Global Markets for Baby Foods -- Focus on Emerging Markets

• The global market for baby foods was $27.1 billion in 2010. The market is expected to reach $28.2 billion in 2011 and rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% reaching $35.2 billion by 2016.
• The emerging markets region was valued at $3.1 in 2010, a value expected to reach nearly $3.3 billion in 2011. The region is forecast to reach $4.6 billion by 2016, a CAGR of 6.8%.

STUDY OBJECTIVES
BCC’s goal in conducting this study is to provide an overview of the current and future characteristics of the global market for baby foods.  The key objective is to present a comprehensive analysis of the current baby food market and its future direction including categories such as infant formula and baby meals.

This report explores present and future strategies within the baby food market.  The current state of the market, the setbacks, the innovations, and the future needs of the market are discussed in detail in this report.  A general overview of baby food, its types, market needs, benefits, limitations, and regulatory aspects are discussed in the report.
A detailed analysis of the structure of the baby food industry has been conducted.  This includes different types of baby foods such as infant formula and baby meals, which are further broken down by their market share as belonging to the categories’ leading manufacturers, and/or suppliers.  Revenues for each of the baby food categories are broken down by the region, including the four major markets of U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Rest of the World (ROW).  Sales figures are estimated for the 5-year period from 2011 through 2016.

The significant patents and their allocation in each category of baby food are included in the report.  Company profiles of major companies in the baby food business, including infant formula and baby meal manufacturers and processors are also included.

Baby Food Market

Published: January 2012
No. of Pages: 138
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REASONS FOR DOING THIS STUDY
This study was conducted to provide vital and detailed information regarding the use of baby food.  This industry is primed for growth, as the demand for baby food products is increasing.  Due to an increase in the number of women in the workplace, in addition to growing parental concerns about nutrition and modern day time constraints, baby food instant solutions such as infant formula and baby meals have become even more significant in meeting the current nutritional demands of infants and toddlers globally.  A growing overall concern for infant/toddler health in addition to time constraints have enabled many new baby food companies to originate globally.  These companies are striving to meet the current and potential future demand of providing quality baby food products worldwide.

Acquisitions, mergers, and alliances by companies and global organizations are also covered in this report.  The study also discusses the new technologies/developments, manufacturer/supplier competition, as well as the changing environment of the market, due to the increasing demand for commercial baby foods.

Explore Tables of Contents available in the report Global Markets for Baby Foods -- Focus on Emerging Markets@ http://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/144567-global-markets-for-baby-foods-focus-on-emerging-markets.html.