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Evaluations: Marketing Activities in Western Europe, Middle East and Asia. Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA). GIC conducted field evaluations of country and product marketing activities under TEA (Targeted Export Assistance) grants awarded to WUSATA by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It measured the impact of promotion and market development programs in foreign markets on U.S. agricultural products produced in WUSATA member states.
Soy Protein Isolates, Concentrates and Textured Products. Private Client. For a manufacturer and trader of soy protein products, GIC determined the global annual production, pricing, and manufacturing capabilities of the #1 and #3 market producers.
Market Research
Dried Flower Export Analysis. APEDA. The GIC Group was awarded a contract by the Agricultural and Processed Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in India to complete an analysis of the export potential for dried flowers. The North Eastern Zone of India was used as a model. The report addressed flower production and processing in India, the exports of three western markets, international prices, and competitiveness.
Market Analysis for Counter-Seasonal Fruits Exported from Uruguay to United States, Canada and European Economic Community. GIC provided research and analysis as a subcontractor on transportation rates, competitive export practices, European consumption trends and distribution channels, and market assessments. The report served as a pre-feasibility study for Uruguayan potential investors.
Market Overview and Commercial Services. Ruchi Soya. Providing an in-depth market overview of the soy, margarine, shortening, and other edible oil industries. Includes analysis of technological developments, technology transfer opportunities as well as supply/demand estimations and preliminary establishment of joint ventures and foreign investment.
Evaluation of Korea's Swine Program. An evaluation of the effectiveness of the U.S. Grains Council in ensuring pork production efficiency and viability in Korea, industry expansion, greater consumer trust and acceptance, and competitiveness of the industry in order to sustain or increase feed grain demand. The report assesses the Council's feed grain demand-building efforts in the swine sector and provides recommendations to the Council for future program direction.
Japan's Changing Consumer Markets/Food Product Preferences Under Three Trade Policy Scenarios. Nomura. GIC's participation in this comprehensive study included trade impact analysis, and assessing the costs to consumers of different food products as a function of their imported price. Projections were provided under three scenarios -- greater trade liberalization, baseline, and more protectionism in Japan.
Poultry Production/Processing Joint Ventures. Private Sector Clients, India. Identification of potential international joint venture partners for leading Indian poultry companies. Included market analysis, financing, partnership facilitation, and marketing/strategy assistance.
Soy Market Access and Competition Analysis. International Commodity Organization. In-depth analysis of the Indian soy, feed and oil markets with emphasis on market access, export competition, and regulation. Included study of World Trade Organization conditions, commodity organization action plan, and site selection for Indian office.
Feedgrain Markets in China: 1994-1998. Private Client. GIC projected demand for three grain products in China in the medium-term based on a number of growth, production and infrastructure development scenarios.
Industry, Market and Price Structure: U.S. Brewery Yeast. Private Client. Based on commercial intelligence gathered from industry, specialists, and derived formulas, GIC determined annual output volume of brewery yeast, industry practices segmented by market size, output market potential, and pricing.
Opportunities and Entry Guidelines: The Indian Market for Food Processing Machinery. Food Processing Machinery & Supplies Association, Alexandria, VA, The study was a detailed analysis of India's food processing industry and assessment of market opportunities for U.S. equipment by various segments of the industry. Information on the overall structure of the Indian economy was also included along with recent reform and liberalization measures. A hands-on, step-by-step guide for alternative market entry strategies was provided, along with various case studies.
Market Potential for Selected Agricultural Products from India in the U.S. and Europe. ACE Project. USAID & ICICI. Responsible for a detailed market analysis of selected Indian products in targeted markets. The study analyzed existing consumption and market trends, identified potential trade partners, examined prevalent constraints and regulations, and recommended market entry strategies. The series of studies included fresh fruit and vegetables, dehydrated and processed foods, and cut flowers.
Ethanol
Ethanol Industry: Market Outlook. Private Client. GIC assessed the impact of several proposed regulations on the demand for oxygenated fuels.
Agrichemicals
Malathion Use in the United States. Private Client. The GIC Group conducted a state-by-state analysis of post harvest malathion use for key field crops. The study included a survey of over 40 fruits, vegetables and field crops for total usage, application rates and the toxicity of malathion in various environments.
Ag Biotechnology
Market Potential for Surfactants and Adjuvants. Private Biotechnology Firm. To assist a biotechnology firm in negotiating the terms of a strategic relationship with a large multinational, GIC assisted in valuing its technology. GIC determined the upper-bound market value by determining the market potential for its key technology under a number of utilization scenarios.
E-Commerce
The Impact of E-Commerce on the Food and Agribusiness Industries. A multi-client study that provided food and agribusiness companies with the essential information to design and implement their
e-commerce strategies. It offered practical suggestions based on a comprehensive assessment of existing and near-to-market options. The study contained: 1) a review of the basic concepts of e-commerce;
2) identification of the economics of e-commerce and the effect on food and agribusiness industries; and, 3) a methodology for analyzing the impact of e-commerce on the subscriber company's business. The study
reviewed existing and upcoming applications to build a company's e-commerce architecture and provides a roadmap for designing a company e-commerce strategy. It analyzed the impact of these changes for the
companies who serve this market as well: input suppliers, farmers, food processors and distributors, food retailers and consumers, food and trading services companies, and financial institutions.
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