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Fruit and Vegetable Markets

SIC 5431  /  NAICS 445230 

The following guide to industry information, research, and analysis provides sources for industry trends and statistics, financial ratios, salary surveys, and more.

Select from the following page sections or scroll down the page below for a complete listing of all available resources:

Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook

Financial Information and Financial Ratios

Compensation and Salary Surveys

Business Valuation Resources



See Grocery Stores and Supermarkets for additional resources applicable to all segments of the retail food market industry. For resource guides specific to other industries, see Industry Information Resources which covers over 400 individual industries.



Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook


Fruit and Vegetable Markets
http://www.ibisworld.com
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.

Vance Publishing Corp.
Information resources available from this organization include:

Produce Retailer Magazine
http://produceretailer.com/
Trade publication features news and information for the retail produce industry, with topics covered including retailing trends and best practices, operations and technology, category spotlights, new products and services, and more. Selected articles from current and prior issues can be viewed free online.

Produce Retailer Research Reports
http://www.produceretailer.com/produce-retailer-research
Research reports provide an in-depth analysis of trends and factors affecting produce retailers, including the relative importance of consumer purchase drivers—such as value, health, food safety, sustainability, and more—and the effectiveness of retailer strategies in light of consumer behaviors. All reports can be viewed free online.


United Fresh Produce Association
Fresh Facts on Retail
http://www2.unitedfresh.org/forms/store/ProductFormPublic/
Quarterly publication provides information on retail sales and performance trends for overall produce sales, the top 10 fruit and vegetable categories, and value-added, organic, and other produce categories. Each issue also includes a more in-depth section focusing on specific aspects of the retail produce market.

Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Farmers Markets and Local Food Marketing
http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/farmersmarkets
Information provided includes market trends and statistics, startup and funding guides, participant surveys, and more. The USDA National Farmers Market Manager Survey includes information on sales, management, marketing, operations, and more, with survey data analyzed by geographic region, market size, and years in business. All information is accessible free online.

National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
Farmers Markets: Marketing and Business Guide
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/farmmarket.html
Online management guide identifies items to be addressed in starting a farmers market or increasing sales for an existing operation, and includes an extensive reference and resource bibliography. All information can be viewed free online.

Fruit and Vegetable Markets
http://www.marketresearch.com  Search for specific terms or keywords
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation; 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
Fruit and Vegetable Markets
http://www.bizminer.com  Search for "445230"
Industry statistics for fruit and vegetable markets 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.

More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia Group, Euromonitor, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.




Financial Information and Financial Ratios


Industry Financial Ratios
Fruit and Vegetable Markets
http://www.bizminer.com  Search for "445230"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for fruit and vegetable markets. 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.





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Compensation and Salary Surveys


Officer Compensation Expense
See "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.





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Business Valuation Resources


BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
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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.


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Related Industries:
Agricultural Crop and Livestock Production
Food Distributors and Wholesalers
Fruit and Vegetable Processing
Grocery Stores and Supermarkets

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