Table of Contents
Introduction and Abbreviations
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- Flat sales stymied by demographics, diet and increasing demands for convenience
- Other relevant reports
- Definition
- Abbreviations & terms
- Abbreviations
- Terms
Executive Summary
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- Small growth sectors amidst overall decline
- Shifting U.S. population has positive and negative effects on market
- Declining cooking skills, aging Boomers, diet trends, continue to soften sales
- Continued opportunity for smaller manufacturers
- Advertising and promotion vary by segment
- Supermarkets claim nearly all sales
- The side dishes consumer
- Race/ethnicity and age impact side dishes’ popularity
- Traditional side dishes face great competition for purchase
- Nutritional content rated highest in importance as a factor in side dish purchase
- The future of side dishes
Market Drivers
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- Competition from other meal types
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- Figure 1: Types of convenience meals eaten in the last seven days, February 2004
- In-store delis—increased sales of prepared meals
- Restaurants—increased carryout and drive-thru
- New product introductions
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- Figure 2: Number of side dish new product introductions, 2000-2004
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- Figure 3: Number of meal and meal center new product introductions, 2000-2004
- Technological innovations within the market drive growth
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- Figure 4: FDM sales of ready-to-serve rice, at current and constant prices, 2002-2004
- Ongoing flavor introductions attempt to boost sales
- Demographic factors
- Shrinking household size
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- Figure 5: Number of people per household, 2000-2004
- Age of head of household
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- Figure 6: U.S. population by age, 2000-2005
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- Figure 7: Household consumption of side dishes, by age of head of household, January-September 2004
- Increasing diversity leads to ongoing market segmentation…
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- Figure 8: U.S. population by race and Hispanic origin, 2000-2010
- …and increased opportunities for niche marketing
Market Size and Trends
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- Figure 9: FDM sales of side dishes at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
- Figure 10: Graph: Trends in FDM sales of side dishes, at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
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Market Segmentation
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- Overview
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- Figure 11: FDM sales of side dishes, by type, 2002 and 2004
- Figure 12: Graph: FDM sales of side dishes, by product type, 2004
- Plain rice
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- Figure 13: FDM sales of plain rice, at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
- Rice mixes
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- Figure 14: FDM sales of rice mixes, at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
- Macaroni and cheese
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- Figure 15: FDM sales of macaroni and cheese, at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
- Baked beans
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- Figure 16: FDM sales of baked beans, at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
- Prepared salads
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- Figure 17: FDM sales of prepared salads, at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
- Pasta mixes
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- Figure 18: FDM sales of pasta mixes, at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
- Instant potatoes
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- Figure 19: FDM sales of instant potatoes, at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
- Stuffing mixes
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- Figure 20: FDM sales of stuffing mixes, at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
- Refrigerated side dishes
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- Figure 21: FDM sales of refrigerated side dishes, at current and constant prices, 1999-2004
Supply Structure
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- Company and brand sales
- FDM sales by manufacturer
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- Figure 22: FDM sales of side dishes, by manufacturer, 2003 and 2004
- Figure 23: Graph: FDM sales of side dishes, by manufacturer, 2004
- FDM sector sales by brand
- Macaroni and cheese
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- Figure 24: FDM sales of macaroni and cheese, by manufacturer and brand, 2003 and 2004
- Plain rice
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- Figure 25: FDM sales of plain rice, by manufacturer and brand, 2003 and 2004
- Rice mixes
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- Figure 26: FDM sales of rice mixes, by manufacturer and brand, 2003 and 2004
- Prepared salads
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- Figure 27: FDM sales of prepared salads, by manufacturer and brand, 2003 and 2004
- Baked beans
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- Figure 28: FDM sales of baked beans, by manufacturer and brand, 2003 and 2004
- Pasta mixes
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- Figure 29: FDM sales of pasta mixes, by manufacturer and brand, 2003 and 2004
- Instant potatoes
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- Figure 30: FDM sales of instant potatoes, by manufacturer and brand, 2003 and 2004
- Stuffing mixes
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- Figure 31: FDM sales of stuffing mixes, by manufacturer and brand, 2003 and 2004
- Major manufacturer and brand profiles
- Kraft Foods
- PepsiCo (Golden Grain Co.)
- Bush Brothers & Co
- Unilever
- General Mills
- Mars
- Riviana Foods
- ConAgra Foods
- McCormick & Co (Zatarain’s)
- Other manufacturers and brands
- Goya Foods
- Idaho Fresh-Pak
- Reser’s Fine Foods
- B&G Foods
- Homegrown Naturals
Advertising and Promotion
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- Introduction
- Companies and brands
- Bush Brothers & Co
- ConAgra Foods
- Goya Foods
- Mars
- McCormick & Co
- PepsiCo
- Riviana Foods
- Unilever
Retail Distribution
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- Overview
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- Figure 32: FDM sales of side dishes, by channel, 2002 and 2004
The Consumer
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- Introduction
- Household consumption of side dishes
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- Figure 33: Household consumption of side dishes, January-September 2004
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- Figure 34: Household consumption of side dishes, by race/ethnicity, January-September 2004
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- Figure 35: Household consumption of side dishes, by age of head of household, January-September 2004
- Rice/rice dishes
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- Figure 36: Types and kinds of rice/rice dishes eaten, January-September 2004
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- Figure 37: Types and kinds of rice/rice dishes eaten, by race/ethnicity, January-September 2004
- Volume consumed
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- Figure 38: Volume of rice/rice dishes eaten, January-September 2004
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- Figure 39: Volume of rice/rice dishes eaten, by race/ethnicity, January-September 2004
- Brands consumed
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- Figure 40: Brands of rice/rice dishes eaten, January-September 2004
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- Figure 41: Brands of rice/rice dishes eaten, by race/ethnicity, January-September 2004
- Pork and beans/baked beans
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- Figure 42: Volume of pork and beans/baked beans eaten, January-September 2004
- Brands consumed
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- Figure 43: Brands of pork and beans/baked beans eaten, January-September 2004
- Complete packaged dinners
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- Figure 44: Types of packaged dinners eaten, January-September 2004
- Volume consumed
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- Figure 45: Volume of packaged dinners eaten, January-September 2004
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- Figure 46: Volume of packaged dinners eaten, by race/ethnicity, January-September 2004
- Brands consumed
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- Figure 47: Brands of packaged dinners eaten, January-September 2004
- Packaged instant potatoes
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- Figure 48: Types of packaged instant potatoes eaten, January-September 2004
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- Figure 49: Types and kinds of packaged instant potatoes eaten, by race/ethnicity, January-September 2004
- Brands consumed
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- Figure 50: Brands of packaged instant potatoes eaten, January-September 2004
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- Figure 51: Brands of packaged instant potatoes eaten, by race/ethnicity, January-September 2004
- Fresh refrigerated potatoes
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- Figure 52: Brands of fresh refrigerated potatoes eaten, January-September 2004
- Competition for convenience
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- Figure 53: Types of side dishes purchased, March 2005
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- Figure 54: Types of side dishes purchased, by age, March 2005
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- Figure 55: Types of side dishes purchased, by presence of children, March 2005
- Factors of importance when choosing a side dish
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- Figure 56: Factors of importance when choosing side dishes, mean summary, March 2005
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- Figure 57: Factors of importance when choosing side dishes, by age, mean summary, March 2005
- Summary
Future and Forecast
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- Future trends
- An aging population and declining cooking skills will impact product mix
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- Figure 58: U.S. population projections, by age, 2005-2010
- Innovation will have to overcome demographic hurdles to grow sales
- Manufacturers may find ideas for growth outside the side dishes market
- Market forecast
- Overview
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- Figure 59: Forecast of FDM sales of side dishes, at current and constant prices, 2004-2009
- Figure 60: Graph: Forecast trends in FDM sales of side dishes, at current and constant prices, 2004-2009
- Plain rice
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- Figure 61: Forecast of FDM sales of plain rice, at current and constant prices, 2004-2009
- Rice mixes
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- Figure 62: Forecast of FDM sales of rice mixes, at current and constant prices, 2004-2009
- Macaroni and cheese
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- Figure 63: Forecast of FDM sales of macaroni & cheese, at current and constant prices, 2004-2009
- Baked beans
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- Figure 64: Forecast of FDM sales of baked beans, at current and constant prices, 2004-2009
- Prepared salads
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- Figure 65: Forecast of FDM sales of prepared salads, at current and constant prices, 2004-2009
- Pasta mixes
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- Figure 66: Forecast of FDM sales of pasta mixes, at current and constant prices, 2004-2009
- Instant potatoes
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- Figure 67: Forecast of FDM sales of instant potatoes, at current and constant prices, 2004-2009
- Stuffing mix
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- Figure 68: Forecast of FDM sales of stuffing mix, at current and constant prices, 2004-2009
- Forecast factors
- Competition from other meal sources
- Technological innovations
- Flavor innovation
Market Size and Trends—Update
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- Figure 69: FDM sales of side dishes, at current and constant prices, 2001-06
- Estimating Wal-Mart sales
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Market Segmentation—Update
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- Overview
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- Figure 70: FDM sales of side dishes, segmented by type, 2004 and 2006
- Plain rice
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- Figure 71: FDM sales of plain rice, at current and constant prices, 2001-06
- Rice mixes
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- Figure 72: FDM sales of rice mixes, at current and constant prices, 2001-06
- Ready-to-serve rice
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- Figure 73: FDM sales of ready-to-serve rice, at current and constant prices, 2004-06
- Prepared salads
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- Figure 74: FDM sales of prepared salads, at current and constant prices, 2001-06
- Macaroni and cheese
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- Figure 75: FDM sales of macaroni and cheese, at current and constant prices, 2001-06
- Baked beans
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- Figure 76: FDM sales of baked beans, at current and constant prices, 2001-06
- Pasta mixes
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- Figure 77: FDM sales of pasta mixes, at current and constant prices, 2001-06
- Instant potatoes
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- Figure 78: FDM sales of instant potatoes, at current and constant prices, 2001-06
- Refrigerated side dishes
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- Figure 79: FDM sales of refrigerated side dishes, at current and constant prices, 2001-06
- Stuffing mixes
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- Figure 80: FDM sales of stuffing mixes, at current and constant prices, 2001-06
Future and Forecast—Update
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- Future trends
- An aging population and declining cooking skills will impact product mix
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- Figure 58: U.S. population projections, by age, 2005-2010
- Innovation will have to overcome demographic hurdles to grow sales
- Manufacturers may find ideas for growth outside the side dishes market
- Market forecast—Updated
- Side dishes
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- Figure 81: Forecast of total U.S. FDM sales of side dishes, at current and constant prices, 2006-11
- Plain rice
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- Figure 82: Forecast of U.S. FDM sales of plain rice, at current and constant prices, 2006-11
- Rice mixes
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- Figure 83: Forecast of U.S. FDM sales of rice mixes, at current and constant prices, 2006-11
- Ready-to-serve rice
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- Figure 84: Forecast of U.S. FDM sales of ready-to-serve rice, at current and constant prices, 2006-11
- Prepared salads
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- Figure 85: Forecast of U.S. FDM sales of prepared salads, at current and constant prices, 2006-11
- Macaroni and cheese
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- Figure 86: Forecast of U.S. FDM sales of macaroni and cheese, at current and constant prices, 2006-11
- Baked beans
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- Figure 87: Forecast of U.S. FDM sales of baked beans, at current and constant prices, 2006-11
- Pasta mixes
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- Figure 88: Forecast of U.S. FDM sales of pasta mixes, at current and constant prices, 2006-11
- Instant potatoes
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- Figure 89: Forecast of U.S. FDM sales of instant potatoes, at current and constant prices, 2006-11
- Refrigerated side dishes
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- Figure 90: Forecast of U.S. FDM sales of refrigerated side dishes, at current and constant prices, 2006-11
- Stuffing mixes
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- Figure 91: Forecast of U.S. FDM sales of stuffing mixes, at current and constant prices, 2006-11
Appendix: Trade Associations
Appendix: New Product Briefs
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- Chef Ready Foods: Baja Bay Mexican Cuisine Spanish Rice
- Safeway: The Deli Counter Potato Salad Cups
- Annie’s Homegrown: Annie’s Gluten-Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar
- I.O.T.C. Foods: Inn on the Creek Pasta Salads Lemon Garlic Pasta Salad Mix
- Hormel Foods: Hormel Custom Kitchen Fully Cooked Rice
- Northern Star: Simply Potatoes Improved Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Masterfoods USA: Uncle Ben’s Buttery Rice Flavored Ready Rice
- Hormel Foods: Dinty Moore Au Gratin Potatoes Microwaveable Bowls
- General Mills: Betty Crocker Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil Premium Potato Casserole
Appendix: Research Methodology
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- Consumer Research
- Sampling & Weighting
- Technometrica TechnoExpresssm
- ICR Surveys EXCEL
- Simmons National Consumer Surveys
- Greenfield Online
- Presentation & Definition
- Further Analysis
- Trade Research
- Informal trade research
- Formal trade research
- Desk & Internet Research
- Sources
- Definitions
- Forecasts
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