Abstract
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Strategic Analysis of the European Phytosterols Market provides an overview of the phytosterols market in Europe along with a complete analysis of market drivers, restraints, challenges and trends that are affecting market growth. In this research, Frost & Sullivan' s expert analysts thoroughly examine the functional food and beverage applications as well as other applications such as dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
- 1. Market Overview
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Summary of Major Findings
- 1. Market Growth and Opportunities
- 2. Trends by Application
- 3. Competitive Analysis
- 4. Conclusions and Recommendations
2. Introduction to the Industry
- 1. Market Overview
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Industry Structure
- 1. The Supply Chain
- 3. Phytosterol Developments
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Technology
- 4. Legislation
- 1. Food Regulations in the European Union
- 5. List of Glossary and Acronyms
- 1. Glossary of Terms
- 2. List of Acronyms
3. Industry Challenges
- 1. Challenges Influencing the Total Phytosterol Market
- 1. Challenges Influencing the Total Phytosterol Market
- 2. Strategic Recommendations and Evaluations
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Examples of Strategies to Overcome Challenges
4. Strategic Analysis of the Total Phytosterols Market
- 1. Introduction to the Total Phytosterol Market
- 1. Market Overview
- 2. Market Drivers
- a. Scientific Data Supports the Efficacy of Phytosterols in Lowering Cholesterol
- b. Increasing Interest in Cholesterol-Lowering Treatments Drives Phytosterol Sales
- c. Health Professionals Campaigning to Raise Cholesterol Awareness
- d. Poor Diet and Sedentary Lifestyle Create Growth in Consumer Base
- e. Recommendations from Medical Profession Boost Consumer Confidence on the Benefits of Phytosterols
- f. Extensive History of Safe Use Increases Acceptance of Phytosterols as Food Ingredients
- g. Intensive Marketing Campaigns Help Increase Consumer Awareness of the Benefits of Phytosterols
- h. Product Innovations Create Opportunities for Further Growth
- i. Aging Demographics Boost Interest for Phytosterols
- j. Increasing Trend Towards Natural Products Increase the Use of Phytosterol Ingredients
- 3. Market Restraints
- a. Lack of Awareness Amongst Consumers of the Health Benefits of Phytosterols
- b. Legislation Restricts Market Development
- c. High Pricing Discourages Manufacturer Investment
- d. Competing Against Other Nutritional Ingredients in the Functional Food Market
- e. Misleading Advertisements and Contradictory Scientific Evidence in General Create Consumer Confusion and Curtail Sales
- f. Tough Competition from Prescription Drugs which may Offer Superior Cholesterol Reduction Benefits
- g. Negative Media Coverage of Food Additives in General has Resulted in Consumer Scepticism
- 2. Forecasts for the Total European Phytosterols Market
- 1. Research Scope and Methodology
- 2. Total European Phytosterols Market Overview
- 3. Market Engineering Measurement Analysis
- 4. Market Forecast and Trends
- 5. Market Trends
- 6. Pricing Analysis and Trends
- 3. Industry Dynamics
- 1. Competitive Framework
- 2. New Product Launches
- 3. Technology and Product Developments
- 4. Mergers and Acquisitions
- 5. Joint Ventures Alliances and Other Agreements
- 4. Examples of Key Suppliers
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Arboris LLC™
- 3. Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
- 4. Cargill Health & Food Technologies
- 5. Cognis
- 6. DRT (Derives Resiniques et Terpeniques)
- 7. Forbes Medi-Tech Inc.
- 8. MultiBene Group
- 9. Procter & Gamble (P&G) Food Ingredients
- 10. Raisio Life Sciences
- 11. Teriaka Ltd.
- 12. Triple Crown AB
- 13. UPM
- 5. Competitive Environment
- 1. Competitive Structure
- 2. Market Share Analysis
5. Strategic Analysis of the Phytosterol Functional Food and Beverage Market
- 1. Introduction to the Phytosterol Functional Food and Beverage Market
- 1. Market Overview
- 2. Market Drivers
- 3. Market Restraints
- 2. Forecasts of the Phytosterol Functional Food and Beverage Market
- 1. European Market Overview
- 2. Market Engineering Measurement Analysis
- 3. Market Forecast and Trends
- 4. Pricing Analysis and Trends
- 5. Trends by Product Type
- 6. Trends by Application
6. Strategic Analysis of the Other Phytosterol Market
- 1. Introduction to the Other Phytosterol Market
- 1. Market Overview
- 2. Market Drivers
- 3. Market Restraints
- 2. Forecasts of the Other European Phytosterols Market
- 1. European Market Overview
- 2. Market Engineering Measurement Analysis
- 3. Market Forecasts and Trends
- 4. Pricing Analysis and Trends
- 5. Trends by Product Type
- 6. Trends by Application
7. Examples of Selected End-Users
- 1. Key Supplier Criteria
- 1. Supplier Selection Criteria
- 2. Company Profiles
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Fayrefield Foods Ltd.
- 3. Fazer Bakeries
- 4. General Mills Inc.
- 5. Groupe Danone
- 6. McNeil Nutritionals LLC
- 7. Minerva
- 8. The Coca-Cola Company
- 9. Unilever Bestfoods
8. Frost & Sullivan Awards for European Phytosterols Market
- 1. Frost & Sullivan Awards
- 1. Brand Development Strategy Leadership Award
- 2. Business Development Strategy Leadership Award
9. Database of Key Industry Participants
- 1. Examples of Key Industry Participants
- 1. Examples of Key Industry Participants - Manufacturers and Distributors
10. Appendix
- 1. Decision Support Databases
- 1. Prevalence of Hypertension
- 2. Prevalence of Hypertension as Percentage of Population
- 3. Mortality Due to Coronary Heart Disease
- 4. Prevalence of Obesity in the Population Over 15 Years of Age
- 5. Incidence of Myocardial Infarction
- 6. Mortality Due to Myocardial Infarction
- 7. Incidence of Stroke
