Food

The food industry is one of the most important industrial sectors in Germany. However, customers’ price sensitivity in particular puts considerable pressure on the often mid-sized producers, as does the highly concentrated food retail sector. The success of private label products therefore remains undiminished. To continuously stimulate purchasing, the food industry attracts customers with innovations and new trends. Whether healthy, natural and sustainable; portioned and convenient; individual and enjoyment-oriented—some trends offer strong growth momentum even in saturated markets. German producers are also no longer focusing solely on the domestic market; instead, they are increasingly looking internationally due to less price-sensitive sales markets. Additional momentum in the sector results from mergers and acquisitions, with the aim of achieving rationalisation and synergy effects.

With our expertise in the food industry—both in manufacturing and in wholesale and retail—we support you in increasing company value, carry out well-founded Commercial Due Diligence reviews swiftly, or prepare portfolio decisions with professional expertise. We provide detailed analyses of, among other things, the market, competition, brand management, category management, catchment areas, micro-geographic consumer data and supply chain management, and identify, for example, opportunities to improve efficiency. Our expertise is not limited to Germany. Instead, we also screen attractive international markets for our clients, including with a view to acquisition opportunities.