Research and Markets: China Food and Drink Report Q4 2010

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d994d0/china_food_and_dri) has announced the addition of the "China Food and Drink Report Q4 2010" report to their offering.

Soft Drinks Investments Foreign investments continue to pour into Chinas soft drinks industry, fuelling the sectors bullish growth. In May 2010 US soft drinks behemoth PepsiCo unveiled a US$2.5bn three year spending plan for the Chinese beverage market following the completion of its US$1bn two-year China investment package, due to finish later this year. With its latest investment package, PepsiCo will look to fully exploit the country's vast opportunities while minimising the risks to which it is exposed. As well as expanding its soft drink and snack food production capacity, the company will also invest heavily in agricultural development, thus securing a degree of valuable control over its supply chain. PepsiCo will also invest in the development of beverages specifically designed for local tastes.

Retail Acquisitions In July 2010 retail giant Carrefour was successful in acquiring a controlling 51% stake in Hebei-based hypermarket operator Baolongcang for an undisclosed sum. With the acquisition of Baolongcang coinciding with Carrefour's 159th Chinese hypermarket opening, the company clearly retains every intention of maintaining its position as the country's dominant international retailer. As is usually the case when a store networks come up for sale, competition for the Baolongcang network was fierce, with Vanguard, the grocery retail operation of Hong Kong-listed China Resources Enterprises, local firm WuMart and South Korea's Lotte Shopping, all believed to be in the running for the acquisition. Such attention for a single province retailer with just 11 stores speaks volumes about Chinese MGRs long-term potential.

Key Topics Covered:

• Industry View
• SWOT Analysis
• BMI Business Environment Ratings
• Industry Forecast Scenario
• Consumer Outlook
• Food
• Drink
• Mass Grocery Retail
• Food
• Drink
• Mass Grocery Retail
• Competitive Landscape
• Methodology

Companies Mentioned:

• Hsu Fu Chi
• Tingyi Holding
• China Foods Ltd
• China Mengniu Dairy Company
• Tsingtao
• Wahaha
• Kweichow Moutai Co
• Carrefour
• Lianhua Supermarket Holdings

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