Dairy NPD, outlook for functional foods - just-food's research round-up

Consumer trends in the UK dairy market, functional foods and world aseptic packaging forecasts are the sector's featured in this week's just-food research round-up.

DAIRY

Consumer Trends in the Dairy Market in the UK, 2011
This report provides highly detailed insight into exactly who the consumer is and how the latest consumer trends are changing the market by examining over 20 consumer trends and the share of sales across over 30 consumer groups.

Dairy NPD and Successes
This report assesses the relevance of the eight key mega-trends in today's FMCG landscape to the dairy market. It then uses these mega-trends to highlight innovative new products to act as inspirational thought-starters for industry players.

FUNCTIONAL

The Future of Functional Food and Beverages: Cognitive Health
Functional food and beverages have moved beyond an emergent concept to become an established market, with a widening appeal. This report identifies key target segments, growth drivers and strategies for success.

Targeted Health and Wellness Foods and Beverages: The U.S. Market and Global Trends
The market for targeted health and wellness foods and beverages is a dynamic and promising one, driven largely by the growing recognition of the instrumental role diet plays in a wide range of health conditions.  This report looks at the latest trends and issues.

COMPANY PROFILES

Carrefour SA in Retailing (World)
This company profile offers detailed strategic analysis of the company's business, examining its performance in the Retailing industry. The report examines company shares by region and sector, This study examines the global market for aseptic packaging.product developments, market and distribution strategies, challenges from the competition and future prospects.

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG in Packaged Food (World)
The report examines company shares by region and sector, brand portfolio and new product developments, market and distribution strategies, challenges from the competition and future prospects. Use it to understand opportunities and threats facing the business and the factors driving success.

PACKAGING

World Aseptic Packaging NEW Forecasts for 2015 & 2020 in 20 countries
This study examines the global market for aseptic packaging. Historical data and forecasts are presented for aseptic packaging demand in current US dollars (including inflation) by product (cartons, bottles, bags and pouches, and other) and market (beverages, food and pharmaceuticals) on a country-by-country and region-by-region basis.

Global Food and Beverage Survey 2012: Private Label Manufacturing and Innovative Packaging, Trends and Opportunities, Budget Allocation and Key Growth Markets
Here is a report that analyzes the principal drivers of private label products, their advantage to manufacturers and key markets for growth. The report also provides the reader with information on new trends in private label manufacturing including expected change in sales.