Baby Food USA examines the trends in the baby food market for 2006-2012, with forecasts to 2018. It examines how live birth rates, breastfeeding trends, the economic crisis, new product and packaging developments, changing attitudes and safety concerns have affected the market for baby milks, cereals, meals, drinks and finger foods.

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Description

In 2012, sales of baby food amounted to 447,100 tonnes, 14.3% less than in 2006. Consumption has fallen for the last five years, partly as a result of a lower number of births between 2008 and 2011, partly as a result of pressure on family budgets caused by the recession, and, in the case of baby milks, partly due to higher levels of breastfeeding. In addition, milk sales were hit by the 2009 changes in the federally-subsidised WIC programme. On the other hand, growth in new segments, particularly pouches and snacks, has prevented even more serious declines. Retail sales value rose by 1.3% in 2012 compared with the previous year, the first upturn since 2008, and prospects for the coming years are a little brighter.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary
Market Size
Baby Food: Market Size, 2006-2012
Market Segmentation
Baby Food: Market Segmentation, 2012
Consumption
Baby Food: % Growth, 2006-2012
Per Capita
Baby Food: Per Capita Consumption and Expenditure, 2011 and 2012
Major Developments
Distribution
The Suppliers
Manufacturer Shares, 2012
The Future
Projected Market Size, 2016 and Growth Rates, 2012-2018
Background to the Market
The Baby Population
Live Birth and Population Trends, 2002-2012
Baby Population, 2006-2012
Births and Birth Rates by Ethnic Origin, 2000-2010
Births by State, 2005-2011
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Rates, 1990-2012
Breastfeeding Rates by State, 2012
Breastfeeding Rates by Race and Ethnicity, 2000-2011
Breastfeeding Rates by Demographic Characteristics, 1996 and 2003
Breastfeeding Rates by Demographic Characteristics, 2005
Influences on the Decision to Breastfeed
Maternity Leave Provisions
Social Network
Infectious Disease Transmission
Government Initiatives
State Legislation on Breastfeeding
Summary of Breastfeeding Legislation by State, 2012
Marketing Legislation
Product Safety
Market Profile