Probiotics

Summary

Probiotics are considered to be the vital healthcare concept of the 21st century. As people become increasingly health conscious, preventive medicine in the form of probiotic foods is gaining popularity. While already widely known and put to extensive use by Asians and Europeans, the trend for probiotics is catching up with the world populace. Probiotics is witnessing extensive scientific research work as new probiotic strains and new applications are under development. Apart from gastrointestinal problems, new target areas for probiotics include inflammatory diseases, allergy prevention, cholesterol reduction and prevention of colon cancer.

The issue of genetically modified cultures, however, threatens the market. To counter this problem, many marketers are promoting their products to be free from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Some supplement companies in order to increase their market share are making health claims that are misleading and lack scientific evidence. This may influence the market negatively, as consumer confidence in probiotics products gets tampered and it requires high marketing efforts to get them back to the market.

These and other market data and trends are presented in ""Probiotics: A Global Update of Market Trends & Opportunities"" by BizAcumen LLC. Our reports are designed to be most comprehensive in geographic coverage and vertical market analyses.

Contents

• 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)
  • Nestl 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
• List of Exhibits
  • Exhibits
• List of Tables
  • 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 &
  • 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 &
  • 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