Market Trends of Germany Gluten-Free Foods & Beverages Industry
Upsurge in the Demand for Free-From Food
In Germany, the meat and sausage products industry accounts for a significant share in Germany's food industry, owing to its perceived nutritional benefits. However, with the growing trend towards vegetarianism, vegan foods and free-from food products, the consumer's interest has insisted on numerous meat processors to introduce gluten-free meat-alternative products variations. Moreover, consumers are also switching to dairy alternatives, which creates an opportunity for the players to enter the segment with their gluten-free products. Thereby, extensively contributing to the market studied.
The Growing Trend of Gluten-Free Pasta
The consumption of pasta in witnessing an upsurge in the country, According to I.P.O (International Pasta Organisation) data, the consumption of pasta accounts to be 7.7 kg per capita in the country. The usual pasta in Germany is made by squeezing through the holes of a späetzle maker directly into boiling water, while some are dried in form. Both the versions are popularly called as Spaetzle. Italy-based products and some local brands, such as Poensgen and Minderleinsmühle are widely consumed in the country. Bakery and Supermarket are the leading retailers of gluten-free pasta in the country.
