Market Trends of Food Premix Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Food Premix Market according to our research experts:
Growing Demand For Fortified Food Products
Increasing consumer preference for fortified foods is attributed to adding essential ingredients such as amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and nucleotides. Innovative and developed premix products from food manufacturing are used in various applications such as dietary supplements, clinical nutrition, and infant nutrition products. Research conducted by the International Food Information Council Foundation on Food and Health revealed that 47% of consumers prefer food with additional nutrients. Fortified foods are primarily used for balancing nutrient loss and filling nutritional gaps. Moreover, the manufacturers are coming up with their fortified premixes with additional nutrient features. Fortification of dairy and bakery products is likely to be a driving factor for the evolution of the food premixes market globally.
Asia-Pacific Emerges As Fastest Growing Region
The robust food fortification initiatives, coupled with rising exports of animal-based food products, have led to the demand for various premixes in Asian countries like India, Australia, China, and others. The exponential growth in compound feed production wherein the premixes acts as a key ingredient is also aiding the growth of the Asian premix industry. The large poultry integrators are increasingly seeking high-quality and stable premixes. In line with such market developments, companies like Cargill have expanded their manufacturing and distribution bases in India. The rising middle-class income, an increasing number of double-income families, and growing urbanization have led to increased meat consumption and consequently higher demands for feed premixes since poultry is the most preferred segment for meat consumption in India. The rising cost of essential raw materials for livestock production and competition from the food and biofuel industry is forcing the farmers to use premix in the feed to increase productivity at cheaper costs.
