Packaged Facts, Rockville, MD, has released “Low Glycemic Index Food and Beverages in the U.S.,” which examines new product trends, offers competitive profiles of industry leaders (and up-and-comers), and looks at consumer trends, behaviors and health issues surrounding the purchase of low glycemic products. Relatively unheard of just a few years ago, low glycemic foods and beverages are establishing themselves as a viable niche in the mainstream U.S. market with expected year-end sales reaching $350 million, according to the report. Packaged Facts projects sales will continue to soar at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 45% during the 2007 to 2011 period, with sales reaching $1.8 billion in 2011.

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