New products and innovations in the weight control market
By: Mintel | 12 October 2005
It's no surprise that the weight control market is big business at the moment considering global concerns about obesity and heart disease. Atkins' heyday has passed, but more balanced diet and weight control regimes are increasing in popularity, and new product introductions reflect that. Mintel reports.
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It's no surprise that the weight control market is big business at the moment considering global concerns about obesity and heart disease. Atkins' heyday has passed, but more balanced diet and weight control regimes are increasing in popularity, and new product introductions reflect that. Mintel reports.
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