The food fortifying agents market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In the last few years, the size of the food fortifying agents market has escalated rapidly. It is set to expand from $109.24 billion in 2024 to $124.06 billion in 2025, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6%. The surge during the historical period can be credited to an awareness of nutritional deficiencies, government regulations and mandates, a rise in health and wellness trends, heightened consumer awareness, and concerns about global malnutrition.
The Food Fortifying Agents market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for food fortifying agents is predicted to expand rapidly in the forthcoming years. It's anticipated to reach $212.2 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4%.
The forecast period's growth is tied to economic development objectives, sustainable fortification practices, personalization and customization, global food supply chain integration, and awareness of nutritional deficiencies. The projected period will likely see trends such as advanced fortification technologies, convenience food fortification, international nutrition initiatives, and enhancements in sports nutrition and performance.
The escalating incidence of persistent diseases is a key driver for the growth of the food fortifying agents market. Chronic diseases, such as heart ailments, cancer, asthma and diabetes, which can be controlled through timely detection, physical activity, balanced diet, and proper treatment, are on the rise. This surge in chronic diseases is escalating consumers' demand for nutritious food, thereby fueling the market for food fortifying agents. The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD), a globally acknowledged organization based in the US, has projected that by 2025, nearly 49% of the total population, or an estimated 164 million Americans will be afflicted by chronic diseases. Hence, the growing incidence of chronic diseases is set to boost the market for food fortifying agents.
The food fortifying agents market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Minerals, Vitamins, Lipids, Carbohydrates, Proteins And Amino Acids, Prebiotics, Probiotics, Other Types
2) By Process: Powder Enrichment, Premixes And Coatings, Drum Drying, Dusting, Spray Drying Under Microencapsulation Process
3) By Application: Cereals And Cereal-Based Products, Dairy And Dairy-Based Products, Fats And Oils, Bulk Food Items, Beverages, Infant Formula, Dietary Supplements, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, Selenium
2) By Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin B Complex (B1, B2, B3, B6, B1
2), Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
3) By Lipids: Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Omega-6 Fatty Acids, Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs)
4) By Carbohydrates: Dietary Fiber, Resistant Starch
5) By Proteins and Amino Acids: Whey Protein, Soy Protein, Casein Protein, Essential Amino Acids, Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs)
6) By Prebiotics: Inulin, Oligofructose, Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS)
7) By Probiotics: Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Saccharomyces Boulardii
8) By Other Types: Herbal Extracts, Enzymes, Natural Flavoring Agent
In the food fortifying agents market, product innovation is currently a significant trend. To expand their product range and customer base, top industry participants are focusing on unveiling creative products. For instance, Nestlé Health Science, a Swiss nutritional science pioneer, introduced two new probiotics as solid beverages in China in September 2022, aimed at supporting growth and addressing children's allergies. The added probiotic strains include Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG, Bifidobacterium animalis BB-12, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001, and Bifidobacterium lactis HN019. They are enriched with prebiotics, a higher amount of live bacteria amounting to 20bn CFU, vitamin C, and zinc. Unlike common allergens, these probiotics do not include dairy, fragrances, lactose, or preservatives.
Major companies operating in the food fortifying agents market include:
• Koninklijke DSM N.V.
• Chr. Hansen A/S
• BASF SE
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• Tate & Lyle Plc.
• Ingredion Incorporated
• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• Nestle SA
• The Kellogg Company
• A&B Ingredients Inc.
• Royal Cosun
• Stratum Nutrition
• Wenda Ingredients LLC
• ABF Ingredients
• Cargill Incorporated
• FMC Corporation.
• Glanbia plc.
• Zhejiang Garden Biochemical High-tech Co. Ltd
• Kerry Group plc.
• Nutralliance Inc.
• Nutrifusion LLC
• Prinova Group LLC
• Sensus B.V.
• SternVitamin GmbH & Co. KG
• Roquette Frères
• The Wright Group
North America was the largest region in the food fortifying agents’ market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food fortifying agents market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.