SuperfoodsSellingSuccessfullyTheresa J. NarteaMarketing & Agribusiness Extension Specialist  Virginia State University-Petersburg, VA
Our Learning Objectives Define Superfoods Market
 Identify Superfoods Consumer
 Understand Current Trends
 Recommend Sales StrategiesDefineSuperfoods Market
Superfood definitiona food that is considered to be very good for your health and that may even help some medical conditionsMacmillan Publishers Limited. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/american/superfood
The                          MarketSuperfoodsMedia driving Superfoods popularity75% of US shoppers value & buy food for health maintenanceHalo Effect of “Superfood” LabelsBusiness Insights Marketing Group .(2011).  Future ingredient trends in food and drinks. Retrieved from http://www.docstoc.com/docs/33444601/BUSINESS-INSIGHTS-Future-Ingredient-Trends-in-Food-and; MediaPostPublications. (2007). Functional food sales Hit $25 billion In U.S. In 2006. Retrieved from: http://www.mediapost.com/publications/index.cfm?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=55835
U. S. functional foods sales reached $37.4 Billion in 2009.  6 out of 10 consumers bought functional foods in 2009.Sloane, A. E. (2010). The top 10 functional foods trends. Food Technology.
Superfoods Sales SkyrocketTop U.S. Sales representing 21,000 individual U.S. retail storesLaRoche, J. (2011). Super foods. Retrieved from http://www.cnbc.com/id/43005831/Top_Selling_Superfoods_In_The_U_SUSDA AMS. (2011). National fruit & vegetable retail report. Retrieved from http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/fvwretail.pdf
IdentifySuperfoods Consumer
Who is the Superfoods Consumer?Young Adults (18-24)
 Organics Purchaser
 Local/Natural Purchaser
 Food Allergy Sufferers
 Older Adults (40+)
 Mothers of children 0-18 What Drives Superfoods Purchasing? Extend Health & Improve Life
 Be Attractive
 Lose Weight
 Improve Performance
 Demonstrate Knowledge
 StatusBiltekoff, C. (2011). Consumer response:  the paradoxes of food and health. Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci., 1190. 174-178. doi:10.1111/j.1749-6632.2009.05268.x
Make Healthy Eating Easy!Many Consumers Need HelpPhoto Credit:  http://www.healthyrevelations.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eating-healthy.jpg
85% of Americans are still unaware or confused about “functional foods”Urala, N., Schultz, H., & Spinks, J. (2011). Consumer perceptions of “functional foods” in the United States. J. of Food Products Marketing, 17, 407-419. doi:10.1080/10454446.2011.583181
UnderstandCurrent Trends
Photo Credit:  http://yankeegalscafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/out-sick.jpg
Each Year, Healthier Diets Could Prevent Up To $71B:  Medical Costs
  Lost Productivity
  Disability
  Premature DeathsFrazao, E. (1999). America’s eating habits:  Changes and consequences. Retrieved from http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/AIB750/
The Importance of Diet The Deadly 3 	~ ½ of U.S. Deaths Diabetes
 Hypertension
 Obesity heart  disease, cancer, strokeFrazao, E. (1999). America’s eating habits:  Changes and consequences. Retrieved from http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/AIB750/
Processed Food Dependency90% of the American diet is composed of processed foods.Photo Credit:  http://www.qcap.org/files/lunchtime%20at%20HS(1).jpgBalch, P. A. (2003). Prescription for dietary wellness. (Second ed.). New York, NY:  Avery
Advertisers spent $7B on food marketing.  Selling processed foods is a priority!Gallo, A. E. (1999). Food advertising in the US. Retrieved from http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/aib750/aib750i.pdf
Obesity  Epidemic & Weight Loss 52% Adults Try to Lose Weight
 34% Youth (12-17) are Dieting
 Highest Obesity Rates
 40+ Black & Hispanic Women
 1 of 3 Kids Overweight Photo Credit:  http://0.tqn.com/d/healthinsurance/1/0/q/-/-/-/obesity_1.jpgSloane, A. E. (2008, 2010). The top 10 functional foods trends. Food Technology.
   Trend:                         Drinks SuperfoodsPhoto Credit:  http://media.photobucket.com/image/bare%20naked%20superfood%20juice/Suzanne57/athome%25202008/aa-martini-3.jpg

Superfoods consumer final

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    SuperfoodsSellingSuccessfullyTheresa J. NarteaMarketing& Agribusiness Extension Specialist Virginia State University-Petersburg, VA
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    Our Learning ObjectivesDefine Superfoods Market
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    Recommend SalesStrategiesDefineSuperfoods Market
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    Superfood definitiona foodthat is considered to be very good for your health and that may even help some medical conditionsMacmillan Publishers Limited. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/american/superfood
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    The MarketSuperfoodsMedia driving Superfoods popularity75% of US shoppers value & buy food for health maintenanceHalo Effect of “Superfood” LabelsBusiness Insights Marketing Group .(2011). Future ingredient trends in food and drinks. Retrieved from http://www.docstoc.com/docs/33444601/BUSINESS-INSIGHTS-Future-Ingredient-Trends-in-Food-and; MediaPostPublications. (2007). Functional food sales Hit $25 billion In U.S. In 2006. Retrieved from: http://www.mediapost.com/publications/index.cfm?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=55835
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    U. S. functionalfoods sales reached $37.4 Billion in 2009. 6 out of 10 consumers bought functional foods in 2009.Sloane, A. E. (2010). The top 10 functional foods trends. Food Technology.
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    Superfoods Sales SkyrocketTopU.S. Sales representing 21,000 individual U.S. retail storesLaRoche, J. (2011). Super foods. Retrieved from http://www.cnbc.com/id/43005831/Top_Selling_Superfoods_In_The_U_SUSDA AMS. (2011). National fruit & vegetable retail report. Retrieved from http://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/fvwretail.pdf
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    Who is theSuperfoods Consumer?Young Adults (18-24)
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    Food AllergySufferers
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    Mothers ofchildren 0-18 What Drives Superfoods Purchasing? Extend Health & Improve Life
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    StatusBiltekoff, C.(2011). Consumer response: the paradoxes of food and health. Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci., 1190. 174-178. doi:10.1111/j.1749-6632.2009.05268.x
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    Make Healthy EatingEasy!Many Consumers Need HelpPhoto Credit: http://www.healthyrevelations.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/eating-healthy.jpg
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    85% of Americansare still unaware or confused about “functional foods”Urala, N., Schultz, H., & Spinks, J. (2011). Consumer perceptions of “functional foods” in the United States. J. of Food Products Marketing, 17, 407-419. doi:10.1080/10454446.2011.583181
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    Photo Credit: http://yankeegalscafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/out-sick.jpg
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    Each Year, HealthierDiets Could Prevent Up To $71B: Medical Costs
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    LostProductivity
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    PrematureDeathsFrazao, E. (1999). America’s eating habits: Changes and consequences. Retrieved from http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/AIB750/
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    The Importance ofDiet The Deadly 3 ~ ½ of U.S. Deaths Diabetes
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    Obesity heart disease, cancer, strokeFrazao, E. (1999). America’s eating habits: Changes and consequences. Retrieved from http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/AIB750/
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    Processed Food Dependency90%of the American diet is composed of processed foods.Photo Credit: http://www.qcap.org/files/lunchtime%20at%20HS(1).jpgBalch, P. A. (2003). Prescription for dietary wellness. (Second ed.). New York, NY: Avery
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    Advertisers spent $7Bon food marketing. Selling processed foods is a priority!Gallo, A. E. (1999). Food advertising in the US. Retrieved from http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/aib750/aib750i.pdf
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    Obesity Epidemic& Weight Loss 52% Adults Try to Lose Weight
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    34% Youth(12-17) are Dieting
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    40+ Black& Hispanic Women
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    1 of3 Kids Overweight Photo Credit: http://0.tqn.com/d/healthinsurance/1/0/q/-/-/-/obesity_1.jpgSloane, A. E. (2008, 2010). The top 10 functional foods trends. Food Technology.
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    Trend: Drinks SuperfoodsPhoto Credit: http://media.photobucket.com/image/bare%20naked%20superfood%20juice/Suzanne57/athome%25202008/aa-martini-3.jpg
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    Trend: Supplements SuperfoodsPhoto Credit: http://iconicnutra.com, http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_aHVKbnZ-sGA/TSrSmEppjeI/AAAAAAAAADs/Q9fNsUC1Abc/s1600/superfoodRender.jpg
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    Trend: PetSuperfoods
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    Superfoods Labeling IssuesEuropeanUnion Banned Superfoods Labeling
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    Superfoods Labeling NotRegulated in U.S.Nyholm, C. B. (2007).European countries ban marketing of "Superfoods.” Retrieved from http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/291732/european_countries_ban_marketing_of.html?cat=5
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    Selling Superfoods ismore than about making money if you are an ethical marketer.
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    Cosmetic Foods anti-agingHealthyHairhttp://www.webmd.comDark Green VegetablesBeansNutsPoultryEggsWhole GrainsOystersLow Fat DairyCarrotsGlowing Skinhttp://www.webmd.comLow Fat DairyBerriesPlumsWalnutsFlax SeedOlive OilWhole GrainsTurkeyNutsPhoto Credit: http://en.sial.fr/ExposiumCms/cms_sites/SITE_508003/images508003/logo_food_beauty.jpg, http://www.nyofficelady.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/healthy-hair.jpg
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    Food Medicine: NutraceuticalsBoosting Immunityhttp://online.prevention.com/flu_immunity/list/1.shtmlYogurtOatsBarleyGarlicFishChickenTeaBeefSweet PotatoesMushroomsHealthy Blood Pressurehttp://www.mypyramid.govSweet PotatoesWhite PotatoesBeansTomatoesBeet GreensSoybeansLima BeansWinter SquashSpinach
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    Medical Related DietsDairy-freeGluten-freeLowFatLow SodiumSoySugar ConsciousVegetarianWheat-free
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    SellNEW, UNIQUESloane, A.E. (2010). The top 10 functional foods trends. Food Technology. Retrieved from http://sloantrend.com/Documents/2010-04%20IFTFunctional%20Food%20Trends.pdf
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    COLORSell By NutraliteHealth Insitute. (2010). America’s phytonutrient report: Heart health by color. Retrieved from http://thecoloringbook.opportunityzone.com/
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    Photo Credit: http://www.hometownseeds.com/images/Carrot%20Seeds,%20Purple%20Haze-Vegetable%20Seeds.jpgYou know how to grow carrots…Try to grow a different, new color!
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    Arrange by Color!PhotoCredit: http://msnbcmedia1.msn.com/j/ap/whole%20foods%20health-818374907_v2.grid-6x2.jpg
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    TASTESell By58% consumersbuy for new/improved recipes37% seek new flavor combinations30% desire improved taste & flavor18% want fresh taste & texturePhoto Credit: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_d8R4n9H7fR0/TOVP9sWG1xI/AAAAAAAAAYc/Ns9KNRMn_lU/s1600/mom-eating-healthy.jpgSloane, A. E. (2010). The top 10 functional foods trends. Food Technology. Retrieved from http://sloantrend.com/
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    VALUE PRICINGSell ByPhoto Credit:http://fastfood.ocregister.com/files/2010/02/extra-value-menus.jpg
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    TEACHINGSell ByPhoto Credit: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
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    SIGNSSell withEat YourVitamins!Rich in Vitamin C!Keep Simple!Photo Credits: http://www.ubbcentral.com/store/item/img-large/old-vintage-tin-sign-drink-milk-farm-dairy-original_260813538901.jpg http://greenrightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/tomatoes-with-signs.jpg, dianejulia.com/WholeFoods.html
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    WEB & P.R.SellwithGet Mapped at Google.comGet on YellowPages.comList on Local Harvest.orgList on Virginia GrownList on Virginia TourismBrochure (focus health)Biz CardsCall the Newspaper (Food/Living Columnist)
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    What We LearnedSuperfoods (SF) Market Booming
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    Consumer SFEducation Vital
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    Current TrendsPromote SF Sales
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    Emphasize SFto Sell MoreStart SellingSuperfoods!Be Healthy & Thank You for Listening!Photo Credit: http://www.zerofrictionfatlossx.net/images/eating.jpgTheresa J. Nartea Marketing & Agribusiness Extension Specialist, Virginia State University Petersburg, VA804-524-5491 tnartea@vsu.edu