Probiotics - A Global Update of Market Trends & Opportunities

1.METHODOLOGY
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level
2.GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
Probiotic Transformation
Increasing Number of Probiotic Products Grace the Marketplace
Probiotics – Future Directions
Market Dynamics
Companies Vie for New Delivery Technologies to Boost Probiotics Consumption7 Current & Future Analysis
3.TRENDS AND ISSUES
Growing Consumer Awareness
Little Bottles – Garner More Appeal
Scientific and Clinical Validation – A Key to Growth
Culture Wars
Emergence of Probiotic Cereals and Chocolate Bars
Probiotics to Add Zing to Chilled Beverages
Misleading Health Claims Dampen Demand
Formulation and Production of Probiotic Products – Major Technical Issues
4.PRODUCT FACTS
5.REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
Growing Regulatory Control
6.RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Probiotics Research – Varying Considerations
Microencapsulation Technology
Biopolymers for Stabilization of Probiotics in Foods
Major Research Findings
Researchers Keen to Improve Probiotics Viability and Survival
Probiotics Improve Iron Absorption
Probiotics Helpful in Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Probiotics Reduces Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea Among Infants
Probiotics Help Children Fight Atopic Dermatitis
Probiotics Help Reduce Common Cold
Probiotics Helpful in Liver Disease
Infant Probiotics – Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus
Probiotics in Pediatric Gastrointestinal (GI) Therapy
Improving Intestinal Immune Function in Broilers – The Probiotic Way
Probiotic Research – A Historical Perspective
Research Validity
Application Effectiveness: Pulse and Rotation Methods
7.CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
Sunstar Suisse and BioGaia Sign Agreement
Aristo Pharmaceuticals and Institut Rosell Sign Agreement
DSM Ventures and Capital Resource Partners Invest in Ganeden Biotech
China-Biotics Enters into Contract with Shanghai Relax Xingiao Food
Alpa Laboratories to Expand Manufacturing Facility
Nebraska Enters into Partnership with Wilke Resources
Valio Signs Licensing Agreement with Dannon for Probiotic Products
Blis Technologies Enters into Agreement with Nestle
Institute Rosell Signs New Agreements for Probi’ Probiotic Supplements in Slovakia, Greece, and Czech Republic
BioGaia Signs Deal with BioLife New Zealand to Sell New Product
BioGaia and Semper Sign Pact to Sell Probiotic-based Products in Nordic Markets
BioGaia Signs Distribution Agreement with Delta Medical for Probiotic Drops
Valio and Chr. Hansen Consolidate Co- operation in Probiotics development
Institut Rosell-Lallemand Inks Agreement with Biostime
Danisco Expands Probiotic Facility
Micropharma Concludes Latest Pre-clinical Tests for Probiotic-based Cholesterol Product
Verman to Launch BioGaia’s Probiotic Lozenge
Yakult Danone India Launches Probiotic Drink
Nestle India to Launch Special Milk Formulation in India
Mother Dairy Launches Probiotic Curd
Nestle India Introduces Nesvita Dahi
Northwest Natural Products Launches AccuFlora®
Nestle India to Launch Milkmaid Funshake
Jamieson Laboratories Introduces Advanced 4 Strain Probiotic
CD Pharma Plans to Introduce Probiotics Product in India
Danisco Introduces Howaru Protect
Nestle Launches Probiotic Infant Formula
Kraft Introduces Probiotic LiveActive Cheddar Cheese
Ganeden Launches New Probiotic Supplement for Improved Health and Immunity
Amul Introduces Low-Fat, Sugar-Free Dessert
Yakult Danone India to Introduce Yakult
Chr. Hansen Launches Oral Probiotic Capsule for Women
Mayfield Dairy Farms Launches Immunity-Boosting Milk
WhiteWave Foods Launches Low-fat All-natural Yogurts
Aristo to Introduce Probi's Probiotics-based Dietary Supplement
Attune Foods Introduces Probiotic-based Wellness Bar
Merck to Launch Bion3
Dannon Expands Probiotic Functional Dairy Foods Range
P&G Launches Align Probiotic Supplement
CD Pharma to Offer VSL 3 in Drug Form
8.MAJOR PLAYERS
BioGaia Biologics AB (Sweden)
Chr. Hansen A/S (Denmark)
Danisco A/S (Denmark)
Groupe DANONE (France)
Institut Rosell (Canada)
Lifeway Foods, Inc. (USA)
Natren, Inc. (USA)
Nestlé Nutrition (Switzerland)
Probi AB (Sweden)
Seven Seas Ireland Ltd. (Ireland)
Stonyfield Farm (USA)
Valio Ltd. (Finland)
Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. (Japan)
9.GLOBAL MARKET ANALYTICS
10.THE UNITED STATES
Market Overview
Consumer Categorization
New Products Holding Growth Potential
Trends and Issues
Changing Preferences of US Consumers Towards Probiotics
Probiotics Gaining Ground
‘Probiotic Shots’ Increase Penetration
Probiotic Yogurt Replaces Natural Yogurt
Consumer Education – Key to Market Success
Consumer Marketing Trends
Probiotic Food Manufacturers Target Kids Segment
Product Innovation
Quality Control – Need of the Hour
Challenges Facing Probiotics Market
Price and Quality – A Tangled Issue
Shelf Life of the Product – A Concern to Resolve
Distribution Channels
Regulatory Scenario
Tightening Regulations
11.CANADA
12.JAPAN
Market Overview
13.EUROPE
a.France
b.Germany
c.Italy
d.The United Kingdom
e.Spain
f.Russia
g.Rest of Europe
14.ASIA-PACIFIC
Major Markets
Australia & New Zealand
Growing Awareness of Health Issues Spur Probiotics Market
Competitive Scenario
China
Market Overview
Yucheng – China’s Probiotic Hub
Government Lends a Push to Probiotics Consumption
India
Probiotics Market Draws Attention
Bigwigs Lock Horns
Probiotics Market Drugs Surges Ahead
Major Pharmaceutical Companies into Probiotics
Physicians Promoting Probiotics
Dairy Companies Exploring Probiotics Segment
Regulations
15.THE MIDDLE EAST
16.LATIN AMERICA
Exhibits
Table 1: Percentage Breakdown of Global Probiotics Market by End-Use Sector –
Table 2: Global Probiotics Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 3: Percentage Breakdown of Global Probiotics Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009 2009
Table 4: Percentage Breakdown of Dietary Supplements by Distribution Channels in the US –
Table 5: Probiotics Market in the US: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 6: Probiotics Market in Canada: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 7: Probiotics Market in Japan: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 8: Probiotics Market by Region in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 9: Percentage Breakdown of Probiotics Market by Region in Europe for the Years 2008 & 2009 2009
Table 10: Probiotics Market in France: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 11: Probiotics Market in Germany: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 12: Probiotics Market in Italy: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 13: Probiotics Market in the UK: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 14: Probiotics Market in Spain: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 15: Probiotics Market in Russia: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 16: Probiotics Market in Rest of Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 17: Probiotics Market in Asia-Pacific: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 18: Probiotics Market in Middle East: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 19: Probiotics Market in Latin America: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Companies Profiled