DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vdnvbn/cheese_natural) has announced the addition of the "Cheese: Natural and Specialty Cheese in the U.S. and Global Markets, 5th Edition" report to their offering.
Total U.S. retail sales of natural and specialty cheeses were $15.7 billion in 2013. The overall market is mature, with sales growing by a CAGR of only 3% since 2009. The recession took a toll on cheese volume sales, as did higher pricing in some years, which drove some of the market dollar growth posted.
Nonetheless, key segments of the cheese market will continue their momentum. Growth will be driven by Americans' enduring love for the product, and the continued promotion of cheese as fundamentally nutritious and good tasting, despite its high fat content. Consumers are being educated to the fact that cheese is a good source of calcium, protein, and other nutrients--information to which they are very receptive, given their love of cheese. Moreover, with snacks representing 50% of all eating occasions, natural cheese is perfectly positioned to grab more share of this market.
Consumers not only perceive natural cheese as healthier than processed versions, they also view it as a much better snacking option than cookies or chips, particularly with carbs and added sugars at the top of many consumer's ingredients-to-avoid-list. Producers are also addressing consumer health and diet concerns with better tasting reduced salt and fat cheeses, and cheeses made from milk considered by consumers to have a healthier edge. Cheese made from organic milk, milk from grass-fed cows, and milk free of artificial growth hormones have grown in popularity. Organic cheese has been a growth spot, with sales projected to increase by double digits to reach $750 million in 2018.
Key Topics Covered:
Chapter 1: Executive Summary
Chapter 2: Trends & Innovations
Chapter 3: The Product
Chapter 4: The Market
Chapter 5: The Marketers
Chapter 6: Retail Overview
Chapter 7: Foodservice Overview
Chapter 8: The Consumer
Chapter 9: Global Overview
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