Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
After a long period of declining consumption, the Bread and Bakery Goods Production industry is now one of the most dynamic industries in the food manufacturing sector. Despite minor impediments caused by low-carbohydrate fad diets such as the Atkins Diet, bread remains firmly entrenched in about 99% of UK households as a staple grocery. However, changes in consumer lifestyles and increased awareness of health and nutrition brought changes to the industry's production landscape. The emphasis on healthy eating has caused a move away from traditional sliced white bread to wholegrain and seeded varieties that have less sodium and higher fibre. Unprecedented volatility in the price of wheat has affected the prices received by producers and dampened profitability... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Key Buyers Chapter
The Bread and Bakery Goods Production industry is estimated to have a medium level of market share concentration, with the top four players generating 60.1% of industry revenue. The UK market is dominated by industrial or plant-manufactured products that are expected to account for more than three-quarters of all bakery products sold in the country. Concentration has been pushed upwards due to the margins achieved through mass production, and the value of brand power in the industry. Many families will have bought the same bread for many years and it is difficult to change these habits. However, concentration is being restricted by the increase in own-brand supermarket produce. Almost every supermarket has its own in-store bakery... purchase to read more