Milking the market for all it's worth

Article Abstract:

The Italian milk industry has undergone a profound change in the last few years, as a result of the privatization of municipal dairies. The milk industry in Italy is mostly split between long-life milk or fresh milk. Both markets are mature, with any growth coming from the acquisition of small, regional companies. The long-life market is highly concentrated, with many small firms and a few national operators, such as Gruppo Cragnotti and Parmalat. The fresh milk sector is also dominated by small, local companies.

Fluid Milk & Cream, Italy

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Irish merger with international implications

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The merger of Ireland's Waterford Foods and Avonmore in summer 1997 created an agribusiness with an annual turnover nearing 2.5 billion pounds sterling. The merger is probably the most significant deal ever carried out in Ireland because of the two companies' dominant position in the Irish dairy market and their impact on farming and rural life. Several important issues needed to be solved before the merger could proceed, including the major role played by Irish dairy co-operatives in the pre-merger process.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Waterford Foods PLC, Avonmore Foods PLC

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Yogurts and milk-based desserts in Spain

Article Abstract:

In 1995, the Spanish market for yogurts and milk-based desserts was valued at an estimated 156 billion Pesetas (Pta), representing 649,000 tons in volume. Production in 1995 totalled 582,000 tons, valued at Pta146 billion. Around 81% of the market is made up by five major producers, including Danone, Yoplait, and Nestle. An overview of key trends is included, along with production data, foreign trade, consumption trends, company profiles, distribution, and forecasts.

Yogurt, Industry Overview, Statistics, Spain, Desserts

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