The distribution of product innovations in the food industry: economic determinants and empirical tests for Germany

Article Abstract:

Analysis of product innovations within the German food industry reveals market structure to have a significant effect on market performance. Strong demand for product variety by consumers is an incentive for firms to formulate new products. The absence of innovations may cause firms to forfeit their market share. However, the Neo-Schumpeter hypothesis, which states that conditions in monopolistic markets are more conducive for innovation, does not hold true for the German food industry.

Agricultural industry, Competition (Economics), Germany, Production (Economics)

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Empirical study on sources of innovation in international food and beverage industry

Article Abstract:

Product development in the international food and beverage industry and the animal feed industry is studied to identify patterns in production and innovation. Data on foreign patents issued from 1969 to 1988 is divided into the food and nonfood segments. Results indicate the dependence of the food and beverage industry on nonfood industries. Moreover, innovative firms can effectively enter the markets held by larger companies.

Technological innovations

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Changes in size distribution of EU food and drink manufacturers: 1980 to 1992

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Changes in size distribution of food and drink manufacturers in the European Union from 1980 to 1992 were noted to have significantly taken place among medium-sized firms. Data showed that medium enterprises in all but two member nations of EU have experienced improvement in output share. No clear pattern was noted among EU member nations with regards to the change in the output share of large companies.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Intnl Economic Policy, Europe, Statistics, International economic relations, European Union

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