In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International Research Analyst, Karine Dussimon, tells us how packaging in the food industry is faring in light of the recession.  The podcast looks at different food sectors and packaging types alongside geographical variations.  It also touches on what impact the recession will have on the industry’s commitment to environmental concerns.
 

Learn about:
· How key players are responding to the recession
·       Key geographic variations
·       Which packaging types are vulnerable and which are benefiting from the recession
·       What impact the recession will have on the environmental commitments of key global players

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International Research Manager, Zora Milenkovic, explores how the Tobacco Industry is faring in light of the recession.  The podcast looks at the four major players, geographic variations and different tobacco sectors.   It concludes with a look to the future and addresses whether the tobacco industry is recession proof.
 

Learn about:
· How key players are responding to the recession
·       Key geographic variations
·       Which tobacco sectors are vulnerable and which are benefiting from the recession
·       Whether the Tobacco Industry is a recession proof industry

The current recession is the worst the world has faced in over 60 years and 2009 will be a year of exceptional uncertainty. Worst-affected countries are those that are export-dependent, heavily indebted and reliant on foreign capital. Consumers have shown some resilience but are focused on searching for value for money. In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International research manager, Sarah Boumphrey, analyses the recession, looks at who is affected and predicts a slow recovery, led by developing markets. 

Learn about:
· How this recession compares to previous ones?
·       What is likely to impact consumers more: the length or depth of the crisis?
·       Who are the winners and losers?
·       When and how will global growth return?