Probiotic products now starting to feature in non-chilled food and drinks sectors

Learn about the growth in new product activity in just-food's forthcoming Global market review of probiotics - forecasts to 2013.

Around 30% of the global population buys into the probiotic dairy sector on a regular basis, representing a major part of the US$85bn global functional foods market, of which the US, Western Europe and Japan account for over 70%. In 2008, the global probiotics market (including both foodstuffs and supplements) was worth over US$15.7bn, or over 18% of the global functional foods market. Since 2003, the global probiotics market has more than doubled in value terms, and is currently rising by almost 15% per annum.

Although probiotics remain best suited to dairy products such as spoonable and drinking yoghurts, probiotic products have emerged in sectors such as breakfast cereals, infant formula and soft drinks.

This new first edition report from just-food reviews the global market for the probiotics sector, looking at each sub-sector within, current trends, consumer dynamics, industry supply and new product activity, plus we analyse and predict the future for this dynamic sector.

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The US private label food market - forecasts to 2013

In keeping with many other parts of the world, the US has a steadily expanding market for private label foods. Although it has been slower to gain a foothold compared with European nations such as the UK, more US consumers are now turning towards private label foods in the face of the economic downturn. This new report from just-food examines the growing US market for private label foods and looks ahead to 2013 as to where the market will likely be heading. It provides a market overview with data covering the US retail food and drinks market by value (2003-2008) and private label's volume and share of value and volume over the same period. Also provided is sales value, % of market and % penetration of the major food sectors making up the US private label market. It then goes on to profile each of these 17 major sectors in turn.

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Affluent Consumers in the New Economy: Food and Foodservice

This report examines how responses to economic turmoil are affecting consumer demand for food products and chain restaurant services. Notably, for example, premium consumers who have taken a financial hit are more likely to shop for organic and natural foods, and are more sensitised to ethical consumerism issues. In addition, premium consumers whose financial situation has recently worsened or improved show higher levels of health and nutrition consciousness, as well as a keener taste for food adventure. In an era of widespread economic turmoil, such psychographic responses to financial setback and financial recovery will shape and transform consumer spending on food.

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Supermarket Own Labels

Own labels have been taking an increasing share of the overall market for some time, driven by the growth of premium products, the expansion of sub-brands such as organic and `healthier' brands, the multiples' expansion into non-food areas, and the growing dominance of retailers over suppliers of branded goods. This report estimates that own labels accounted for around 42.3% of the market in 2008, up from 39.3% in 2004. However, the economic downturn has given a fresh impetus to own-branded goods, with consumers increasingly turning to own brands in the belief that they offer better value than their branded counterparts.

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Sandwich, Sub and Wrap Restaurants - US - August 2009

The economy has decidedly impacted the restaurant industry, yet the leading Sandwich, Sub and Wrap operators have fared well. These restaurants, culled from the Quick Service and Fast Casual segments, have benefited from the best of both of those worlds, by providing fast, high-quality food at attractive price points.

This report details how these players are making the greatest impact and where there is additional room for growth, including:

• How the use of technology, such as online ordering, has been an advantage, and how to take it a step further
• What demographics have been targeted successfully and where there are notable holes. For example, where are the Hispanics?
• How to broaden the appeal of the menu through a wider range of price points and more diverse ingredient options
• How to learn from the competition, such as ever expanding menus at QSRs, and lessen their impact
• How menu transparency is a boom and a bust and how to make the most of the inevitable
• Which unique services and/or offerings are working best for the leading restaurants and which can be improved

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