Analyze the Functional Foods Market in the United States Including the Latest Trends, Innovations and Statistics

July 2, 2008 10:34 AM EDT

DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/74e6dd/functional_foods_i) has announced the addition of the "Functional Foods in the United States 2008" report to their offering.

This report focuses on four major segments within the functional foods market: dairy and margarine, cereal bars and snacks, and bakery. In addition to presenting sales data on a segment-by-segment basis, the report considers a range of topics and trends, including the following:

- Category developments contributing to the healthy competition in this market.

- The segments in which innovation is, and is not, taking place; and where Mintel sees the greatest prospect for future innovation.

- How marketers are conveying their USPs without running foul of regulations.

- Shifts in marketing messages across the board, and why some producers of functional foods don't market them as such.

- Who buys functional foods (age is a key determinant, but it's not what you think!), the surprising reasons consumers give for buying functional foods, and who is buying what.

- Which health claims are most prevalent, and which ones are poised to proliferate.

- The ubiquitous ingredient that is under-utilized and under-promoted.

    Key Topics Covered:

    - Product proliferation, innovation drive market

    - Market Size and Forecast

    - Competitive Context

    - Segment Performance

    - Retail Channels

    - Market Drivers

    - Leading Companies

    - Brand Qualities

    - Advertising and Promotion

    - Functional Food Purchases

    - Frequency of Functional Food Consumption

    - Functional Foods Opinions and Interest

    - Race and Ethnicity

    - Interest in functional foods

    - Simmons Cohort Analysis

    Companies Mentioned:

    - General Mills Inc

    - Dannon Co

    - Yoplait USA

    - Kellogg Company

    - Quaker

    - Stonyfield Farm

    - Kashi Co. Inc.

    - American Heart Association, Inc.

    - Odwalla Inc.

    - Sara Lee Food & Beverage

    - PepsiCo Inc

    - Horizon Organic

    - American Dietetic Association (ADA)

    - Sara Lee Corporation

    - Unilever USA

    - Pillsbury

    - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc

    - Food and Drug Administration

    - International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC)

    - National Cancer Institute (NCI)

    - Dean Foods Company

    - Kemps LLC

    - Barilla America Inc

    - Tropicana Products Inc.

    - Naked Juice Company

    - Johnson & Johnson

    - Mars Incorporated

    - Clif Bar Inc.

    - Nature Valley

    - National Dairy Council (NDC)

    - Weight Watchers International Inc.

    - Rose Acre Farms Inc.

    - National Association of Convenience Stores

    - Food Marketing Institute

    - Grocery Manufacturers of America

    - Snack Food Association (SFA)

    - American Herbal Products Association

    - National Nutritional Foods Association

    - American Botanical Council (ABC)

    - National Yogurt Association (NYA)

    For more information visit
http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/74e6dd/functional_foods_i.

Source: Research and Markets Ltd.

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