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| Soy Sales Slow for First Time since 2001; Dr. Mercola - Mar 2005 | |
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| AloeGal | Aug 30 2007, 06:16 PM Post #1 |
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Soy Sales Slow for First Time Since 2001 While soy sales grew by 18 percent from 2001 to 2002, it seems the trend is slowing: sales grew just 6 percent from 2003 to 2004. Some say the slowing trend is normal, but others in the soy industry are growing antsy to come out with “another soy breakthrough product” to keep the market strong. New soy products have been introduced at a rate of 13 percent a year from 2002 to 2004. The market grew after products like soymilk and soy meat alternatives hit the mainstream, and after soy food labeling was changed. Labels have been allowed to advertise soy-based foods as heart healthy since 1999, after studies showed soy may reduce the risk of heart disease. Since then, industry groups like the Soyfoods Association of North America are lobbying the Food and Drug Administration to allow a claim saying that soy protein can lower the risk of certain types of cancer (the petition is still under review). Why the Soy Slowdown? Some say the low-carb trend, which pushed meat protein, is partly to blame for the slowing growth trend in soy sales. Further, claims that soy was a reliable estrogen replacement for postmenopausal women have been unfounded, which market analysts say may have caused some women to give up on the products. Still, products like soymilk and soy energy bars, which appeal to mainstream markets, continue to sell well. Analysts say the soy market will be steady for the next few years, but in order to “jump-start it,” soy manufacturers will need to come up with some innovative new products to reach out to the “occasional consumers.” Salem Statesman Journal March 6, 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Mercola's Comment: It is obvious that the processed food industry has a profound influence on the obesity epidemic. A common strategy that the industry uses is to market their products with claims of health improvement or protection. Frequently this claim is not based in reality. Even though soy-based products have moved into the mainstream--often sitting side-by-side with frozen meats, milk and other foods in most grocery stores--industry observers believe product sales could be a lot better. This anxiety is a little surprising, considering how good a job the industry has done to deceive the average consumer into believing processed soy products are actually good for you. In fact, one consumer interviewed for the story strives to get 15 percent of her daily protein intake from soy. If you really want the inside scoop on soy, though, I cannot approve Dr. Daniel’s brand new book on soy, The Whole Soy Story more. This is, without question, the single best compilation of fact to refute every claim that soy advocates make. It should be required reading before anyone be allowed to take another bite of tofu or soy protein powder products. If you have any questions about soy you simply must read this book. So, before you believe news stories or marketing pitches that tout soy as a near-perfect food, I urge you to review the many pages on my site I've devoted to the dangers of processed soy products, including an important article I wrote last year. Some of the hazardous effects of eating soy products may include: Increasing your risk of breast cancer Weakening your immune system Stunting the intestinal growth of your baby Soy's few redeeming qualities are found primarily in fermented soy products like tempeh, miso and natto and soybean sprouts. And remember, processed soy should never be fed to infants, not even in the form of soy infant formula. |
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