Lactose-Free Infant Formula Global Market Report 2023 – By Type (Milk Infant Formula, Non-Milk Infant Formula), By Indications (Starting Formula, Specialized Formula, Follow-On Formula), By Application (Premature, Babies With galactosemia, Infants With Cows Milk Protein Allergies, Other Applications), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets or Hypermarkets, Specialist Stores, Online Retail Stores, Other Distribution Channels) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

Lactose is a sugar present in milk and is found in all kinds of dairy products made from milk such as ice cream and yogurt. It consists of disaccharides of glucose and galactose units and is found in milk amounts ranging from 2–8%. Lactose is used in a large number of foodstuffs and in the pharmaceutical industry. The different forms of lactose are powder and granule. Lactose powder is used as a sweetener or stabilizer in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. The powder lactose is dry in form and usually white or pale yellow with a slightly sweet taste and smell of milk. The different purity types include crude lactose, edible lactose, refined-edible grade lactose and is in yellow, pale-yellow to white, white color. Lactose is used in various sectors such as food and beverages, confectionery, animal feed, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, others. The global lactose market is segmented – 1) By Form: Powder, Granule 2) By Purity: Crude Lactose, Edible Lactose, Refined-Edible Grade Lactose 3) By Color: Yellow, Pale-Yellow To White, White 4) By End-Use: Food And Beverages, Confectionery, Animal Feed, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Other End-Users The global lactose market size grew from $1.27 billion in 2022 to $1.32 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. 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 market size of global lactose is expected to grow to $1.52 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 3.6%. The rising demand for sports nutrition products is expected to fuel the lactose market growth. Sports nutrition items are meant to help athletes improve their performance, support muscular growth, and/or aid recuperation after a workout. They can be protein-based or contain other basic ingredients and are available in a variety of forms, such as snack bars, shakes, or powders. Lactose is an essential ingredient in sports drinks owing to its clinically proven benefits and physical properties. For instance, in August 2020, according to the survey conducted by International Food Information Council in 2020, a US-based non-profit organization for health, food safety and agriculture, approximately 55% of respondents stated they look for nutrient-dense options when selecting foods or drinks, with 17% doing so often and 38% doing so at least occasionally. Therefore, the increasing demand for sports nutrition products propels the growth of the lactose market. Major players in the lactose market are Kerry Group, Saputo Inc., Lactalis Ingredients, Leprino Foods Company, Glanbia PLC., Lactose India Limited, Davisco Foods International Inc., DMK Deutsches Milchkontor GmbH, Molkerei MEGGLE Wasserburg GmbH & Co. KG, Royal FrieslandCampina, FrieslandCampina, Armor Proteines, Bayerische Milchindustrie eG, Milei GmbH, Fonterra Co-operative Group, and Agropur Cooperative. Strategic collaborations are a key trend gaining popularity in the lactose market. Major companies operating in the lactose sector are focused on strategic collaborations to expand their product portfolio. For instance, in Februaryurary 2022, Nestlé S.A. is a Switzerland-based multinational food and drink processing conglomerate corporation collobrated with Valio Ltd., a Finland-based manufacturer of dairy products to enhance its portfolio in premium dairy products. Additionally, in October 2021, Lactalis Corporation, is a France-based multinational dairy products acquired Bel Group for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Lactalis plans to expand its capacity in dairy, fruit and plant-based products. Bel Group is a France-based company operating in chesse making. In May 2020, Dairy Formers of America, a US-based dairy food processors acquired Dean Foods for adeal of $433 millions. Through this acquisition, , Dairy Formers of America aims to expand the presence of milk market and provide the company with a strong assest base in the US market. Dean Foods, is a US-based food and beverage company. North America was the largest region in the lactose market in 2022. The regions covered in the lactose analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the lactose market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The lactose market consists of sales of lactose monohydrate, lactulose, galactose, lactitol, and other lactose derivatives. 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 lactose 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 lactose market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides lactose market statistics, including lactose industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a lactose market share, detailed lactose market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the lactose industry. This lactose 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.

Lactose is a sugar found in milk and food with ingredients including milk and whey. Lactose-free food is used as an alternative to dairy-free food items. Lactose-free dairy products contain an enzyme called lactase that helps in breaking down milk sugar galactose to avoid stomach problems such as abdominal cramping, gas, diarrhea, and bloating in people with lactose intolerance. The main types are lactose-free products and lactose-reduced products. Lactose is a type of sugar found in milk products that can be difficult for some people to digest, and lactose-free food is a commercial product that is free of lactose. The applications of lactose free food are in milk, cheese, yogurt, ice-cream, non-dairy products, and others. The various distribution channels are supermarkets, hypermarkets, online stores, and others. The different sources of lactose-free food are rice, almond, soy, hemp milk, coconut, and various technologies used are chromatographic separation, acid hydrolysis, and membrane reactor. The global lactose free food market is segmented - 1) By Type: Lactose-Free Products, Lactose-Reduced Products 2) By Application: Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Ice-Cream, Non-Diary Products, Other Applications 3) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Online Stores, Other Distribution Channels 4) By Source: Rice, Almond, Soy, Hemp Milks, Coconut 5) By Technology: Chromatographic Separation, Acid Hydrolysis, Membrane Reactor The global lactose free food market size will grow from $12.33 billion in 2022 to $14.07 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1%. 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 global lactose free food market size is expected to grow from $22.69 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 12.7%. An increasing number of people with lactose intolerance are expected to contribute to the higher demand for lactose-free food products. Lactose intolerance is a digestive syndrome caused by the inability to digest lactose, a carbohydrate found in dairy products. According to the National Library of Medicine, approximately 65% to 90% of adults are affected by lactose intolerance. Moreover, in Europe, 5% to 15% of the population is lactose intolerant. Therefore, an increasing number of people with lactose intolerance is anticipated to drive the demand for lactose-free food over the forecast period. Major players in the market are Arla Foods, McNeil Nutritionals, OMIRA Oberland-Milchverwertung (OMIRA), Parmalat, Valio, Alpro, Amy's Kitchen, Barry Callebaut, Cargill, and Chr. Hansen.1 The stiff competition from dairy alternatives is expected to limit the growth of the lactose-free food market. The availability of various dairy alternatives such as cheese, butter, ice-creams, milk made from soy, rice, almond, and other non-dairy ingredients is likely to take over the share of lactose-free food products. For instance, in 2020, global milk production reached nearly 906 million tonnes, up 2.1% from 2019. In addition to this, in 2020, international dairy trade increased by 1.2% to nearly 79 million tonnes (milk equivalent), principally due to increased imports by a few countries, namely China, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil. Therefore, competition from dairy products is expected to hinder the growth of the lactose-free food market during the period. The launch of new lactose-free products is a leading trend contributing to the market's expansion. In June 2022, Provilac, an India-based premium milk home delivery company, announced the launch of free-cow milk for those with a sensitive digestive system. Provilac’s lactose-free milk is produced by adding “Lactase”, a catalytic enzyme that breakdown lactose into glucose without jeopardizing the integrity of the milk. This scenario of new product developments is likely to surge the revenues for lactose-free food market over the forecast period. In January 2020, the Coca-Cola company announced the full acquisition of Fairlife, a USA-based dairy beverage company, for an undisclosed amount. The company announced the acquisition of the remaining 57.5% stake in the company. The acquisition is expected to expand the dairy and non-dairy product portfolio of the company. Fairlife was founded in 2012 and markets a broad portfolio of dairy-based beverages, including ultra-filtered milk and high-protein milkshakes. The company also markets lactose-free products in order to cater to a wide range of consumers. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the lactose free food market in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the global lactose free food market share. The regions covered in the global lactose free food market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the lactose-free food market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The lactose-free food market consists of sales of soya yogurts and cheeses, oat milk, rice milk, coconut-based yogurts and cheeses, carob bars, and food with “dairy-free” and “suitable for vegan” signs. 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 lactose-free food research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides lactose-free food statistics, including lactose-free food industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with lactose-free food share, detailed lactose-free food segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the lactose-free food industry. This lactose-free 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.

Dairy ingredients refer to a substance that is used to make dairy goods or serves as a source of ingredients for products made with milk. It contains milk, yoghurt, cheese, lactose-free milk, and yoghurt and fortified soy milk. It excludes dairy products with high fat and low calcium content including cream cheese, sour cream, cream, and butter. The main types of dairy ingredients include milk powder, whey protein, milk protein, third-generation ingredients, casein, buttermilk powder, whey permeate, and lactose. Milk powder is turned into a dry substance by evaporating its water content. Whole milk powder must contain between 26% and 40% milk fat and not more than 5% moisture on a milk solids-not fat basis. The different dairy ingredient sources include milk and whey. The dairy ingredients include powder and liquid. The dairy ingredients production methods include traditional methods and membrane separation, which are used for applications in dairy products, convenience foods, bakery and confectionery, instant milk formula, clinical and sports nutrition, and other applications. The global dairy ingredients market is segmented – 1) By Type: Milk Powder, Whey Protein, Milk Protein, Third- Generation Ingredient, Casein, Butter Milk Powder, Whey Permeate, Lactose 2) By Source: Milk, Whey 3) By Form: Powder, Liquid 4) By Production Method: Traditional Method, Membrane Separation 5) By Application: Dairy Products, Convenience Food, Bakery And Confectionery, Infant Milk Formula, Clinical And Sports Nutrition, Other Applications The global dairy ingredients market size will grow from $64.17 billion in 2022 to $68.4 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. 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 market size of the global dairy ingredients is expected to grow to $89.69 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.0%. The rise in health concerns among people is contributing to the growth of the dairy ingredients market. Health-conscious individuals are increasing their intake of health products, including dietary products, to maintain a healthy lifestyle. According to the International Food Information Council's (IFIC) 2020 food and health survey, Americans have a strong interest in becoming more health-conscious, with 43% following a specific diet or eating pattern in 2020, up 38% from 2019. Also, 54% of all consumers cared more about the healthfulness of their food and beverage choices in 2020 than they did in 2010. The rise in health concerns will drive the growth of the dairy ingredients market. Major players in the dairy ingredients market are Fonterra Cooperative Group, Royal FrieslandCampina N.V, Arla Foods, Dairy Farmers of America Inc., Agropur Cooperative, Yili China, Saputo Inc., Glanbia PLC, Kerry Group, Prolactal, Hoogwegt Group, Euroserum, Devondale Murray Goulburn, Volac International Limited, Aurivo Co-operative Society Ltd., Dairy Ingredients Inc., Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd., Megmilk Snow Brand Co., Ltd., Kraft Heinz Company, Morinaga Milk Co., Ltd., Sodiaal International, Nestle S.A, Lactalis Group, Savencia S.A, Ornua, Batory Foods, Ingredia SA, Valio, Hatsun Agro Products, Amul. Automation in the dairy industry is a key trend gaining popularity in the dairy ingredients market. Automation within the dairy industry is a complete integrated dairy plant system. Automation in the dairy industry's manufacturing creates robotic systems which improve production control while increasing capacity. For instance, Swedish automation company ABB offers automation solutions for milk reception, pasteurization, and monitoring and control while transferring milk, cream, and butter milk from reception tanks to packaging machines. The automation systems offer better filtration, automatic de-clogging, high and medium pressure cleaning with multiple repetitions, while reducing loss of milk and limiting the need for cleaning agents. In October 2021, Royal DSM, a Netherlands-based company in the fields of health and nutrition, acquired First Choice Ingredients for an amount of USD453 million. With this acquisition, DSM is expected to further boost the growth of First Choice Ingredients by making their products available to DSM's large international customer base outside of the US and incorporating their solutions into DSM's full offering on taste, texture, and health in sustainable solutions for Food & Beverage customers. First Choice Ingredients is a US-based manufacturer of concentrated dairy flavours. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the dairy ingredients market in 2022. North America was the second largest market in dairy ingredients market in 2022. The regions covered in the dairy ingredients market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the dairy ingredients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The dairy ingredients market consists of sales of butter, cheese, ice cream, yogurt, and condensed and dried milk. 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 dairy ingredients market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides dairy ingredients market statistics, including dairy ingredients industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a dairy ingredients market share, detailed dairy ingredients market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the dairy ingredients industry. This dairy 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.

Food intolerance products refer to food products consumed by individuals with various types of food intolerance, such as lactose intolerance, wheat intolerance, and others. Food intolerance is a condition of the digestive system in which a person is unable to effectively digest or break down food. Individuals with specific food intolerance conditions consume food intolerance products based on the severity of their medical condition. The main product types of food intolerance products include diabetic food, gluten-free food, and lactose-free food. The term "diabetic food" refers to foods for people who have glucose intolerance that are high in whole grains, low in sugar, salt, and saturated fats. The types of food intolerance products include bakery products, confectionery products, dairy and dairy alternatives, meat and seafood, and others, and they are distributed through supermarkets and hypermarkets, convenience stores, online stores, and others. The global food intolerance products market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Diabetic Food, Gluten-free Food, Lactose-free Food 2) By Type: Bakery Products, Confectionery Products, Dairy and Dairy Alternatives, Meat and Seafood Products, Other Types 3) By Distribution Channel: Hypermarkets/Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Channels, Other Distribution Channels The global food intolerance products market size grew from $16.4 billion in 2022 to $17.71 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. 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 intolerance products market size is expected to grow to $23.69 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.5%. The rising popularity of the vegan diet is driving the growth of the food intolerance products market. A vegan diet involves only plant-based foods including fruits, vegetables, soy, legumes, nuts, and nut butter, plant-based dairy alternatives, sprouted or fermented plant foods, and whole grains. A vegan diet helps to improve digestion and health and does not cause intolerance in the body as it includes essential nutrients in the diet. As the popularity of the vegan diet grows, it will drive the market for food intolerance products. For instance, according to a British market research company YouGov survey on 1,00 adults, 65% of Indians plan to eat more plant-based/vegan foods in the new year. In addition, according to The Guardian, a news company data, there had been a 40% increase in vegans in 2020, the total is around 1.5 million in the same year. More than 500,000 pledged to eat vegan as part of this year’s Veganuary. Therefore, the rising popularity of the vegan diet will drive the growth of the food intolerance products market. Major players in the food intolerance products market are Nestle S.A, General Mills, Inc., Kraft Heinz Company, Dr. Schär AG / SPA, Mead Johnson Nutrition Company, Danone S.A, Fifty 50 Foods Corporation, Boulder Brands, Inc., Kellogg Company, Conagra Brands Inc., Hain Celestial Group Inc., Amy's Kitchen, Doves Farm Foods Ltd., Pamela's Products, Roma Food Products, Glutino Food Group, Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Alpro UK, Daiya Foods, Chobani, LLC, Saputo, Sun Opta, and Valio Eila. Strategic partnerships and collaborations are a key trend gaining popularity in the food intolerance products market. The companies in the market are increasingly partnering with other market players to develop new products and enhance the supply of products to the market. For instance, in January 2021, a US-based food company PepsiCo, Inc., and a US-based producer of plant-based meat substitutes Beyond Meat, Inc. announced the formation of The PLANeT Partnership, LLC (TPP), a joint venture to develop, produce and market innovative snack and beverage products made from plant-based protein. In addition, in April 2020, Valio, a Finland-based manufacturer of dairy products, and Palmer Holland, a US-based distributor partnered for the distribution of lactose-free milk powders. This partnership will help bring new value-added dairy ingredients to the USA market. In October 2020, Nestle SA, a Switzerland-based company operating in food and beverages acquired Aimmune Therapeutics for a deal of $ 2.6 billion. Through this acquisition, Nestle SA aims to expand its capabilities in science-based nutritional solutions to support healthier lives. Aimmune Therapeutics a US-based biotechnology company for treating peanut allergies. North America was the largest region in the food intolerance market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food intolerance market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the food intolerance products market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The food intolerance products market consists of sales of wine, dried fruits, fresh shrimp, jams and jellies. 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 food intolerance products market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides food intolerance products market statistics, including food intolerance products industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a food intolerance products market share, detailed food intolerance products market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the food intolerance products industry. This food intolerance products 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.

Xylitol is a calorie-free sugar alternative with a low glycemic index. Xylitol also improves dental health, possesses antioxidant properties, and prevents ear infections. The main types of xylitol are wood fibrous sweetener, birch xylitol, corn xylitol, and others. The wood fibrous sweeteners are obtained from the xylan-rich portion of hardwoods and are used in meats, prepared food, pharmaceuticals, pet food, and animal feed. The different forms include solid, liquid and are used in food and beverages, oral hygiene products, cosmetics and toiletries, pharmaceuticals, others. The global xylitol market is segmented – 1) By Type: Wood Fibrous Sweetener, Birch Xylitol, Corn Xylitol, Other Types 2) By Form: Solid, Liquid 3) By Application: Food And Beverages, Oral Hygiene Products, Cosmetics And Toiletries, Pharmaceuticals, Other Applications The global xylitol market size grew from $1.13 billion in 2022 to $1.2 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. 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 market size of global xylitol is expected to grow to $1.56 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.7%. The rising demand for sugar-free confectionery is expected to drive the growth of the xylitol market in the coming years. There is an increasing awareness and knowledge about the harmful effects of sugar consumption. As a result, people are seeking out sugar-free options as part of an effort to eat healthily. The increasing focus to avoid sugar in a regular diet and eat healthily has led to the adoption of natural alternative sweeteners such as xylitol and stevia. For instance, in 2021, according to Forbes, an American business journal, Lily's Sweets, a US-based sugar-free chocolate company has registered a 55% revenue rise year-over-year. Therefore, the rising demand for sugar-free confectionery propels the growth of the xylitol market. Major players in the xylitol market are CSPC Shengxue Glucose Co. Ltd., Cargill Inc., Dynamic Food Ingredients Corporation, Dupont Nutrition & Health (Dupont Danisco), Ingredion Incorporated, Zhejiang Huakang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Nova Green Inc., Roquette Freres, Shandong Futaste Co. Ltd., Shandong Longlive Bio-Technology Co. Ltd., Shandong Lujian Biological Technology Co. Ltd., Thomson Biotech (Xiamen) Co. Ltd., Zuchem Inc., Hangzhou Shouxing Bio-Technology Co. Ltd., and O'laughlin Industries Co. Ltd. Increasing investment is an emerging trend in the xylitol market. Major companies operating in the xylitol sector are focused on investments to strengthen their position. For instance, in September 2022, Fazer Group, a Finland-based food company invested $ 315 million (€300 million) over the past 3 years for commercial production of xylitol by upcycling oat hulls, which contains a high amount of xylose and additionally, the company is looking towards marketing its xylose extraction method to businesses with sizable oat mills. In December 2021, Whole Earth Brands, Inc., a US-based food company brand acquired Wholesome Sweeteners for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition broadens whole earth's diverse portfolio of trusted brands and delectable products, which meet rising consumer requirements for natural and plant-based dietary options, baking ingredients, and flavor profiles. Wholesome Sweeteners Incorporated is a US-based company that focuses on organic sweeteners. North America was the largest region in the xylitol market in 2022. Europe was the second-largest region in the xylitol market report. The regions covered in the xylitol analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the xylitol market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The xylitol market consists of sales of birch xylitol, wood fibrous sweetener, corn xylitol, and other xylitol. It is a naturally occurring alcohol, usually found in fruits and vegetables. 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 xylitol market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides xylitol market statistics, including xylitol industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a xylitol market share, detailed xylitol market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the xylitol industry. This xylitol 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.

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 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 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 market size of the food ingredients market 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. 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. 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. 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 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.

Fructose is a monosaccharide that occurs in fruits, vegetables, honey, and some plants. The fructose industry includes establishments that derive fructose from various raw materials, such as sugarcane, sugar beet, and corn that are used in the food and beverage industry in the form of sweeteners due to their high relative sweetness and low cost. Fructose is available in both pure crystalline form and as a component of syrups. The main types of products in fructose are high fructose corn syrup, fructose syrups, and fructose solids. High fructose corn syrup is a type of fructose derived from corn starch and potatoes with a 40-55% composition of fructose. Fructose is produced from sugarcane, sugar beet, corn, fruits, and vegetables and is used in various applications such as dairy products, baked goods, beverages, cosmetics and personal care, sports nutrition, drug formulations, and others. The global fructose market is segmented - 1) By Product: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Fructose Syrups, Fructose Solids 2) By Source: Sugarcane, Sugar Beet, Corn, Fruits And Vegetables 3) By Application: Dairy Products, Baked Goods, Beverages, Cosmetics And Personal Care, Sports Nutrition, Drug Formulations, Other Applications The global fructose market size grew from $5.32 billion in 2022 to $5.71 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 fructose market size is expected to grow to $7.27 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.2%. The increasing demand for low-sugar and low-calorie food items is contributing to the growth of the fructose market. More individuals are opting for low-sugar, low-calorie foods since they are an excellent way to lose weight while also providing a rich source of vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to one's overall health. As fructose is sweeter than sugar, it can be used to sweeten foods and beverages in smaller amounts. When employed in proper product formulations, this aids in the reduction of calories in foods and beverages, as well as the reduction of future excitation from eating. For instance, according to a survey conducted in 2020 by Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), a US-based food processing company, 67% of customers are concerned about sugars and sweeteners, with 39% indicating that lower sugar is essential to them when it comes to convenience foods, drinks, and snacks. Therefore, the increasing demand for low sugars and low calories is expected to drive the growth of the fructose market in the coming years. Major players in the fructose market are Archer Daniels Midland Company, Atlantic Chemicals Trading, Cargill Corporation, DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences, Galam Ltd., Global Sweeteners Holdings, Ingredion Incorporated, Roquette Freres, Shijiazhuang Huaxu Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Showa Sangyo Co. Ltd., The Agrana Group, Ajinomoto Co. Inc., COFCO Rongshi Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Japan Corn Starch Co. Ltd., Kerry Group, Navarest, and NOW Foods. The development of innovative design tools is shaping the fructose market. Major companies operating in the fructose sector are focused on developing innovative tools to strengthen their position. For instance, in July 2020, Tate & Lyle PLC, a UK-based food and beverage ingredients provider launched Sweetener Vantage Expert Systems. It is a set of new and unique sweetener solution design tools developed to assist formulators in creating sugar-free foods and beverages utilizing low-calorie sweeteners. Sweetener Vantage Expert Systems were created in response to client demand for additional predictive tools to boost production efficiency and decrease development time. They will help formulators handle their formulation difficulties more effectively. In July 2021, KPS Capital Partners, a US-based investment company acquired Tate & Lyle for $1.3 billion. Under this agreement, Tate & Lyle and KPS Capital Partners will each control 50% of a newly formed firm. The newly formed business will concentrate on the production of plant-based products for the food and industrial markets. Tate & Lyle is a UK-based company that produces sweeteners and food and beverage ingredients. North America was the largest region in the fructose market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the fructose market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the fructose market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The fructose market consists of sales of fructose solids, high fructose corn syrup, and fructose syrups. 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 fructose market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides fructose market statistics, including fructose industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a fructose market share, detailed fructose market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the fructose industry. This fructose 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.

Stevia is a non-nutritive or zero-calorie sugar substitute made of steviol glycosides from the leaves of the stevia plant. It has no artificial ingredients and can be used as a natural sugar alternative to reduce calorie consumption. The main types of products of stevia are powder, liquid, and leaf. Powdered stevia is used in place of table sugar in food and beverages which is equal to about one teaspoon of table sugar. Stevia is available in organic and conventional forms and is used in bakeries, dairy food products, beverages, dietary supplements, confectionery, others. 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 stevia market is segmented - 1) By Product: Powder, Liquid, Leaf 2) By Nature: Organic, Conventional 3) By Application: Bakery, Dairy Food Products, Beverages, Dietery supplements, Confectionery, Other Applications The global stevia market size grew from $0.75 billion in 2022 to $0.82 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 market size of global stevia market is expected to grow to $1.3 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 12.1%. The rising prevalence of diabetes and obesity is expected to propel the growth of the stevia market in the forecast period. The main causes leading to obesity are unhealthy lifestyle, physical inactivity, overeating, genetics, increase in stress levels which rises the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), almost 463 million people worldwide had diabetes in 2020 and it is estimated that nearly 5.3 million individuals will be living with the disease by 2025. According to the World Obesity report, it is expected that 1 in 5 adults worldwide to have obesity by 2025, and the obesity prevalence is predicted to reach 18% in men and surpass 21% in women. As the prevalence of diabetes and obesity rises, customers are looking for zero-calorie natural sweeteners to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep their blood sugar levels in check. Thus, the demand for stevia is estimated to increase, driving the growth of the market. The development of innovative product variants of stevia is a key trend gaining popularity in the stevia market. Major companies in the market are shifting towards product innovations to strengthen their position in the market and expand their product portfolios. Successful invention fosters additional development, allowing the company to scale and flourish while also ensuring that it meets the needs of its customers. For example, in February 2020, Socati, an Italian company that processes and manufactures pharmaceutical products announced the release of its CBD coffee brightener and CBD coffee sweetener, which uses stevia and monk fruit as sweeteners. The coffee sweetener is a quick-dissolving powder stick pack flavored with Madagascar vanilla and brown sugar. In April 2020, Ingredion, a US-based food company offering stevia acquired Pure circle for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, PureCircle is likely to benefit from Ingredion's global distribution network, as well as its formulation ability and diverse product portfolio, resulting in growth benefits and considerable cost savings for both firms. Pure circle is a US-based company that produces stevia sweeteners for the food and beverage industry. Major players in the stevia market are GLG Life Tech Corp., Ingredion Incorporated, Tate & Lyle PLC, The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo Inc., Cargill Inc., Evolva Holding S.A., Stevia Corp., ADM, PureCircle Ltd., Sweet Green Fields LLC, Biosweet Ventures, Shandong Aojing Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Sunrise Nutrachem Group Co. Ltd., and Hunan Nutramax Inc. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the stevia market share in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the global stevia industry report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the stevia market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The stevia market consists of sales of powdered stevia, leaf stevia, and liquid stevia that is used as a natural sweetener for food and 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 stevia market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides stevia market statistics, including stevia industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a stevia market share, detailed stevia market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the stevia industry. This stevia 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.