The clean label mold inhibitors market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The clean label mold inhibitors market has seen rapid growth in recent years. It will increase from $1.72 billion in 2024 to $1.9 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%.
Growth drivers include rising consumer demand for natural ingredients, increased health consciousness, stricter regulations for cleaner food labels, advancements in food preservation technologies, growing awareness of food safety, and the expansion of organic and natural food markets.
The clean label mold inhibitors market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The clean label mold inhibitors market is expected to reach $2.79 billion by 2029 at a 10.1% CAGR. Growth drivers include regulatory pressures, preservation technology advancements, and increasing demand for organic and non-GMO products. Major trends include innovations in formulation technologies, adoption in the bakery industry, and a focus on shelf-life extension.
The growing food industry is expected to stimulate the clean label mold inhibitor market. The rise of the food industry, driven by biofuel growth, population expansion, and energy costs, is contributing to higher demand for natural mold inhibitors. These inhibitors extend food shelf life without compromising quality or safety. In 2022, food and beverage sales in Australia increased to 15.1 million metric tons, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
The clean label mold inhibitors market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Ingredient: Vinegar, Starch, Whey, Fermented Flour, Other Ingredients
2) By Source: Plants, Animals, Microorganisms
3) By End-User: Food And Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Animal Feed, Personal Care And Cosmetics, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Vinegar: Apple Cider Vinegar, White Vinegar, Other Vinegar Types
2) By Starch: Potato Starch, Corn Starch, Tapioca Starch, Other Starch Types
3) By Whey: Whey Protein, Whey Powder, Whey Concentrate
4) By Fermented Flour: Rice Fermented Flour, Wheat Fermented Flour, Other Fermented Flour Types
5) By Other Ingredients: Essential Oils, Salt, Plant Extracts, Organic Acid
In the clean label mold inhibitors market, companies are creating clean-label preservatives to serve customers with better, more advanced features. For instance, in July 2023, BioVeritas LLC launched a clean-label mold inhibitor made through upcycling and fermentation. This natural preservative extends the shelf life of baked goods, offering a more eco-friendly solution compared to traditional petrochemical-based preservatives.
Major companies operating in the clean label mold inhibitors market are:
• DuPont Inc.
• Koninklijke DSM N.V.
• Kerry Group plc
• Lesaffre et Compagnie
• Tate & Lyle PLC
• Corbion NV
• Lallemand
• Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
• Balchem Corporation
• Glanbia Nutritionals
• Kemin Industries Inc.
• Grain Millers Inc.
• Prathista Industries Limited
• Puratos Group
• Thymly Products Inc.
• Bentoli Inc.
• J&K Ingredients Corp.
• Indo Bakels Pvt. Ltd.
• Handary SA
• A&B Ingredients Inc.
• ProByn International Inc.
• Vaishnavi Bio Tech International Limited
• BioVeritas LLC
North America was the largest region in the clean label mold inhibitors market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the clean label mold inhibitors market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.