The team at Food & Drink Business and IBISWorld reflect on 2019 as we prepare the annual Top 100 Food & Drink Companies report for 2020

In our inaugural episode, Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry is joined by publisher Lindy Hughson, and senior industry analyst for IBISWorld Tom Youl talk about the title’s flagship product, its annual Top 100 Food & Drink Companies report.

Lindy provides us with a summary of Food & Drink Business’ history and the report.

Lead by Kim and Tom, we then review the companies in 2019’s Top 10 and the factors in 2020 that are likely to influence their earnings including COVID, China's domestic market recovery and polarisation of the market towards the premium and budget ends of the range.

We also discuss the importance of brand reputation for companies weathering the COVID-19 storm and supporting their customers along with the on-going impacts from 2019’s drought on the meat industry compared to the benefits 2020’s increased rainfall will bring output of wheat, grain, fruits & vegetables.

The episode wraps up with Tom providing his tips on which sectors will be star performers for this year’s Top 100.

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MC: Grant McHerron

Host: Kim Berry

Producer: Steve Visscher

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