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Bread - US


Published Date: June 2009
Published By: Mintel International Group Ltd.
Page Count: 113
Order Code: R560-3938
 
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Scope and Themes
What you need to know
Definition
Data sources and methodology
Sales data
Consumer survey data
Advertising clips
Abbreviations and terms
Abbreviations
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Executive Summary
Bread market reached $20.5 billion in 2008
All segments of the market grew during 2006-08
Market consolidation continues
Private-label thrives amid troubled economy
Wholegrain, high fiber, natural are hottest trends
Bread usage frequency is increasing
Consumer attitudes and motivations


Market Size and Forecast
Key points
“Eating in” and wholegrain trends give bread sales a boost
Bread prices continue to rise
Figure 1: Total U.S. retail sales of bread, at current prices, 2003-13
Figure 2: Total U.S. retail sales of bread, at inflation-adjusted prices, 2003-13
Walmart sales


Competitive Context
Decline in restaurant meals leads to rise in bread sales
Figure 3: Impact of the economy on restaurant spending, by age, February 2009
Private-label becomes a force to be reckoned with
Grupo Bimbo acquires powerhouse brands from George Weston


Segment Performance
Key points
Eating-in trend and whole grains movement drive sales in all segments
Figure 4: FDMx sales of bread, segmented by type, 2006 and 2008


Segment Performance—Fresh Loaf Bread
Key points
Sales gains in FDMx being driven by higher prices
Figure 5: U.S. FDMx volume sales and average price of fresh loaf bread, 2005-08
Sales and forecast
Figure 6: FDMx sales of fresh loaf bread, at current prices, 2003-13
Figure 7: FDMx sales of fresh loaf bread, at inflation-adjusted prices, 2003-13


Segment Performance—Fresh Rolls, Buns and Croissants
Key points
Volume sales dip, but prices rise in 2008
Figure 8: U.S. FDMx volume sales and average price of fresh rolls/buns/croissants, 2005-08
Sales and forecast
Figure 9: FDMx sales of fresh rolls/buns/croissants, at current prices, 2003-13
Figure 10: FDMx sales of fresh rolls/buns/croissants, at inflation-adjusted prices, 2003-13


Segment Performance—Tortillas and Taco Shells
Key points
Health-focused products and popularity of Mexican cuisine drive growth
Diet trends have lesser impact compared to other types of bread
Sales and forecast
Figure 11: FDMx sales of tortillas, at current prices, 2003-13
Figure 12: FDMx sales of tortillas, at inflation-adjusted prices, 2003-13


Segment Performance—Bagels and English Muffins
Key points
Long recovery from low-carb diet craze continues
Figure 13: U.S. FDMx volume sales and average price of bagels and English muffins, 2005-08
Sales and forecast
Figure 14: FDMx sales of bagels/bialys/English muffins, at current prices, 2003-13
Figure 15: FDMx sales of bagels/bialys/English muffins, at inflation-adjusted prices, 2003-13


Segment Performance—Frozen and Refrigerated Breads
Key points
Poor economy a boon for sales in 2008
Figure 16: U.S. FDMx volume sales and average price of frozen and refrigerated bread products, 2005-08
Sales and forecast
Figure 17: FDMx sales of refrigerated/frozen bread, at current prices, 2003-13
Figure 18: FDMx sales of refrigerated/frozen bread, at inflation-adjusted prices, 2003-13


Retail Channels
Key points
Supermarkets lead in bread sales
Figure 19: Retail channels consumers have bought bread from in the last two weeks, March 2009
Figure 20: U.S. retail sales of bread, by retail channel, 2006 and 2008


Retail Channels—Supermarkets
Key points
Supermarkets promoting private-label and discounting prices, but continue to lose share to supercenters
Figure 21: U.S. retail sales of bread at supermarkets/food stores, 2003-08


Retail Channels—Natural Foods Supermarkets
Key points
Growing interest in whole grains, natural products drives sales
But the stigma of high prices and other factors hamper the channel’s growth
Figure 22: Natural product supermarket retail sales of bread, at current prices, 2007-09


Market Drivers
Bread an affordable staple amid troubled economy
Food prices will continue to rise in 2009
Figure 23: Average retail price white and wholewheat bread, 2004-09
Consumers are bargain hunting as indicated in this year’s custom survey
Healthy eating trend drives sales of wholegrain, natural breads


Leading Companies
Key points
George Weston Bakeries sells off U.S. bakery division
Sara Lee
Flowers Foods’ sales keep blooming
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Interstate Bakeries Corp. emerges from bankruptcy
Campbell Soup Company
Manufacturer sales
Figure 24: FDMx sales of leading bread companies, 2008 and 2009


Brand Share—Fresh Loaf Bread
Healthy innovation drives brand sales
Poor economy fuels private-label growth
Manufacturer and brand sales
Figure 25: FDMx brand sales of frozen fresh loaf bread in the U.S., 2008 and 2009


Brand Share—Fresh Rolls, Buns and Croissants
Key points
Arnold Select leads growth, gains market share
Sara Lee and Flowers Foods far under-pace GWB
Manufacturer and brand sales
Figure 26: FDMx brand sales of fresh rolls, buns and croissants in the U.S., 2008 and 2009


Brand Share—Tortillas and Taco Shells
Key points
Mission leads market in innovation and sales
Manufacturer and brand sales
Figure 27: FDMx brand sales of tortillas and taco shells in the U.S., 2008 and 2009


Brand Share—Bagels and English Muffins
Key points
Thomas’ leads the segment and continues to grow
Figure 28: FDMx brand sales of bagels and English muffins in the U.S., 2008 and 2009


Brand Share—Frozen and Refrigerated Breads
Key points
Private-label, small brands steal share from brand leaders
Manufacturer and brand sales
Figure 29: FDMx brand sales of frozen and refrigerated bread in the U.S., 2008 and 2009


Brand Qualities
Pillsbury offers comfort during troubled times
Healthy Life aims to be a dieter’s best friend


Innovations and Innovators
Key points
Following a surge in 2008, pace of innovation slows in 2009
Figure 30: Top ten product claims for new bread products in the U.S, 2007-09
Private-label brands among top innovators
Figure 31: Top ten companies ranked, by number of new bread products, 2007-April 2009
What consumers want: whole grains, high fiber, and no HFCS
Natural and organic is growing
Artisan bread is getting hot
Functional bread works for you


Advertising and Promotion
Overview
Arnold makes eating right easier
Figure 32: Arnold bread television ad, 2008
Healthy Life targets dieters
Figure 33: Healthy Life bread television ad, 2008
Nature’s Pride offers the purest ingredients
Figure 34: Nature’s Pride bread television ad, 2009
Pillsbury aims to make every meal a special occasion
Figure 35: Pillsbury Grands Biscuits television ad, 2009
Thomas’ muffins are so good, it’s a crime
Figure 36: Thomas’ hearty grains English muffins television ad, 2008
Grain Foods Foundation promo shows bread is beautiful
Tortillas on a Mission


Bread Usage
Key points
Household consumption of bread
Figure 37: Household usage of bread products, by product type, 2005-08
Varieties of bread used in household
Figure 38: Types of bread used in household, 2005-08
Volume of bread usage
Figure 39: Number of loaves consumed by household in last week, by household income, July 2007-September 2008
Brand preferences
Figure 40: Brands of bread used in household, by household income, July 2007-September 2008


Impact of Ingredients, Product Qualities and the Economy on Bread Purchase
Key points
Purchase of bread with health claims
Figure 41: Bread purchased with specific ingredients or marketing claims, by age, March 2009
Most important qualities when purchasing bread
Figure 42: Qualities looked for when purchasing bread, by gender, March 2009
Figure 43: Qualities looked for when purchasing bread, by age, March 2009


Attitudes towards Bread, Brand Loyalty and the Effect of the Recession
Key points
Attitudes toward bread
Figure 44: Opinions about various kinds of bread, by age, March 2009
Brand loyalty
Figure 45: Loyalty to brands, and the effect of price when purchasing bread, by age, March 2009
Impact of the economy on bread purchasing
Figure 46: Impact of current economic situation on bread purchasing, by age, March 2009


Impact of Race and Hispanic Origin
Key points
Household consumption of bread types follows stereotypes
Figure 47: Household usage of bread products, by product type, by race/Hispanic origin, July 2007-September 2008
Varieties of bread used in household
Figure 48: Types of bread used in households, by race/Hispanic origin, July 2007-September 2008
Attitudes toward bread
Figure 49: Opinions about various kinds of bread, by race/Hispanic origin, March 2009
Purchase locations
Figure 50: Retail channels consumers have bought bread from in the last two weeks, by race/Hispanic origin, March 2009
Brand loyalty
Figure 51: Loyalty to brands, and the effect of price when purchasing bread, by race/Hispanic origin, March 2009
Impact of the economy on bread purchasing
Figure 52: Impact of current economic situation on bread purchasing, by race/Hispanic origin, March 2009


APPENDIX: SIMMONS COHORTS
Figure 53: Married couples cohorts
Figure 54: Single women cohorts
Figure 55: Single men cohorts


APPENDIX: PRODUCER PRICE INDEX FOR WHEAT
Figure 56: Producer price index for wheat, 2003-08


APPENDIX: OTHER USEFUL CONSUMER TABLES
Bread usage
Figure 57: Types of bread bought in the last month, by gender, March 2009
Figure 58: Types of bread bought in the last month, by age, March 2009
Figure 59: Types of bread bought in the last month, by number of children in household, March 2009
Figure 60: Types of bread bought in the last month, by region, March 2009
Impact of ingredients, product qualities, and the economy on bread purchase
Figure 61: Bread purchased with specific ingredients or marketing claims, by gender, March 2009
Figure 62: Bread purchased with specific ingredients or marketing claims, by household income, March 2009
Figure 63: Bread purchased with specific ingredients or marketing claims, by education level, March 2009
Figure 64: Economic effects on bread purchasing, by household income, March 2009
Figure 65: Qualities looked for when purchasing bread, by household income, March 2009
Figure 66: Qualities looked for when purchasing bread, by number of children in household, March 2009
Figure 67: Qualities looked for when purchasing bread, by education level, March 2009
Changes in bread purchasing and eating habits
Figure 68: Bread purchasing habits, by gender, March 2009
Figure 69: Changes in bread purchases since last year, by gender, March 2009
Figure 70: Changes in bread purchases since last year, by age, March 2009
Figure 71: Changes in bread purchases since last year, by household income, March 2009
Attitudes towards bread, brand loyalty and the effect of the recession
Figure 72: Opinions about kinds of bread, by gender, March 2009
Figure 73: Opinions about kinds of bread, by household income, March 2009
Figure 74: Opinions about kinds of bread, by education level, March 2009
Figure 75: Tendencies when purchasing bread, by gender, March 2009
Figure 76: Types of bread used in households, by household income, July 2007-September 2008
Figure 77: Types of bread used in households, by presence of children, July 2007-September 2008
Figure 78: Types of bread used in households, by region, July 2007-September 2008


APPENDIX: TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

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