Functional foods are highly nutritious foods that are associated with many health benefits. The benefits include prevention against nutrition deficiencies, protection against diseases, improved cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, and promotion of proper growth & development. The main product types are bakery & cereals, dairy products, meat, fish & eggs, soy products, fats & oils, and other product types. A dairy product is milk and any of the foods made from milk, including butter, cheese, ice cream, yogurt, and condensed and dried milk. The ingredients used for functional foods are carotenoids, dietary fibers, fatty acids, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics, vitamins, and other product types. The various applications of these food products are sports nutrition, weight management, immunity, digestive health, clinical nutrition, cardio health, and other product types. The functional food research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides functional food statistics, including functional food industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with functional food share, detailed functional food segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the functional food industry. This functional food research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global functional foods market size will grow from $203.64 billion in 2022 to $229.7 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The global functional foods market size is expected to grow from $354.96 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 11.5%. The increasing number of diseases is shifting consumers' focus to healthy eating, which in turn is projected to boost the demand for functional foods. Functional food provides the human body with healthy nutrition, vitamins and minerals, and reduces the risk of diseases. According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is a leading cause of death in the USA, and about 6,47,000 Americans die from heart disease every year, which is one out of every four deaths. Therefore, the increasing number of cardiovascular and other diseases across the globe is anticipated to generate higher demand for a healthy diet, which in turn, is likely to propel the revenues of the functional food market over the forecast period. The higher price of functional food products attributed to the inclusion of healthier or natural ingredients is limiting the growth of the functional food market. Functional foods are sold at higher prices and hold larger profit margins than conventional foods. Functional foods are priced 30 to 500% higher than comparable conventional foods. Thus, the higher prices of functional food are to act as a major restraint for the growth of the functional food market over the forthcoming years. Key players dealing in the functional food market are increasingly focusing on new product developments and company expansion to meet the rising demand from consumers. For instance, in January 2022, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, New-Zealand-based dairy company, Tillamook Country Creamery Association (TCAA), and Three Mile Canyon Farm, introduced Pro-Optima TM, A-grade functional whey protein concentrate. Pro-Optima TM can be used in cultured products such as yogurt, to enhance the textures to deliver multi-functional benefits. In July 2021, Kerry Group, an Ireland-based food company acquired Biosearch Life for a deal of $ 150 million. Through this acquisition, Kerry Group aims to expand its product portfolio in health ingredients such as probiotics and omega 3s. Biosearch Life is a Spain-based biotechnology company. Major players in the functional food market are, Unilever, BNL Food Group, Dean Foods, The Coca-Cola Company, Arla Foods, Abbott Laboratories, PepsiCo Inc., Kraft Foods Inc., and Nestle. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the functional food market in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the global functional foods market. The regions covered in the global functional foods market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the functional food market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The functional food market consists of sales of fatty acids, carotenoids, prebiotics & probiotics, vitamins, dietary fibers, minerals, and other functional foods. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global functional foods market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Bakery & Cereals, Dairy Products, Meat, Fish & Eggs, Soy Products, Fats & Oils, Other Product Types 2) By Ingredients: Carotenoids, Dietary Fibers, Fatty Acids, Minerals, Prebiotics & Probiotics, Vitamins, Other Ingerdients 3) By Application: Sports Nutrition, Weight Management, Immunity, Digestive Health, Clinical Nutrition, Cardio Health, Other Applications

Functional food ingredients are bioactive compounds or ingredients used in manufacturing functional food products. The ingredients in functional foods provide health benefits, and some of them include supplements or other additives. The main types of functional food ingredients are probiotics and prebiotics, carotenoids, dietary fibers fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and others. Carotenoids are fat-soluble pigments found generally in fruits, flowers, plants, algae, and photosynthetic bacteria. They are also found in some non-photosynthetic bacteria, molds, and yeasts. Carotenoids act as a type of antioxidant for humans and are important for human health. It protects the human body against serious disorders such as heart disease, cancer, and degenerative eye disease. The different sources include natural, synthetic and are used in beverages, dairy products, infant food, bakery and confectionery, others. The functional food ingredients market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides functional food ingredients market statistics, including functional food ingredients industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a functional food ingredients market share, detailed functional food ingredients market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the functional food ingredients industry. This functional food ingredients market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global functional food ingredients market size grew from $102.13 billion in 2022 to $111.12 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, and affecting many markets across the globe. The functional food ingredients market size is expected to grow to $156.98 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 9.0%. The rise in demand for fortified food & beverage products is expected to contribute to the growth of the functional food ingredients market. Fortified foods are functional foods that lack natural nutrients; nutrients are added to them. These foods boost nutrition and provide health advantages. Fortified foods are functional foods without natural nutrients in them, nutrients are added to them, and these foods improve nutrition, add health benefits. Fortified foods & beverage products consumption is increasing due to growing health consciousness in consumers, increasing disease occurrences, increasing consumer’s disposable income. The medicinal properties of these foods in providing healing benefits apart from energy and essential nutrients are motivating consumers to spend more on healthy food products. According to the Kerry Group study, in 2019, 65% of consumers seek functional benefits in their food & beverages, and apple cider vinegar sales as a grown-up by 86% for its digestive and blood sugar managing properties. Therefore, the rise in demand for fortified food & beverage products will drive the functional food ingredients market growth. Collaborations and partnerships are are key trends gaining popularity in shaping the functional food ingredients market. Major companies operating in the functional food ingredients sector are focused on partnering or collaborating with other companies to develop innovative solutions for functional food ingredients. For instance, in December 2019, Cargill, a US-based food company, and Renmatix, a US-based plant ingredient innovations company, signed a joint development agreement (JDA) to explore a novel approach for making functional food ingredients from unutilized plants material. This agreement was to manufacture highly functional food ingredients. The companies will use Renmatix’s Plantrose Process, which is a proprietary water-based technology, and Cargill’s preferred feedstocks. In July 2021, Kerry Group, an Irish-based food company announced that it is acquiring Biosearch Life for a $150 million deal amount. Through this acquisition, Kerry Group can expand its healthy ingredient portfolios such as probiotics and omega-3. The expansion of a healthy ingredient portfolio can boost its capabilities within functional foods and proactive health ingredients. Biosearch Life, based in Spain, is a biotechnology company that manufactures healthy natural ingredients such as Omega-3, Probiotics, Botanical Extracts. Major players in the functional food ingredients market are Cargill, BASF, Archer Daniels Midland, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences, Arla Foods, Kerry Group, Ajinomoto, DSM, Ingredion Incorporated, Tate & Lyle, Roquette Frères, Nestle, Fuerst Day Lawson, Ashland, A&B Ingredients, and Royal Cosun. North America was the largest region in the functional food ingredients market in 2022. Europe was the second-largest market in the functional food ingredients market. The regions covered in the functional food ingredients report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the functional food ingredients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.The main types of functional food ingredients are probiotics and prebiotics, carotenoids, dietary fibers fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and others. Carotenoids are fat-soluble pigments found generally in fruits, flowers, plants, algae, and photosynthetic bacteria. They are also found in some non-photosynthetic bacteria, molds, and yeasts. Carotenoids act as a type of antioxidant for humans and are important for human health. It protects the human body against serious disorders such as heart disease, cancer, and degenerative eye disease. The different sources include natural, synthetic and are used in beverages, dairy products, infant food, bakery and confectionery, others. The functional food ingredients market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides functional food ingredients market statistics, including functional food ingredients industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a functional food ingredients market share, detailed functional food ingredients market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the functional food ingredients industry. This functional food ingredients market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global functional food ingredient market is expected to grow from $84.74 billion in 2020 to $93.09 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, and affecting many markets across the globe. The functional food ingredients market is expected to reach $125.65 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 7.8%. The rise in demand for fortified food & beverage products is expected to contribute to the growth of the functional food ingredients market. Fortified foods are functional foods that lack natural nutrients; nutrients are added to them. These foods boost nutrition and provide health advantages. Fortified foods are functional foods without natural nutrients in them, nutrients are added to them, and these foods improve nutrition, and add health benefits. Fortified foods & beverage products consumption is increasing due to growing health consciousness in consumers, increasing disease occurrences, and increasing consumer’s disposable income. The medicinal properties of these foods in providing healing benefits apart from energy and essential nutrients are motivating consumers to spend more on healthy food products. According to the Kerry Group survey in 2021, an Ireland-based public food company, a survey carried out on 13,000 people across 16 countries, since the beginning of the pandemic, more than four in ten customers have boosted their purchases of functional foods, beverages, and supplements, while 42% have increased their consumption of fortified or functional meals and drinks. Therefore, the rise in demand for fortified food & beverage products will drive the functional food ingredients market growth. Collaborations and partnerships are are key trends gaining popularity in shaping the functional food ingredients market. Major companies operating in the functional food ingredients sector are focused on partnering or collaborating with other companies to develop innovative solutions for functional food ingredients. For instance, in November 2021, BDF Natural Ingredient manufacturer of premium bioactive natural ingredient formulations partnered with A & B ingredients, a US-based manufacturer of functional ingredients for the food and beverage industry, to expand its reach in North America’s functional food ingredient market. In July 2021, Kerry Group, an Irish-based food company announced that it is acquiring Biosearch Life for a $150 million deal amount. Through this acquisition, Kerry Group can expand its healthy ingredient portfolios such as probiotics and omega-3. The expansion of a healthy ingredient portfolio can boost its capabilities within functional foods and proactive health ingredients. Biosearch Life, based in Spain, is a biotechnology company that manufactures healthy natural ingredients such as Omega-3, Probiotics, Botanical Extracts. Major players in the functional food ingredients market are Cargill, BASF, Archer Daniels Midland, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences, Arla Foods, Kerry Group, Ajinomoto, DSM, Ingredion Incorporated, Tate & Lyle, Roquette Frères, Nestle, Fuerst Day Lawson, Ashland, A&B Ingredients, and Royal Cosun. North America was the largest region in the functional food ingredients market in 2022. Europe was the second-largest market in the functional food ingredients market. The regions covered in the functional food ingredients report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the functional food ingredients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The functional food ingredients market consists of sales of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, hydrocolloids, prebiotics, amino acids, plant extracts, carotenoids, and other functional food ingredients. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global functional food ingredients market is segmented - 1) By Type: Probiotics And Prebiotics, Carotenoids, Dietary Fibers, Fatty Acids, Vitamins, Minerals, Others 2) By Source: Natural Synthetic 3) By Application: Beverages, Dairy Products, Infant Food, Bakery And Confectionery, Others

Functional beverages are non-alcoholic drinks that contain non-traditional ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, dietary fibers, probiotics, and added fruits. The main types of functional beverages are energy drinks, sports drinks, nutraceutical drinks, dairy-based beverages, juices, enhanced water, and others. Energy drinks are beverages or drinks that contain ingredients marketed to increase energy and mental performance. The functions are health & wellness, and weight management and various type of distribution channel are brick & mortar, and online. The functional beverages research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides functional beverages statistics, including functional beverages industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with functional beverages share, detailed functional beverages segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the functional beverages industry. This functional beverages research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global functional beverages market size will grow from $131.47 billion in 2022 to $147.7 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The global functional beverages market size is expected to grow from $224.99 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 11.1%. Increasing awareness of health issues is anticipated to propel the demand for functional beverages over the forecast period. Functional beverages help to enhance various body functionalities, including the management of heart rate, digestive health, immune system, and weight management, due to the presence of vitamins, minerals, herbs, and amino acids. Consumers are increasingly shifting towards the consumption of functional beverages that contain ingredients to address these specific health issues. According to Packaging Strategies journal, a major change in the beverage industry is moving toward functional beverages as consumers strive to improve their health. Additionally, the rise of clean-label, organic, and non-GMO products is impacting the buying behaviours of consumers. Therefore, consumer preferences for functional drinks over carbonated drinks and fruit juices are projected to drive the demand for functional beverages over the next few years. The wide availability of cheaper substitutes such as green tea, coffee, and fresh juice is hindering the growth of the functional beverage market. The prices of functional drinks are comparatively higher than those of carbonated drinks and other available substitutes. Thus, the availability of substitute products is negatively impacting the growth of the market. For instance, dry beverage mixes, which offer functionality, are cost-effective and have low transportation costs. The ingredients in dry beverage mixes provide high nutrients, replacing the need for functional beverages with low costs. The availability of cheaper substitutes thereby restrains the growth of the market. The manufacturing of low-calorie natural sweeteners and the use of natural colors and ingredients are promoting the growth of functional beverages. Major players dealing in the industry are adopting various strategies in order to meet consumer requirements. For instance, in April 2021, Manus Bio, Inc., a US-based company operating in natural ingredients, announced the launch of NutraSweet Natural, a plant-based sweetener with zero calories. NutraSweet Natural is produced by isolating the sweetest and purest parts of the stevia leaf, which are incorporated into a proprietary blend to create the exact taste of sugar without the calories while minimizing its environmental footprint. In March 2021, Nestlé S.A, a Switzerland-based multinational food, and drink processing conglomerate corporation acquired Essentia Water, LLC for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Nestlé S.A aims to strengthen its presence in the functional water segment and to gain a competitive advantage in the market. Essentia Water, LLC is a US-based beverage company. Major players in the functional beverages market are Danone, Clif Bar & Company, Universal Nutrition, Cloud 9, The Coca-Cola Company, Monster Beverage Corporation, Arla foods, National Beverage Corp., Cloud 9, Nestle. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the functional beverages market in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the global functional beverages market. The regions covered in the global functional beverages market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the functional beverages market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The functional beverages market consists of sales of energy drinks, sports drinks, enhanced fruit drinks, bottled water, and other functional beverages. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global functional beverages market is segmented - 1) By Type: Energy Drinks, Sports Drinks, Nutraceutical Drinks, Dairy-based Beverages, Juices, Enhanced Water, Other Types 2) By Function: Health & Wellness, Weight Management 3) By Distribution Channel: Brick & mortar, Online

Food antioxidants are the molecules that neutralize the free radicals and destabilize the molecules to protect cells from damage. Some major food antioxidants are mainly found in fruits, vegetables, vitamins such as E and C, and other plant-based foods. The primary types of food antioxidants are natural and synthetic antioxidants. They are available in dry and liquid forms. The food antioxidants are derived from fruits and vegetables, oils, spices and herbs, botanical extracts, and gallic acid and are used in fats and oils, prepared foods, prepared meat and poultry, seafood, bakery and confectionery, plant-based alternatives, and nutraceuticals. The food antioxidants market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides food antioxidants market statistics, including food antioxidants industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a food antioxidants market share, detailed food antioxidants market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the food antioxidants industry. This food antioxidants market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global food antioxidants market size grew from $1.67 billion in 2022 to $1.82 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The food antioxidants market size is expected to grow to $2.56 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.9%. An increase in the use of food antioxidants to improve the shelf life of processed food products supported the growth of the market during the historic period. Antioxidants have been used in the food processing industry to prevent oxidation and improve flavor, aroma, and color. Antioxidants have also been used and valued in the treatment of a variety of diseases, including cancer and coronary heart disease. The rise in the use of food antioxidants to improve the shelf life of food products supported the growth of the food antioxidants market. For instance, in March 2021, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), a US-based organization that provides information on science and health, fruits, vegetables, culinary herbs, and spices have health-protective properties due to the presence of low-molecular antioxidants, which protect cells and their structures from oxidative stress and damage. The antioxidants also provide a positive correlation between the consumption of whole fruits and vegetables and the prevention of diseases such as atherosclerosis, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis, as well as improved cardiovascular and neurological health, lower cancer incidence, increased longevity, and lower overall mortality. Players in the food antioxidants market are increasingly adopting mergers and acquisition strategies to expand the product portfolio and expand operations in different geographies.  Mergers and acquisitions give growth opportunities to the players in the industry to maximize revenues through geographic and product portfolio expansion. For instance, in April 2021, Kemin Industries, a leading ingredient manufacturer, acquired Proteus Industries Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Kemin expects to expand its portfolio by adding clean-label phosphate alternatives, meat block replacements, and fat block solutions, along with the technology and human resources that Proteus has to offer. Proteus Industries is a food ingredient manufacturer that develops clean-label protein ingredients. Also, in January 2020, Dupont, which is a leading chemical and bioscience company, entered into an agreement with International Flavors & Fragrances to merge their nutrition and industrial biosciences divisions. This merger is expected to benefit both companies and allow them to better serve their customers. In April 2021, Kemin Industries, a leading ingredient manufacturer, acquired Proteus Industries Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Kemin expects to expand its portfolio by adding clean-label phosphate alternatives, meat block replacements, and fat block solutions, along with the technology and human resources that Proteus has to offer. Proteus Industries is a food ingredient manufacturer that develops clean-label protein ingredients. Major players in the food antioxidants market are Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, BASF SE, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Kemin Industries, Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, Frutarom Ltd., Barentz Group, Camlin Fine Sciences, Kalsec Inc., E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company, Cargill Inc., Advanced Organic Materials, VDH Chem Tech Pvt Ltd., and Vitablend Nederland BV. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the food antioxidants market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food antioxidants market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the food antioxidants market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The food antioxidants market consists of sales of synthetic food antioxidants such as butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), and propyl gallate (PG). Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global food antioxidants market is segmented - 1) By Type: Natural, Synthetic 2) By Form: Dry or Liquid 3) By Source: Fruits and Vegetables; Oils, Spices, and Herbs; Botanical Extracts; Gallic Acid; Other Sources 4) By Application: Fats and Oils; Prepared Foods; Prepared Meat and Poultry; Seafood; Bakery and Confectionery; Plant-Based Alternatives; Nutraceuticals; Other Applications

The food encapsulation technique is used for incorporating food ingredients, cells, enzymes, and certain other materials into small capsules as the encapsulated materials are protected from heat, moisture, or other extreme condition. Food encapsulation is used to mask taste, color, flavor, and odor, and enhance the viability and stability of the food product. The main food encapsulation technologies include micro encapsulation, nano encapsulation, hybrid technology, and macro encapsulation. Microencapsulation is the process of reducing the volatility, adverse aroma, and reactivity of food products. When exposed to heat, light, moisture, or other adverse conditions, it offers greater stability to food products. The different shell materials in food encapsulation are polysaccharides, proteins, lipids, emulsifiers, and other shell materials. The different food encapsulation core phases are minerals, organic acids, vitamins, enzymes, probiotics, additives, essential oils, prebiotics, and other substances, which are used for applications in dietary supplements, functional food products, bakery products, confectionery, beverages, dairy products, and other applications. The food encapsulation market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides food encapsulation market statistics, including food encapsulation industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with food encapsulation market share, detailed food encapsulation market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the food encapsulation industry. This food encapsulation market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global food encapsulation market size grew from $36.64 billion in 2022 to $39.18 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, and affecting many markets across the globe. The food encapsulation market size is expected to grow to $50.68 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.6%. The rising demand for fortified and functional foods is expected to propel the growth of the food encapsulation market. Fortified food has added nutrients that do not occur in the food naturally. Functional food reduces the risk of disease and promotes optimal health beyond basic nutrition. Fortified and functional foods are widely used in the food encapsulation market, as they offer added nutrients or healthy ingredients. For instance, in 2020, Switzerland-based food and beverage processing company, Nestle, delivered 196.6 billion fortified servings of food and beverages through their popular brands, including Bear Brand, Cerevita, and Maggi. Technological advancement is a key trend gaining popularity in the food encapsulation market. Technological advancement is the discovery of knowledge that advances technology. For instance, in February 2022, Givaudan, a Switzerland-based manufacturer of food and flavors, launched PrimeLock+, a breakthrough fat encapsulation technology that reduces 30% of the calories and 75% of the fat content in meat substitutes. The innovation in fat encapsulation also offers increased authenticity and flavor stabilization, which allows companies to create tastier, lower-fat, plant-based products such as burgers, sausages, and meatballs while improving the eating experience. In February 2021, International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (IFF), a US-based producer of value-added ingredients, merged with the Nutrition and Biosciences Business of DuPont for a deal amount of $7.3 billion. Through this merger, IFF aims to create ingredients and solutions across a wide range of end-markets, including food and beverage, health and wellness, and home and personal care. DuPont Nutrition Biosciences is a Denmark-based developer and producer of food and beverage ingredients, enzymes, and bio-based solutions that also provides food encapsulation solutions. Major players in the food encapsulation market are Cargill, Incorporated, DuPont, Royal DSM, FrieslandCampina, Kerry, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Symrise, Balchem Inc., Firmenich SA, Advanced Bionutrition Corp, Aveka, Lycored, Encpasys LLC, Blue California, FierslandCampina, Kievit, Coating Place Inc., Vitablend, Clextral, Tastetech, and Givaudan North America was the largest region in the food encapsulation market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food encapsulation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the food encapsulation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The food encapsulation market consists of sales of microencapsulation, nanoencapsulation, hybrid technology, and macro encapsulation. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global food encapsulation market is segmented - 1) By Technology: Micro Encapsulation, Nano Encapsulation, Hybrid Technology, Macro Encapsulation 2) By Shell Material: Polysaccharides, Proteins, Lipids, Emulsifiers, Other Shell Materials 3) By Core Phase: Minerals, Organic Acids, Vitamins, Enzymes, Probiotics, Additives, Essential Oils, Prebiotics, Other Substances, 4) By Application: Dietary Supplements, Functional Food Products, Bakery Products, Confectionery, Beverages, Dairy Products, Other Applications

Food ingredients are substances that are applied to foods to improve taste, texture, and appearance and achieve specific technical or functional goals during production, storage, or packaging. Food ingredients are used to improve safety and freshness and maintain the nutritional value of the food. The main types of products in food ingredients are starches, vegetable oils and fats, natural sweeteners, enzymes and antioxidants, natural flavorings and colors, functional ingredients, and others. Starches are used as an additive for food processing and are typically used as thickeners and stabilizers in puddings, custard, soups, sauces, gravies, pie fillings, salad dressing, noodles, meat products, and many more. The different functional types include sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavors, and color additives, preservatives, fat replacers, nutrients, stabilizers, thickeners, binders, and texturizers, pH control agents & acidulants, others that are used in pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, animal feed, others. The food ingredients market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides food ingredients market statistics, including food ingredients industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a food ingredients market share, detailed food ingredients market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the food ingredients industry. This food ingredients market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global food ingredients market size grew from $47.24 billion in 2022 to $51.92 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, and affecting many markets across the globe. The food ingredients market size is expected to grow to $74.78 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 9.6%. The increase in the awareness of fitness among people and the growing number of health-conscious consumers are expected to drive the market for food ingredients during the forecast period. Consumers are incorporating bioactive food ingredients such as omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, probiotics, soy protein, and beta-carotene into their meals to maintain good health. According to International Food Information Council’s (IFIC) 2020 Food and Health Survey, 8 out of 10 American consumers have changed their eating or food preparation habits as a result of COVID-19. Furthermore, according to the 2021 survey by Moneydasher, in the USA and Europe, health-conscious shoppers cover 25-30% of all supermarket buyers. The introduction to technologically advanced solutions is an emerging trend in the food ingredients market. Major food ingredients firms are concentrating on developing innovative solutions for food ingredients to provide global food industries with next-generation alternative proteins and other ingredients. For instance, in August 2022, Kalsec, a US-based food ingredient company partnered with Infinome Biosciences, a US-based bioengineering company, to use a precision fermentation technique to develop microbial-based food ingredients. In June 2021, Kerry Group, an Ireland-based food company offering food and beverage ingredients acquired Niacet for $1,011.80 million (€853 million). Through this acquisition, Kerry integrated Niacet into its global food protection and preservation platform, enhancing its food protection, food ingredient, and preservation strategy to offer new products and technologies in a broader market. Niacet is a US-based company that offers food ingredients. Major players in the food ingredients market are Kerry Group, Cargill Inc., Archer Daniels Midland, Stevia First Corporation, Hermes Sweeteners Ltd., Riken Vitamin, Koninklijke DSM N.V, Palsgaard, Danisco, Angel Yeast Co. Ltd., Aral Foods amber, Bunge Limited, Glanbia PLC., Ingredion Incorporated, and Corbion Purac. North America was the largest region in the food ingredients market in 2022. Europe was the second-largest market in the food ingredients market. The regions covered in food ingredients report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the food ingredients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The food ingredients market consists of sales of starches, vegetable oils and fats, natural sweeteners, enzymes and antioxidants, natural flavorings and colors, functional ingredients, and other food ingredients. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global food ingredients market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Starches, Vegetable Oils And Fats, Natural Sweeteners, Enzymes And Antioxidants, Natural Flavorings And Colours, Functional Ingredients, Other Product Types 2) By Function: Sweeteners, Emulsifier, Flavors And Color Additives, Preservatives, Fat Replacers, Nutrients, Stabilizers, Thickeners, Binders, And Texturizers, pH Control Agents And Acidulants, Other Funcations 3) By Application: Pharmaceuticals, Food And Beverages, Animal Feed, Other Applications

Food dehydrators refer to a device used for drying and preserving foods by removing most of the natural moisture contained in the food. Food dehydrators are used to reduce potential problems with spoilage that might occur with fresh foods. A food dehydrator uses a heat source and airflow to reduce the water content of foods such as fruits, vegetables, and meat. The main technologies in food dehydrators include vertical airflow and horizontal airflow. The vertical airflow food dehydrators' heating source is usually located at the bottom of the appliance and is used to dry subtle items such as strawberries, herbs, peaches and others. The various energy sources in dehydrators are electricity, biofuel, and solar energy and are used by end-users such as residential and commercial. The food dehydrators research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides food dehydrators statistics, including global market size, regional shares, competitors with food dehydrators share, detailed food dehydrators segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the food dehydrators industry. This food dehydration research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global food dehydrators market size grew from $2.16 billion in 2022 to $2.4 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, and affecting many markets across the globe. The food dehydrators market size is expected to grow to $3.57 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 10.5%. Increasing demand for the longer shelf life of food products is contributing to the growth of the food dehydrator market. There has been an increasing demand for food products with a longer shelf life. The process of food dehydration involves the transfer of mass and heat within the food and the medium used to transfer energy to the food. The drying process of a food dehydrator slowly removes moisture while retaining nutrients and preserving many flavors, enhancing the quality and shelf life of the product. In 2020, UAE-based FMCG company, Truebell, saw a threefold increase in demand for long-shelf-life products. The company saw an increase in the popularity of long-shelf life food products and baking ingredients, along with an increase in the consumption of home-cooked meals. Increasing demand for the longer shelf life of food products will drive the growth of the food dehydrator market. The development of environmentally friendly food dehydrators is a key trend gaining popularity in the market. Environment-friendly dehydrators help in reducing energy costs and carbon emissions during the drying process. For instance, in October 2022, Maan Global Industries, an India-based company in the designing and manufacturing of thermal products, introduced launched unique food dehydrator, that consumes 75% less electricity compared to conventional food dehydrators and enhances the shelf life of fruits, vegetables, meat, and poultary. In September 2021, a US-based environmental biophysical and food safety instrumentation company, METER Group, Inc., acquired Drying Technology, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, METER Group accelerates its portfolio of proven, closed-loop moisture control for continuous lines for METER Food customers. The deal gives METER Group access to Drying Technology’s sensor technology and patented algorithm, which helps to reduce moisture content variation in foods, improving production efficiency and quality and minimising waste and energy consumption. Drying Technology, Inc. is a US-based industrial automation company. Major players in the food dehydrators market are Tribest Corporation, Koolatron Corporation, Excalibur Dehydrator, National Presto Industries, Inc., Lem Products Holding LLC, Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., The Sausage Maker, Inc., NutriChef Kitchen, Aroma Housewares Company, Buffalo Appliances, STX International, Avantco Equipment, National Enameling and Stamping Company (NESCO), Vitality4Life Pty Limited, Kerone Engineering Solutions Ltd., Guangdong IKE Industrial Co., Ltd., Weston Brands LLC, TSM Products, Ronco, Open Country, Foshan Mel-Tech Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd., Samma Service, Ekotec Energy Heat Pumps, L'EQUIP and Gourmia Eastern Europe was the largest region in the food dehydrators market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food dehydrators market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the food dehydrators market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The food dehydrators market consists of sales of horizontal airflow food dehydrators, vertical airflow food dehydrators, and other food dehydrators. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global food dehydrators market is segmented - 1) By Technology: Vertical Airflow, Horizontal Airflow 2) By Energy Source: Electricity, Biofuel, Solar 3) By End Use: Residential, Commercial

Foods are defined as processed products of plants, and animals that contain essential nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, fat, and other nutrients consumed by humans. Beverages are defined as potable drinks which have thirst quenching refreshing, stimulating, and nourishing properties. The main type of food and beverages are alcoholic – beverages, nonalcoholic – beverages, grain products, bakery & confectionary, other foods products, frozen, canned, and dried food, dairy food, meat, poultry and seafood, syrup, seasoning, oils, & general food, animal and pet food, and tobacco products. Alcoholic beverages include beverages that contain varying amounts of alcohol (ethanol). The various typesdistinct types of distribution channels are supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce, and Other Distribution Channels. The different typesseveral types of nature include organic and conventional. The food and beverages research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides food and beverages statistics, including food and beverages industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with food and beverages share, detailed food and beverages segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the food and beverages industry. This food and beverages research report deliver a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global food and beverages market grew from $6,729.54 billion in 2022 to $7,221.73 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The food and beverages market is expected to grow to $9,225.37 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.3%. Many countries across the globe are experiencing falling prices of crops due to overcapacity; this is expected to result in low raw material costs for food and beverage companies. For instance, in November 2022, according to the report Frontline, an India-based national magazine on agriculture, the bailout package of Rs 7000 crore, announced by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, for farmers involved in the sugar production sectors to fix the minimum selling price of refined sugar of Rs 29 per kilogram (prices dropped to Rs 23-24 recently due to overproduction and to create a buffer stock of 3 million tonnes of sugar for one year. Thus, the overproduction of certain crops is likely to result in higher profit margins for food and beverage companies. Higher profit margins will enable food and beverage companies to increase their productivity and drive the market going forward. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the food and beverages market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Food and beverage manufacturers depend on the supply of raw materials from domestic and international suppliers. As many governments restricted the movement of goods across countries and locally, manufacturers had to halt production due to a lack of raw materials. Also, restrictions on the trade of non-essential goods and fear of contamination through manufacturing facilities contributed to the decline. The outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the food and beverages market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Frozen food manufacturers are using technologies such as individual quick freezing (IQF) to improve the yield and quality of frozen foods. The IQF method involves transferring the individual food items on a conveyor belt into a blast freezer that quickly freezes the items. With the IQF method, every individual piece of food is frozen separately, as opposed to bulk or block freezing. This method boosts yield by 1.5-3% and results in better quality products with high nutritional value and less wastage. Examples of IQF foods include fruits such as blueberries, strawberries, and peaches, and vegetables such as corn, peas, and green beans. The global IQF vegetable market is expected to reach $2 billion by 2026, thus indicating significant demand for IQF food products in the future. Major companies in the food and beverages market include Nestle S.A., JBS S.A., PepsiCo Inc., Anheuser-Busch InBev sa/nv, Tyson Foods Inc., Wilmar International Ltd., Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), The Coca-Cola Company, Imperial brands plc, Mars Incorporated. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the food and beverages market in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region of the food and beverages market. The regions covered in the food and beverages market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the food and beverages market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The food and beverages market consists of sales of beer, wine and brandy, spirits, coffee and tea, soft drink and ice, flour, rice and malt, breakfast cereal, sugar and confectionery products, bread and bakery products, cookie, cracker, pasta, and tortilla, perishable prepared food, snack food, frozen food, canned and ambient food, milk and butter, cheese, dry, condensed, and evaporated dairy products, ice cream and frozen dessert, meat products, poultry, seafood, flavoring syrup and concentrate, seasoning and dressing, fats and oils, pet food, animal food, cigarettes, cigars and cigarillos, smoking and other tobacco products. The companies in the food and beverages industry process raw materials into food, pet food and tobacco products, package and distribute them through various distribution channels to both on-trade and off-trade establishments. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global food and beverages market is segmented - 1) By Type: Alcoholic - Beverages, Non Alcoholic - Beverages, Grain Products, Bakery & Confectionary, Other Foods Products, Frozen, Canned and Dried Food, Dairy Food, Meat, Poultry And Seafood, Syrup, Seasoning, Oils, & General Food, Animal And Pet Food, Tobacco Products 2) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, E-Commerce, Other Distribution Channels 3) By Nature: Organic, Conventional Subsegments Covered: Beer, Wine And Brandy, Spirits, Coffee And Tea, Soft Drink And Ice, Flour, Rice And Malt, Other Grain Products, Breakfast Cereal, Sugar And Confectionery Products, Bread And Bakery Products, Cookie, Cracker, Pasta, And Tortilla, Perishable Prepared Food, Snack Food, All Other Miscellaneous Food, Frozen Food, Canned And Ambient Food, Milk And Butter, Cheese, Dry, Condensed, And Evaporated Dairy Products, Ice Cream And Frozen Dessert, Meat Products, Poultry, Seafood, Flavoring Syrup And Concentrate, Seasoning And Dressing, Fats And Oils, Pet Food, Animal Food, Cigarettes, Cigars And Cigarillos, Smoking And Other Tobacco Products