Global Functional Food and Nutraceuticals Market 2013-2018 - Analysis of the $175 Billion Industry
M2 - Mon Apr 14, 8:53AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/w5kkzm/global_functional) has announced the addition of the "Global Functional Food and Nutraceuticals Market (2013 - 2018)" report to their offering. The global functional food market revenue for the year 2013 was approximately $175 billion. With an annual average growth rate of 15% of the global market for functional food, and is thought to exceed $230 billion by 2015. The term Functional Food was first used in Japan in 1980s where it is also known as Foods for Specified Health Use (FOSHU). However the use of this term is legitimate for any food that promotes human health beyond basic nutrition. Therefore the functional food category includes fortified food, enhanced food, enriched food, dietary supplements and health food. There is another term associated with Functional Food called Nutraceuticals. Nutraceutical is defined as a product isolated from food generally sold in medicinal forms. But their effect on health and physiology has made it synonymous with functional food. However, according to Food and Drug Administration in the USA, dietary supplements that are not recommended by medical practitioners AND are to be considered as functional food. Major factors contributing to the growth of functional food are: complex lifestyle, quick fix tendency for health issues, lack of physical activities, rising healthcare costs, increasing health consciousness, having a preventive stance rather than reactive for health problems, ease of consumption and rise in aging population. Today almost every food consumed beyond conventional food comes under the category of functional food. It has its presence in almost every type of food that human being consume right form cereals, grains, nuts, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, poultry products, sea food and confectionery items to non-alcoholic beverages. The energy drinks and healthy snacks are also one of the fastest growing sectors in the functional food industry. It is estimated that the sales revenue for healthy snacks in USA was about $30 billion for the year 2013. Scope By Types - Whole Food - Fortified Food - Dietary Supplements Products - Energy Drinks - Healthy Snacks - Fortified Dairy Products - Enhanced Cereals & Grains Components - Vitamins - Minerals - Fibers - Antioxidants - Herbs Key Topics Covered: - Market Overview - Executive Summary - Market Landscape - Market Forces - Strategic Analysis - Analysis by Food Type - Dietary Supplements Analysis - Functional Components and Source Analysis - End Consumer Analysis - Geographic Analysis - Market Entropy - Company Profiles (Overview, Financials, SWOT Analysis - Top 5 Companies, Developments, Product Portfolio) - Activia Drinks - Anheuser-Busch InBev - Arla Foods - Cargill Inc. - Coca Cola Co. - Dean Foods - Del Monte Foods - Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. - General Mills Inc. - GlaxoSmithKline Co. - Groupe Danone - Groupe Lactalis - Heinz Co. - Hershey Co. - Hormel Food Corporation - Kellogg Co. - Kraft Foods - Mars Inc. - McCain Foods Ltd. - Meiji Group - Mondelez International, Inc. - Nestle S.A. - Odwalla Inc. - Ostuka Pharmaceutical Co. - Pepsi Co. - Red Bull GmbH - Saputo Inc. - Unilever - Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/w5...functional
Nestle issues statement regarding Chairman of Board
M2 - Mon Apr 14, 4:18AM CDT
Food and confectionery company Nestle SA (VTX:NESN.VX) announced on Friday that its board of directors has been informed that Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, chairman of the board, has been diagnosed with an illness which is curable but requires periodic medical treatment over the next six months.
The Future of the Bakery & Cereals Market in the United States to 2017: Market Size, Distribution and Brand Share, Key Events and Competitive Landscape
M2 - Fri Mar 28, 6:38AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zw753v/the_future_of_the) has announced the addition of Canadean Ltd's new report "The Future of the Bakery & Cereals Market in the United States to 2017: Market Size, Distribution and Brand Share, Key Events and Competitive Landscape" to their offering. This report presents detailed analysis on the Bakery & Cereals consumption trends in the United States historic and forecast Bakery & Cereals consumption volumes and values at market and category level. It also provides indispensable data on brand share distribution channels profiles of companies active in the global Bakery & Cereals market along with latest industry news in addition to mergers & acquisitions. This report brings together intelligence research modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Bakery & Cereals sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years. Why was the report written? - This report provides authoritative and granular data on the Bakery & Cereals market in the United States and in doing so fills the gaps in marketers' understanding of trends and the components of change behind them. - Based upon extensive primary and secondary research to provide comprehensive and granular data this report allows marketers to confidently update their strategic and tactical plans. - Marketers need data on volume and value changes brand dynamics and distribution trends in order to effectively plan strategies. Companies Mentioned - Cargill Incorporated - Nestle SA - PepsiCo Inc. - Mondelez International Inc. - George Weston Limited - Associated British Food plc - Kraft Foods Group Inc. - General Mills Inc. - San Miguel Corporation - China Resources Enterprise Limited For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zw...ure_of_the Source: Canadean Ltd About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
The Future of the Dairy Food Market in France to 2017: Market Size, Distribution and Brand Share, Key Events and Competitive Landscape
M2 - Fri Mar 28, 5:59AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/q24sm4/the_future_of_the) has announced the addition of Canadean Ltd's new report "The Future of the Dairy Food Market in France to 2017: Market Size, Distribution and Brand Share, Key Events and Competitive Landscape" to their offering. "The Future of the Dairy Food Market in France to 2017: Market Size Distribution and Brand Share Key Events and Competitive Landscape" is the result of extensive market and company research. This report presents detailed analysis on the Dairy Food consumption trends in France historic and forecast Dairy Food consumption volumes and values at market and category level. It also provides indispensable data on brand share distribution channels profiles of companies active in the global Dairy Food market along with latest industry news in addition to mergers & acquisitions. This report brings together intelligence research modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Dairy Food sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years. This report examines the components of change in the market by looking at historic and future growth patterns including the effects of consumers' behavior on total volumes values brands selected and types of product chosen. Companies Mentioned: - Danone SA - Groupe Lactalis S.A. - Itochu Corporation - JBS SA - Kirin Holdings Company Limited - Lotte Holdings Co Ltd. - Mondelez International Inc. - Nestle SA - Unilever PLC - Wm Morrison Supermarkets For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/q2...ure_of_the Source: Canadean Ltd About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Nestle opens new institute in China focussed on food safety
M2 - Wed Mar 26, 7:57AM CDT
Food and confectionery company Nestle SA (VTX:NESN.VX) announced on Tuesday the opening of a food safety research centre in Beijing.
Global Diabetic Food Market 2014-2018: with Vendors such as Fifty 50 Food Inc, David Chapman's Ice Cream Ltd and Nestle SA Dominating
M2 - Mon Mar 24, 10:49AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/m3tlr3/global_diabetic) has announced the addition of the "Global Diabetic Food Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Diabetic Food market to grow at a CAGR of 10.43 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing aging population around the globe. The Global Diabetic Food market has also been witnessing the growth of the F&B industry. However, the threat of ingredients and raw material contamination could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space are David Chapman's Ice Cream Ltd., Fifty 50 Food Inc., Nestle SA, and The Great Nutrition Co. Other vendors mentioned in the report are HJ Heinz Co., Kraft Foods Group Inc., Saputo Inc., Unilever Plc., and Breisgaumilch GmbH. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: The F&B industry includes a diverse set of products, such as fresh, frozen, and processed foods. The main factors contributing to the growth of this industry are the rise in the global population, the increasing demand for diabetic foods, and the increased purchasing power of the consumers in emerging countries. The rapid economic growth in countries such as India and China has resulted in a significant rise in the disposable income of consumers. Moreover, the establishment of numerous organized retailers around the world has led to the easy availability of a variety of diabetic food products. Thus, the growth of the F&B industry is expected to boost the demand for diabetic food products to meet the varied needs of consumers. According to the report, one of the major drivers in the market is the increasing global aging population, which contains the potential and primary consumers of diabetic foods. The majority of the demand for diabetic foods is from the APAC region, which is a densely populated region, with changing consumer lifestyles and increasing disposable income. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/m3...l_diabetic About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Nestle commits to reduce water use across Europe operations by 40%
M2 - Fri Mar 21, 6:09AM CDT
Food and confectionery company Nestle SA (VTX:NESN.VX) announced today its commitment to making significant cuts to its water use in Europe, reducing water consumption by 40% across its European production sites by 2020, as compared with 2010 levels.
Form 4: Update Filing for Leggett & Platt Inc (LEG)
Vickers Stock Research - Wed Feb 26, 8:20AM CST
Nestle S.A. / New US acquisition for Nestle Health Science will strengthen Brain Health and Metabolic Health portfolios with new medical foods . Processed and transmitted by Thomson Reuters ONE. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Sandlot Solutions Introduces Entry-Level Notification Solution, Connect Lite
Marketwire - Fri Feb 21, 4:30PM CST
Sandlot Solutions, a leading community health interoperability and analytics provider, today announced the addition of a new solution, Sandlot Connect Lite. A module of the full Sandlot Connect solution, Connect Lite serves as an electronic notification service, providing the first level of information sharing between ambulatory and inpatient healthcare settings. Hospitals can quickly notify ambulatory care providers of patient visits, promoting more efficient care coordination and management. Faster, easier access to this essential patient information provides immediate value to clinicians without extensive information technology system development or investment -- even for practices that do not yet have an electronic medical records (EMR) system.
Tyson Foods to Present at Upcoming Investor Conference
GlobeNewswire - Thu Feb 13, 8:00AM CST
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN) executives Dennis Leatherby, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Donnie King, president of prepared foods, customer and consumer solutions, will be presenters at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2014 Global Agriculture Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Thursday, February 27, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern. The presentation will be webcast live and archived on the company's website http://ir.tyson.com.
Nestle creates new Nestle Skin Health company
M2 - Wed Feb 12, 5:42AM CST
Nestle SA (VTX:NESN.VX), a Swiss food and drink enterprise, announced on Tuesday the creation of Nestle Skin Health SA, a company focused on meeting the world's increasing skin health needs with a scientifically-proven range of pioneering products.
Nestle's and L'Oreal's boards approve strategic transaction of buyback of own shares by L'Oreal
M2 - Tue Feb 11, 6:22AM CST
Food and confectionery company Nestle SA (VTX:NESN.VX) and beauty company L'Oreal SA (Paris:OR.PA)(Nasdaq:LRLCY) announced today a strategic transaction under which L'Oreal will buy 48.5 million of its own shares, representing 8% of its share capital, from Nestle.
Nestle sells PowerBar to Post Holdings for undisclosed sum
M2 - Tue Feb 04, 6:20AM CST
Food and nutrition company Nestle SA (VTX:NESN.VX) announced on Monday the sale of its premium sports nutrition business, under the PowerBar and Musashi brands, to Post Holdings (NYSE
Post Holdings Increases Commitment to Active Nutrition Category
PR Newswire - Mon Feb 03, 5:45AM CST
Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE
Cascadia Capital Advises on the Sale of Zuke's to Nestle Purina Petcare
Marketwire - Thu Jan 23, 10:44AM CST
Cascadia Capital, a diversified, boutique investment bank today announced its Consumer Practice advised Zuke's, LLC (d/b/a Zuke's) on its sale to Nestle Purina PetCare Company, a subsidiary of Nestle S.A. which closed in late 2013. The transaction reflects increasing interest by major pet product manufacturers in acquiring independent brands that reach a premium customer through the pet specialty channel.
A*STAR Signs Agreement with Nestle to Strengthen Food & Nutrition R&D in Singapore
JCN Newswire - Wed Jan 22, 3:26AM CST
Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) has entered into a research agreement with Nestle today to help boost the company's expansion in R&D in the country. This agreement signed by the two organisations will set the stage for cutting-edge research in areas including packaged food and beverages, food ingredients, nutrition, food manufacturing processes, food science and technology, as well as biotransformation[1].
Southcoast Announces 2013 Results
GlobeNewswire - Fri Jan 17, 5:00AM CST
Southcoast Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:SOCB) announced that it had unaudited net income of $9,065,000, or $1.28 per basic share, for the year ended December 31, 2013. This compares to unaudited net income of $3,518,000, or $0.50 per basic share, for the year ended December 31, 2012. The December 31, 2013 income per share is based on 7,076,157 basic average shares compared to 7,044,365 basic average shares for 2012.
Global Aseptic Packaging Market 2014-2018: Players such as Elopak AS, SIG Combibloc Group AG and Tetra Pak International SA Dominate
M2 - Wed Jan 15, 3:48AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/v5nwfv/global_aseptic) has announced the addition of the "Global Aseptic Packaging Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Aseptic Packaging market to grow at a CAGR of 7.9 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand for aseptic packaging in the F&B industry. The Global Aseptic Packaging market has also been witnessing the increasing launch of eco-friendly products. However, the long installation time of packaging equipment could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. The key vendors dominating this market space are Elopak AS, SIG Combibloc Group AG and Tetra Pak International SA. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Amcor Ltd., Aseptic Solutions USA LLC, Bemis Company Inc., Capak Packaging Co. Ltd., CDF Corp., DS Smith Plc, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Goglio S.p.A., Greatview (Tralin Pak) Aseptic Packaging Co. Ltd., Golden Technology Printing Co. Ltd., Nestle S.A., Parish Manufacturing Inc., Printpack Inc., Scholle Corp., Sealed Air Corp. SIG Combiblac AG, Stork Food and Dairy Systems Inc., and Jpak Group Inc. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: A major concern challenging the growth of the Global Aseptic Packaging market has been the safe disposal of packaged products such as cartons, cans, and pet bottles. Governments and national communities have been raising concerns about the safety of the environment over the last few years and about the disposal of packaged products. In addition, regulations have been introduced that have made it obligatory for vendors to manufacture eco-friendly products that are less hazardous to the environment and products that cause minimal/negligible contamination to the environment. Furthermore, special recycling systems have been designed and introduced for the recycling of poly-coated paperboard products and drink boxes. For instance, the Chinese government has established local collection centers to collect drink boxes and bags. In addition, solid waste handlers and local officials have established pilot collection programs in areas such as schools, local parks, and college cafeterias in China. Hence, the launch of eco-friendly products is one of the key trends that is expected to lead to the growth of the Global Aseptic Packaging market during the forecast period. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/v5...al_aseptic About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Global Organic Food & Organic Beverages Market Report 2013 - Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2019
M2 - Thu Jan 09, 5:57AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/m65tw5/organic_food_and) has announced the addition of the "Global Organic Food & Organic Beverages Market Report 2013 - Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. Organic foods are food raised or grown without the use of any synthetic chemicals, additives, coloring agents, genetic manipulation or radiation on organic farm and satisfy the criteria set by the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). The raw materials used in the production of organic food & beverages are soybean, corn, spring wheat, oats and others. Raw material suppliers and distributors such as SunOpta, Earth Supplied products and Bio - Botanica inc. and others supply various raw materials and ingredients to the manufacturers of organic food & beverages for R&D and manufacturing of these products. The global organic food & beverages market in terms of revenue was valued at USD 70.70 billion in 2012. The market for organic food by products in 2012 was led by organic fruits & vegetables accounting for 38.9% share of the market and is expected to maintain their dominance in the coming years. Organic frozen & processed food occupied second largest share in the market in 2012 but it is expected to lose its market share by the year 2019. Organic dairy products due to advancement in technologies provide products with an extended shelf life; therefore it is expected to increase its share by 2019. Organic meat, fish & poultry products occupied a very small share in the market and are expected to increase their market share in future due to development of new and innovative products in this segment. Key Topics Covered: 1 Preface 2 Executive Summary 3 Organic Food & Beverages - Industry Analysis 4 Organic Food & Beverages Market - Product Segment Analysis 5 Organic Food & Beverages Market - Regional Analysis 6 Organic Food & Beverages Market - Company Profiles Companies Mentioned: - Amy's Kitchen Inc - Dean Foods Co - Eden Foods - Groupe Danone SA - Kellogg Company - Kraft Foods Group Inc - Nestle SA - Organic Valley - PepsiCo Inc - Starbucks Corporation - The Coca-Cola Company - The Hain Celestial Group, Inc - Whole Foods Market For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/m6...c_food_and
Global Probiotics Products Market 2014-2018: Ireland is one of the Leading Countries Pursuing Research in Probiotics
M2 - Fri Dec 20, 11:54AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mzd4z3/global_probiotics) has announced the addition of the "Global Probiotics Products Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Probiotics market to grow at a CAGR of 7.23 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing awareness about probiotic products. The Global Probiotics market has also been witnessing the increase in R&D activities. However, government regulation could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. The key vendors dominating this market space are Danisco A/S, Danone S.A., Nestle SA, and Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Arla Foods Inc., BioGaia AB, Chr. Hansen A/S, Clover Industries Ltd., Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd., Ganeden Biotech plc, General Mills Inc., Institut Rosell-Lallemand, Lifeway Foods Inc., Probi AB, Royal DSM N.V., and Seven Seas Ireland Ltd. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: R&D activities are critical for vendors in the Global Probiotic Products market as they enable them to develop new products and technologies for the production of probiotic products. An increase in R&D activities has led to an increase in applications of new strains of probiotics and the demand for probiotic products. Ireland is one of the leading countries that pursues research in probiotics. Also, vendors such as Danone and Yakult heavily invest in R&D activities for probiotics. These two vendors together established the Global Probiotics Council in 2004 to create awareness, develop new products, and collaborate with government bodies with regard to probiotics. Thus, the increase in R&D activities is expected to open up new avenues for the growth of the Global Probiotic Products market during the forecast period. According to the report, one of the major drivers in the market is the increasing awareness about probiotic products among consumers across the world. Awareness about the benefits provided by probiotics to humans and animals is increasing, in turn creating a favorable demand for probiotic products. Further, the report states that one of the major challenges hindering the growth of the market is the increasing government regulations regarding production, distribution, and marketing of probiotic products in many countries such as the US. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mz...probiotics About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.