Reports

This comprehensive report compiled by SPINS and Mintel offers a unique view into the current natural tabletop sweetener and sweetener ingredient trends. The report covers legislative changes, consumer trends, the economy, and product innovations shaping the market.

Please refer to the table of contents for a more in-depth look into the contents of the report.

U.S. dollar sales of meal replacement food and drink reached $2.3 billion in 2010-11—an 18% increase in sales during the three-year period of 2009-11. The report reveals that increases in this growing segment can be attributed not only to growth in a relatively immature category, but also to the fact that consumers continue to look for meal solutions such as these to support their time-crunched lives. Learn more about the nuances of this growing segment in this report published by Mintel including data from SPINS. View the Table of Contents for more information.

The natural products industry grew 9% during the past year. What makes it so strong is that it’s made up of thousands of companies all trying to provide consumers with healthy and environmentally-friendly products. But how do these companies market their products?

Pure Branding, in association with SPINS, has created the first-ever marketing benchmark for the natural products industry. It shows how companies of different sizes and categories are succeeding in their marketing efforts. View the Table of Contents and report excerpt for more information.

The soy food and beverages market declined 14% during 2008-10 in FDMx and natural supermarkets combined, reaching an estimated $2.6 billion in 2010. While some of this is due to the recession and consumers cutting back on somewhat premium-priced soy-based items, competition from other healthy foods is also challenging the industry.

Nevertheless, innovative new products and potential growth in new markets will continue to foster sales in the soy market. Learn more in this report published by Mintel including data from SPINS.

Even as the soyfoods category matures in the U.S., sales of convenience foods made from whole soybeans or soy protein ingredients continue to increase, according to the 11th annual edition of the authoritative report Soyfoods: The U.S. Market 2011. The report is published by the soy industry’s global intelligence resource Soyatech, LLC and includes data from SPINS.

A series of three reports focusing on key natural product dynamics, the Natural Products Marketplace reports offer insights into the worlds of natural beverages, shelf stable foods, and frozen and refrigerated foods. Mintel, supported by SPINS data, discusses how consumer trends, the economy, and new product trends are influencing the market.

Please review the table of contents for more information on these reports.

A comprehensive four volume guide on how to 'go to market' in the Natural, Specialty, Grocery and Club channels. Its’ 44 chapters provide in depth knowledge, proven best practices and rich, insightful editorials and color commentary by notable industry leaders.

The manual also includes a CD with a directory of key resources and over $15,000 in coupons towards valuable services, including a free half-day consulting session by the authors. View the Table of Contents to learn more.