Dairy Products Manufacturing
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Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments,
industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are
updated quarterly and include:
International Dairy Foods Association
News & Views / Key Issues / Resource Center
http://www.idfa.org/ Select above sections
Various sections include industry news and information, address key issues affecting the dairy industry,
and provide information on dairy products, processes, and markets. All information is accessible free
online.
National Milk Producers Federation
Dairy Market Report
http://www.nmpf.org/latest_news/dairy_market
Comprehensive monthly assessment of dairy products production and market statistics, economic trends,
and market outlook. Available free online.
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast, with special
focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and
its performance. Report sections include:
Sample industry report is available free online.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Briefing Rooms - Dairy
http://www.ers.usda.gov/briefing/Dairy/
Summary overview of the dairy products industry, with additional links to other sources of information
including
monthly
reports on production, shipments, stocks, and prices. All information is available free online.
Canadian Dairy Information Centre
Site Index
http://www.dairyinfo.gc.ca/index_e.php?s1=map-index
Comprehensive source of information for the Canadian dairy products industry includes an overview
of the industry, facts and figures, and statistical publications, with "The Processing Sector" section
providing information specific to dairy products manufacturers. All information is available free
online.
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marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Analysis Reports
Dairy Products Manufacturers
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "3115"
Industry statistics include industry sales and sales trends, market size and market share by sales
class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start
up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan
area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.
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and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
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Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
Dairy Products Manufacturers
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "3115"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. Reports are available
by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions.
Sample financial reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
ERI Economic Research Institute
Food and Beverage Manufacturing Salary Survey
http://salary-surveys.erieri.com/
Salary survey provides compensation data for executive, management, and hourly personnel on a national
and state level by company size. Complete listing of job positions included in the survey and sample
pages for selected job positions are accessible free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
The Food Institute
Food Business Mergers and Acquisitions
http://www.foodinstitute.com/manda.cfm
Annual publication provides detailed analysis of mergers and acquisitions in the food industry, with
categories covered including dairy products manufacturers. Table of contents and sample excerpt can
be viewed free online.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, Mergerstat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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