Get An Overview Of The U.S. Vitamin C Market.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c51245) has announced the addition of the new Frost & Sullivan Report "U.S. Vitamin C vitamin C or ascorbic acid Water-soluble organic compound important in animal metabolism. Most animals produce it in their bodies, but humans, other primates, and guinea pigs need it in the diet to prevent scurvy. Markets" to their offering. In the late 1990s, the U.S. vitamin C market was plagued by allegations of vitamin cartels and price fixing price fixing n. a criminal violation of federal anti-trust statutes, in which several competing businesses reach a secret agreement (conspiracy) to set prices for their products to prevent real competition and keep the public from benefiting from price competition. . The market has since recovered, but pricing pressures continue to put European manufacturers out of the business. Companies such as DSM 1. DSM - Data Structure Manager. An object-oriented language by J.E. Rumbaugh and M.E. Loomis of GE, similar to C++. It is used in implementation of CAD/CAE software. DSM is written in DSM and C and produces C as output. Nutritional Products and BASF BASF Bar Association of San Francisco (since 1872; San Francisco, California) BASF Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik (German chemical products company) BASF Builders Association of South Florida Corporation feel the price pressures from Chinese manufacturers whose vitamin C products cost less to produce due to lower labour and raw material costs. These two companies have eliminated their U.S. production capabilities and are now narrowing their focus to existing European facilities. These cuts have reduced their manufacturing capabilities by 50 percent. This research service addresses the U.S. vitamin C market from five angles by providing drivers, restraints, forecasts, trends, and application analysis at the overall market level and application levels. The vitamin C market was monopolized by seven key manufacturers and generated $151.7 million in revenues in 2005. The four main applications of vitamin C in the U.S. market are for cosmetic formulations, dietary supplements Noun 1. dietary supplement - something added to complete a diet or to make up for a dietary deficiency diet - a prescribed selection of foods vitamin pill - a pill containing one or more vitamins; taken as a dietary supplement , animal feed fortification fortification, system of defense structures for protection from enemy attacks. Fortification developed along two general lines: permanent sites built in peacetime, and emplacements and obstacles hastily constructed in the field in time of war. , and food and beverages F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. . Market Sectors Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research: - Cosmetics - Dietary Supplements - Food and Beverages - Animal Feed Technologies The following technologies are covered in this research: - Reichenstein method - Two-step fermentation process - Single-step fermentation process Market Overview This Frost & Sullivan research service entitled U.S. vitamin C markets provides an overview of the U.S. vitamin C market as well as a strategic trend analysis and extensive market forecasting based on the indicated market drivers, restraints, and challenges. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets/applications/technologies: cosmetics, dietary supplements, food and beverages, and animal feed. For more information, visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c51245 |
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