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
