Friday, October 21, 2022

Feed Yeast Market Growth by Emerging Trends, Analysis, & Forecast

The global feed yeast market size estimated at USD 1.8 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% to reach USD 2.3 billion by 2025. The market has a promising growth potential due to several factors, including the increasing awareness of yeast-based animal feed products and strict government regulations regarding animal health.
 
Feed Yeast Market
 
 
Key players in the feed yeast market include Associated British Foods Inc. (UK), Archers Midland Company (US), Alltech Inc. (US), Cargill (US), Angel Yeast Company (China), Chr. Hansen (Denmark), Lesaffre (France), Nutreco N.V. (Netherlands), Lallemand Inc. (Canada), Novus International (US), Zilor (Biorigin) (Brazil), Kerry Group (Ireland) and Kemin (US).Manufacturers are adopting strategies such as new product launches, expansion & investments, mergers & acquisitions, agreements, collaborations, joint ventures, and partnerships to strengthen their position in the market.
 
Associated British Foods PLC (UK) is one of the market leaders in Europe and is trying to increase its global presence by offering various feed grades to fulfill customer needs and demands. The company has entered the retail sector, which has helped it grab opportunities in the market. The company operates with various subsidiaries at the global level but has a wider distributional reach in the European region. The major growth strategies of the company include organic approaches to collaborate and partner with other players such as Lallemand (Canada) for effective operations of the Hutchinson site. The company operates through numerous subsidiaries, such as AB Agri Ltd (UK), AB Mauri (UK), ABF Ingredients (UK), ABITEC Corporation (US), and Ohly (Germany). Of these, AB Mauri, ABF Ingredients, Ohly, and AB Vista produce yeast and yeast extracts. In January 2019, Ohly (UK) and Lallemand (Canada), entered into a strategic partnership for the divestment of Ohly’s Hutchinson Torula Yeast facility and associated Torula whole cell business in the US. The long-term supply partnership between these companies aims at benefitting Ohly by ensuring sustainable security of the Hutchinson site.
 
Alltech Inc. (US) is engaged in the production and sale of nutritional products and solutions for the feed industry. The company’s core capabilities lie in yeast fermentation, peptide technology, and solid-state fermentation. It has used these technologies to offer a range of natural solutions to the feed industry for improving animal performance and profitability. The company performs research and innovation in various areas such as bioscience centers, nutrigenomics centers, aquaculture centers, community biorefinery, and quality assurance. Alltech is one of the leading animal nutrition companies across the globe. The company has its presence in various countries with 31 manufacturing facilities. It has a great market coverage as the company serves customers in more than 120 countries. Use of inorganic approaches such as the acquisition of WestFeeds Inc. (US) helped the company to strengthen its distribution network and product portfolio in the animal nutrition segment. Owing to its strong financial capabilities and being a global innovator in feed formulations and technologies, the company holds opportunities by investing in R&D for the development of innovative yeast-based ingredients for feed solutions.
 
Cargill (US) manages its business operations through its business segments, such as agriculture; animal nutrition and protein; food; and financial and industrial. Through its animal nutrition and protein segment, the company offers various animal nutrition products including yeast for beef, dairy, pet, poultry, and pork segments. The company manufactures and supplies feed yeast throughout the world under various brands. Cargill has a very strong product portfolio as compared to its competitors. This would help in positioning the company’s overall position in absorbing investment risks to expand their production capacity as well as their market share. Cargill offers high-quality products to its customers with strong R&D capabilities, which provide it with a strategic advantage over its competitors. The company is focusing immensely on R&D to meet the demands of the feed industry. In terms of animal nutrition, the company has invested in acquiring Diamond V (US), which would help the company in gaining competitive advantage in the animal health and nutrition sector.
 
 

The feed yeast market in Europe is driven by the introduction of stringent regulations pertaining to the use of antibiotics in feed. Increasing awareness about the benefits of feed yeast is projected to contribute to the market growth. The high demand for quality and nutrient-rich feed in the European countries has led to the high demand for feed yeast among farmers. Moreover, the European legislators are also concerned about food and animal safety and thus have implemented many safety laws for the same. With high concerns related to animal health, the EU government has put a ban on the use of antibiotic growth promoters in feed due to its negative impact on animal health as well as on the health of human consumers. For the replacement of those antibiotics, naturally-sourced feed ingredients that have antibiotic properties such as feed yeast were developed by manufacturers.

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Food Robotics Market to Showcase Continued Growth in the Coming Years

The global food robotics market size is estimated to be valued at USD 1.9 billion in 2020 and projected to reach USD 4.0 billion by 2026, recording a CAGR of 13.1% during the forecast period. The demand for food robotics is increasing significantly owing to surging demand for food with increasing population and increasing demand for enhanced productivity in food processing. Additionally, increasing investments in automation in the food industry is projected to provide growth opportunities for the food robotics market.
 
Food Robotics Market
 
 
Key players in this market include ABB Group (Switzerland), KUKA AG (Germany), Fanuc Corporation (Japan), Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. (Japan), Rockwell Automation Inc. (U.S.), Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan), Yasakawa Electric Corporation (Japan), Denso Corporation (Japan), Nachi-Fujikoshi Corporation (Japan), Universal Robots A/S (Denmark), Staubli International AG (Switzerland), Bastian Solutions LLC (U.S.), Schunk GmbH (Germany), Asic Robotics AG (Switzerland), Mayekawa Mfg. Co. Ltd. (Japan), Apex Automation & Robotics (Australia), Aurotek Corporation (Taiwan), Ellison Technologies Inc. (U.S.), Fuji Robotics (Japan), and Moley Robotics (U.K.).
 
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan) is primary involved in the manufacturing, development, and marketing of different equipment used in industries such as packaging/food and beverage, general manufacturing, automotive, semiconductor, heath care, and education. The company provides solutions for the packaging/ food and beverage segment such as packaging, picking and placing, material handling, and dispensing as robots have the capability to handle products quicker and safer than conventional applications.
 
The company operates through six business segments-energy and electric systems, industrial automation systems, home appliances, information and communication systems, electronic devices, and others. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has its operations in Japan, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East & Africa. Some of the subsidiaries of Mitsubishi Electric include Mitsubishi Electric Automation Korea Co., Ltd (Korea), Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. German Branch, Mitsubishi Electric Australia Pty. Ltd. (Australia), and Mitsubishi Electric (China) Co., Ltd.
 
ABB Group (Switzerland) is a global leader in power and automation technologies enabling utility, industry, and transport and infrastructure sectors to improve their performance while lowering the environmental impact. Its operations are organized into five business segments, namely, power products, power systems, discrete automation and motion, low voltage products, and process automation. The company is a leading supplier of industrial robots and modular manufacturing systems and services. ABB has installed more than 250,000 robots worldwide. Its robotics solutions are used in industries such as automotive, metal fabrication, foundry, plastics, food & beverage, chemicals & pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, solar, and wood. ABB’s robotic solutions are used in industry applications such as welding, material handling, painting, picking, packing, and palletizing. ABB operates in approximately 100 countries across four regions-Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Some of its major subsidiaries are ABB Holdings Limited, Warrington (UK), ABB Norden Holding AB (Sweden), ABB Group., Seoul (South Korea), ABB K.K., Tokyo (Japan), ABB (China) Ltd., Beijing, ABB Group, Osasco (Brazil), and ABB AG, Mannheim (Germany).
 
 

The European food robotics market is driven by high investment in research & development with regard to technology, along with the rise in demand for packed, ready-to-cook, and high-quality food products. The European Robotics Association started monitoring in European Union activities, policies, and funding in the new robot technology to strengthen the international market for food & beverage manufacturing, which is likely to impact the adoption of food robotics positively.

Growth Opportunities in the Meat Starter Cultures Market

According to MarketsandMarkets, the global meat starter cultures market size is estimated to be valued at USD 62 million in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 76 million by 2025, recording a CAGR of 3.9% in terms of value. The growth of the meat starter cultures market can be attributed to the increase in demand for processed meat products with higher shelf-life. Along with that, demand for organic and clean-label meat products have been increasing in the developed regions, which are also expected to fuel the meat starter cultures market in the forecasted period. European region dominated the global meat starter cultures market.
 
Meat Starter Cultures Market
 
 
Starter cultures are bacterial or fungal strains that are used to initiate the fermentation process. The meat starter culture can be defined as microbial cultures used to promote and conduct the fermentation process in meat products. They help in increasing the safety of fermented meat products and also enhance the characteristics of the end-product. The meat starter cultures market is witnessing growth due to the increasing demand for packaged meat products and technical advancement in the processed meat industry. In recent times, consumers have been more aware of health and wellness and have been selective in their daily consumptions. Consumers have been conscious about the proteins and nutrients intake from non-preservative food products for their overall physical and mental growth and development. This resulted in a shift in consumer preferences toward clean-label food products. Since ages, meat has been a prominent source of high-quality proteins for humans, and in recent times, meat has been consumed either in the fresh or processed form. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the global average meat consumption was 41.3 kg/capita in 2015, and is estimated to be 46.3 kg/capita in 2030. Also, a study published by the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) in 2018 had stated, more than 90% of US citizens include meat and poultry products in their diet.
 
The processed meat undergoes modification in order to improvise its taste and shelf-life suitable for consumption at a later time. Additionally, processed meat involves products that contain either 100% meat or, at times, the minimum composition of meat. They include products such as chicken sausages, corned beef, canned meat or bacon, among others. The consumer preferences have been increasing toward processed meat due to their ease of cooking and can be consumed anytime, with minimal time required for cooking.
 
The synthetic or processed food products consist of nitrites and nitrates in larger quantities, and higher consumption of such food products have proven to be detrimental to the human body and may also lead to cancer in some cases. Therefore, the augmenting demand for safe and healthy food products is fueling the demand for organic animal husbandry. Additionally, organic processed meat products have negligible use of artificial chemicals, resulting in their usage for the manufacturing of clean-label meat products. Ingredient manufacturing companies such as DuPont (US) and Kerry Group (Ireland) have been emphasizing the development of meat starter cultures to mitigate the use of artificial preservatives for increasing the shelf-life of meat products. Therefore, the above factors are anticipated to drive the global meat starter cultures market during the forecast period.
 
 
The meat starter cultures market in Europe is dominant due to the increasing demand for processed meat products with higher shelf-life because of a shift in lifestyle trends. People are looking for ready-to-cook meal options as they are leading a busy life. The consumption of sausage has been prominent in these countries, resulting in a rise in demand for meat starter cultures for their production. The leading companies dominating the meat starter cultures market include Chr. Hansen (Denmark), Kerry Group (Ireland), and DSM (Netherlands); have a robust presence in Europe due to higher demand for packaged meat in these regions.

North America is the fastest-growing market as the technological advancements involved in monitoring and using meat starter cultures are available in the region, and meat manufacturers have been adapting to the changing technologies. The demand for meat starter cultures is increasing as consumers have been inclined toward organic and clean-label meat products. Also, key players are increasingly investing in the North American meat starter culture market.

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Dairy Testing Market Growth by Emerging Trends, Analysis, & Forecast

The global dairy testing market is projected to record a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period (2021 to 2026) to reach USD 8.1 billion by 2026, driven by the globalization of dairy trade, and stringent food safety and quality regulations.
 
The key players in this market include SGS SA (Switzerland), Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg), Intertek Group plc (UK), Bureau Veritas (France), ALS Limited (Australia), and TÜV SÜD (Germany).
 
Dairy Testing Market
 
 
New product launches, expansions & investments, joint ventures, agreements, and partnerships were some of the core strengths of the leading players in the dairy testing market. These strategies were adopted by the key players to increase their market presence. It also helped them diversify their businesses geographically, strengthen their distribution networks, and enhance their product portfolios. Some of the other players in the dairy testing market are Mérieux NutriSciences (US), ), AsureQuality (New Zealand), Romer Labs (Austria) and R J Hill Laboratories Limited (New Zealand).
 
SGS SA (Switzerland) is a Swiss multinational company which primarily deals with inspection, testing and certification. The company offers services such as Quality Inspection, Quality Testing and Certification, Product Conformity Assessment, Facility Audit and Certification through its ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories. It also provides additional services like training and consulting. SGS provides services across various domains like agriculture & food, life sciences, oil & gas, energy, environmental, and health & safety. In December 2020, SGS SA partnered with RLP with the aim to expand its service portfolio in the area of good laboratory practices. In return, RLP is able to extend its service portfolio and expand its customer base by including services like chemicals, biocides, veterinary drugs and pharmaceuticals testing in the area of food, agriculture and pharma.
 
Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg) provides testing services in genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, and advanced material sciences, and supports clinical studies. The company operates more than 900 laboratories and offers a vast portfolio of around 200,000 analytical methods for evaluating the safety, composition, origin, authenticity, and purity of the sample. In June 2021, Eurofins Clinical Testing US Holding, Inc, a subsidiary of Eurofins Scientific, acquired DNA Diagnostic Center, a genetic testing laboratory that caters to the fertility, lifestyle, veterinary, and forensic areas. The acquisition will help Eurofins to enter the DNA testing market.
 
Bureau Veritas (France) is one of the global leaders in providing testing, inspection, and certification services to meet the growing challenges of quality, safety, environmental protection, and social responsibility. The company offers innovative digital solutions to reduce risks, improve performance, and promote sustainable development. Bureau Veritas operates globally across numerous industries including marine and offshore, oil & gas, food, and power & utilities. It was privately owned till 2007. In April 2019, BV acquired Shenzhen Total-Test Technology Co., Ltd., a Chinese food testing company, founded in 2008, which it provides testing for over 30 categories including agricultural products, baby foods, processed food products and animal feed. The new laboratory will act as BV’s food testing hub in South China.
 
Intertek Group plc (UK) is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. It offers assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services in addition to auditing, consulting, sourcing, and training services for the chemical, construction and engineering, energy and commodities, food and healthcare, transportation, and hospitality and tourism industries. In July 2021, Intertek acquired JLA Brazil, a leading provider of food, agri and environmental testing solutions. The aim of this acquisition is to enter the fast-growing agri-food and beverage testing market in Brazil.
 
 

The Europe region is the dominant market for dairy testing and is expected to experience the fastest growth only second to Asia-Pacific. The major producers of milk in the EU region are Germany, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain. Together these countries account for around 70% of the total milk production. Globalization has increased the international trade of milk and dairy products and has had a major impact on global dairy supply. However, the increase in trade has resulted in higher risk of contaminated milk and dairy products reaching dairy producers and processors, and end consumers in distant markets due to instances of cross-contamination, exposure to toxins, microorganisms, and other contaminants. Manufacturers have been using dairy testing services to ensure safety and quality of their products and to comply to the international standards.

Biostimulants Market Growth Opportunities by 2026

The global biostimulants market is estimated at USD 3.2 billion in 2021; it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% to reach USD 5.6 billion by 2026. The market for biostimulants is projected to grow in the coming years due to the increasing consumer awareness about the sustainable agricultural practices, and demand for residue free food. With the advancement in technologies, the increasing need for sustainable agriculture, and intense research on this market, formulations for blending multiple active ingredients have been developed by major players.
 
Biostimulants Market
 
 
The biostimulants market consists of a few globally established players such as BASF SE (Germany), UPL (India), Adama (Israel), and Bayer AG (Germany). These players have adopted growth strategies such as collaborations and acquisitions to increase their presence in the global market.
 
BASF SE is one of the leaders operating in the chemical industry with various business segments such as chemicals, performance products, functional materials and solutions, agricultural solutions, and others. Under these broad categories, it offers products such as intermediate chemical products, monomers, petrochemicals, dispersions & pigments, care chemicals, nutrition & health, paper chemicals, performance chemicals, catalysts, construction chemicals, coatings, performance materials, and crop protection. It provides biostimulant products through its agricultural solutions unit. From 1st January 2019, the company has revised its business segments as chemicals, materials, industrial solutions, surface technologies, nutrition and care, and agricultural solutions. The company has renamed its crops protection segment as agricultural solutions after acquiring some of the significant businesses from Bayer in August 2018. BASF SE has a strong global presence with its operations through subsidiaries and joint ventures in more than 90 countries through the functioning of six integrated production sites and 355 other production sites in Europe, Asia, Australia, the Americas, and Africa.
 
UPL is one of the leading companies that offer total crop solutions in order to secure the food supply. Its business segments are divided into various segments such as seeds, crop protection, bio-solutions, post-harvest, aquatics, farmer engagement, and other businesses. The company has its presence in over 130 countries with 48 manufacturing plants. Acquisition is one of the major strategies of the company to achieve a market position. In February 2019, UPL announced the complete acquisition of Arysta Lifesciences that was proposed in the year 2018 to Platform Specialty Products under which Arysta was operating as a subsidiary. This acquisition helps UPL to widen its biostimulants portfolio. Arysta LifeScience Corporation is a global specialty chemicals company, primarily engaged in offering a broad spectrum of products such as insecticide, herbicide, fungicide, biostimulants, and other value-added nutrients. Arysta LifeScience deals with the development, sales, and distribution of chemical solutions for agriscience and life science markets.
 
Syngenta Group acquired Valagro, through its business unit Syngenta Crop Protection in October 2020. However, it is decided so that Valagro will continue to operate as an independent brand in the market within the Syngenta Crop Protection business. Valagro S.p.A is one of the leading companies in the production and marketing of biostimulants and fertilizers. The company operates with its 12 subsidiaries across the globe. Apart from its production site in Italy, it also owns two active production facilities in Norway, two in India, and one in Brazil. Valagro S.p.A offers farm products such as plant biostimulants, water-soluble nutrition, and micronutrients. The company follows the growth strategy of introducing new products and entering into agreements for enhanced R&D. The company’s strength has been to develop diverse product formulations based on different and innovative components. The product portfolio of Valagro S.p.A covers almost all the crops as well as has target-specific functions. The company operates under two business segments—farm for agriculture and industrials for the local and international industry.
 
 

The agriculture industry in Asia, particularly in the Southeast Asian countries, has witnessed effective transformation due to various technological advancements. This has resulted in the adoption of intensive agricultural practices and has led to a decrease in the nutrient levels of the soil. To revitalize the soil, the use of inoculants and biostimulants has been recommended by the agricultural authorities in various countries of Asia. Biostimulants enhance the physiological activities of the seed for early emergence and for optimum crop development at later stages under various climatic and agronomic conditions in the region.

Monday, October 17, 2022

Liquid Fertilizers Market Growth by Emerging Trends, Analysis, & Forecast

The global liquid fertilizers market size is estimated to be valued at USD 2.4 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 3.0 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 4.4%. The growth of the liquid fertilizers industry is driven by various factors due to its ease of use and rapid absorption by the soil and plants, which in turn, ensures that nutrients reach crops faster than other forms of fertilizers.
 
Liquid Fertilizers Market
 
 
Key players in the liquid fertilizers market include Nutrien, Ltd. (Canada), Yara International ASA (Norway), Israel Chemical Ltd. (Israel), K+S Aktiengesellschaft (Germany), Sociedad Química Y Minera De Chile (SQM) (Chile), The Mosaic Company (US), and EuroChem Group (Switzerland). Product innovation, expansions, mergers & acquisitions, agreements, collaborations, and partnerships were some of the core strengths of the leading players in the liquid fertilizers market. These strategies were adopted by the key players to increase their market presence. It also helped them diversify their businesses geographically, strengthen their distribution networks, and enhance their product portfolios. Some of the other leading players in the liquid fertilizers market include CF Industries Holdings, Inc.(US), OCP Group (Morocco), OCI Nitrogen (Netherlands), Wilbur-Ellis (US), Compass Minerals (US), Kugler (US), Haifa Group (Israel), COMPO Expert GmbH (Germany), AgroLiquid (US), Plant Food Company, Inc. (US), Foxfarm Soil and Fertilizer Company (California), Agro Bio Chemicals (India), and Agzon Agro (India).
 
Nutrien Ltd. (Canada) Nutrien has the largest crop nutrient product portfolio, which is combined with a global retail distribution network that includes more than 1,500 farm retail centers. The company is a leading manufacturer and distributes over 27 million tonnes (29.76 million tons) of nitrogen, potassium, and phosphate products for industrial, agricultural, and feed customers worldwide. The company has a wide-ranging agricultural retail network that provides services to over 500,000 grower accounts. The company has a network of nearly 1,700 retail locations in seven countries, along with operations and investments in 14 countries, globally. The company has its presence in regions such as North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
 
Yara International ASA (Norway) is one of the largest fertilizer manufacturing companies in the world. The company is primarily engaged in producing and distributing mineral fertilizers and environmental solutions. It manages its business primarily through three business segments, namely, downstream, industrial, and upstream. The company offers its liquid fertilizer products through its product portfolio and is available in potassium, phosphorus, and sulfate forms. The company offers fertilizer brands, such as YaraBela, YaraLiva, YaraMila, YaraTera, YaraVera, and YaraVita. The company offers a complete fertilizer portfolio to growers, globally, under its downstream segment, and also offers ammonia, urea, nitrates, and other nitrogen-based fertilizer products under its upstream business segment. The company offers fertilizers of various nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
 
 

The market for liquid fertilizers in the South America region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2020 to 2025. According to FAOSTAT, Brazil is the largest producer of agricultural products due to the availability of abundant land and rural labor force, followed by Argentina. The growth in South America is majorly attributed to by the increase in the adoption of agrochemicals and advancements in farming techniques in Brazil and Argentina with distribution channels established by global agrochemical players. Due to these factors, the market in the South America region is projected to record the highest growth from 2020 to 2025.

Lactase Market Growth Opportunities by 2025

The global lactase market size is estimated to be valued at USD 217 million in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 298 million by 2025, recording a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period. Lactase also plays a major role in increasing the shelf-life of dairy products, thus increasing their freshness. Due to its importance in the food industry and the rising level of lactose intolerance, lactase is gaining popularity in the dairy industry. These are the major factors encouraging the growth of the lactase market globally.
 
Lactase Market
 
 
Key players in this market include Chr. Hansen Holdings A/S (Denmark), Kerry Group (Ireland), Koninklijke DSM N.V (the Netherlands), Novozymes (Denmark), Merck KGaA (Germany), DuPont (US), Senson (Finland), Amano Enzyme (Japan), Advanced Enzyme Technologies (India), Enmex (Mexico), Antozyme Biotech Pvt. Ltd. (US), Nature Bioscience Pvt. Ltd. (India), Aumgene Biosciences (India), Creative Enzymes (US), Biolaxi Corporation (India), Novact Corporation (US), Enzyme Bioscience (India), Infinita Biotech Private Limited (India), Rajvi Enterprise (India), and Mitushi Biopharma (India).
 
DuPont(US) is a global leader in the development lactase from different sources and for wide range of applications. DuPont has 16 production bases globally and provides products and business solutions to 95 countries in regions such as Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East.
 
DuPont Danisco launched Nurica, a dairy enzyme to help the lactose-free product manufacturers to meet consumer demand for clean label products. Danisco provides improved nutrition, better taste, texture, and greater cost efficiency. This new product launch will help the company to strengthen the product portfolio and also will the help the company becoming global leader in high-value enzymes for catering dairy industry.
 
Novozymes (Denmark) is one of the major players in the lactase market. Novozymes is a major bio-innovation company providing biological solutions, which involve various applications of enzymes and microbes. The company offers Lactozyme Pure, saphera, and saphera fiber to cater dairy industry for manufacturing of lactose-free products. It records 33% of the sales through essential food & beverage products. The company is growing significantly in European region mainly in countries like France, Germany, and Italy. It also has a strong presence in the North American region.
 
The lactase market in North America is dominant due to the growing demand for different types of lactose-free products such as drinkable yogurt, ice-cream, and flavored milk. Increasing awareness about lactose intolerance among consumers and growing inclination towards health promoting dietary supplements are the key factors that are projected to drive the growth of the market in the North American region.
 
 

The fastest-growing market is Asia-Pacific for lactase. The increase in awareness and self-diagnosis among the lactose intolerant population, also growing consumption of lactose-free products offers potential growth for the lactase manufacturers in the region. The increase in health concerns and the growing trend of opting for reduced added sugar/no added sugar claims have created growth opportunities for lactase in the region. Major players such as Valio Ltd. (Finland), expanded its production facility in China to cater lactose-free products for lactose intolerant population.