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McDonald's and RMHC Call for Donations [Food and Beverage Close - Up]
[October 10, 2014]

McDonald's and RMHC Call for Donations [Food and Beverage Close - Up]


(Food and Beverage Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Champagne Market Report: 2014 Edition" report to its offerings.

In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include: Champagne is a key constituent of luxury spirit market and is often associated with celebratory occasions and events. This beverage category has long been observed to thrive in times of economic boom while its sales decline during times of recession. Currently, the global market for champagne is on the path to recovery after suffering a year of decline due to European economic downturn which was the result of sovereign debt crisis in European Union. Champagne is of mainly three types based on the type of grapes used in the production process: Blanc-des-Blancs, Blanc-des- Noirs, and Rose Champagnes.



France is the largest and most ancient wine and champagne producer in the world with UK remaining the top export destination for champagne in 2013. Shipments of champagnes to emerging markets like China, Brazil and India, also posted a strong growth registering new records both in volumes and value. Factors contributing to the demand in these countries include rising disposable income, increasing brand awareness, established consumer base, credit availability and improving standard of living.

The key factors driving growth of the global champagne market include rising number of HNWI and employed population, increasing internet penetration, ameliorating global economic condition and growing overall luxury market. Some of the noteworthy trends and developments of the respective industry are shifting attention to US and Asia, deep discounting by retailers and enhancing demand from emerging markets. However, the growth of champagne market is hindered by a number of factors including high import duty, adverse economic conditions, grape shortage and counterfeiting.


LVMH is the leading player in the global champagne market in terms of revenues, volume, and number of portfolio of strong brands such as Ruinart, Moet & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Krug, Mercier and Dom Perignon.

The other leading players include Lanson-BCC Group, Vranken- Pommery Monopole SA, Pernod-Ricard and Laurent Perrier, among others.

Company Profiles - Dom Perignon - Krug - Lanson-BCC Group - Laurent Perrier - Mercier - Moet & Chandon - Pernod-Ricard - Ruinart - Veuve Clicquot - Vranken-Pommery Monopole SA Report information: www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hfpg6b/global_champagne ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) This October, McDonald's and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) are renewing the call for donations to directly benefit families who need it most.

According to a media release, a social media campaign began Oct. 8 will also encourage consumers to show their support by using #forRMHC to share RMHC-related stories and photos and increase awareness around the mission of the Charity.

As red and white stripes are the visual cue for RMHC, consumers are asked to share a photo wearing stripes using #forRMHC.

McDonald's restaurants will be hosting a variety of different initiatives all around the world to further support and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the opening of the first Ronald McDonald House, all starting on or around Oct. 15th.

"Some people may think a handful of spare change is insignificant, but every penny counts when we're making an impact on the lives of children and families going through challenging times," said J.C. Gonzalez-Mendez, president and CEO, RMHC. "In fact, last year alone McDonald's customers generously gave more than $50 million through the RMHC Donation Box programs worldwide, which could have helped to provide a 'home away from home' to more than 8,000 families each night. And this year, if each McDonald's customer dropped a penny into an RMHC Donation Box each time they visited, the Charity could raise more than $250 million to support RMHC children and families globally." Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), with the support of the McDonald's system and other corporate and individual donors, offers programs and provides services to children and their families.

McDonald's is a global food service retailer.

More information and complete details: www.aboutmcdonalds.com www.rmhc.org news.mcdonalds.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved.

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