Abstract
Overview:
The global market for Nutraceuticals was estimated in excess of $1 billion in 2006. This comprehensive business report examines where that growth has come from and the major players operating within the market. A full review of the developing regulatory issues affecting the industry is also included.
This essential business report will help you to:
- Understand the role of Nutraceuticals and discover the key market drivers forcing growth
- Assess the world market with detailed breakdowns by species and segment
- Evaluate the key issues in the global regulatory environment
- Examine the key commercial products driving growth including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids, antioxidants, probiotics, enzymes EFAs and plant extracts and botanical remedies
- Review over 40 company profiles including specialist Nutraceutical companies, manufacturers of herbal supplements, animal nutrition companies and veterinary pharmaceutical companies.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
- 1.1 Definitions
- 1.2 History
- 1.3 Nutraceuticals, feed additives and target animal species
- 1.4 Comparisons between nutraceuticals for human and animal use
2 The Regulation of Nutraceuticals
- 2.1 Key regulatory issues
- 2.2 US
- 2.3 EU
- 2.4 Australia
3 Nutraceutical Products
- 3.1 Vitamins
- 3.2 Minerals
- 3.3 Amino Acids
- 3.4 Essential Fatty Acids
- 3.5 Antioxidants
- 3.6 Chondroprotective agents
- 3.7 Probiotics
- 3.8 Enzymes
- 3.9 Plant extracts and botanical remedies
4 Market Drivers, Key Issues & Market Sizes
- 4.1 Key market drivers
- 4.2 Efficacy, safety and consumer confidence
- 4.3 The role of nutraceuticals
- 4.4 Therapeutic pet food diets
- 4.5 Opportunities and threats for the pharmaceutical industry
- 4.6 The world market for nutraceuticals for companion animals
5 Company profiles
- 5.1 Specialised nutraceutical companies
- 5.2 Manufacturers of herbal supplements
- 5.3 Animal nutrition companies
- 5.4 Veterinary pharmaceutical companies
