Dublin, Dec. 22, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Baby Food and Formula Market in the US 2016-2020" report to their offering.

The baby food and formula market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 2.71% during the period 2016-2020.

The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the baby food and formula market in the US for 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the retail sales of baby and toddler food and formula in terms of revenue and volume. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Infant formula is either a partial or a complete replacement for breast milk for infants aged under one year. It is available in concentrated liquid, powder, or ready-to-use formats. It is provided to meet nutritional needs and encourage the healthy physical and mental development of infants. Baby food products are provided to children up to four years of age. These are easy to prepare, soft, and have the right nutrient balance for the healthy overall development of babies.

One of latest trends in the market is increasing use of organic baby foods. Organic food is considered safe for babies because it comprises ingredients that are grown without the use of chemicals or pesticides. Companies introduce organic baby foods to differentiate their products from other mainstream products. The US was the largest market for organic baby food and formula products in 2013. Companies with organic offerings in their portfolio, such as Plum Organics, have gained a significant share in the baby food and formula market in the US in recent years. The increased demand for organic baby foods is expected to fuel market growth during the forecast period.

The different kinds of baby foods include cereals, soups, juices, and snacks comprising grains, vegetables, and fruits in mashed form to enable easy consumption. Manufacturers of baby food and infant formula provide a number of products in various forms of packaging, flavors, sizes, and nutritional value.

Key questions answered in this report

• What will the market size be in 2020 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

Key vendors

• Abbott's
• Danone
• Hero
• Kraft Heinz
• MJN
• Nestlé

Other prominent vendors

• Amara Baby Food
• Baby Gourmet
• Friso
• GreenZoo
• Healthy Sprouts
• Initiative Foods
• Little Duck Organics
• Morinaga
• North Castle Partners
• Parent's Choice
• Stonyfield Farm
  

Key Topics Covered:

Part 01: Executive summary

Part 02: Scope of the report

Part 03: Cerf Market research methodology

Part 04: Introduction

Part 05: Market landscape

Part 06: Market segmentation by product

Part 07: Market segmentation by distribution channel

Part 08: Market drivers

Part 09: Impact of drivers

Part 10: Market challenges

Part 11: Impact of drivers and challenges

Part 12: Market trends

Part 13: Vendor landscape

For more information about this report visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/n9lkn9/baby_food_and

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