Gluten-Free Foods & Beverages

Packaged Facts says gluten-free foods and beverages, once regarded as niche products only of interest to people who couldn’t tolerate wheat, have transformed into mainstream sensations embraced by consumers both out of necessity and as a personal choice toward achieving a healthier way to live. In 2010, the U.S. gluten-free foods and beverages market reached an estimated $2.6 billion in retail sales, according to “Gluten-Free Foods and Beverages in the U.S., 3rd Edition.” The market enjoyed a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30% over the 2006-2010 period. For further information: www.packagedfacts.com