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The Emerging Probiotics Market: Consumer Trends & Market Opportunities

Published by: Natural Marketing Institute

Published: Nov. 1, 2009 - 151 Pages


Table of Contents


Introduction

Executive Summary

Key Definitions

Database Methodology

Health & Wellness Segmentation Model Overview

NMI's Health and Wellness Consumer Segments

Well Beings Summary

Well Beings at a Glance

Food Actives Summary

Food Actives at a Glance

Magic Bullets Summary

Magic Bullets at a Glance

Fence Sitters Summary

Fence Sitters at a Glance

Eat, Drink & Be Merrys Summary

Eat, Drink & Be Merrys at a Glance

Probiotic Landscape

U.S. Health and Wellness Industry Sales

Projected Five-Year Health & Wellness Industry Growth

U.S. Specialty Supplement Sales by Product in 2008

Probiotics Are Currently Entering the Mainstream...

Situation Review

Sizing the Probiotic User

Geographic Distribution of Probiotic Supplement User

Probiotic Awareness and Probiotic Supplement Use, by Groups

Perceived Deficiency and Desire for Probiotic Enriched Foods

Summary Profiles of Relevant Probiotic Groups

Government Activities

Select Recently Published Research - Pre/Probiotics

Clinical Research Activities Trended

Health and Wellness Overview

Drivers of Growth of Self Care

Consumer Interest in Managing Their Own Health

Self Perceived Health Status

The Connection Between Diet and Health

Drivers of Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle: WELL BEINGS

Methods to Maintain Health

Expense Barrier to Health

Taste Barrier to Health

Confusion Over Eating Healthy

Food/Beverage Selection Criteria

Food & Beverage Label Monitoring

Food Selection Criteria

Important Attributes by Meal Occasion

Trended Use of Fortified and Functional Foods/Beverages

Drivers of Functional/Fortified Food/Beverage Use

The “Benefit" and "Value” of Functional Foods

Use of Dairy: Cheese, Milk, Spreads, Yogurts

Yogurt User Snapshot

Use of Grains: Cereal, Bread, Rice, Beans

Use of Dairy-Free Foods

Ingredient Monitoring

Ingredient Understanding and Opportunities

Condition Management Via Nutrition

Willingness to Use of Foods/Beverages to Prevent/Treat Health Conditions is High

Quest for Foods for Immunity, Digestion, and Weight Control

Growth of Ingredient Recognition

Ingredient/Nutrient Understanding Lacking

Perceived Nutrient Deficiencies

Perceived Level Of Probiotic Diet Deficiency

Ingredients Consumers Would Like to Add to Their Diet

Perceived Benefits of Probiotics

Condition Prevention and Management

Top Conditions Probiotic Users Are Managing

Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Ailments

Prevalence of Acid Reflux/Heartburn

Concern Regarding Prevention of Intestinal Irregularity

Digestive Downturn - Lowered Immunity

Immunity Opportunity

Condition Management Among Probiotic Users With Highest Index Against General Population

Importance of Immune Defense

Knowledge of Ingredients Associated with Immune Support

Detoxification and Digestion: Generational Opportunities

Use of Fiber, Probiotic Enriched Foods and Probiotic Supplements by Generation

Fiber Use Profile

Knowledge of Ingredients Associated with Digestive Health

Association of Fiber with Digestive Health Benefits - Trended

Probiotics vs. Fiber for Digestive Health

Awareness of Probiotics - Trended

Awareness of Probiotics by Age Group

Awareness of Prebiotics - Trended

Heart Health Opportunity

Knowledge of Ingredients Associated with Heart Health

Cancer Opportunity

Supplement Usage and Attitudes

Drivers of Vitamin Use

Desire to Use of Foods/Beverages and Supplements in Health Treatment and Prevention

Perceived Effectiveness of Available Supplements for Prevention/Treatment of Health Conditions

Perceived Effectiveness of Available Supplements: Conditions for Which They Are Least Effective

Perceived Effectiveness of Available Supplements: Lapsed Users

Perceived Effectiveness of Available Supplements for Digestive Health

Gap Analysis: Perceived Effectiveness of Available Supplements by Likely to Use for Specific Conditions

Top 10 Dietary Supplements Used

Probiotic Use: Length of Usage and Reported Compliance

Condition Specific Usage of Probiotics

Lapsed Probiotic Use and Reasons for Lapsed Usage

Importance Ratings of Specific Supplement Attributes

Perceived Safety and Effectiveness of Supplements

Perceived Safety and Effectiveness of Supplements by Probiotic User

Consumer Attitudes about Clinical Substantiation and Regulations/Certifications of Supplements

Preferred Supplement Applications by Probiotic User

Preferred Supplement Formats Trended

Fortified or Functional Foods and Beverages as Preferred Supplement Formats

Preferred Sources for Supplements

The Impact of Sustainability

The Role of Physician

Economic Impact of Supplement Usage

Supplement Brand Loyalty vs. Price

Influencers of Supplement Purchase

Channels Shopped for Supplements

Global & U.S. Probiotic Food/Beverage and Supplement Product Launches, 1999-2008

Samples of U.S. Probiotic Supplement Recent Releases

The New “Medicinal” Foods

Probiotics for Pets

Probiotics Are Filling Niches

Appendix

Additional Insights

Abstract

Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) is pleased to present The Emerging Probiotics Market: Consumer Trends & Market Opportunities report. This is NMI’s most in-depth endeavor in researching and analyzing the probiotics market from the consumer perspective; over 150 pages of consumer attitudes, behaviors and product usage patterns. Every page offers unique insights with the presentation of charts, graphics or tables accompanied by analysis and commentary on associated market elements and key opportunities.

The probiotic market continues to gain momentum and represents significant opportunities in both dietary supplements and functional food applications. The report includes a comprehensive view of the consumer, the marketplace, and other topics such as:
  • Application of a variety of strains of probiotics and the inclusion of prebiotics for various conditions which provides product differentiation and consumer buy-in, also for brand extensions across conditions
  • New product applications and delivery systems offer improved compliance and less recidivism among new, current and past users
  • Expanded structure-function or potential health claims based on published research offer immediate potential in the areas of immunity, cardiovascular health, children’s health and oral health


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