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The 2006 U.S. Pasta Market Outlook (with Pasta Forecasts Through 2014)

Published by: Business Trend Analysts
Published: January, 2006
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Product ID: 37956

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Abstract

Overview

Pasta has been a staple of the American diet for decades. Unfortunately, in recent years, pasta has been up against low-carb diet trends, which have affected its popularity. Nevertheless, the convenience of pasta, which is quick and easy to prepare, combined with its nutritional benefits, have allowed the market to hold the line against any major declines in recent years. The U.S. market for pasta includes dry, frozen, shelf-stable, canned, and fresh pasta products. The combination of the various types of pastas with ingredients such as tomato sauce, cheese, meat, seafood, or vegetables gives consumers unlimited meal possibilities. Pasta consumption in the U.S. increased to an average of 19.52 pounds per person in 2005, and it is expected to continue to rise in 2006.

Pasta Products Included In The Report:

Frozen Pasta
Shelf-Stable Pasta
Dry Pasta
Canned Pasta
Fresh Pasta
Pasta Side Dishes
This report includes a comprehensive analysis of the financial health and performance of the pasta industry. Our in-depth look at the state of the dry pasta industry examines cost structure and profitability, employment trends, capital spending, and other critical operating statistics.
In addition to the detailed market statistics, this report provides comprehensive information at the company/brand level. Particular attention is devoted to new product introductions, advertising trends and promotional strategies, market shares, and more!.
Dry pasta products outperformed all other pasta types during the first half of this decade, turning in, by far, the strongest dollar sales growth. The tide has turned, however. Although sales of dry pasta will continue to grow at a healthy pace, frozen pasta is expected to take the lead in the years to come. Our in-depth market analysis tracks dollar sales, unit production, and pricing, all on a product-by-product basis. Italy is the number-one source of U.S. pasta imports, but other countries are chipping away at its dominance. First and foremost is Canada , which accounts for roughly 20% (by weight) of U.S. imports. Mexico is in third place, but China is hot on its heels. As for exports, Canada receives the bulk of U.S. pasta shipments, but Japans share has doubled in recent years. See our detailed coverage of foreign trade activity. Dieting trends in the U.S. have taken the pasta industry for quite a ride in recent years. But with the low-carb craze now falling out of favor, and with whole-grain products being ordained as the "next big thing", the outlook for the pasta industry has brightened considerably! Dont miss our comprehensive analysis of overall market dynamics, including our forecasts for the coming year and the coming decade.
General Mills, Dakota Growers Pasta Company, Archer Daniels Midland , Barilla, and Nestle are just a few of the major competitors profiled in this report. Get all the latest news on product lines, marketing strategies, sales performance, mergers and acquisitions, and other recent activities of the movers and shakers in the marketplace.

Included Topics:

Market Size & Growth
Market Forecasts
The Retail Market
Market Shares
Demand Drivers
New Pasta Products
Export Activity
Import Penetration
Pricing Dynamics
Advertising Trends
Raw Materials
Industry Economics
Financial News
Company Profiles

SECTION I: OVERVIEW OF THE US PASTA MARKET

Analysis:
- History of Pasta
- The US Pasta Market
- Demographics of Pasta Consumption
- Leading Companies in the US Pasta Market
- Advertising Trends
- Foreign Trade

SECTION II: THE OVERALL MARKET FOR PASTA

Analysis:
- Overview
- Does the US Produce the Best Pasta?
- The Difference Between Macaroni and Noodles
- Pasta Shapes
- US Apparent Consumption of Pasta
- US Manufacturers' Sales of Pasta
  - Overall
  - Dry Pasta
  - Frozen Pasta
  - Shelf-Stable Pasta
  - Canned Pasta
  - Fresh Pasta
- Pasta Consumption
- Private-Label Pasta
- Spaghetti/Italian Sauce
- New Products
Tables:
- US Apparent Consumption of Pasta:
- Value
- Quantity
- US Pasta Imports as a Percentage of US Apparent Consumption
- US Pasta Exports as a Percentage of US Manufacturers' Sales
- US Manufacturers' Sales of Pasta:
  - Total
  - Total (Graph)
  - By Type
  - By Type (Graph)
  - Product Mix
  - Product Mix (Graph)
  - Growth Trends, by Type
- US Volume Sales of Pasta:
  - Total
  - By Type
- US Manufacturers' Average Prices for Pasta, by Type
- US Per Capita Consumption of Pasta:
  - Total
  - Total (Graph)
  - By Type
- Private-Label Sales of Pasta, by Type
- Top-Selling Brands of Spaghetti/Italian Sauce
- Selected New Pasta and Pasta Side Dish Product Introductions

SECTION III: THE MARKET FOR DRY PASTA

Analysis:
- Overview
- Consumer Demand Poses a Challenge for Dry Pasta Manufacturers
- Manufacturers Strive to Meet Consumers' Nutritional Needs
- US Manufacturers' Sales of Dry Pasta
  - Overall
  - By Type
- Leading Companies in the Dry Pasta Market
- Retail Sales of Dry Pasta
  - Overall
  - By Type
- Future of the Dry Pasta Market
Tables:
- US Manufacturers' Sales of Dry Pasta:
  - Total
  - Total (Graph)
  - Growth Trends
  - By Type
- Retail Sales of Dry Pasta:
  - Total
  - By Type
  - By Type (Graph)
  - Product Mix
  - Product Mix (Graph)

SECTION IV: THE MARKET FOR FROZEN PASTA

Analysis:
- Overview
- US Manufacturers' Sales of Frozen Pasta
  - Overall
  - By Type
- US Manufacturers' Sales of Frozen Dinners and Entrees
- Retail Sales of Frozen Prepared Foods
- Leading Companies in the Frozen Entree Market
- Future of the Frozen Pasta Market
Tables:
- US Manufacturers' Sales of Frozen Pasta:
  - Total
  - Total (Graph)
  - Growth Trends
  - By Type
- US Volume Sales of Frozen Pasta
- US Per Capita Consumption of Frozen Pasta
- US Per Capita Consumption of Frozen Pasta (Graph)
- US Manufacturers' Sales of Frozen Dinners/Entrees:
  - Total
  - Growth Trends
  - By Type
- Retail Sales of Frozen Prepared Foods
- Supermarket Sales of Frozen Prepared Foods, by Type
- Product Mix of Supermarket Sales of Frozen Prepared Foods (Graph)
- Company Dollar Shares in the Frozen Entree Market
- Company Dollar Shares in the Frozen Entree Market (Graph)
- Top-Selling Frozen Dinner Brands

SECTION V: THE MARKET FOR SHELF-STABLE PASTA

Analysis:
- Overview
- US Manufacturers' Sales of Shelf-Stable Pasta
  - Overall
  - By Type
- Leading Companies in the Shelf-Stable Pasta Market
- Supermarket Sales of Pasta Dinners and Shelf-Stable Pasta
Tables:
- US Manufacturers' Sales of Shelf-Stable Pasta:
  - Total
  - Total (Graph)
  - Growth Trends
  - Product Mix
  - Product Mix (Graph)
- Supermarket Sales of Pasta Dinners and Shelf-Stable Pasta

SECTION VI: THE MARKET FOR CANNED PASTA

Analysis:
- Overview
- US Manufacturers' Sales of Canned Pasta
- Market Shares in the Canned Pasta Segment
- Retail Sales of Canned Pasta
- Vended Retail Sales of Hot Canned Foods
- Future of the Canned Pasta Market
Tables:
- US Manufacturers' Sales of Canned Pasta:
  - Total
  - Total (Graph)
  - Growth
- US Volume Sales of Canned Pasta
- US Per Capita Consumption of Canned Pasta
- US Per Capita Consumption of Canned Pasta (Graph)
- Market Shares in the Canned Pasta Segment
- Market Shares in the Canned Pasta Segment (Graph)
- Retail Sales of Canned Pasta
- Distribution of Canned Pasta Sales, by Retail Channel
- Vended Retail Sales of Hot Canned Foods:
  - Total
  - Total (Graph)
  - Distribution, by Price

SECTION VII: THE MARKET FOR FRESH PASTA

Analysis:
- Overview
- US Manufacturers' Sales of Fresh Pasta
- Leading Companies in the Fresh Pasta Market
- Retail Sales of Fresh Pasta
- Future of the Fresh Pasta Market
Tables:
- US Manufacturers' Sales of Fresh Pasta:
  - Total
  - Total (Graph)
  - Growth Trends
- US Volume Sales of Fresh Pasta
- US Per Capita Consumption of Fresh Pasta
- US Per Capita Consumption of Fresh Pasta (Graph)
- Retail Sales of Fresh Pasta

SECTION VIII: FACTORS AFFECTING PASTA DEMAND

Analysis:
- Overview
- Economic Conditions
- The Need for Quick, Easy Meals
- The Grocery Shopper
- Fast Food and Multi-Unit Restaurants
- Low-Carb Diet Trends Storm the US
- New Dietary Guidelines Help Consumers Eat Right
Tables:
- US Gross Domestic Product
- US Gross Private Domestic Investment
- US Industrial Production Index
- US Disposable Personal Income
- US Per Capita Disposable Personal Income
- US Personal Consumption Expenditures
- US Per Capita Personal Consumption Expenditures
- Consumer Confidence Index
- US Resident Population Trends and Projections
- US Population Trends and Projections, by Age Group
- Projected Age Distribution of the US Population
- US Population and Household Trends and Projections
- US Resident Population Projections, by Region
- US Resident Population Projections, by State
- Projected Distribution of the US Population, by State
- Personal Consumption Expenditures for Food, At Home vs Away from Home
- Personal Consumption Expenditures for Food, At Home vs Away from Home (Graph)
- Civilian Labor Force in the US, by Gender
- Demographics of the Grocery Food Shopper
- Top 25 Supermarket Companies
- Number of US Eating Establishments
- Sales in the Fast Food and Multi-Unit Restaurant Industry, by Segment

SECTION IX: ADVERTISING TRENDS IN THE PASTA INDUSTRY

Analysis:
- Overview
- Advertising Trends in the Pasta Industry
- Media Expenditures for Pasta Products
- New World Pasta Goes for a New Look
- Dry Pasta Products
  - Media Expenditures
  - Top Advertisers
- Shelf-Stable Pasta Products
  - Media Expenditures
  - Top Advertisers
- Canned Pasta Products
  - Media Expenditures
  - Top Advertisers
- Frozen and Fresh Pasta Products
Tables:
- Media Expenditures for Pasta Products
- Media Expenditures for Pasta as a Percentage of US Manufacturers'Sales (Graph)
- Media Expenditures for Pasta Products, by Type
- Distribution of Media Expenditures for Pasta Products, by Type
- Top Advertisers in the Pasta Market
- Top Advertised Pasta Brands, by Type
- Media Expenditures, by Company and Brand:
  - Dry Pasta
  - Frozen Pasta
  - Shelf-Stable Pasta
  - Canned Pasta
  - Fresh Pasta
  - Frozen Dinners/Entrees

SECTION X: FOREIGN TRADE

Analysis:
- Overview
- US Balance of Trade for Pasta
- US Imports of Pasta
  - Overall
  - Pasta, Not Cooked or Stuffed
  - Other Pasta
- US Exports of Pasta
  - Overall
  - Pasta, Not Cooked or Stuffed
  - Other Pasta
Tables:
- US Balance of Trade for Pasta:
  - Overall
  - Value (Graph)
  - Quantity (Graph)
- Average Pasta Prices: US Imports vs US Exports (Graph)
- US Imports of Pasta:
  - Total
  - By Type
  - Product Mix
- US Imports of Pasta: (cont'd)
- Top 20 US Import Sources: Value
- Dollar Market Shares of the Top 20 US Import Sources
- Dollar Market Shares of the Leading US Import Sources (Graph)
- Top 20 US Import Sources: Quantity
- Unit Market Shares of the Top 20 US Import Sources
- Unit Market Shares of the Leading US Import Sources (Graph)
- By Country of Origin and by Type:
  - Containing Eggs, Not Cooked or Stuffed
  - Not Containing Eggs, Not Cooked or Stuffed
  - Containing Eggs, Not Stuffed, Including Sauce
  - Not Containing Eggs, Not Stuffed, Including Sauce
  - Stuffed and Canned
  - Stuffed and Frozen
  - Other Stuffed
  - Other Canned
  - Other Frozen
  - All Other Types
US Exports of Pasta:
- Total
- By Type
- Product Mix
- Top 20 US Export Destinations: Value
- Dollar Market Shares of the Top 20 US Export Destinations
- Dollar Market Shares of the Leading US Export Destinations (Graph)
- Top 20 US Export Destinations: Quantity
- Unit Market Shares of the Top 20 US Export Destinations
- Unit Market Shares of the Leading US Export Destinations (Graph)
- By Country of Destination and by Type:
  - Containing Eggs, Not Cooked or Stuffed
  - Not Containing Eggs, Not Cooked or Stuffed
  - Containing Eggs, Not Stuffed, Including Sauce
  - Not Containing Eggs, Not Stuffed, Including Sauce
  - Stuffed and Canned
  - Stuffed and Frozen
  - Other Stuffed
  - Other Canned
  - Other Frozen
  - All Other Types

SECTION XI: RAW MATERIALS

Analysis:
- Overview
- Materials Used in Dry Pasta Production
  - Overall
  - Wheat Flours
  - Durum Wheat
  - Packaging Materials
- Key Ingredients Associated with Pasta
Tables:
- Cost of Materials Consumed in Dry Pasta Production:
  - Total
  - Total (Graph)
  - By State
  - By Type
- Flour Utilization in Pasta Production, by Type
- Prices for Durum Wheat
- Prices for Durum Wheat (Graph)
- Acreage, Yield, and Production of Durum Wheat
- Durum Wheat Production
- Supply and Disappearance of Durum Wheat
- US Per Capita Consumption of Durum Wheat Flour
- Total Food Use of Durum Wheat
- US Fresh Tomato Supply and Pricing
- US Egg Supply and Pricing
- Average Price for Cheese
- American Cheese Supply and Utilization
- US Per Capita Consumption of American-Type Cheese, by Type
- US Per Capita Consumption of Italian-Type Cheese, by Type

SECTION XII: PASTA PRICING TRENDS

Analysis:
- Producer Prices
  - Overall
  - Dry and Packaged Pasta
  - Canned Products
  - Frozen Dinners/Entrees and Side Dishes
  - Raw Materials
- Consumer Prices
- Average Retail Prices for Spaghetti and Macaroni
  - Nationwide
  - By Region
Tables:
- Producer Price Indexes:
  - All Foods
  - Dry and Packaged Pasta
  - Macaroni, Spaghetti, Vermicelli, and Noodles
  - Macaroni, Spaghetti, Vermicelli, and Noodles (Graph)
  - Canned Soup and Specialty Foods
  - Frozen Dinners/Entrees and Side Dishes
  - Frozen Dinners and Frozen Entrees and Side Dishes
  - Whole Wheat, Durum, Semolina, Bulgur, and Farina
  - Selected Pasta Ingredients
- Consumer Price Indexes:
  - Food at Home and Food Away from Home
  - Pasta, Rice, and Cornmeal
  - Food at Home; Food Away from Home; and Pasta, Rice, and
  - Cornmeal (Graph)
  - Soup
  - Frozen and Freeze-Dried Prepared Foods
- Average Retail Prices:
  - Spaghetti and Macaroni
  - Spaghetti and Macaroni (Graph)
  - Spaghetti and Macaroni, by Region
  - Spaghetti and Macaroni, by Region (Graph)

SECTION XIII: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE DRY PASTA INDUSTRY

Analysis:
- Industry Sales
- Payroll and Material Costs
- Value Added
- Employment Structure
- New Capital Expenditures
- Ending Inventory
- Number of Manufacturing Plants
Explanation of Terms
Tables:
- The US Dry Pasta Industry:
  - Operating Structure
  - Gross Operating Margin
  - Value Added by Manufacture
  - Vertical Integration Index
  - Employment Structure
  - Total Labor Costs
  - Average Hourly Earnings of Production Workers
  - Cost of Living Index for Production Workers
  - Labor Productivity
  - Indexes of Real Labor Productivity
  - New Capital Expenditures
  - Plant vs Equipment Expenditures
  - Ending Inventories
  - Number of Manufacturing Plants
  - Number of Manufacturing Plants, by Employment Size Class and by State
  - Number of Employees and Payroll Costs, by State
- The Plant Manager's Workbook:
  - How to Use This Section
  - Gathering Your Data
  - Developing Your Ratios
  - How Does Your Plant Stack Up?

SECTION XIV: COMPANY PROFILES

Introduction
Company Profiles:
- American Italian Pasta Company:
  - Overview
  - Products
  - Carb-Conscious Products
  - Financial Performance
  - Distribution
  - Manufacturing
  - AIPC Initiates Restructuring and Rightsizing Program
  - News
  - Financial Summary and Analysis
- Archer Daniels Midland Company:
  - Overview
  - Products
  - "Soy7" Pasta
  - Financial Performance
  - Distribution
  - Manufacturing
  - News
  - Financial Summary and Analysis
- Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc:
  - Overview
  - Products
  - Financial Performance
  - Manufacturing
  - Distribution
  - News
  - Financial Summary and Analysis
- Barilla Holding SpA:
- Overview
- Products
- Distribution
- Manufacturing
- News
- Campbell Soup Company:
  - Overview
  - Products
  - Pasta Products
  - Financial Performance
  - Distribution
  - Manufacturing
  - News
  - Financial Summary and Analysis
- ConAgra Foods, Inc:
  - Overview
  - Products
  - Pasta Products
  - Financial Performance
  - Distribution
  - Manufacturing
  - News
  - Financial Summary and Analysis
- Dakota Growers Pasta Company, Inc:
  - Overview
  - Products
  - Financial Performance
  - Distribution
  - Manufacturing
  - Financial Summary and Analysis
- General Mills, Inc:
  - Overview
  - Products
  - Pasta Products
  - Financial Performance
  - Distribution
  - Manufacturing
  - News
  - Financial Summary and Analysis
- HJ Heinz Company:
  - Overview
  - Products
  - Pasta Products
  - Financial Performance
  - Distribution
  - Manufacturing
  - News
  - Financial Summary and Analysis
- Kraft Foods Inc:
  - Overview
  - Products
  - Pasta Products
  - "Kraft Macaroni & Cheese"
  - Financial Performance
  - Distribution
  - Manufacturing
  - News
  - Financial Summary and Analysis
- Nestle USA, Inc:
  - Overview
  - Products
  - Pasta Products
  - Financial Performance
  - Manufacturing
  - News
  - Financial Summary and Analysis (Nestle SA)
- New World Pasta Company:
  - Overview
  - Products
  - Distribution
  - Manufacturing
  - News
- The Olive Garden:
  - Overview
  - Menu
  - Financial Performance
  - News
  - Financial Summary and Analysis (Darden Restaurants, Inc)
- PepsiCo, Inc:
  - Overview
  - Products
  - "Pasta Roni"
  - Financial Performance
  - Distribution
  - Manufacturing
  - News
  - Financial Summary and Analysis
- Sbarro, Inc:
  - Overview
  - Locations
  - Menu
  - Financial Performance
  - News

SECTION XV: DIRECTORY OF SELECTED US MANUFACTURERS OF PASTA

Introduction
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