FOOD
The food industry is one of the five biggest industry segments and contributes to prosperity, growth and employment in Germany. At the end of 2008 the food industry recorded an increase by 6 % to 2007, significantly setting itself apart from the development of all other processing industries which were hit by a substantial sales collapse resulting from the cyclical downturn. Food industry exports have stabilized after a slight decrease in turnover towards end of 2008. Foreign business is still the segment’s engine of growth.
The food industry is deemed to be an economically stable commercial sector. During the past 50 years it has recorded a decrease in turnover only four times (annualized). It has proven to be economically robust in valuating its situation and its prospects.
The food industry trends reflect the entire social change. Megatrends like health, globalization, ecology or individualization massively influence our eating habits. Asia’s economical rise modifies the global food markets. Eating turns into celebration more and more, and food is becoming the luxury market of the future. Convenience and chilled food products are more tastily and vitally balanced.
The change requires highly efficient and determined specialists and managers. We support our clients in filling high-ranking management positions, individual specialists over to specialist teams.
Segments:
- Food manufacturers (incl. beverage manufacturers)
- Trade (retail and wholesale)
- Catering
- Gastronomy
Functional areas:
- General management
- Operations and Plant management
- Sales
- Marketing and Product Management
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Purchasing
- IT and Organisation
