Date: September, 2006
Abstract: The EU flour industry is currently facing many challenges. The consumption pattern of grain-based foods has been shifting; cultural habits and increasing health awareness have changed bread formats and recipes. Bread distribution is increasingly dominated by industrial bakeries at the expense of craft bakeries. In addition, trade flows are shifting. Traditionally, the EU has played a significant role in flour trade and the export market has been driven by the existence of many European flour mil...
Research Type: Industry Note