Thanks to an increased awareness of gluten intolerance and Celiac disease, the gluten free products market is experiencing explosive growth. What does this mean for the gluten free cook? Today we have thousands of gluten free products to choose from and they are easier to find than ever before. Mainstream grocery chains, natural foods stores and internet retailers are eager to offer a constantly growing variety of gluten free products.
Market research indicates that gluten free products are the fastest growing segment of the food industry with annual growth currently at about 25%. Sales of gluten free foods are expected to double between 2007-2010. The gluten free cook looking for gluten free baking mixes, breakfast cereals, prepared and frozen food products, baked goods, organic grains and “Certified Gluten Free Products” will find that gluten free products are going mainstream.
Sources:Food Navigator, Gluten-Free Market Set to Boom, Says Report, Lorraine Heller, July 7, 2006
CCNMoney, Gluten-free knocks low-carb fad off shelf, Parija B. Kavilanz, February 2, 2007
