Analyzing the Nutraceuticals Market in the UK

Abstract

Nutraceutical, a mixture of nutrition and pharmaceutical, refers to extracts of foods claimed to have a medicinal effect on human health. The nutraceutical is usually contained in a medicinal format such as a capsule, tablet or powder in a prescribed dose.

More rigorously, nutraceutical implies that the extract or food is demonstrated to have a physiological benefit or provide protection against a chronic disease.

Functional foods are defined as being consumed as part of a usual diet but are demonstrated to have physiological benefits and/or reduce the risk of chronic disease beyond basic nutritional functions. Other nutraceutical examples are flavonoids antioxidants, alpha-linolenic acid from flax seeds, beta-carotene from marigold petals, anthocyanins from berries, etc.

Aruvian' s R' search analyzes the nutraceuticals market in the United Kingdom in its research report Analyzing the Nutraceuticals Market in the UK. The report takes a look at what nutraceuticals are in section one and then moves to analyzing the nutraceuticals industry in the United Kingdom. The report looks at market profile, statistics, distribution chain of nutraceuticals, the consumer market, and then the two major segments of nutraceuticals: functional foods and vitamins, minerals and supplements.

The various sections on functional foods and vitamins, minerals & supplements covers product analysis, distribution channels, advertising and media spend, the global market for both segments, and a PEST Framework Analysis of the UK Functional Foods market and the UK Vitamins, Minerals, & Supplements market.

Major industry players such as Yakult, Danone, Coca-Cola, Dairy Crest, and many others are analyzed in the leading industry contributors section. A future perspective of the overall nutraceuticals market, the functional foods segment, and the vitamins, minerals & supplements segment concludes the report.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Section 1: Introduction to Nutraceuticals

A. What are Nutraceuticals?

• A.1 Understanding Nutraceuticals
• A.2 Different Known Types of Nutraceuticals
  • A.2.1 Dietary Supplements
  • A.2.2 Functional Foods
• A.3 Pros & Cons of Nutraceuticals
• A.4 Looking at Plant-based Nutraceuticals
• A.5 Looking at Marine-based Nutraceuticals
• A.6 Animal/Micro-organism based Nutraceuticals
• A.7 Conclusion

Section 2: Introduction to the Nutraceuticals Industry in the UK

A. Introduction to the UK Nutraceuticals Industry

• A.1 Industry Definition
• A.2 Market Profile & Market Statistics
• A.3 Industry Segmentation
• A.4 Distribution of Nutraceuticals
• A.5 Advertising Expenditure
• A.6 Looking at the Consumer Market

B. Competition in the Industry

C. Trends Driving Industry Growth

• C.1 Ageing Population & Rising Sales of Nutraceuticals
• C.2 Increase in Health Related Issues
• C.3 Benefits of Functional Foods
• C.4 Benefits of Vitamins & Minerals
• C.5 Regulatory Boost to Nutraceuticals
  • C.5.1 Boost for Functional Foods
  • C.5.2 Boost for Vitamins & Minerals

Section 3: Looking at the Functional Foods Market in the UK

A. Analyzing the Market for Functional Foods

• A.1 Historical Background
• A.2 Market Segmentation
• A.3 Benefits of Functional Foods
• A.4 Market Profile & Statistics
• A.5 Leading Manufacturers of Functional Foods
• A.6 Looking at the Distribution Channel
• A.7 Advertising & Media Spend
• A.8 Surveying the Consumer Market
• A.9 A Look at the Global Market for Functional Foods

B. Analyzing the Market Sectors for Functional Foods

• B.1 Bread
• B.2 Cereal Bars
• B.3 Cereals
• B.4 Margarines and Spreads
• B.5 Milk and Cheese
• B.6 PUFA-Enriched Eggs
• B.7 Soft Drinks and Water
• B.8 Soya Products
• B.9 Yoghurt Drinks
• B.10 Yoghurts

C. UK Functional Foods Market: PEST Framework Analysis

• C.1 Political Aspects
• C.2 Economic Aspects
• C.3 Social Aspects
• C.4 Technological Aspects

Section 4: Looking at the Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements' Market in the UK

A. Analyzing the Market for Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements

• A.1 Historical Background
• A.2 Product Categories
• A.3 Benefits of Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements
• A.4 Market Profile & Statistics
• A.5 Leading Manufacturers of Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements
• A.6 Looking at the Distribution Channel
• A.7 Advertising & Media Spend
• A.8 Surveying the Consumer Market
• A.9 A Look at the Global Market for Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements

B. Analyzing the Market Sectors/Products for Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements

• B.1 Evening Primrose and Starflower Oils
• B.2 Fish Oils
• B.3 Garlic
• B.4 Ginkgo
• B.5 Ginseng
• B.6 Glucosamine
• B.7 Minerals
• B.8 Multivitamins
• B.9 Single Vitamins
• B.10 St John' s Wort
• B.11 Other Supplements

C. UK Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements Market: PEST Framework Analysis

• C.1 Political Aspects
• C.2 Economic Aspects
• C.3 Social Aspects
• C.4 Technological Aspects

Section 5: Analyzing the Leading Industry Contributors

• A. Agnitrin Dairy Ltd
• B. Alliance Boots Ltd
• C. Allied Bakeries Ltd
• D. Alpro (UK) Ltd
• E. Bayer PLC
• F. BHM Health Group Ltd
• G. Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd
• H. Chefaro UK Ltd
• I. Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd
• J. Dairy Crest Group PLC
• K. Danone Ltd
• L. Efamol Ltd
• M. Equazen UK Ltd
• N. Ernest Jackson & Co Ltd
• O. Health Perception (UK) Ltd
• P. Holland & Barrett Retail Ltd
• Q. Kellogg Marketing and Sales Company (UK) Ltd
• R. Klosterfrau Healthcare
• S. McNeil Nutritionals Ltd
• T. Muller Dairy (UK) Ltd
• U. Nestle UK Ltd
• V. Noble Foods
• W. Onken Dairy (UK) Ltd
• X. Potters Ltd
• Y. Quaker Oats Ltd
• Z. Rachel' s Dairy Ltd
• AA. Seven Seas Ltd
• BB. So Good International Ltd
• CC. Solgar Vitamin & Herb
• DD. Superdrug Stores PLC
• EE. Tesco Stores Ltd
• FF. Tropicana UK Ltd
• GG. Unilever PLC
• HH. Vitabiotics Ltd
• II. W Jordan Ltd
• JJ. Warburtons Ltd
• KK. Wassen International Ltd
• LL. Weetabix Ltd
• MM. Wyeth Consumer Healthcare
• NN. Yakult UK Ltd

Section 6: Looking at the Future

A. Nutraceuticals Market in the UK: Future Perspective

• A.1 Market Outlook
• A.2 Outlook for Functional Foods
• A.3 Outlook for Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements

Section 7: Conclusion

• A. Appendix
• B. Glossary of Terms