The Western European Oils and Fats (Edible) Market Is Expected to Decline at an Average Annual Rate of -0.16% to 2010.

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c56574) has announced the addition of The Oils and Fats (Edible) Market in Western Europe (16 Countries) to their offering.

The total West European Edible Oils and Fats Market was worth Euros 22.7 billion in 2005, and the Top-10 West European companies supplied 47.5% of this market. This total market is forecast to decline at an average annual rate -0.16% during the 2005 - 2010 period.

This report covers ALL 16 West European countries (see list below), providing complete in-depth coverage - no gaps or omissions! - based on FFTs international food and drink markets database, now in its 17th year. An additional 6 Central European countries are also available.

In particular, this report identifies 432 holding, independent and subsidiary companies in terms of market share by product, country, region and overall, providing an unparalleled strategic vision of the key players in the market.

The underlying food & drink markets database is continuously updated, for example in regard to ongoing merger and acquisition activity, thus providing fully up-to-date analysis at all times with an online subscription.

The report includes (see detailed Table of Contents for more):

- A detailed 50-page Executive Summary in the form of commented graphs and data tables, including complete summary data tables.

- Altogether, 112 country and product markets are covered by this report (see detail below).

- Foodservice and Retail Market data are given by volume and value, and by product and country, hence providing complete coverage of human consumption.

- Up to the Top-10 holding companies by market share by product, country and region.

- Up to Top-100 holding companies listing by overall market share in the present markets.

- Own label, branded, unbranded and artisanal (own produced for own sale) market shares.

A unique strategic vision of the 16-country West European market is presented, in particular identifying the numerous companies present together with their market shares and major brands by country and product. Standard data tables for each product provide a 16-country panorama of company strength (market shares by country and for the region) and presence (number of country and product markets in which present).

Altogether, 432 holding, independent and subsidiary companies are identified (see full alphabetic listing), together with 663 company market shares and major brands by country and product. (These can vary slightly due to continuous updating).

This report provides a complete quantitative, hard data demand and supply analysis of final human consumption in the country and product markets listed below (see also Table of Contents). All product markets are carefully defined so as to be comparable across all countries.

Content Outline:

1. INTRODUCTION

2. EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS: EDIBLE OILS AND FATS MARKET IN WESTERN EUROPE

3. DEMAND AND SUPPLY PRODUCT MARKET DATA

4. STRATEGIC COMPANY PROFILES

5. MAJOR BRANDS and COMPANY "WHO OWNS WHOM"

6. ANNEXES

Companies Mentioned Include:

A LOlivier, A.Camacho, AAK, Abasa, ABF, Aceites Maeva, Aceites Millas, Aceites Monterreal, Aceites Toledo, ADM, Agno, Agra, Agri Food, AgriB., Ahold, Aigremont, Aipo, Alco, Alcofed, Alpino, Altria, Ananias, Andechser, Andoleum, Anglia Oils, Antaeus/ Lasak, AOP Iberia, Arboliva, Archon-dakis, Arhus United, Arias, Arla, Arla Fonterra, Arla Foods, Arteoliva, Astra-Calve, Barral, Bast, Baugur, Bayern-land, BAZ Niedersachsen, Bel, Belton Cheese, Benecol, Benedict Klein, Beoco, Bergland. Rottaler, Berni, Besnier, Besnier Portugal, Besnier UK, BHA Belgium, Bibby, Bio dArmor, Biodiat, Bioquelle, Blauel Organic, Bongrain, Bonomelli, Booker, Borges Pont, Boyne Valley, Brinkers, Brokelmann, Bunge, Cade-martori, Calve Nederland, Campina, Campina Hellas, Campina, Melkunie, Campo dei Fiori, CAPSA, Carapelli, Cargill, Carli, Carls-hamns, Carlshamns, CARM, Carnes Nobre, Casearia Formigl., Caserta Salvi, Castela-notti, Caster, CD&R, Cema, Cereol, Chiari & Forti, CIOS, Cirio, Clas, CLE, Clesa, CNP, Codefa-Orca, Colavita, Connacht Gold, Cono, Consorzio Granlatte, Coop Schweiz, Cooper. 3A, Cooperlat, Coosur, Copaz, Coredis, Coree, Coreysa, Corradini, Costa dOro, Covadonga, CPC Food Ireland, CPC Foods, CPC UK, Cremo, Cremonini, Croda, Croexsa, CSM, Cuisine Foodservice, Dairy Crest, Dairygold, Dalarnas, Dale Farm, Danish Crown, De Paoli, Defoma, Delverde, Denofa & Lilleborg, Desantis, Distri-borg, DMK, Dragsbaek, Dromona, DS Industries, Dumortier, Ebro Puleva, Edible Oils, Egremont, Ela, Elais, Eleourgiki Coop, Ellinikes Elourgies, Embal-azeites, Entremont, Eurial, Euro Foods, Europ. de Condimts, Even, Express Foods, Farm Frites, Farmlea Foods, FDB, FDB Brugsen, FDF, Felix, Felix Marchand, Fima, Findim, Finnessa, Finoli, First Milk, Florin, FNM, Fonterra, Fortuna, Frenkel, Friesland Coberco, Friwessa, Galbani, Garma, GHM, Glanbia, Golden Dairy Co., Golden Vale, Gonzalez Byass, Granja Castello, Grupo Eroski, Grupo Muela, Grupo SOS, Gut von Holstein, Haas, Hamker, HMU, Hnos.Ayala, Hobum, Hochdorf Holding, Hoji-blanca, Holland Butter, Hugli, IAWS, Iberlacto, Iberol, ICA, IDB, IDB Benelux, IDB Deutschland, Igor, ILAS, Inco, Indika, Ingman Foods, Intermilch, Invernizzi, Iraklion Coop, Isigny, James Daly, Kainuu.

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