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Autism Articles 2008
Gluten-free foods are the fastest category of foods increasingly since 2004, see the growth forecast until 2012!
In short, Nielson Co., a report reveals that revenue from items labeled gluten-free rose nearly 20 percent last year (2008) 1.7 billion from $ 1.4 billion in May 2007. Sales increased 74 percent compared to 2004. Some items, like gluten-free gum and food for pets, only entered the market in 2008. "One ref
Another independent report provides projections of growth similar. "The gluten-free foods and beverages: Trends and developments in the world, 2nd edition" – from publisher Packaged Facts Market research, this trend is here to stay. Packaged Facts notes that the market for gluten-free foods and beverages increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28 percent from 2004 to 2008, to finish with nearly 1.6 billion dollars in retail sales last year. 'Ref 2
The "packaged Facts company forecasts that in coming years, they see a double-digit growth in this category because of many factors, the most important is the existence of more gluten-free products on the market by introducing products at a time and the conversion of existing products to the state without gluten. In 2012, the market will reach about 2.6 billion dollars in sales. To meet consumer demand, more than 225 traders introduced new gluten-free products in the United States in 2008. Ref 2
According to a March 2007 survey by the market research firm Mintel 8% of the U.S. population look for gluten-free products when they shop. Nielsen Co., which follows the gluten-free foods in grocery stores in the United States, supermarkets and drug stores (excluding Wal-Mart), reports that the gluten-free sector increased 20% in the 12 months ending June 14 (2007), 1.75 billion dollars from 1.46 billion a year ago. Ref 3
A quick calculation shows that an increase of 74% over three years is an average growth Annual 25% from 2004 to 2007. Interestingly, the online application for gluten free searches as discussed in another article gluten-free pages, shows that for five years preceding 2009, the U.S. market e-application has increased annually by 42% in the U.S. and 10% in Australia. It suggests that the rate of growth of people looking online is almost double that of the growth of their actual purchases.
One reason for the dramatic increase in consumption gf (above and beyond diagnostic levels) is that "the number of people eating a gluten-free diet may be greater than the number of people with celiac disease. Because of the intensity of intolerance, separate ovens, toasters and Other devices may be necessary to reduce contamination. Thus, many families of people lead lives less gluten. "Ref 1
Regarding the price of gluten-free, this paper considers a gluten-free may in fact ultimately less expensive because of the exclusion of gluten from wheat and grain Food. He said "The U.S. Department of Agriculture said that the delivery of in April 2008 average price of U.S. wheat was $ 371 per metric ton, double the $ 180 per tonne of wheat average price metric in April 2007. "(Ref 1) However, the report provides a gluten Pages one side forecasting and many good reasons why the gluten-free products are likely to remain expensive for a long time to come.
The variety of choices is also expanding. In 2007, 700 new gluten-free products were launched in the United States, against 214 in 2004. Mintel projects 15% 25% annual growth rate for gluten-free foods in the coming years. Ref 3
WHAT Groups of people will GLUTEN
A long list of some effects of celiac disease are presented in an article in the GFP. Some of the most serious types are considered as "autism, multiple sclerosis (MS), allergy to gluten, the different types of gluten sensitivity, attention disorder (ADHD), repetitive strain or stress injuries (RSI) and irritated bowel syndrome (IBS). "Ref 2
While these are the effects celiac disease, there are four distinct classes of people who choose not gluten-free diet. The "non-negotiable" group are those of celiac with celiac gene and must remove the gluten to be healthy. The second group "believes that the gluten-free diet may help the treatment of autism and a host of other disorders, including schizophrenia, chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis, attention deficit disorder, migraines and problems fertility, even. Ref 3
The third group to take food without gluten, because they have gastrointestinal problems that improve when they go on a gluten free diet. The group said it "gluten sensitivity, there is an immune response or associated condition even though the patient may not have the results of the small bowel biopsy to meet the criteria for celiac disease, said Dr. Eric Esrailian, Director of Gastroenterology General UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.
Group of four, you say "Gluten intolerance, or those who have symptoms similar to term lactose intolerance.
WHAT ARE THE PRODUCTS The latest trends?
United States in 2009, the Natural Products Expo West, held in March at the Anaheim Convention Center had tables filled with gluten-free breads, pastas, pies, brownies, muffins, beer, cosmetics and even dog treats. (Ref 3) that people become more aware of the prevalence of gluten in almost all classes of products, they require gluten-free alternatives.
So what is the acceleration of the use of gluten-free? Source indicates that because of the intensity of intolerance (a grain of bread that causes a reaction), "separate ovens, toasters and Other devices may be necessary to reduce contamination. Thus, many families of people suffering from gluten-free driving less lives. "This Ref1 is similar to the reason why when only a small percentage of people have been diagnosed CD they bring their whole family restaurants GF for the benefit of any member of the family without gluten.
Remarkably, with all the latest research there are still items on the net are gluten free as a fad. This is partly due to the popularity of trends that the U.S. saw in the past. Remember that new products food labeled "gluten free jumped 86% in 2008. But new product launches low-carb fell more than half the peak levels of 2004. Ref 5. Other items to go much further with the doctors always ready to offer a "devils' advocate view the actual existence of the disease is real. In time we expect these doctors to be converted in the same way that some doctors 'expert' denied that cigarettes and asbestos was harmful or that global warming is a myth.
Precautions
And there are broader concerns. Some nutritionists worry about long-term effects of a strict gluten-free to those who have not need to belong, because in avoiding foods containing gluten, people may give themselves nutritional deficiencies. Those who choose to go the diet should ensure they get adequate amounts of vitamins B, and in particular increase the intake of acid folic.
Reference
ref 1: June 2, 2008 http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=91515
Ref 2: March 15, 2009 http://www.gourmetretailer.com/gourmetretailer/content_display/news/e3i68061ff8eae6a637fce99ed1d7c54d9c
Ref 3 July 7, 2008 http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-gluten7-2008jul07, 0.4319882, full.story
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