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ERC's publications division produces a number of key journals - Food File, Confectionery File and Tobacco Business

Food File. Food File is now in its 15th year and remains a very reputable and essential publication about the global food industry today. Each issue features topical news items covering all aspects of food production and sale, including a selection of the most interesting and relevant new product launches, alongside the latest company news and developments. These topics are supported by more detailed market analysis which focuses on individual products and product ranges bringing together the latest information on segment trends, sector trends and manufacturer and brand positioning. Each issue also profiles major food companies to appraise their product portfolio, key markets, performance, strategy and strengths and weaknesses. Coverage is truly global spanning every continent - north and south America, western, central and eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia, the Pacific Rim and Australasia, representing over fifty major country markets. 

To receive Food File every fortnight costs £stg 425 a year.

 

Confectionery File. A monthly publication from ERC launched in January 2000. Confectionery File brings together a large volume of information and analysis gained from ERC’s rolling research programme on global confectionery markets integrated into a single monthly publication. Confectionery File monitors the latest trends, market and corporate developments, key issues and an extensive range of chocolate, sugar and gum sectors that combines news with more detailed analysis and insight. Coverage encompasses north and south America, western, central and eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia, the Pacific Rim and Australasia. 

Confectionery File is available for an annual subscription of £stg 850.

 

Tobacco Business. A monthly publication aimed at providing up-to-the-minute information on developments taking place with regard to tobacco issues on a global basis. Latest news information is supported by market and company analysis, regulatory information, changes in taxation, pricing changes as well as data on smoking prevalence and numbers of smokers.

Tobacco Business is available at an annual subscription of £stg 950.

Contents

Covering the global food, confectionery and tobacco industries.  A definitive news and analysis service. Each issue contains the following information :


Key Statistics
Each issue contains detailed statistics analysing market and segment trends, brand and manufacturer positioning across a huge range of categories and countries.


Markets in Focus
A series of concise, topical news items offering invaluable diversity with stories covering all aspects of production, supply and sale. Alongside key statistics are more detailed reports on specific segments and countries, including forecasts and projections on key developments.


Market News
Focusing on individual products or product ranges, this section highlights manufacturer and brand shares, retail sales figures and consumption trends, market segmentation, sector growth or decline, interesting and relevant new products, brands and line extensions.


Company News
Instant access to news about multinational and domestic corporations. Each issue reports on the latest company news and developments, including financial results, marketing strategies, latest mergers and acquisitions and other pertinent information.


Competitor Analysis
At the same time more detailed competitor profiles are featured assessing product range, pricing, advertising, market positioning, manufacturing capability and investment, competitors, financial analysis, strengths and weaknesses and perceived performance.


Coverage
Coverage is by country, encompassing north and south America, western, central and eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia, the Pacific Rim and Australasia.


To request a sample access please e-mail: marketing@erc-world.com