Brewing Procurement Intelligence: From Insights to Action

The brewing category is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7% from 2023 to 2030. The Asia Pacific is the largest geographic segment in this category with a 30% market share. Brewing is a method for controlling how water, starch, yeast, and hops interact to produce beer. The growth and demand for this category will be driven by an increase in the demand for beers from around the world as well as an increase in the consumption of craft brews.

The key trends in recent years are driven mostly by consumer preferences, technological advancements, and sustainability considerations. These include craft beer, microbreweries, non-alcoholic or low-alcohol beers, experimental and innovative flavors, collaboration, and limited-edition releases. These trends can vary across different regions and markets as new trends continue to emerge as the category industry evolves.

This category is a highly fragmented market due to the presence of numerous global, regional, and local players. Several large players are accounting for a large majority of sales in this category whereas smaller companies have a significant opportunity to compete and expand their market share. Numerous small breweries are currently offering high-quality products, enabling them to effectively compete in the market. This is especially advantageous due to the prevailing market trends favoring craft beer and alternative alcoholic beverages. As consumer preferences shift towards unique and artisanal offerings, microbreweries are well-positioned to fulfill these demands and attract customers. Consequently, the brewing category presents substantial growth potential for businesses operating in this segment.

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SBT is a brewing tech company with two proprietary technologies BrewVo and NexDraft, which enable the production and distribution of beer at one-sixth the traditional volume and weight. Smart dispensing systems integrated with Internet of Things (IoT) technology are being developed to elevate the customer experience. To ensure ideal serving conditions and minimize downtime for bar and restaurant operators these systems can monitor keg levels, temperature, and other characteristics in real-time. The TapRm platform is designed to enable breweries as well as other alcohol brands to sell to consumers directly. Using these new technologies, breweries can market their products at an affordable cost.

The price and cost of brewing can vary depending on several factors, such as the type of beer being brewed, the scale of production, the ingredients used, and the equipment involved. Ingredients include malt, hops, yeast, water, and any additional flavorings or adjuncts. Equipment can vary from small home brewing setups to large-scale commercial brewing systems. Production scale affects both price and cost, with larger breweries benefiting from economies of scale. Packaging and distribution can contribute to costs, as well as overhead expenses.

The most important details when sourcing ingredients for this category are to establish relationships with suppliers, ensure quality control measures, traceability and transparency, local and sustainable sourcing, consistency and availability, cost considerations, continuous evaluation, networking, and industry associations, and stay updated on industry trends. These factors will help ensure product safety and quality, reduce transportation distances, maintain consistency and availability, and meet customer demands. 

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Brewing Procurement Intelligence Report scope 

• Brewing Category Growth Rate: CAGR of 7% from 2023 to 2030

• Pricing Growth Outlook: 2% - 5%

• Pricing Models: Cost-Plus Pricing, Market-Based Pricing, Premium Pricing, Dynamic Pricing

• Supplier Selection Scope: Quality of Ingredients, Consistency and Availability, Industry Reputation and References, Pricing and Cost, Traceability and Certification like GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative)

• Supplier selection criteria: Quality, Reliability, Customer Service, Price and Cost, Sustainability and Ethics

• Report Coverage: Revenue forecast, supplier ranking, supplier matrix, emerging technology, pricing models, cost structure, competitive landscape, growth factors, trends, engagement, and operating model

Key companies 

• Anheuser-Busch InBev

• Heineken

• China Resources Snow Breweries

• Carlsberg

• Molson Coors Brewing

• Tsingtao Brewery Group

• Asahi

• Yanjing

• Kirin

• Constellation

Brief about Pipeline by Grand View Research:

A smart and effective supply chain is essential for growth in any organization. Pipeline division at Grand View Research provides detailed insights on every aspect of supply chain, which helps in efficient procurement decisions.

Our services include (not limited to):

• Market Intelligence involving – market size and forecast, growth factors, and driving trends

• Price and Cost Intelligence – pricing models adopted for the category, total cost of ownerships

• Supplier Intelligence – rich insight on supplier landscape, and identifies suppliers who are dominating, emerging, lounging, and specializing

• Sourcing / Procurement Intelligence – best practices followed in the industry, identifying standard KPIs and SLAs, peer analysis, negotiation strategies to be utilized with the suppliers, and best suited countries for sourcing to minimize supply chain disruptions

The Future of Corrugated Board Procurement Intelligence Unveiled

The corrugated board category is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2023 to 2030. APAC region accounts for the largest share of the category. Increasing spending power and growing urbanization are boosting the growth of this category. Companies are constantly developing new technology for efficient production and increased efficiency. Digitalization and technological advancements such as AI, blockchain technology, IoT, and digital printing are shaping the category with innovations.

The Ireland-based company, Smurfit Kappa, is creating a variety of innovative products and introducing them to the market. One of its kind is the launch of multifunction printers that can do both digital printings as well as flexographic and allows printing alongside the packaging material. This has resulted in increased sales and flexibility to alter as per client’s requirements.

Type-C flute segment dominates the market owing to its characteristic property of higher compression and more durable stacking strength than the B type. It is utilized for furniture packaging, glass, and shipping cases. Owing to less utilization of fiber materials, it facilitates high load-bearing capacity.

Companies are continuously focusing on partnering or developing their own technology. For instance,

• In 2022, a Menasha Corporation subsidiary, the Menasha Packaging Company signed a contract to buy the assets of color-box, an L.L.C. business unit from Georgia-Pacific, which manufactures high-graphic boxes. This collaboration will allow them to reach clients with more designs, graphics, and structural packaging options.

• In August 2021, DS Smith, as a part of Blaue Helden’s e-commerce packaging design, developed a 100% recyclable packaging solution for e-commerce. It offers eco-friendly cleaning tabs from Blaue Helden that have a more appealing packaging design with no plastic filling material.

• In March 2021, International Paper acquired two corrugated plants in Spain. This has allowed them to expand operations in Catalonia and Madrid. The company is focused on high-quality packaging solutions for e-commerce, and vegetable & fruit packaging in the EMEA region.

• In February 2021, BCoolBox, a new product of Mondi features a thermo insulation packaging solution to keep fresh foods and produce cold without having any external sources for cooling of items. This has the capacity to keep produce below 7 degrees for about 24 hours of duration.

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Category growth is expected to be fueled by the increasing awareness and environmental concerns related to the use of plastic packaging. The utilization of corrugated boards in varied industries like food & beverages, shipping, healthcare, e-commerce, and consumer goods is a key factor driving the growth trend in this category. The rising demand for an innovative corrugated board is attributed to its advantageous features, including high graphics boxes, thermo-insulating packaging, and e-commerce packaging solutions.

Corrugated Board Sourcing Intelligence Highlights

• There are many small and major competitors operating in various countries, creating a fragmented market for corrugated boards globally. Competition is intense amongst the competitors as they try to take the lead by continuous R&D to develop new technologies, make strategic alliances, and have mergers and acquisitions to increase their consumer base and enhance customer service.

• The suppliers of raw materials in this category such as Kraft paper, corn starch, and steel wires have increased over time, reducing the supplier’s bargaining power to some extent

• Kraft Paper, labor, and cornstarch used for making glue form the most significant cost component in the category. The overall cost also depends on the type of flute used such as A, B, C, E, F, and other types

• Most service providers offer complete services from designing, customization, delivery, and others

List of Key Suppliers 

• DS Smith

• Smurfit Kappa

• WestRock Company

• Mondi

• Packaging Corporation of America

• Stora Enso

• International Paper

• Georgia-Pacific

• Oji Holdings Corporation

• Port Townsend Paper Company

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Corrugated Board Procurement Intelligence Report Scope 

• Corrugated Board Category Growth Rate: CAGR of 6.8% from 2023 to 2030

• Pricing Growth Outlook: 20% - 25% (Annually)

• Pricing Models: Cost plus pricing model, and market-based pricing model

• Supplier Selection Scope: Cost and pricing, past engagements, productivity, geographical presence

• Supplier Selection Criteria: By type, operating capability, quality measures, technology, certifications, regulatory compliance, and others

• Report Coverage: Revenue forecast, supplier ranking, supplier positioning matrix, emerging technology, pricing models, cost structure, competitive landscape, growth factors, trends, engagement, and operating model

Brief about Pipeline by Grand View Research:

A smart and effective supply chain is essential for growth in any organization. Pipeline division at Grand View Research provides detailed insights on every aspect of supply chain, which helps in efficient procurement decisions.

Our services include (not limited to):

• Market Intelligence involving – market size and forecast, growth factors, and driving trends

• Price and Cost Intelligence – pricing models adopted for the category, total cost of ownerships

• Supplier Intelligence – rich insight on supplier landscape, and identifies suppliers who are dominating, emerging, lounging, and specializing

• Sourcing / Procurement Intelligence – best practices followed in the industry, identifying standard KPIs and SLAs, peer analysis, negotiation strategies to be utilized with the suppliers, and best suited countries for sourcing to minimize supply chain disruptions