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Food and Drinks NPD - A Review of Key Trends - France

Published by: Mintel International Group Ltd.

Published: Dec. 1, 2007 - 59 Pages


Table of Contents


Issues in the Market


Definition

Consumer research

Abbreviations



Market in Brief

High levels of NPD

Convenience gaining importance

Obesity is uppermost

From health to well-being and beauty

Under-45s most interested in new products

Increase in convenience underlined by ready meals leading the table for NPD

French food retailers enjoy a reputation for high quality own-labels



Internal Market Environment

Key points

French adults are less inclined to snack

Figure 1: Eating patterns, by country, 2006

More time being spent on meals

Figure 2: Trends in eating patterns, France, 2001-06

French are keenest on trying new recipes, and less brand loyal

Figure 3: Attitudes towards new products, by country, 2006

More interested in new recipes, but less tempted by new products

Figure 4: Trends in attitudes towards new products, France, 2001-06

Under-45s most willing to experiment

Figure 5: Attitudes towards new products, France, by demographic sub-groups, 2006

Higher brand loyalty amongst the most affluent

Figure 6: Attitudes towards new products, France, by demographic sub-groups, 2006

Key food trends - healthy eating

Snacking

Convenience

…but not at the expense of taste

Organic

Complementary and dietetic foods

A continuing taste for treats

The importance of terroir supports local sourcing

Obesity is top of the list of key concerns

Merely being 'light' is no longer enough

Price

The ANIA survey



Broader Market Environment

Key Points

Figure 7: Trends in the age structure of the french population, by age, 2002-12

Figure 8: Trends in number of households in France, by size, 2000-05

Figure 9: Trends in French employment, 2000-05

Figure 10: Employed women as % all women aged 15-64, by country, 2005

Figure 11: Trends in French PDI, consumer expenditure and GDP, at current prices, 2002-12

Expenditure on food

Figure 12: French household final consumption on food and non-alcoholic drink, 2000-05

Figure 13: French household final consumption on selected foods and non-alcoholic drinks, by type, 2000-05



Leading Food Markets for New Product Development

Key Points

Health, convenience and indulgence

Figure 14: Leading product categories for new product development, 2003-07

Ready meals

Figure 15: French retail value sales of ready meals, at current and constant prices, 2002-12

Figure 16: Penetration of ready meals, France, 2002-07

Meat products

Fish products

Figure 17: French retail value sales of prepared fish products, at current and constant prices, 2002-12

Cheese

Figure 19: Penetration of cheese, France, 2002-07

Sweet biscuits

Figure 20: French retail value sales of sweet biscuits, at current and constant prices, 2002-12

Figure 21: Penetration of sweet biscuits, France, 2002-07

Poultry products

Figure 22: French retail value sales of prepared poultry products, at current and constant prices, 2002-12

Vegetables

Pizza

Figure 23: French retail value sales of pizza (excluding takeaway), at current and constant prices, 2002-12

Figure 24: Penetration of pizza (excluding takeaway), France, 2002-07

Pot yogurt

Figure 25: French retail value sales of pot yogurt, at current and constant prices, 2002-12

Figure 26: Penetration of yogurt/fromage frais, France, 2002-07

Tea

Figure 27: French retail value sales of tea, at current and constant prices, 2002-12

Figure 28: Penetration of tea, France, 2002-07

Factors used in the forecasts



Leading Product Claims for New Product Development

Key Points

Figure 29: Leading claims for new product development, 2003-07



Leading Companies for New Product Development

Key Points

Figure 30: Top 15 companies for new product development, 2003-07

Picard Surgélés

Groupe Casino

Carrefour

Nestlé

Danone

Fleury Michon

Unilever

Lidl

Bonduelle

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