Strategic Analysis of The U.S. Prebiotics Market

Table of Contents

• EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Overview
    • Introduction
    • Technology Trends
  • Market Research Findings
    • Market Overview
    • Market Trends and Analysis
    • Future Opportunities
  • Glossary and Abbreviations
    • Glossary of Terms
    • List of Abbreviations
• ANALYSIS OF THE U.S. PREBIOTICS MARKET
  • Market Overview
    • Market Drivers
    • Market Restraints
    • Market Challenges
    • Market Engineering Analysis
  • Competitive Environment
    • Market Participants and Product Lines
    • Competitive Structure
    • Competitive Market Share
    • Competitive Factors
    • Notable Mergers; Acquisitions; and Alliances
  • Forecasts and Trends
    • Revenue Forecasts
    • Market Entry
    • Factors Affecting Market Entry
• ANALYSIS OF PREBIOTICS PRODUCTS
  • Types of Prebiotics
    • Inulin
    • FOS
    • Resistant starch
    • Lactulose
    • Soy oligosaccharides
    • Xylooligosaccharides
    • Lactitol
    • Lactosucrose
  • Technology Trends
    • The Role of Fiber in Gut Health
    • Benefits of Prebiotics
    • Second Generation Prebiotics
    • Manufacturing Technologies
    • Prebiotics in the Formulation of Low Glycemic Index Foods
    • Current Research and Developments in the Field of Prebiotics
  • Pricing and Distribution Trends
    • Pricing and Distribution Trends
    • Product Life Cycle Analysis
• ANALYSIS OF APPLICATIONS
  • End-Users Analysis
    • Targeted End Users
    • End-Users Trends
    • Insights into the Consumers
  • Produts That Are Currently Incorporating Prebiotics
    • Nutrition and Meal Replacement Bars
    • Dietary Supplements
    • Dairy foods
    • Premixes
    • Functional Beverages
    • Enteral Nutrition Products
  • Products With Strong Potentials
    • Water
    • Sugar
    • Fruit Products
• STRATEGIC CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
  • Conclusions
    • Strong Potential Ahead
    • Moderate Level of Threat from New Entrants Anticipated
    • Mass Market Lagging Behind
    • Prebiotics Viewed as Better Alternatives Over Probiotics in Enhancing Gut Health
    • Pioneers May Not Necessarily Be the Leaders in the Long Run
    • The U.S. Market is Only A Small Fraction of the Global Prebiotic Scenario
    • Differentiation Rules
    • Success Factors
  • Recommendations
    • Recommendations for Minimizing The Threat of New Entrants
    • Recommendations for Minimizing The Threat of Substitutes
    • Recommendations for Minimizing the Influence of Buyers; Supplier; and Competitors
    • Recommendations for Marketing Prebiotics
    • Additional Recommendations
• FROST AND SULLIVAN 2004 AWARDS
  • Customer Service Leadership Award
    • Award Description
    • Award Recipient
  • Marketing Strategy Leadership Award
    • Award Description
    • Award Recipient
  • Product Innovation Award
    • Award Description
    • Award Recipient
• APPENDIX
  • Decision Support Database (DSD) Tables
    • Prevalence of Obese Population of 15+ Age
    • Prevalence of Diabetes
    • Incidence of Colorectal Cancer
    • Ratio of OTC Pharmaceuticals to Total Pharmaceuticals Market
    • Per Capita Healthcare Expenditure