Global Lactose Free Food Market

Functional Beverages Market Definition

The functional beverages market consists of sales of functional beverages by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that produce non-alcoholic beverages. A functional beverage is a type of non-alcoholic beverage with an additional benefit through its formulation, often in the form of a health aid or performance-enhancer product. Functional beverages contain non-traditional ingredients such as minerals, vitamins, probiotics, dietary fibers, and added fruits. The companies in the functional beverages industry process raw materials into drinks, package and distribute them through various distribution channels to both individual customers and commercial establishments. The functional beverages market covered in this report includes energy drinks, sports drinks, nutraceutical drinks, dairy-based beverages, juices, enhanced water, and other functional beverages/drinks.

Pet Food Market Definition

The pet food market consist sales of goods and services by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) associated with manufacturing cat and dog food and other animal food from ingredients such as grains, oilseed mill products and meat products. The industry includes the establishments that produce dog food, cat food, and other animal food. Other animal includes birds, mammals and aquatic animals. Pet foods are specialty foods prepared according to the nutritional requirements of domesticated animals that can be either made from plant or animal-based food materials. Pet foods are made with innovative shapes and attractive colors to entice the owners and are added with special flavorings to enhance the taste so that animals easily eat the food.

Bottled Water Market Definition

The bottled water market consists of sales of bottled water services and related goods by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that provide bottled water. The bottled water industry includes establishments that purify and bottle water.

The dairy alternatives market consists of sales of dairy alternative products and related services. Dairy alternatives are food & beverages that are used as a substitute for dairy products. These products are extracted from plants including cereals (rice, oats), legumes (soy), seeds (hemp, flax), nuts (peanuts, almond), and other grains (teff, quinoa). The dairy milk alternatives include soy milk, rice milk, oat milk, coconut milk, and flaxseed milk, cheese substitutes comprise soft cheese and hard cheese, butter alternatives such as nut butter, coconut butter, vegetable oil blends, and cultured vegan butter. The global dairy alternatives market is expected grow from $18.95 billion in 2020 to $19.71 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%. The growth is mainly due to the companies resuming their operations and adapting to the new normal while recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $27.92 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 9%. The dairy alternatives market covered in this report is segmented by product type into non-dairy milk; butter; cheese; yogurts; ice cream; others. Increasing cases of lactose intolerance and milk allergies are projected to contribute to the dairy alternatives market growth. Lactose intolerance or congenital lactase deficiency is a situation wherein small intestine is incapable of making enzyme lactase to break down or digest lactose, moving undigested lactose to large intestine causing symptoms such as diarrhoea, gas, and bloating. According to Cleveland Clinic, more than 30 million people in America are lactose intolerant. This scenario is likely to generate higher demand for dairy alternatives, which in turn, is anticipated to boost the revenues for dairy alternatives market over the forecast period. Lack of awareness among the consumers about the nutritional benefits of dairy alternative products is expected to hinder the growth of the market. Many dairy consumers feel that dairy substitutes are lower in nutritional content than cow’s milk and other dairy products. According to Cargill Study, about 90% of households in America consume dairy products as a part of their daily diets, whereas, only 4% of the population consumes only non-dairy products. Therefore, the lack of awareness among the populace about the nutritional benefits of dairy alternatives is to hinder the growth of the market over the forthcoming years. The new product innovation is the trend in the dairy alternatives market. In December 2019, Nestle’s popular brand Nesquik, a health-drink brand, announced the launch of GoodNes, its first plant-based health drink made from a blend of pea protein and oat milk. According to Nestle, its new dairy alternative health drinks matches the nutritional value of traditional milk with 2g of dietary fibers and 6 g of protein per serving. The product is made from using cane sugar and leaf extract for the naturally sweet taste and contains 40% less sugar than chocolate almond milk. In October 2019, Wyler Farms, Israel-based tofu company, and Innovopro, a food-tech startup company have partnered for the launch of new Innovopro’s CP-Pro 70 chickpea protein in Israel market. The Innovopro’s chickpea protein concentrate is a part of the new dairy-alternative beverage product line of Wyler Farms in the country. Innovopro‘s CP-Pro 70 is a plant-based protein and has a unique neutral taste. The major players covered in the global dairy alternatives market are Tate & Lyle, CP Kelco Inc., SunOpta Inc., The Whitewaves Food Company (US), Organic Valley (US), The Hain Celestial Group (US), Blue Diamond Growers (US), Sunopta (Canada), Archer Daniels Midland Company, The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo Inc., Döhler GmbH, Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing Company (Australia), Eden Foods (US), Nutriops S.L. (Spain), Earth's Own Food Company (Canada), Triballat Noyal (France), Valsoia S.P.A (Italy), Dohler GmBh (Germany), Panos Brands LLC (US). The countries covered in the global dairy alternatives market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The regions covered in the global dairy alternatives market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The global dairy alternatives market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Non-dairy Milk, Butter, Cheese, Yogurts, Ice cream, Others 2) By Source: Almond, Soy, Oats, Hemp, Coconut, Rice, Others 3) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets, Health Food Stores, Pharmacies, Convenience Stores, Online Stores, Others

The diabetic foods market consists of sales of diabetic foods and related services that are used in supermarkets and hypermarkets, stores or pharmacies, grocery stores, and online stores. Diabetic food products are dietary products which include reduced carbohydrate content and sugar content that help regulate blood glucose increase. Diabetic food also contains low calorie sweeteners, diet beverages, etc. The global diabetic foods market is expected grow from $10.62 billion in 2020 to $11.38 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth is mainly due to the companies resuming their operations and adapting to the new normal while recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $14.94 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 7%. Increasing cases of juvenile diabetes among children and youth is a key factor driving the growth of the diabetic foods market. Incidences of diabetes are growing all over the world, and therefore diabetes among children is quite common, most children have type 1(juvenile) diabetes during childhood. About 90% of young people with diabetes suffer from Type 1. For People with type 1 diabetes, the Mediterranean diet plan is recommended because it is full of nutrient-dense foods, including plenty of fresh vegetables, some oranges, plant fats such as olive oil and nuts, fish such as sardines, and occasional meat and milk. In 2018, 34.2 million Americans have developed diabetes or 10.5% of the population. Almost 1.6 million Americans suffer from type 1 diabetes, including about 187,000 children and teenagers. Therefore, the increasing cases of juvenile diabetes among children and youth is expected to drive the growth of the diabetic foods market. Labelling food is a key factor hindering the growth of the diabetic foods market. There has been a concern for some time that labelling food as 'diabetic' could confuse people with diabetes into believing that food is important or at least especially necessary. Improvement in food policy ensures that companies would not be able to label food as 'diabetic' or 'made for diabetics'. Diabetes UK reacted furiously and has been fighting for the removal of the labels for over 30 years, which wrongly suggests a health advantage for people with diabetes and are seen as important to conventional alternatives. Therefore, labelling food is expected to restrict the growth of the diabetic food market. Product innovation is the key trend in the diabetic foods market. The introduction of various items such as low-calorie sweet beverages, sugar-free jellies, diabetic bakery items, low-fat ice cream, and other dairy goods are attracting more customers towards diabetic foods. For instance, companies like Coke, Pepsi, Thumps Up and Sprite introduced new beverages such as protein shakes, good-for-good beverages and functional waters that are gradually making their presence felt in retail stores and contributing to faster growth in the overall beverage category. With an annual growth rate of 7%, the carbonated soft drinks (CSD) industry in India was pegged at Rs 25,000 in 2018. Coke's biggest segment in the US, Diet Coke, and Coke Zero Sugar contributed to an 8% rise in retail sales growth last year for the brand of non-calorie sparkling soft drinks, it reported a 5% organic global growth overall for the year. In July 2019, Ferrero SPA, an Italian based company, manufacturer of branded chocolate and confectionery products acquired Kellogg Company for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Ferrero SPA further strengthened its position in North American market by adding iconic brands. Kellogg Company, an American based company, leading producer of cereal and a leader in snacks production. The major players covered in the global diabetic foods market are David Chapman's Ice Cream Ltd., Fifty 50 Food Inc, Nestlé SA, Unilever Plc., Mars Incorporated, The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo Inc., Kellogg Co., Cadbury Plc., Zen Health Japan Co. Ltd., Newtrition Plus Health & Wellness Pvt. Ltd., Anhui Elite International Trade Co. Ltd., Amber Lyn, Saputo Inc., Hunan Hill Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., Danone, Inc., Golden Farm Candies, Wellness Pvt. Ltd., Mondelez International, Mars Inc., Sushma Gram Udyog, Hill Pharmaceutical. The countries covered in the global diabetic foods market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The regions covered in the global diabetic foods market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The global diabetic foods market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Bakery Products, Dairy Products, Confectionery Products, Beverages, Snacks, Others 2) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Drug Stores/Pharmacies, Online Stores, Others 3) By End User: Childrens, Adults

The gluten free food market consists of sales of gluten free food items and related services. Gluten is a group of proteins found in various grains including barley, wheat, and rye. The gluten free food items are consumed mostly by people with celiac disease or are allergic to gluten. Gluten free food comprises fruit & vegetable, meat, fish, potatoes, rice, lentils, and others. The benefits associated with the consumption of gluten free food includes weight loss, increased energy, and improved health. The global gluten free food market is expected grow from $4.84 billion in 2020 to $5.21 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth is mainly due to the companies resuming their operations and adapting to the new normal while recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $6.96 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 8%. The gluten free food market covered in this report is segmented by product type into bakery products; dairy/ dairy alternatives; meats/ meats alternatives; condiments, seasonings, spreads; desserts & ice creams; prepared foods; pasta and rice; others. Increasing incidence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and celiac diseases is expected to contribute to higher demand for gluten free food products. Celiac disease a severe genetic autoimmune disease that damages the villi of small intestine and affects the absorption of nutrients from food. According to National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), an estimation of 3.0 million (1 in 133) Americans has celiac disease, however 83.0% of the 3 million Americans are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. A person suffering from IBS is sensitive to gluten and consumption of gluten containing food aggravates the disease systems. Therefore, the rising incidence of IBS and celiac diseases is projected to boost the demand for gluten free food over the coming years. The high cost associated with the gluten free products in comparison with the gluten containing products is anticipated to limit the growth of the market over the coming years. The replacement of gluten containing wheat with the gluten free grains along with requirement of additional ingredients such as inulin, guar gum, chicory, and oligo fructose increases the production cost for the manufacturers. According to National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), on an average gluten free items were 242% more expensive that the regular products. This is likely to increase the price for consumers. Which in turn, is anticipated to restraint the growth of gluten free products market over the forecast period. The need for gluten free products is driving innovation across food industry, especially in bakery sector. For instance, Veripan, a specialist in food products, announced the launch of “breakthrough” all-purpose flour mix for gluten-free bakery. This is a completely natural solution discovered to create gluten free bakery products while avoiding crumbly textures, dryness, and off-flavors. This scenario is to provide ample of growth opportunities for manufacturers for expansion in the global market. In January 2020, Fazer Group, a Finland-based food processor acquired bakery and milling business of Vuohela Delicacy. This acquisition aims towards strengthening Fazer’s in the gluten free bakery products market in Finland. Vuohela Delicacy is engaged in producing gluten free bakery products in Finland. In Finland, gluten free bakery items accounts for 3.0% of the total bakery market. Fazer anticipates substantial growth in the market, thus, planning to expand its gluten free bakery product portfolio in order to meet the consumer requirements. The major players covered in the global gluten free food market are Pinnacle Foods, Inc., Hain Celestial Group, Inc., General Mills, Inc, Kellogg Company, The Kraft Heinz Company, Genius Foods Pvt. Ltd, Freedom Foods Group Limited, Mondelez International Inc., Wessanen, Valeo Foods Group Limited, Boulder Brands, Hero Group AG, Kelkin Ltd., Quinoa Corporation, Raisio PLC, Dr Schar AG, HJ Heinz Company, Mrs Crimble’s, Dr. SchärAG,/SPA, Nestle, Barilla Group, Enjoy Life Foods, Fratelli S.p.A, Goldbelly, Inc. The countries covered in the global gluten free food market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The regions covered in the global gluten free food market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The global gluten free food market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Bakery Products, Dairy/ Dairy Alternatives, Meats/ Meats Alternatives, Condiments, Seasonings, Spreads, Desserts & Ice Creams, Prepared Foods, Pasta and Rice, Others 2) By Distribution Channel: Conventional Retailers, Natural Sales Channels 3) Meal Type: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The organic snack food manufacturing market consists of sales of non-GMO nutritional food items and related services. Organic snack foods are manufactured using organically certified ingredients that do not contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and artificial additives. Organic snack food contains healthy nutrients and ingredients such as minerals, proteins, and vitamins. For example, nutritious and gluten-free items which include tortilla chips, corn chips, potato chips, chocolates, raisins, bagel, pretzels, cookies, and pancakes, made from organic ingredients are termed as organic snack food. The global organic snack food market is expected grow from $10.81 billion in 2020 to $12.41 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%. The growth is mainly due to the companies resuming their operations and adapting to the new normal while recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $20.53 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 13%. The organic snack food manufacturing market covered in this report is segmented by product type into fruit snacks & dried fruit snacks; puffs & chips; energy bar; meat snacks; others and by sales channel into hypermarkets and supermarkets; online retailers; food and drink specialists stores; convenience stores. The growth in spending capacity of the end users coupled with the growing health consciousness and rising consumption of organic foods by the populace owing to harmful side effects of conventional snacks including increasing calorie content, increasing obesity, and less nutritional benefits is driving the market. Moreover, the increasing spending capacity of people, especially in developing countries including India and China is contributing to higher demand for organic snack food manufacturing over the forecast period. According to the Trading Economics, consumer spending in India increased to 17962.90 INR Billion in the third quarter of 2020 from 14611.64 INR Billion in the second quarter of 2020. Therefore, increasing consumer spending is predicted to generate higher demand for organic snack food in the coming years. The high cost of production is anticipated to hinder the growth of the organic snack food manufacturing market. The organic certification, cost of fertilizer for organic crops, and post-harvest handling costs are comparatively higher than that of conventional snack items, which in turn increases the price of organic snack food. This scenario is likely to hinder the demand for organic snack food in the forthcoming years. Many food manufacturers are making new and healthy snack launches by reducing the use of artificial colors and increasingly using natural ingredients in order to meet the consumer requirements for healthier and natural ingredients. For instance, more than 11 food companies including Chipotle, Kraft, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Subway, and others removed the usage of artificial colors and flavors in 2018. Moreover, government bans on artificial flavors are a major opportunity for organic snack food manufacturers for future expansion. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, the FDA removed six of the ingredients from FDA’s approved list, which included ethyl acrylate, benzophenone, myrcene, pulegone, eugenyl methyl ether, and pyridine. This scenario is predicted to boost the demand for the organic snack food market during the forecast period (2019 to 2023). The major players covered in the global organic snack food market are Sprout, My Super Foods, Clif Bar & Company, Annies Homegrown Inc, NurturMe, Navitas Organics, YummyEarth, Inc., Utz Quality Food, LLC, Eat Real, Creative Snacks Co., Hain Celestial, AMCON, Amy's Kitchen, Clif Bar and Company. The countries covered in the global organic snack food market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The regions covered in the global organic snack food market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The global organic snack food market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Fruit Snacks & Dried Fruit Snacks, Puffs & Chips, Energy Bar, Meat Snacks, Others 2) By Sales Channel: Hypermarkets and Supermarkets, Online Retailers, Food and Drink Specialists Stores, Convenience Stores 3) By Age Group: Millennial, Generation X, Baby Boomers

The plant-based meat market consists of sales of plant-based meat and related services. Plant-based meat is prepared from plants and is similar to the conventional meat in appearance and taste. It is available in the form of a burger patty, crumbles, nuggets, and sausages. The plant-based meat is produced using ingredients such as wheat gluten, lentils, yuba, tofu, soybeans, and a variety of nuts. The global plant-based-meat market is expected grow from $11.86 billion in 2020 to $13.28 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%. The growth is mainly due to the companies resuming their operations and adapting to the new normal while recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $20.78 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 12%. The plant-based meat market covered in this report is segmented by product type into burger patties; sausages; strips; nuggets; meatballs; others. Increasing consumer awareness associated with the benefits of vegetarian diets is projected to contribute to the growth of the plant-based meat market. The vegetarian diets offer various benefits such as low insulin levels, decreased rate of heart diseases, and improved kidney functions. According to Vegconomist, the vegan business magazine article published in July 2019, plant-based meat contains lower levels of cholesterol, saturated fat, and calories in comparison with animal-based meat. Moreover, rising consumer awareness on animal rights through global welfare organizations such as animal aid unlimited (AAU) and people for the ethical treatment of animals (PETA) is to boost the demand for plant-based meat products, which in turn, is predicted to uptake the revenues of plant-based meat market over the forecast period. The high prices of plant-based meat products in comparison with regular meat products is a major restraint for the growth of the plant-based meat market. The major players dealing in plant-based meat products are beyond burger and impossible burger. At Whole Foods, an America-based multinational supermarket chain, the retail price of beyond burger is USD 12 a pound, whereas regular ground beef burger costs for less than half i.e. USD 5 a pound. Thus, the differences in the prices of plant-based meat products and regular meat products are predicted to hinder the growth of the market over the upcoming years. The increasing launch of new innovative products that are made from plant-based meat is a major trend in the plant-based meat market. For instance, in June 2019, the world’s largest meat producer announced the sales of preprotein made nuggets at grocery stores as a part of a new brand, Raised & Rooted that is engaged in selling blended and plant-based meat products. Moreover, in June 2019, a leader in plant-based meat announced the launch of its new product, Beyond Beef. Beyond Beef is new plant-based ground meat prepared without GMOs, gluten or soy designed to deliver meaty texture, juiciness, and the same versatility of traditional beef. In March 2018, Kerry Group, an Ireland-based public food company, announced a major move into the meat substitutes market with the acquisition of Ojah, an innovative producer of textured meat alternatives based in the Netherlands for an approximate amount of USD 24 billion. Ojah is engaged in making a wide range of meat alternative products under Plenti and Beeter Brands. The Ojah products comprise seasoned & natural chunks and strips and vegan nuggets. The products are gluten-free and are made from pea or soy protein. The major players covered in the global plant-based-meat market are Amy’s Kitchen, The Vegetarian Butcher, Maple Leaf Foods, Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, Greenleaf Foods, Hungry Planet, Next Level, Abbots Butcher, Atlantic Natural Foods, Don Lee Farms, Dr. Praeger’s, Gardein, Good Catch Fish, Kraft Heinz Foodservice, Monks Meats, MorningStar Farms, No Evil Foods, Ocean Hugger Foods, Quorn Foods, Sophie’s Kitchen, Sweet Earth, Tofurky, VBites, Yves Veggie Cuisine. The countries covered in the global plant-based-meat market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The regions covered in the global plant-based-meat market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The global plant-based-meat market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Burger Patties, Sausages, Strips, Nuggets, Meatballs, Others 2) By Source: Soy, Wheat, Pea, Others 3) By Distribution Channel: Grocery Stores, Food & Drinks Specialty Stores, Convenience Stores, Restaurants, Online Stores