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U.S. Pet Market Outlook 2009-2010: Surviving and Thriving in Challenging Economic Times During the current macroeconomic environment the much touted recession resistance of the pet industry is being put to the test like never before—and appearing to hold up as of March 2009. ( U.S. Pet Market...

Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts in the U.S.: Markets and Opportunities in Retail and Foodservice The U.S. market for ice cream and related frozen desserts neared $25 billion in 2009, with sales growth from previous years slowed somewhat by the recessionary economy. Manufacturers of retail...

This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Livestock Production Support Services in the US industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry. (...

While the duck segment is growing well, other segments of this industry are experiencing lower growth. Overall, consumption of meat produced by this industry is expected to increase with rising per-capita incomes, but may also be affected by the incidence of disease, the price of feed, and the...

Growth in domestic and export demand for meat and other livestock products such as milk and wool will keep this industry on the up. The recovery of exports to Japan and Korea will strongly aid revenue. Increasing globalization will lead to stricter biosecurity measures. Cows will be closely...

This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Sugarcane Farming in the US industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry. ( Sugarcane Farming in the...

The Cotton industry comfortably maintains global competitiveness due to the growing use of genetically modified cotton seeds, high production yields, burgeoning world demand and generous support payments from the Government. High domestic prices and increased exports are expected to further...

This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Soybean Farming in the US industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry. ( Soybean Farming in the US...

This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Wheat Farming in the US industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry. (...

Rice farming is a small component of the farm sector, with the US considered only a minor grower of rice on a global scale. This exposes the industry to substantial levels of volatility. Price volatility is mitigated to some extent by the high level of assistance this industry receives from the...

This industry will experience increased competition from Brazil, which is now the world's largest orange producer, as well as from supermarket 'super competitors' like Wal-Mart. The industry has had to adapt to increasing consumer concerns regarding the use of chemicals, while at the same time...

This industry is in decline, as enterprise numbers drop and demand languishes due to severe health concerns associated with tobacco. In 2005 the Federal Government removed the price support and marketing quota systems exacerbating the decline of the industry, which was already facing pressure...

This mature industry is a strong performer, with demand booming for ethanol producers. However, the domestic price of corn is the most significant factor to affect this industry, and with the possibility of alternative inputs to ethanol production becoming more cost effective, and a moderation...

Implementing agricultural manufacturing has grown to be a highly concentrated and internationally oriented industry. Relatively volatile, but still considered to have low barriers to entry, the cost might be one deterrent for the competition with its capital intensive approach. Technology...

Emphasis on healthier eating has seen vegetables and melons forming an increasingly important part of the American diet. An increase in local demand hasn't fallen entirely on the shores of the local industry however, with imports increasing their share of the domestic market. Biotechnology will...

After experiencing extremely volatile conditions over the five years to 2007, the Oilseed Farming industry is forecast to experience modest growth over the outlook period. Increases in demand from both industrial markets, due to the emerging Biodiesel industry, as well as from food markets, due...

Dietary recommendations suggest that the average American needs to double their consumption of fruit. According to the USDA's proposals for the 2007 Farm Bill, the US Federal Government will boost its purchases of fruit as part of school lunches and other food programs. Coupled with increased...

After a period of slower growth, this industry is forecast to improve over the outlook period. Industry participants should benefit from positive demand conditions and growing public awareness about the importance of fresh produce, despite experiencing a declining life cycle phase. Growers that...

This global industry is expecting cut flower products to evolve significantly as eliminated shipping constraints, rising imports and improved transportation technologies expand the varieties of flowers available. Product diversification will continue as this industry faces an increasingly...

Nurseries and garden stores are struggling to sprout new growth as they face increasing competition from big box hardware and home improvement stores. Products and techniques have experienced significant change in the last twenty years with a continued shift towards environmentally friendly...