Market Trends of Global Packaged Parmesan Cheese Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Parmesan Cheese Market according to our research experts:
Increasing Demand For Cheese Powders
The growth of the cheese powder market is led by blue cheese powder and Parmesan cheese powder across the globe. Lately, there has been a significant increase in demand for the Parmesan cheese owing to its fresh, natural ingredients and authentic flavors. Consumer's expectation for high-quality, sauces, soups and dressings for better ethnic cheesy taste, texture, and appearance has led to high demand for the Parmesan cheese. Parmesan cheese is extensively being used in the form of grated over pastas, risottos and soups. Parmesan cheese comes in many varied flavors such as fruity, nutty, savory, sharp fancy shredded Parmesan, shaved Italian blend, shaved Parmesan and shredded Italian blend, which captures the variable taste preferences of the consumers across the globe.
United States Holds a Significant Share in The Overall Market
The United States is the largest producer and consumer of cheese powder in the world, and the demand here is driven by the increasing application in most of the savory and dairy snacks by the American population. Cheese powder users in the United States have been engaged in using the product in snack coatings, dry mixes, salad dressings, sauces, soups, and crackers, besides utilizing it to enhance the natural cheese flavor in seasonings and baked goods. The restraints faced by the industry in the United States include strict regulations, concerning food safety, in the wake of various allegations faced by leading players. For example, Kraft Heinz cheese, labeled "100% Grated Parmesan Cheese," was found to have 3.8% cellulose, while other manufacturers have issues concerning higher than acceptable levels of fillers in their cheese powder brands
