date:Jan 31, 2013
Beverage companies are focusing on new ingredient sourcing strategies to secure supply in 2013, according to the food and agribusiness research team at Rabobank. Other issues facing beverage companies include weaker demand in developed markets, slower growth in emerging markets as well as price and supply volatility for commodities.
Outlook for commodities will be a significant concern for companies, and exerting greater control over procurement will grow in importance for beverage companies. I