DUBLIN, July 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2014 Report on the International Health and Wellness Food Market - Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering.

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In recent years, there has been a drastic rise in health issues such as diabetes, allergies, and obesity worldwide. People are therefore becoming more health-conscious and are trying to follow a healthy diet to prevent or reduce the occurrence of diseases and illnesses. They require foods that have fewer calories but with the right combination of essential nutrients such as low-fat and heart healthy foods.

Many restaurants and fast-food chains also have healthy food options on their menus. In North America and Europe, the popularity of low-calorie and low-fat foods has created huge demand for healthy foods. Hence, the increase in the global health-conscious population is expected to propel the growth of the Global Health and Wellness Food market during the forecast period.

According to the report, the growth of the Global Health and Wellness Food market is supported by several drivers, including an increase in the global aging population. The aged are the potential and primary consumers of health and wellness foods. The majority of the demand for health and wellness foods comes from the APAC region, which is a densely populated region with changing consumer lifestyles and increasing disposable income.

Further, the report states that the threat of contamination of ingredients and raw materials is a major challenge that limits market growth.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors.

Key Topics Covered:

01. Executive Summary

02. List of Abbreviations

03. Scope of the Report

04. Market Research Methodology

05. Introduction

06. Market Landscape

07. Market Segmentation by Product

08. Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel

09. Geographical Segmentation

10. Buying Criteria

11. Market Growth Drivers

12. Drivers and their Impact

13. Market Challenges

14. Impact of Drivers and Challenges

15. Market Trends

16. Trends and their Impact

17. Vendor Landscape

18. Key Vendor Analysis

19. Other Reports in this Series

Companies Mentioned:

• AgriPure Holding plc
• Albert's Organic
• Aleias Gluten Free Foods LIC
• Arla Foods
• Big Oz Industries
• BioGaia AB
• Blue Diamond Growers
• Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods
• Chiquita Brands International
• Chr. Hansen A/S
• Clover Industries
• Danone SA
• Dean Foods
• Domino's Pizza
• Doves Farm Foods
• Dr. Schär AG/SPA
• Eden Foods
• Enjoy Life Natural Brands LLC
• Farmo S.P.A.
• Fonterraoperative Group
• Food For Life Baking
• Food Should Taste Good
• French Meadow Bakery
• Gardenburger
• General Mills
• Genius Foods
• Gerber Products
• Green Mountainfee Roasters
• H.J. Heinz
• Hero Group AG
• J.M. Smucker
• Kay's Naturals
• Kelkin
• Kellogg
• Kraft Foods Group
• Lifeway Foods
• Malt-O-Meal
• Mars
• Mary's Gone Crackers
• Natural Value
• Nature's Path Foods
• Nestlé SA
• New Organics
• Newman's Own
• Noel Alimentaria S.A.U.
• Norside Foods
• OY Moilas GF
• Pamela's Products
• Panera Bread
• Pedon Group S.r.l.
• PepsiCo
• Quaker Oats
• Raisio Plc.
• Rieber & Søn ASA
• Riso Scotti SPA
• Rudi's Organic Bakery
• Saputo
• Seven Seas Ireland
• Starbucksp.
• The Fresh Market
• Tree of Life Inc
• True Food Market
• Unilever Group
• United Natural Foods
• Whole Foods market
• Wild Oats Markets
• Worthington Foods

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