs of the global economy. However, long-term trends point to increasing demand for many types of chemical products.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication lists the top profiles top 400 companies in the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-539-4 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-846-3 (Available Now)
• Online Subscription

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 522

Statistical Tables Provided: 20

Companies Profiled: 379

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics business including:

1. Introduction to the Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry
2. Plastic Processing Technologies Have Evolved According to Specialized Needs
3. Global Demand for Plastics Will Soar Over the Long Term
4. China’s Plastics Market to Grow/China Is a Major Chemicals Import Market
5. Petrochemicals Plants in the Middle East Expand but Face Challenges
6. India’s Plastics and Chemicals Sectors Grow/India Is Home to Massive Petrochemical Plants
7. New Display Technologies with PLEDs
8. Refineries Along with Chemicals and Plastics Plants Invest Heavily in U.S./Take Advantage of Shale Natural Gas
9. Chemical Plants Increase Security Measures
10. Environmentalists Campaign for a Greener Chemical Industry
11. Packaging Technology Improves/Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola Boost Packaging Sustainability
12. Bio-plastics Become a Reality/Plastic Packaging Made from Corn and Soy
13. Nanochemicals Deliver Advanced Coatings and Specialty Chemicals
14. Self-Assembly and Fabrication on the Atomic Level Enable Nanomanipulation
15. Ethanol Production Soared, But U.S. Federal Subsidy Expires
16. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress
17. Manufacturers Focus on High Performance Plastics and Specialty Chemicals
18. HPTP Thermoplastics, Thermoset and Engineered Plastics Enable Advanced Products/Nanocomposites Offer the Ultimate in Advanced Materials
19. The Future of the Global Chemicals Industry, Driven by Specialty Needs and a Growing
    Middle Class

Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics

1. Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. U.S. Exports & Imports of Chemicals: 2013-1st Quarter 2019
3. U.S. Exports & Imports of Organic Chemicals: 2013-1st Quarter 2019
4. U.S. Exports & Imports of Inorganic Chemicals: 2013-1st Quarter 2019
5. U.S. Exports & Imports of Plastics & Plastics Products: 2013-1st Quarter 2019
6. U.S. Exports & Imports of Rubber & Rubber Products: 2013-1st Quarter 2019
7. U.S. Exports & Imports of Explosives & Pyrotechnic Products: 2013-1st Quarter 2019
8. U.S. Exports & Imports of Fertilizers: 2013-1st Quarter 2019
9. U.S. Exports & Imports of Pharmaceutical Products: 2013-1st Quarter 2019
10. Gross Output in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2011-2017
11. Value of Manufacturers' Shipments for Chemical Products Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Monthly, January 1992- May 2019
12. Monthly Value of Manufacturers' Shipments & Inventories in the Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber Products Industries, U.S.: March-May 2019
13. Chemicals & Plastics Industry Employment, U.S.: 2012- May 2019
14. Employment & Wages in Chemicals Industry Occupations, U.S.: May 2018
15. Crude Oil Production & Drilling Activity, U.S.: Selected Years, 1990-2018
16. Top World Oil Producers: 2018
17. Natural Gas Overview, U.S.: Selected Years, 1950- 2018
18. Natural Gas Prices Paid, by Sector, U.S.: Selected Years, 1970-2018
19. Refinery Capacity & Utilization in the U.S.: Selected Years, 2010-2017
20. Refinery Sales Prices for Selected Petroleum Products, U.S.: Selected Years, 2009-2018

Companies Mentioned Include:

• 3M Company
• Air Products and Chemicals Inc
• AkzoNobel NV
• Albemarle Corporation
• Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
• Ashland Inc
• Ball Corporation
• Bridgestone Bandag LLC
• BASF SE
• Lanxess AG

2019 is over! Not the year of course, but our 2019 Edition research and publishing calendar. All of the Plunkett’s Industry Almanacs, 2019 Editions, are now complete. The latest data has all been posted to our Plunkett Research Online subscription system, and the 2019 Edition printed and eBook Almanacs are published. (Now our staff is hard at work on future 2020 Editions.)

For the full catalog and order form, please see this page: https://www.plunkettresearch.com/catalogs/

Please don’t miss out on the 5 outstanding new Industries we’ve added, in Almanac formats and in our Plunkett Research Online system:

  ✔ Plunkett’s Internet of Things (IoT) & Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communications Industry
  ✔ Plunkett’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry
  ✔ Plunkett’s Aerospace, Aircraft, Satellites & Drones Industry
  ✔ Plunkett’s Consumer Products, Cosmetics, Hair & Personal Services Industry
  ✔ Plunkett’s Sharing & Gig Economy, Freelance Workers and On-Demand Delivery Industry

 

Consumers tastes in food have changed dramatically—creating tremendous opportunities for food and grocery innovators while punishing traditional packaged food processors.

The global processed food and beverages industry is dominated by a handful of multinational corporations. Among the leaders are Unilever, Cadbury Schweppes, Kraft Heinz, Mendelez International (formerly part of Kraft), General Mills and Nestlé. Unilever, for example, estimates that 150 million people per day purchase its products, ranging from Knorr soups to diet meals, in 150 nations around the globe.

However, the soaring success of innovative new companies that provide alternatives to tired, old traditional foods is turning the global food industry upside down. Today’s consumers have changed, and the food industry is being forced to follow.

Consumers are worried about nutrition, the source of ingredients, the effects of chemicals on their bodies, and in particular, the safety or health values of the food they give to their children. In nations and regions containing middle to upper-income consumers, this is nothing less than a food industry revolution in the making.

Many new companies have arisen to take advantage of these trends, and they have often seen tremendous growth. Amy’s Kitchen, for example, a relatively new company focused on frozen dishes, makes products positioned as organic and vegetarian, and sometimes “light & lean.” Packages contain symbols denoting certified kosher, soy free, lactose free, gluten free, light in sodium or low fat, depending on a particular item’s attributes. The company’s ingredients are non-GMO, which appeals to many consumers.

Perhaps the most successful large company focused on taking advantage of these trends is Hain Celestial. It has a goal of growing to $5 billion by 2020, by continuing its rapid acquisition of smaller food companies that satisfy today’s consumer interests.

And, the most newsworthy newcomer at the moment is Beyond Meat, which recently launched its stock IPO and is riding the rapidly growing popularity of vegetarian fare with its Beyond Burger and Beyond Sausage high-quality meat substitutes. In fact, vegetarian menu items and processed foods are gaining significant market share in stores and restaurants.

Today, food companies are in full combat mode, redoing recipes and reducing long ingredient lists, while purchasing aggressive younger companies that better suit today’s trends, and attempting to evolve their marketing to appeal to the evolving interests of consumers. Many consumers prefer foods that do not include a high number of chemicals, flavorings and additives. Consequently, foods that feature fewer ingredients overall are highlighting that fact on packaging, instead of burying ingredient lists under mandated nutritional information (e.g., CB’s Nuts Peanut Butter with one ingredient only). Kraft, for example, is removing synthetic colors and artificial preservatives from its mac and cheese products. A long line of restaurants and food companies have announced that they are migrating to using chicken and other meats that have not been raised on feed that uses certain antibiotics. Tyson has announced it will no longer feed its chickens with human antibiotics. Hershey is removing artificial ingredients from its milk chocolates. This isn’t merely a trend, it’s a mass migration of packaged food firms struggling to plug big holes in their leaking ships.

Consumer-Driven Trends in Food and Beverages

1) Reduced sugar content
2) A growing avoidance of artificial sweeteners
3) High demand for organically-grown fruit, produce and grains
4) High demand for whole grains, “ancient” grains and heirloom-style vegetables
5) Demand for humane treatment of farm animals (cage-free chickens, free-range grazing animals)
6) Growing demand for dairy-free food and drink substitutes, such as soy milk and almond milk
7) Demand for locally-sourced foods and farm-to-table produce
8) A continuing backlash against genetically modified crops and ingredients
9) Demand for fresher foods in general, with fewer chemical additives such as preservatives
10) Demand for craft beers, artisanal alcoholic beverages and gourmet wines
11) Increased market for healthier snacks, “functional” foods or foods with nutritional benefits
12) Lower consumption of soft drinks, with waters, teas and juices as alternatives
13) Strong demand for gourmet coffees
14) Reduced demand for highly processed, packaged foods (e.g., more consumption of home-cooked oatmeal instead of packaged cereals)
15) Reduced interest in restaurant menu items that appear to be based on highly processed, unhealthy, frozen or chemically-treated ingredients
16) High demand for low-carbohydrate menu items in restaurants
17) Growing avoidance of certain foods, such as gluten, peanuts, shellfish or soy, due to perceived intolerance or allergies
18) Demand for increase food safety procedures
Source: Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Plunkett’s Food Industry Almanac 2019

Everything you need to know about today’s food industry!

Available to Plunkett Research Online subscribers
See more information about the online edition here.

Also available in Almanac Editions.
Publication Date: March, 2019 | Price: $379.99
Printed ISBN: 978-1-62831-487-8
eBook ISBN: 978-1-62831-811-1
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