Library

Food & Beverage Industry

Also look at our Hospitality research guide for more information on the restaurant industry.

Publications

University Libraries

Search HOMER for books and periodicals using the following words and phrases, or find full-text books online through eBrary:

Food industry and/or trade
Food or Beverage and Retail
Grocery and Trade
Produce trade
Restaurants

Electronic Resources (via the USC network)

These database links will re-direct you to our proxy-enabled subscription database page to facilitate connectivity:

ABI/Inform/ProQuest, General Business File ASAP, Lexis/Nexis Academic and Factiva will retrieve numerous full-text articles indexed under these keywords: "food service industry", "food products", "grocery", "supermarkets", "restaurants"
Business and Company Resource Center (Industry search "food", "beverages", "grocery", "restaurants")
Mint Global contains market research reports on a number of food categories
Hoover's will retrieve company profiles on leading food manufacturers, suppliers and retailers
Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage (Industries: Foods & Nonalcoholic Beverages; Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco; Supermarkets & Drugstores; Restaurants)
IBISWorld (Manufacturing) will retrieve US industry reports on a number of foodstuffs
Global Market Information Database (Industries: Alcoholic Drinks; Hot Drinks; Fresh Foods; Consumer Food Service; Packaged Food; Soft Drinks)
TableBase will retrieve tables of statistical information published in a variety of articles
MarketResearchAcademic.com will retrieve market research reports on a number of food commodities worldwide
Investext will retrieve analyst reports on a number of foodstuffs by industry or specific food companies globally
Valueline contains tearsheets and industry synopses on food processing and food wholesalers
STAT-USA State of the Nation contains reports from government agencies overseeing food regulation and trade

Print Sources in Crocker Library:

Food Retailing Speaks: the state of the food retail industry / published annually by the Food Marketing Institute (Reference HD9321.1 F58)
Trends in the United States: consumer attitudes & the supermarket / published annually by the Food Marketing Institute (Reference HC110.C6 S84)
Facts About Store Development / published annually by the Food Marketing Institute (Reference HF5472.U6 S82)
Grocery Distribution Analysis and Guide: metro market studies - annual (Reference HD9321.3 G7)
Directory of Wholesale Grocers - annual (Reference HF5468.A1 D5)
Restaurant & Foodservice Market Research Handbook (Reference TX901 .R47 2007) to request this book in full PDF, contact Crocker Library
Adams Beer Handbook (Reference HD9397 .U5A45 2005) tracks trends, statistics, brand share and consumption worldwide
Adams Liquor Handbook (Reference HD9352.L6 2007) tracks trends, statistics, brand share and consumption nationally
Adams Wine Handbook (Reference HD9372 .W5 2007) tracks trends, statistics, brand share and consumption worldwide

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Industry Associations and Institutes

American Beverage Association
Prior to 2004, known as the National Soft Drink Association, the ABA is the trade association for America's non-alcoholic refreshment beverage industry. Contains industry statistics and comprehensive brand listings.
American Dairy Products Institute
A membership website sponsored by the leading association for manufactured dairy products. Contains links to consumer resources and research information on all segments of the dairy industry.
American Frozen Food Institute
National trade association representing all segments of the frozen food industry supply chain; contains statistics and trend information, plus public policy papers.
American Meat Institute
A national trade organization representing suppliers, packers and processors of 70 percent of U.S. beef, pork, lamb, veal and turkey products. Includes industry data.
Association for Dressings & Sauces
Search the Press Room link to find trend information
BakingBusiness.com
Provides links to all segments of the grains-based food industry, including free access to online periodicals, industry statistics, trade organizations, and industry events.
Beef.org
From the National Cattlemen's Beef Association; includes data on the beef industry.
BeerTown.org
Brewers association advocating craft beers and microbrewing. Lists the top 50 breweries nationwide and industry market share.
California Grocers Association
A non-profit, statewide trade association representing 6000 food stores and 300 grocery suppliers. Most content is for members only but the site provides links to upcoming trade events.
California Restaurant Association
Includes trends and issues that affect the food service industry. Also, see our Hospitality research guide.
CoffeeResearch.org
Provides links to websites containing statistical information on specialty, national, and international coffee markets.
DairyInfo.com
Maintained by Dairy Management Inc., this site provides links to the National Dairy Council, U.S. Dairy Export Council, and the GotMilk campaign
EatWild.com
Contains information on grass-fed foods
Fine Chocolate Industry Association
Food Marketing Institute
Includes Supermarket Operations and Food Industry Facts & Figures, which provide industry data.
Food Navigator - USA
News and reports on food and beverage development in North America
Food Processing Suppliers Association
Grocery Manufacturers Association
Membership website that provides some free full text access to older periodical articles and reports, plus information on industry news and events.
Institute of Food Technologists
Includes useful links to U.S. and international food sites plus university food science departments.
International Bottled Water Association
Trade association representing bottlers, distributors and suppliers globally. Statistics and fact sheets available under the News Center link.
International Cocoa Organization
Inter-governmental organization established to administer the International Cocoa Agreement and promote cooperation between producers and consumers of cocoa. Includes statistics on the cocoa industry.
International Dairy Foods Association
National organization representing U.S. dairy manufacturing and marketing within three constituents groups: milk, cheese and ice cream.
International Food Information Council Foundation
International Rice Research Institute
A comprehensive site that includes industry and production data, the catalog of the IRRI library, a rice glossary and research issues.
LocalHarvest.org
A source for locating sustainable food sources throughout the U.S.
National Association for the Specialty Food Trade
Trade organization which publishes a monthly magazine and sponsors annual trade shows and conferences.
National Beer Wholesalers Association
Trade association representing beer distributors nationwide.
National Confectioners Association
Trade association representing the candy, chocolate and gum industries.
National Corn Growers Association
Represents the interests of U.S. corn growers for food and ethanol production.
National Fisheries Institute
A trade and advocacy organization representing all levels involved in the supply chain. Consumption statistics available under the Media link.
National Food Service Management Institute
A national center, sponsord by the University of Mississippi, which strives to improve child nutrition. Includes full-text publications and nutrition links.
National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association
National Grocers Association
National Hot Dog & Sausage Council
National Ice Cream Retailers Association
Non-profit trade association that supports growth within the industry; contains information on "starting a business."
National Pork Producers Council
See 'Pork Today' for U.S. pork industry data and statistics.
National Restaurant Association
The research section on this site includes the Pocket Factbook, the Restaurant Industry Forecast, operating ratios, and food service trends. Also, see our Hospitality research guide.
Natural Products Association
Non-profit organization dedicated to the natural products industry including organics, health foods, sports nutrition, and dietary supplements. Contains broad industry sales and projected growth figures (Facts & Stats) plus free access to newsletter.
Organic Trade Association
A membership-based association promoting organic trade. Facts, data and news articles are available free of charge.
Retail Bakers of America
Snack Food Association
An international trade association
Society for Foodservice Management
Check this site for the Annual Benchmarking Studies. Also, see our Hospitality research guide.
Sugar Online.com
Includes current and historical information for the sugar industry and a variety of market reports.
Tea Association of the USA
Contains 'State of the U.S. Tea Industry' report with wholesale value of American tea market.
United Fresh Produce Association
Global trade association.
U.S. Potato Board
U.S. Poulty & Egg Association
Non-profit organization sponsoring conferences and research. Find "Economic Information" under the 'Industry Info' tab.
Whole Grains Council
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America
Wine Institute.org
Sponsored by a public policy advocacy association which tracks the California wine industry; contains national and international export and sales statistics.
World Cocoa Foundation

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Government Information

Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
Includes a statistical database and special reports. Available in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.
U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service
Contains economic information and research on U.S. agriculture, food, natural resources and rural development. Provides full text PDF access to State Fact sheets, Amber Waves magazine, research and outlook reports.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service Data Sets
  Contains U.S. and international data on commodities and food and farm products.
U. S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service
Includes food assistance programs and full-text agency reports.
U. S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)
NASS bills itself as the "fact finders for U.S. agriculture." This site includes surveys and reports about American agriculture, both historic and current.
U.S. Economic Census Food Services and Drinking Places, 2002
Provides statistical data on all segments of the restaurant industry.
U.S. Economic Census Food and Beverage Stores, 2002
Provides statistical data on all segments of the food and beverage retail industry.
U.S. Economic Census Groceries and Related Products, 2002
Provides statistical data on all segments of the grocery wholesale trade sector.
U.S. Economic Census Manufacturing Reports, 2002
Provides food manufacturing reports on targeted industries (Report #'s 311999 - 312140)
U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Marketing Service
Provides statistical information on six commodity programs (cotton, dairy, fruit & vegetable, livestock & seed, poultry, tobacco)
U. S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library
This is the official Agriculture Network Information Center website from the National Agricultural Library.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
CFSAN regulates domestic food, imported foods, and cosmetics across state lines. This site includes full-text documents, including the Bad Bug Book.
Department of Labor Industries at a Glance: Beverage Manufacturing
Department of Labor Industries at a Glance: Crop Production
Department of Labor Industries at a Glance: Food Manufacturing

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Buying Guides

Food Info Net
A portal listing food industry resources for company information, market research, food ingredients, equipment,services, trade shows and news. Also includes a guide to government resources for the food industry and job postings.
Food Processing Suppliers Association
A directory of food manufacturers and food ingredient suppliers in the U.S.
Food Technology Buyers Guide
Issued by the Institute of Food Technologists. Free searching of over 990 suppliers to the food and nutraceutical industries.

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Commodoties Data

New York Trading Center
A futures and options exchange with industry information about coffee, sugar, cocoa, milk, Cheddar cheese, nonfat dry milk, and butter. Includes industry data. Operated under the auspices of ICE/Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

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Other Industry Information

Food Institute
Includes a searchable article database, industry news, and special services for members. Includes industry data and a comprehensive Food Institute report index.
FoodService.com
Includes a beginning collection of industry and financial information, searchable databases of products and companies, and industry associations.
Language of the Food Industry
Alphabetic glossary of supermarket terms compiled by the Food Marketing Institute.

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Trade Publications

These are links to the internet websites of these publications. These, and many others not listed here, are available full-text online in ABI/Inform/ProQuest, Factiva or Lexis/Nexis Academic (USC network connectivity required).

Amber Waves
Monthly publication of the USDA Economic Research Service covering farming and food production in the United States.
Beverage Authority
Beverage Digest Online
Newsletter and information service for the global nonalcoholic beverage industry with selected articles full-text. Past articles have included lots of market data and production information. Good industry links.
Beverage Industry
Beverage Information Group (formerly Adams Beverage Group)
Publisher weblink to full-text access to Beverage Dynamics, Cheers, and Stateways monthly magazines.
Beverage World
BNP Media (formerly Stagnito)
Publishers of numerous monthly food magazines including Private Label Buyer, Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery and New Products Online.
CoffeeTalk
Monthly magazine that also covers tea ('Back Issues' link). Look under 'Java U Business Basics' to find free coffeehouse business plan.
Facts, Figures & the Future
A monthly newsletter of the Food Marketing Institute and AC Nielsen
Food Ingredients First: Trends & Hot Topics
Food Manufacturing
Also contains white papers and case histories.
Food Processing
A full text monthly publication containing free industry articles and white papers.
Food Technology
A full text online monthly publication issued by the Institute of Food Technology (only the last six months are available).
Gourmet Retailer
Nation's Restaurant News
A full text online version of a weekly magazine that includes daily news updates, financial news, marketing campaigns, legislative issues, news about people and links to food service sites.
Patterson's The Tasting Panel Magazine
Prepared Foods Magazine
A full text online version of a publication that covers varied aspects of the industry, plus links to related publications, organizations, and trade events.
Progressive Grocer
QSR
Trade publication for the quick service restaurant industry.
Restaurant Hospitality
Speciality Food Magazine
Supermarket News
Times & Trends
A full text online monthly publication issued by the Grocery Manufacturers Association focusing on consumer packaged goods.
WineBusinessOnline
A full text online monthly publication that comprehensively covers the global wine industry with national and global statistics.

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Reports

USDA GAIN (Global Agricultural Information Network) Attache Reports: search by food commodity and country to find goverment-issued reports
The Food Industry Center: A site sponsored by the University of Minnesota containing working papers and research links.
The Food, Beverage, and Consumers Products Industry: achieving superior financial performance in a challenging economy: a 2008 report co-published by Grocery Manufacturers Association and PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
Food & Beverage 2012: a report issued by Deloitte
Food, Drink and Consumer Goods: an Issues Monitor published by KPMG in January 2010
Food & Beverage Industry Analysis: a 2010 McGladrey report
2020 Global Food Outlook: tReview & Analyrends, alternatives and choices: a 2001 report issued by the International Food Policy Research Institute.
What's Hot Around the Globe: insights on growth in food and beverages: an ACNielsen report published in 2006.
Top 10 Functional Food Trends: an annual IFT report authored by Elizabeth Sloan.
World Watch Institute: Offers free PDF reports on farming and food production sustainability worldwide.
Roots of Change Council: reports, including
- California Food System in Numbers: a 2004 fact sheet co-published by EcoTrust and the Roots of Change Council.
Food Without Thought: how the U.S. farm policy contributes to obesity: a 2007 report from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Supermarkets & Their Shoppers: A Supermarket Strategic Alert Special Report issued by Pollack Associates in 2002.
Slotting Allowances in the Retail Grocery Industry: selected case studies in five product categories: a Federal Trade Commission Staff Study report issued November 2003.
The U.S. Food Marketing System: recent developments, 1997-2006: a USDA Economic Research Report (No. 42) published May 2007.
Marketing U.S. Organic Foods: a 2009 report from Economic Research Service
Organic Foods: 2005 fact sheet with demographics

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