food and beverage

Description China became the world's largest market for food and grocery retail in 2011 and total retail sales are expected to grow 15% annually through to 2015 according to the Ministry of Commerce. Despite a fragmented distribution infrastructure and growing local competition, opportunities...

Description In recent years the world has seen a growing awareness of health and environmental issues, and sustainability has become the keyword whenever discussing economic development, in particular in relation to developing countries. Organic Trade The United States Market for Organic...

Description Childhood overweight and physical inactivity have reached epidemic levels in the United States, taking a terrible toll on health. Skyrocketing obesity rates are a symptom of current community norms shaped by a market-driven economy that promotes overeating and sedentary behavior...