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  DAIRY PRODUCTS
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Dairy Products in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Milk Powder, Butter, Cheese, Ice Cream and Related Products, Yogurt and Related Products, and Cream. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 440 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Agropur Cooperative, Arla Foods amba, Arla Foods UK Plc., Dairy Farmers of America, Inc., Dean Foods Company, Groupe Danone SA, Groupe Lactalis SA, Kraft Foods, Inc., Meiji Dairies Corporation, Nestle SA, Parmalat S.P.A., Sancor Cooperativas Unidas Limitada, Saputo, Inc., Snow Brand Milk Products Co. Ltd., and Unilever NV. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-2211  PAGES:    762
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       March 2008
COMPANIES:  440  MARKET DATA TABLES:   364
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  DAIRY PRODUCTS (Complete Report) Pages : 762   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS4$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
Milk Powder.....I-3
  
   Butter .....I-4
Cheese.....I-4
Ice Creams.....I-4
Yogurt.....I-4
Cream.....I-4
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY141$2250
  1. Market Dynamics.....II-15 $500  
   Current and Future Analysis.....II-1
By Region.....II-1
1$100
   By Product Segment.....II-2
Growth Factors.....II-2
1$100
   Sources of Growth for Dairy Products.....II-3
Manufacture-driven.....II-3
Consumer-driven.....II-3
External.....II-3
Retailer-end.....II-3
Churning Out New Opportunities.....II-3
1$100
   Summary of Opportunities and Growth Markets.....II-41$100
   New Products Boost Market Prospects.....II-5
1$100
  2. Major Trends & Issues.....II-610 $600  
   Trends Shaping the Market - Snapshots.....II-61$100
   Maturing Global Markets.....II-7
Rising Milk Powder Prices Opens New Avenues for Processors.....II-7
Changing Eating Habits.....II-7
Change in Traditional Meal Configuration.....II-7
Snacking Around.....II-7
1$100
   Spurt in Fast Food Restaurants.....II-8
Waning of Home Cooking.....II-8
Rise in Dining Out of Home and Trial of Foreign Foods.....II-8
Growth of Soft Drinks.....II-8
Healthy Eating Versus Indulgence.....II-8
1$100
   Development of Organic Products.....II-91$100
   Corporate Strategies: An Overview.....II-10
Value Added Dairy Products: An International Perspective.....II-10
Perspective on Value Addition.....II-10
1$100
   Expanding Urbanization and Rising Incomes.....II-11
Increasing Clout of Supermarkets.....II-11
Gradations and Variations in Standard and Degree of Value Addition.....II-11
Increase in Segmentation of Consumption.....II-11
1$100
   Changing Lifestyles and Eating Habits.....II-12
Product Enhancements.....II-12
Confines of Basic Products.....II-12
1$100
   Increase in Functionality.....II-13
Spread of Umbrella Branding.....II-13
Premium Product Development.....II-13
Improving the Storage Period.....II-13
Progress in Organic Development.....II-13
1$100
   Consumer Oriented Products.....II-14
Yogurt Drinks Propel Growth in Overall Food Market.....II-14
Global Dairy Markets Hold Immense Potential for EU Dairy Industry.....II-14
1$100
   Whey – Rides on Changing Perceptions.....II-15
1$100
  3. Introduction to the World Dairy Industry.....II-163 $500  
   Some Interesting Facts.....II-16
Consumption of Dairy Products – Global Trends.....II-16
Per Capita Consumption of Select Dairy Products.....II-16
Table 1: World Milk and Milk Products Market (2007E): Per Capita Consumption of Fluid Milk (Litres), Cheeses (Kg) and Butter (Kg) for Select Countries.....II-16
1$350
   Dairy Industry Competitiveness: USA, EU, Australia and the WTO.....II-17
Competitiveness Ratings.....II-17
Factor Conditions.....II-17
Raw Milk Supplies and Cost.....II-17
Knowledge.....II-17
Demand Conditions: Market Growth.....II-17
Government: Trade Policy.....II-17
1$100
   Similarities between the US and the EU.....II-18
1$100
  4. Industry Structure.....II-195 $500  
   Leading Global Players.....II-19
Table 2: Leading Players in the Worldwide Dairy Products Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Company for Danone, Nestle, Kraft Foods, Dean Foods, Groupe Lactalis, Sodiaal SA, Parmalat, Arla Foods, Yakult Honsha, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..... II-19
1$350
   Dairy Products: Leading Manufacturers by Geographic Origin and Key Market
  Sectors.....II-20
1$100
   Leading US Food Processors by Dairy Product Line.....II-211$100
   Major Players in the European Dairy Products Market.....II-22
Consolidation Activity in Food Industry – A Review.....II-22
Major M&A Activity in 2006 & 2007.....II-22
2$200
  5. Dairy Products –An Overview.....II-2418 $1400  
   A. Milk .....II-24
Milk Processing.....II-24
Pasteurization and Homogenization.....II-24
1$100
   Ultra Heat Treatment (UHT).....II-25
Flavored Milk.....II-25
Cultured Milk.....II-25
Milk Powders.....II-25
Instant Milk Powders.....II-25
Importance of Milk in the Diet.....II-25
1$100
   Table 3: Conversion of Whole Milk (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-26
Vital Lactic Acid Bacteria Used in The Dairy Industry.....II-26
1$350
   Presence of Calcium in Dairy Products.....II-27
Standards Applied in Differentiating/Classifying Milk.....II-27
US.....II-27
International.....II-27
Kinds of Milk.....II-27
Fluid Whole Milk.....II-27
Reduced Fat/Low Fat Milk.....II-27
1$100
   Fat-Free Milk.....II-28
Nonfat Dry Milk.....II-28
Flavored Milk.....II-28
Specialty Milks.....II-28
Reduced Lactose Milk.....II-28
Imitation and Substitute Milks.....II-28
Certified Milk.....II-28
1$100
   Organic Milk.....II-29
Evaporated Milk.....II-29
Condensed Milk.....II-29
Cultured Milk.....II-29
Nutrient Content of Milk.....II-29
1$100
   Table 4: Composition of Whole, Semi Skimmed and Skimmed Milks (per pint/568ml).....II-30
B. Butter.....II-30
1$350
   Significance of Butter.....II-31
Key Features to Consider.....II-31
Manufacturing Process of Butter.....II-31
1$100
   Clarified Butter.....II-32
C. Cheese.....II-32
Art of Cheese Making.....II-32
1$100
   Classification of Cheese.....II-33
Cottage Cheese.....II-33
Varieties.....II-33
1$100
   Plain Cottage Cheese.....II-34
Low Fat Cottage Cheese.....II-34
Dry Curd Cottage Cheese.....II-34
Baker's Cheese/Pot/Hoop Cheese.....II-34
Flavored Cottage Cheese.....II-34
Process Cheese.....II-34
Nutritional Information.....II-34
1$100
   Table 5: Calories, Milk fat and Nutrient Value per ½-cup Serving (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-35
D. Yogurt.....II-35
Introduction.....II-35
1$350
   Stirred Yogurt.....II-36
Set Yogurt.....II-36
Recommended Compositions for Yogurts.....II-36
Commercial Varieties of Yogurt.....II-36
E. Cream.....II-36
1$100
   Table 6: Types of Cream and their Fat Content – Clotted Cream, Double Cream, Whipping Cream, Sterilized Cream, Cream or Single Cream, Sterilized Half Cream, and Half Cream (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-371$350
   Cream Kinds by Homogenization.....II-38
Half Cream and Single Cream.....II-38
Whipping Cream.....II-38
Creams by Butterfat Content.....II-38
Clotted Cream.....II-38
1$100
   Varieties of Sour Cream.....II-39
F. Ice Creams.....II-39
Production Process.....II-39
1$100
   Different Varieties of Ice cream.....II-40
G. Other Dairy Products.....II-40
Whey.....II-40
Composition.....II-40
Uses.....II-40
1$100
   Cultured Dairy Products.....II-41
Buttermilk.....II-41
1$100
  6. Review of Dairy Product Segments.....II-429 $1300  
   Global Milk Market – A Review.....II-42
Milk Production.....II-42
1$100
   Table 7: Global Milk Production (in Billion Hectolitres) and Per Capita Milk Consumption (in Litres): 2001-2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-43

Table 8: Worldwide Milk Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Production Volume by Type for Cow Milk, Buffalo Milk, Goat Milk, Sheep Milk and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-43

Table 9: Global Milk Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Production Volume for EU, US, China, Brazil, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-43
Milk Consumption Trends.....II-43
1$350
   Table 10: Global Milk Market (2006): Per Capita Expenditure (in US$) for North America, Australasia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia and World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-44

Table 11: Global Milk Market (2006): Per Capita Consumption (in Litres) for Eastern Europe, North America, Australasia, Western Europe, Latin America, Asia and World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-44
1$350
   Average Milk Prices.....II-45
Table 12: World Dairy Market (2005): Average Milk Prices (in US$ Per 100 Kg) Paid to Producers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-45
Cheese .....II-45
Production Scenario.....II-45
Table 13: Global Cheese Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Production Volume for EU-25, US, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-45
1$350
   Consumption Trends.....II-46
Table 14: Per Capita Consumption (in Kg) of Cheese for Select Countries (2007E) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-46
Cheese Prices.....II-46
1$350
   Leading Brands.....II-47
Table 15: Worldwide Market for Natural Cheese (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Major Brands for Athenos, Frigo Cheese Heads, Kraft, Kraft Cracker Barrel, Land O'Lakes, Polly O, Precious, Sargento, Tillamook, Private Label, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-47

Table 16: Worldwide Market for Natural Shredded Cheese (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Major Brands for Borden, Crystal Farms, Kraft, Kraft Classic Melts, Kraft Free, Sargento, Sargento Chef Style, Sargento Fancy, Sargento Light, Private Label, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-47
Yogurt.....II-47
1$350
   Ice Creams.....II-48
Global Ice Cream Market – An Overview.....II-48
Per Capita Consumption.....II-48
Table 17: Global Ice Cream Market (2002): Per Capita Consumption (in Litres) in New Zealand, United States, Australia, Finland, Sweden, Canada, Italy, Ireland, Denmark, United Kingdom, Chile, Malaysia and China (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-48
1$350
   Future Trends in Brand Development.....II-49
Major Players.....II-49
Table 18: Global Ice Creams Market (2006): Leading Players by Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales for Unilever, Nestle SA, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-49
1$350
   Global Ice Cream (2006): Leading Players in Select Regional Markets for Slovenia,
  Slovakia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Poland, The Philippines, Peru,
    Italy and Indonesia.....II-50
1$100
  7. Environmental Analysis.....II-5111 $1100  
   Key Production Issues.....II-51
Opportunities and Threats for Dairy Industry.....II-51
Opportunities.....II-51
Threats.....II-51
1$100
   World Dairy Prices.....II-52
Introduction.....II-52
Current Pricing Scenario.....II-52
1$100
   Table 19: Global Dairy Market (2006-2008P): Average Prices for Cheddar Cheese, Butter, Non-Fat Dry Milk, Dry Whey and Milk (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-53
Dairy Product Prices – Forecast.....II-53
Cheese.....II-53
1$350
   Whole Milk Powder.....II-54
Skim Milk Powder.....II-54
Table 20: Global Skim Milk Powder Market (2004-2006): Production Volume (in Thousand Metric Tons) for EU-25, US, New Zealand, India and Australia (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-54
1$350
   Table 21: Global Skim Milk Powder Market (2006): Price (in US$ Per Kg) for Canada, Norway, South Korea, EU, Czech Republic, Poland, US and World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-55
Butter.....II-55
Table 22: World Butter Market (2006): Price (in US$ Per Kg) for Canada, Iceland, Norway, EU, South Korea, Poland, US and World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-55
1$350
   Agricultural Policies.....II-56
EU Common Agricultural Policy.....II-56
Institutional Prices.....II-56
Production Quotas.....II-56
Reform of the CAP.....II-56
1$100
   GATT Uruguay Round.....II-57
Regulatory Issues.....II-57
Food Labeling Laws.....II-57
Europe.....II-57
USA.....II-57
1$100
   Japan.....II-58
Use of Growth Hormones.....II-58
1$100
   HACCP.....II-59
HACCP Principles.....II-59
Principles.....II-59
1$100
   Issues Affecting The Dairy Industry.....II-60
Is Milk Safe?.....II-60
Crohn's Disease – The Milk Connection.....II-60
The Belgian Dioxin Crisis.....II-60
Introduction.....II-60
Restrictions Extend to the Dairy Sector.....II-60
1$100
   Common Diseases in Dairy Animals.....II-61
1$100
  8. Import – Export Scenario.....II-628 $1200  
   Import/Export Trade in Global Dairy Industry – An Overview.....II-62
Table 23: Global Milk/Cream/Milk Products* Market (2005-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value for Germany, France, New Zealand, Netherlands, Belgium, Australia, US, UK, Poland and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-62
1$350
   Table 24: Global Milk/Cream/Milk Products* Market (2005-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value for Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Belgium, France, Spain,UK and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-63
Declining Stock Levels .....II-63
1$350
   Table 25: Dairy Market in EU (2002-2006): Percentage Share in Global Exports for Select Product - Cheese, Butter, Whole Milk Powder, and Skim Milk Powder (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-64
Export Scenario in the Near Future.....II-64
Import Export Review by Segment.....II-64
Cheese.....II-64
1$350
   Table 26: World Cheese Market (2006E): Percentage Breakdown of Export Quantity for EU-25, New Zealand, Australia, the US and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-65

Table 27: Global Cheese and Curd Market (2005-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value for France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, New Zealand, Australia, Belgium, Ireland and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-65
1$350
   Table 28: Global Cheese and Curd Market (2005-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value for Germany, UK, Italy, US, Belgium, France, Spain, Japan, Russia, Netherlands and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-66
Skim Milk Powder (SMP).....II-66
Table 29: World Skim Milk Powder Market (2006E): Percentage Breakdown of Export Quantity for EU-25, New Zealand, the US, Australia and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-66
1$350
   Whey Products.....II-67
Table 30: Major Importers of Whey Products Worldwide: 2000 – China, Canada, EU, Mexico, and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-67
Other Dairy Products.....II-67
1$350
   Table 31: World Butter Market (2006E): Percentage Breakdown of Export Quantity for New Zealand, EU-25, Australia and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-68

Table 32: World Whole Milk Powder Market (2006E): Percentage Breakdown of Export Quantity for New Zealand, EU-25. Australia, the US and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-68

Table 33: Global Milk-Based Butter/Fats & Oils Market (2005-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value for New Zealand, Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, France, Germany, Denmark, Australia, Spain, UK and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-68
1$350
   Table 34: Global Milk-Based Butter/Fats & Oils Market (2005-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value for UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Mexico, Russia, US, Denmark, Saudi Arabia and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-69
1$350
  9. Distribution and Marketing Dynamics.....II-705 $500  
   Distribution.....II-70
Table 35: Global Market for Dairy Products (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales through Different Outlet Types for Convenience Stores, Discounter Stores, Independent Food/Grocery Stores, Multiple Grocers, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-70
Retail Distribution and Retailing Issues.....II-70
Impact of Widening Distribution.....II-70
1$350
   Growth of Grocery Multiples.....II-71
Discount Merchandisers.....II-71
Convenience Stores/CTNs/Kiosks.....II-71
Doorstep Delivery.....II-71
1$100
   Emerging Markets.....II-72
Latin America.....II-72
Asia-Pacific.....II-72
Africa.....II-72
1$100
   Purchasing Trend.....II-73
Retailer Strategies.....II-73
1$100
   Branding.....II-74
Developments in Branding.....II-74
1$100
  10. Product Introductions/Innovations.....II-758 $500  
   Kraft Introduces First Probiotic Cheddar Cheese in Canada.....II-75
Dannon Rolls Out New Functional Probiotic Dairy Products.....II-75
Lifeway Foods Introduces Lifeway Lassi, a Smoothie Beverage.....II-75
Breyers Ice Cream Unveils 100 Calorie Ice Cream Line.....II-75
1$100
   WhiteWave Foods Launches Rachel’s® Wickedly Delicious Yogurt.....II-76
Smith Dairy Launches Flavors of Ruggles® Premium Frozen Yogurt.....II-76
Mother Dairy Launches Branded “Dahi”.....II-76
MaggieMoo’s Debuts ‘Zoomers’ Ice Creams and Fruit Smoothies.....II-76
1$100
   Fredericks Dairies Introduces Cadbury Chunky Choc Ice Range of Ice Cream.....II-77
Matanuska Maid Dairy Launches Premium Probiotic Yogurts.....II-77
Danisco Unveils New Goat Milk Ice Cream.....II-77
TCBY Introduces New Hand-Scooped Frozen Yogurt Range.....II-77
Amul Introduces Sugar-Free and Probiotic Products.....II-77
1$100
   Ilchester Introduces Somersby, a Salad Cheese.....II-78
Universal Dairy Ties Up with Disney to Unveil New Ice-Creams.....II-78
General Mills to Launch Fizzix Yogurt.....II-78
HLL to Introduce Skippy Peanut Butter.....II-78
HUL Launches Moo, a New Brand of Ice Cream.....II-78
Amul Launches Single Serving Packs of Butter.....II-78
1$100
   Laloo's Launches Two New Ice Cream Flavors.....II-79
Arla’s Discover Brand Launches Multitude of New Products.....II-79
Arla Launches Lactofree.....II-79
Morinaga Launches Two Cone Ice Cream Products in Japan.....II-79
Tesco Introduces a New Reducol-Enriched Yogurt Drink.....II-79
1$100
   Yoplait Pioneers the Launch of an Immunity Boosting Yogurt.....II-80
Vanilco Launches Two New Products.....II-80
Amul Unveils a New Ice Cream Product.....II-80
Stonyfield France Unveils an Organic Yogurt Portfolio.....II-80
Feiraco Unveils a Fermented Milk Product Portfolio.....II-80
Al Ain Dairy Introduces First-Ever Camel Milk Ice Cream.....II-80
1$100
   Danisco Develops New Ice Cream with Super Low Fat.....II-81
Kraft Introduces New White Cream Cheese Spread.....II-81
Dannon Launches Low-Fat Yogurt, Activia.....II-81
Glanbia Introduces New Yoplait Essence Functional Yogurt Drinks.....II-81
Dairy Crest Announces Launch of ‘Over the Moon’ Blended Cheese Brand.....II-81
YoCream Rolls out Jolly Rancher Candy Flavors and New FCB Line.....II-81
1$100
   CoolBrands Launches Yoplait Frozen Yogurt and Cereal Bars.....II-82
Tesco and Forbes to Introduce Low Fat Cheese.....II-82
Dairy Fresh to Unveil Low Fat Ice Cream.....II-82
Nestlé Introduces Movenpick in China.....II-82
1$100
  11. Recent Industry Activity.....II-8323 $900  
   Arla Foods Amba Completes Acquisition of Arla Foods UK.....II-83
Groupe Danone Acquires Stake in Vialat’s Dairy Business in Chile.....II-83
Friesland and Warrnambool Enter MoU to Form a Joint Venture.....II-83
1$100
   Campina and Thai Advanced Food Form a Joint Venture.....II-84
Arla Foods and Artis to Set Up a Russian Joint Venture.....II-84
Groupe Danone and Alqueria Establish a Joint Venture in Columbia.....II-84
Arla Foods Establishes New Milk Powder Plant in China.....II-84
1$100
   Saputo Acquires Land O’Lakes West Coast Industrial Cheese Business.....II-85
Saputo Acquires Dansco Dairy Product.....II-85
Firmenich Acquires Flavor Division of Danisco.....II-85
Lactalis Acquires Majority Stake in Moravskoslezske Mlekarny.....II-85
NexCen Brands Takes Over Two Hand-Mixed Premium Ice Cream Brands.....II-85
1$100
   Bega Cheese Acquires Majority Stake in Tatura Milk.....II-86
Danone Acquires Calpis Ajinomoto Danone, Forms Danone Japan.....II-86
Milk Link Acquires The Cheese Company.....II-86
Danone France Divests Danao Brand.....II-86
J. M. Smucker Acquires Eagle Family Foods.....II-86
1$100
   AMC Acquires Canned Milk Business of Nestle.....II-87
Coolbrands International Divests Yogurt Division.....II-87
Bel and Sahar Dairy Establish Joint Venture in Iran.....II-87
Neptune and Yoplait Form R&D Partnership.....II-87
1$100
   Baskin-Robbins and Hershey Tie Up to Introduce New Products.....II-88
Dean Foods Takes Over Friendship Dairies.....II-88
HP Hood Takes Over Crystal Cream & Butter.....II-88
No Compromises and Dean Foods to Launch Organic Milk.....II-88
Brewster Dairy to Take Over Kraft Foods’ Cheese Manufacturing Facility.....II-88
1$100
   Bel Group Acquires Ukraine’s Shostka.....II-89
A V Birla Group to Acquire Nilgiris Dairy.....II-89
Associated Milk Takes Over North Dakota’s Cass-Clay.....II-89
Sigma Alimentos to Acquire Mexican Cheese.....II-89
1$100
   Entremont Alliance and Sodiaal to Form Joint Venture.....II-90
Groupe Danone to Establish Dairy Facility in India.....II-90
Nestlé Establishes Milk Processing Facility in Pakistan.....II-90
Nestlé Establishes Milk Plant in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.....II-90
Nestle Divests Ba Vi Dairy Facility to Anco.....II-90
Hatsun Agro to Launch New Ice Cream Outlets.....II-90
1$100
   Goodman Fielder Signs Agreement to Acquire IDP.....II-91
Danone to Exit Joint Venture with Wadia.....II-91
Arla Foods Establishes Arla Foods Vietnam.....II-91
Emmi to Acquire 25% Stake in Ambrosi.....II-91
Blue Ribbon to Set Up New Cheese Unit.....II-91
1$100
   SMC to Sell National Foods.....II-92
Shanghai Dairy & SI Food to Acquire Stake in Bright Dairy.....II-92
Nestlé Fully Acquires Dreyer's Grand.....II-92
WBD Concludes Molka Ojsc Acquisition.....II-92
WBD Acquires Russian Ochakovo Dairy.....II-92
1$100
   WBD Acquires Manros Dairy Plant.....II-93
Denali Acquires CoolBrands’ Ice Cream Ingredient Production Facility.....II-93
Lactalis Acquires Celia.....II-93
Dean Foods Completes Acquisition of Jilbert's Dairy.....II-93
Yarnell Ice Cream Acquires Klinke’s Angel Food Brand.....II-93
1$100
   Fairmount Acquires Cheese Division of ConAgra Foods.....II-94
Sartori Acquires Antigo Cheese Company.....II-94
Emmi Acquires Trentinalatte.....II-94
MVMPC Acquires Giant Food's Landover Facility.....II-94
National Foods Acquires Lactos.....II-94
1$100
   Nestle Acquires Delta Ice Cream.....II-95
Brigham’s and Durkee-Mower Enter into Partnership.....II-95
Arla Foods Announces Acquisition of White Clover Dairy .....II-95
American Dairy Signs Treaty with China Government.....II-95
1$100
   Tetra Pak Completes Acquisition of Carlisle Process Systems.....II-96
Lifeway Foods Announces Acquisition of Helios.....II-96
Yili Plans a New Milk Powder Manufacturing Plant.....II-96
Vivartia Acquires Stake in Mevgal.....II-96
1$100
   Campina and Vitalus Establish Joint Venture Company.....II-97
Von ME-hlenen to Partner with Cremo.....II-97
Nestle and Lactalis to Form Joint Venture.....II-97
Glanbia and Greater Southwest Agency Set up New Joint Venture.....II-97
1$100
   Saputo Acquires Spezialitäten-Käserei.....II-98
WBD Acquires Surgut City Dairy Plant.....II-98
Arla Acquires Tholstrup Cheese.....II-98
Groupe DANONE Acquires Molochnyi Zavod.....II-98
Groupe Danone Forms Joint Venture with China Mengniu.....II-98
1$100
   Parmalat SpA Acquires Majority Stake in Newlat Sri.....II-99
Friesland Foods to Build New Factory in Vietnam.....II-99
2005 Developments.....II-99
7$500
  12. Focus on Select Players.....II-1064 $400  
   Agropur Cooperative (Canada).....II-106
Arla Foods amba (Denmark).....II-106
Arla Foods UK Plc (UK).....II-106
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (USA).....II-106
1$100
   Dean Foods Company (USA).....II-107
Groupe Danone SA (France).....II-107
Groupe Lactalis SA (France).....II-107
Kraft Foods, Inc. (USA).....II-107
1$100
   Meiji Dairies Corporation (Japan).....II-108
Nestle SA (Switzerland).....II-108
Parmalat S.P.A. (Italy).....II-108
Sancor Cooperativas Unidas Limitada (Argentina).....II-108
1$100
   Saputo, Inc. (Canada).....II-109
Snow Brand Milk Products Co Ltd (Japan).....II-109
Unilever NV (UK/Netherlands).....II-109
1$100
  13. Global Market Perspective.....II-110   
   Table 36: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Dairy Products by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1101$350
   Table 37: World Long Term Projections for Dairy Products by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1111$350
   Table 38: World Historic Review for Dairy Products by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1121$350
   Table 39: World 20-Year Perspective for Dairy Products by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1131$350
   Table 40: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fluid Milk by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1141$350
   Table 41: World Long Term Projections for Fluid Milk by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1151$350
   Table 42: World Historic Review for Fluid Milk by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1161$350
   Table 43: World 20-Year Perspective for Fluid Milk by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1171$350
   Table 44: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Milk Powder by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1181$350
   Table 45: World Long Term Projections for Milk Powder by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1191$350
   Table 46: World Historic Review for Milk Powder by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1201$350
   Table 47: World 20-Year Perspective for Milk Powder by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1211$350
   Table 48: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Butter by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1221$350
   Table 49: World Long Term Projections for Butter by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1231$350
   Table 50: World Historic Review for Butter by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1241$350
   Table 51: World 20-Year Perspective for Butter by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1251$350
   Table 52: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cheese by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1261$350
   Table 53: World Long Term Projections for Cheese by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1271$350
   Table 54: World Historic Review for Cheese by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1281$350
   Table 55: World 20-Year Perspective for Cheese by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1291$350
   Table 56: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ice Cream and Related Products by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1301$350
   Table 57: World Long Term Projections for Ice Cream and Related Products by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1311$350
   Table 58: World Historic Review for Ice Cream and Related Products by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1321$350
   Table 59: World 20-Year Perspective for Ice Cream and Related Products by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1331$350
   Table 60: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Yogurt and Related Products by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1341$350
   Table 61: World Long Term Projections for Yogurt and Related Products by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1351$350
   Table 62: World Historic Review for Yogurt and Related Products by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1361$350
   Table 63: World 20-Year Perspective for Yogurt and Related Products by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1371$350
   Table 64: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cream by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1381$350
   Table 65: World Long Term Projections for Cream by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1391$350
   Table 66: World Historic Review for Cream by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1401$350
   Table 67: World 20-Year Perspective for Cream by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin American Markets for Years 1991, 1997, 2007 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1411$350
III. MARKET237$1950
  1. The United States.....III-157 $1650  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Outlook.....III-1
Major Trends.....III-1
Milk Consumption Trends in North America.....III-1
Surplus Organic Milk Drives Product Innovation.....III-1
1$75
   Threat of Prepared Foods.....III-2
Commercial Dairy Demand Expected to Increase.....III-2
New Flavors Find Way into Dairy Products.....III-2
Leading Flavors Introductions for Select Dairy Products in the US (2005).....III-2
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   An Introduction to the US Dairy Industry.....III-3
Production.....III-3
Table 68: US Dairy Products Market (2005): Production Volume (in Million Pounds) for Cheese (excluding Cottage Cheese), Yogurt, Butter, Sour Cream, and Cream and Neufchatel Cheese (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3
Leading Brands in the US Dairy Products Market (2007).....III-3
Review of Dairy Product Segments.....III-3
Milk.....III-3
1$200
   Milk Production in the US.....III-4
Table 69: US Dairy Market (2003-2007): Milk Production in Billion Pounds (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4
Fluid Milk Market.....III-4
Select Trends.....III-4
Popularity of Pasteurized Milk.....III-4
1$200
   Children – At the Core of Milk Consumption.....III-5
UHT Milk – Ranks Low on Market Penetration.....III-5
Flavored Milk – Undergoing a Revolution.....III-5
Consumers – Beneficiaries of Modifications.....III-5
Powder Milk.....III-5
Fermented Products.....III-5
Skimmed Milk.....III-5
1$75
   Competitive Landscape.....III-6
Table 70: Leading Processors in the US Fluid Milk Market (2007E): Percentage Breakdown Value Sales for Dean Foods, Kroger Dairy Division, H.P. Hood, National Dairy Holdings, Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6

Table 71: Leading Vendors in the US Refrigerated Whole Milk Market (2007E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Milk Products LP, WhiteWave Inc., Dean Foods Co., McNeil Consumer Products, Oak Farms Dairy, Prairie Farms Dairy, Swiss Dairy, Garelick Farms Inc., Tuscan Dairy Farms, Private Label, Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6
1$200
   Table 72: Leading Vendors in the US Refrigerated Skim/Lowfat Milk Market (2007E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for McNeil Consumer Products, Dean Foods Co., WhiteWave Inc., Kemps LLC, Organic Valley Family of Farms, HP Hood Inc., Garelick Farms Inc., Prairie Farms Dairy, Farmland Dairies LLC, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7

Table 73: Leading Vendors in the US Flavored Milk/Eggnog/ Buttermilk Market (2007E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Nestle USA Inc., Dean Foods Co., Kemps LLC, HP Hood Inc., Prairie Farms Dairy, Milk Products LP, Mayfield Dairy Farms Inc., Garelick Farms Inc., WhiteWave Inc., Private Label and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7
1$200
   Leading Brands.....III-8
Table 74: Leading Brands in the US Whole Milk Market (2007E): Percentage Breakdown by Value and Volume Sales for Horizon Organic, Borden, Lactaid 100, Prairie Farms, Garelick Farms, Pet, Organic Valley, Mayfield, Dean's, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8
1$200
   Table 75: Leading Flavored Milk Brands in the US (2007E): Percentage Breakdown of Value and Volume Sales for Nestle Nesquik, Dean's, Kemps, Mayfield, Prairie Farms, Borden Milk Prod., Garelick Farms, Land O’Lakes, Hersheys Morn., Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-91$200
   Table 76: Leading Flavored Milk/Eggnog/Buttermilk Brands in the US (2007E): Percentage Breakdown of Value and Volume Sales for Nestle Nesquik, Dean's, Kemps, Prairie Farms, Mayfield, Borden, Garelick Farms, Hiland, Land O'Lakes, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-101$200
   Table 77: Leading Brands in the US Low Fat & Skim Milk Market (2007E): Percentage Breakdown of Value and Volume Sales for Lactaid 100, Horizon Organic, Dean's, Organic Valley, Garelick Farms, Prairie Farms, Kemps, Hood, Mayfield, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-111$200
   Cream.....III-12
Table 78: Leading Vendors in the US Sour Cream Market (2007E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales forKraft Foods Inc., Daisy Brand, Friendship Dairies Inc., Cacique Cheese Co. Inc., Crowley Foods Inc., Dean Foods Co., Marigold Foods Inc., Tillamook County Creamery, Meadow Gold Dairy Inc., Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12
1$200
   Table 79: Leading Brands in the US Sour Cream Market (2007E): Percentage Breakdown of Value and Volume Sales for Daisy, Breakstone, Knudsen Hampshire, Friendship, Cacique, Knudsen, Tillamook, Dean's, Hood, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13
Butter.....III-13
1$200
   Leading Brands.....III-14
Table 80: Leading Brands in the US Butter Market (2007E): Percentage Breakdown of Value and Volume Sales for Land O'Lakes, Challenge, Breakstone, Tillamook, Crystal Farms, Kellers, Cabot, Hotel Bar, Horizon Organic, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
1$200
   Table 81: Leaidng Brands in the US Margarine/Spread/Butter Blends Market (2007E): Percentage Breakdown of Value and Volume Sales for I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Shedd's Country Crock, Smart Balance, Parkay, Blue Bonnet, Land O'Lakes, Imperial, Smart Balance Light, Fleischmann's, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15
Cheese.....III-15
Cheese Consumption on the Rise .....III-15
1$200
   Cheese Market – At a Glance.....III-16
Major Trends in the Cheese Market.....III-16
Growing Popularity of Specialty/Exotic Cheeses.....III-16
Snacking Drives Cheese Sales.....III-16
Flavored Cheeses Finds Favor Among Consumers.....III-16
1$75
   Production Scenario.....III-17
Table 82: Cheese Production in the US (2006-2007): Percentage Breakdown of Production Volume by Dairy Category for American (Cheddar and Other American), Italian (Mozzarella and Other Italian), Cream & Neufchatel, Swiss, Hispanic and All Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17
1$200
   Table 83: US Italian Cheese Market (2004-2007E): Percentage Breakdown of Production Volume for Mozzarella and Other Cheese Varieties (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18

Table 84: US Cheese Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Production Volume by State for Wisconsin, California, Idaho, New York, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Ohio, South Dakota, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18
1$200
   An Overview of Various Cheese Types.....III-19
Cottage Cheese.....III-19
Table 85: Leading Vendors in the US Cottage Cheese Market (2007E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Kraft Foods, Dean Foods, Friendship Dairies, HP Hood, Crowley Foods, Prairie Farms Dairy, Marigold Foods, Hiland Dairy, WestFarm Foods, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19
1$200
   Table 86: Leading Brands in the US Cottage Cheese Market (2007E): Percentage Breakdown of Value and Volume Sales for Breakstone, Knudsen, Breakstone Cottage Doubles, Dean's, Friendship, Hood, Prairie Farms, Light N Lively, Knudsen Cottage Doubles, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20
Processed Cheese.....III-20
Hard Cheese.....III-20
1$200
   Soft Cheese.....III-21
Major Players.....III-21
Table 87: Leading Vendors in the US Natural Shredded Cheese Market (2007E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Kraft Foods, Sargento Foods, Crystal Farms, American Dairy Brands, Saputo Cheese USA, Tillamook County Creamery, Lactalis USA, BelGioioso Cheese, Cabot Creamery, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21
1$200
   Table 88: Leading Vendors in the US Natural Chunk Cheese Market (2007E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Share for Kraft Foods, Tillamook County Creamery, Lactalis USA, Cabot Creamery, Land O'Lakes, Cacique Cheese Co., Heluva Good Cheese, Crystal Farms, Saputo Cheese USA, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22
Major Brands.....III-22
Table 89: Leading Brands in the US Natural Shredded Cheese Market (2007E): Percentage Breakdown of Value and Volume Sales for Kraft, Sargento, Crystal Farms, Borden, Kraft Free, DiGiorno, Kraft Classic Melts, Stella, Sargento Bistro Blends, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22
1$200
   Table 90: Leading Brands in the US Natural Cheese Market (2007E): Percentage Breakdown of Value and Volume Sales for Kraft (Shreds), Kraft (Chunks), Sargento (Shreds), Private Label (Slices), Tillamook (Chunks), Kraft (Grated), Private Label (String), Kraft Cracker Barrel (Chunks), Private Label (Shreds), Private Label (Chunks) and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-231