Market Trends of non-dairy ice cream Industry
The increasing awareness of health consequences, rise in lactose intolerance, growing adoption of plant-based diets, and busy lifestyles of consumers are driving the demand for plant-based ice cream and non-dairy alternatives
- A plant-based diet, such as veganism and vegetarianism, is becoming a growing trend globally. In 2022, around 3% of responding German consumers between 18 and 64 followed a vegan diet. In Brazil, China, Mexico, and the United States, between 2% and 6% of respondents were vegan.
- Non-dairy ice creams are gaining popularity among American and European consumers because of the rise in the population who are flexitarian, lactose-intolerant, or strict vegan. In 2022, the non-dairy ice cream segment of the United States witnessed a growth of 11.98% compared to 2021. The growth is attributed to the rising awareness about the consequences of obesity, which is leading to an increased preference for and consumption of non-fat or less-fat food products. The region observed growth in its obesity by 11.98% in 2020. In Canada, obesity rates in Canadian adults are higher in men than women (28.0% versus 24.7%, respectively). Globally, consumers are becoming increasingly aware of their nutritional choices. Owing to their busy lifestyles, their purchasing decision is dependent on the nutritional value of the product, which is driving the demand for plant-based ice cream worldwide. Consumers, especially those allergic to milk, are keen to consume plant-based milk products. For example, cow milk allergy is one of the common food allergies in young children. Many Japanese consumers are also lactose-intolerant and do not consume milk or milk products. As of 2022, in Australia, around 1 in 50 babies and young children showed signs of an allergy to cow's milk. Thus, the demand for plant-based dairy products increased gradually. The per capita consumption of non-dairy ice cream grew by 13.27% globally during 2023-2024.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- The increasing consumer preference for vegan food, growing popularity of vegan diets, and the awareness of animal abuse in dairy farms are driving the production of non-dairy ice cream and expanding the market for plant-based alternatives
