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Global Briefing

Natural Ingredients: A Wealth of Possibility Marred by Lack of Clarity

Oct 2010

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About this Report

About this Report

Environmental and lifestyle concerns have combined to raise consumer interest in more natural FMCG products and there are significant opportunities for natural ingredients in food, beverage, personal care and home care. However, the lack of clear legislation related to natural products may inhibit future growth. This report looks at the issues impacting on natural ingredient supply and demand, and assesses the opportunities that exist for natural products in various key ingredient categories.


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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Scope

Key Findings

SWOT – Natural Ingredients

Supply and Demand Drivers

Supply: Environmental Factors

Supply: Pressures on Raw Materials

Supply: The Natural Paradox of GM

Supply: What Is Natural? How Natural Is Natural?

Supply: Little Legislation on a Global or Regional Basis

Supply: EU Legislation Focuses on Flavours and Colours

Supply: US Regulation Also Centres on Flavours and Colours

Demand: Why Do Consumers Want to Buy Natural?

Demand: Health Drives Natural Food and Drinks

Demand: Food Firms Look to Clean Up Labels

Demand: Varying Levels of 'Natural' in Personal Care

Demand: A More Environmental Focus in Home Care

Demand: Achieving a Balance Is Crucial

Demand: Regional Bias Towards the Developed World

Category Analysis: Botanicals Overview

Influence of Botanicals Reaches Far Beyond Defined Category

Potential for Botanicals Is Immense

Category Analysis: The Case for Naturals

Antimicrobials: Growing Interest in Germ Protection

Antimicrobials: Best Prospects for Thymol and Probiotics

Colours: Naturals Dominate but Growth Is Only Modest

Colours: Changing Needs in Food and Drink Hamper Growth

Conditioning Agents: Few Natural Options Available

Emollients/Humectants: Synthetics Still Dominate

Emollients/Humectants: Many Plant Oil Options Available

Emulsifiers: Egg Yolk Flies the Flag for Naturals

Emulsifiers: Range of Issues Impact on Natural Needs

Flavours: Ahead of the Curve in Natural Development

Poly/Oligosaccharides: A Category with a Strong Natural Feel

Poly/Oligosaccharides: Opportunities in Personal Care

Preservatives/Antioxidants: Efficacy Is Vital

Preservatives/Antioxidants: Safety Scares Have an Impact

Preservatives/Antioxidants: Rosemary Extract Blossoms

Surfactants/ Adjuvants : No Pure Botanical Alternatives

Sweeteners: Natural Beverages to Drive Sweetener Choices

Sweeteners: Natural Sugars Cash in on HFCS Troubles

Sweeteners: Stevia Poses New Threat to Sugars

Final Conclusions

Too Many Factors at Play to Allow Confident Predictions

Naturalness Should be Backed by Added Benefits

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