Market Trends of South America Prebiotic Ingredients Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the South America Prebiotic Ingredients Market according to our research experts:
Growing Inclination Toward Prebiotics & Synbiotics Products Across The Region
The primary reason for driving the prebiotic ingredients market is the increasing demand for probiotic and blends of probiotic and prebiotic food. Since, there is a general increase in health consciousness, globally, and probiotics and prebiotics, being the recent synonyms of improved gut health, the market for prebiotic ingredients is on a much visible rise. Thus, the increasing scope for products and dietary supplements with functional benefits, increasing health-conscious among the global population, and increasing concern toward obesity are driving the market for prebiotics, such as FOS, GOS, and MOS.
Moreover, prebiotics is being implicated in starter culture formulation, gut health maintenance, colitis prevention, cancer inhibition, immunopotentiaton, cholesterol removal, reduction of cardiovascular disease, prevention of obesity and constipation, bacteriocin production, and use in fishery, poultry, pig, cattle feed, and pet food. Thus, growing public awareness regarding the probiotics and synbiotic products has anticipated boosting the overall growth in the demand for the prebiotic ingredients market.
Brazil to Drive the Regional Market
Brazil holds the largest revenue share among the entire South American region. High dominance of diabetes and cardiovascular patients and drift of active living among the population are driving the health and wellness industry, which, in turn, has boosted the prebiotic ingredients market. In addition, infants who weigh low are made to drink alternatives of milk, which consists of prebiotics, to help them have sustained and healthy growth.
For instance, Aptamil 1 Danone is a milk substitute claiming to contain prebiotics (GOS and FOS) that favor the immune response of the baby. BENEO is one of the leading players in the prebiotic market in Brazil. It offers two highly functional prebiotic fibers, inulin, and oligofructose for animal nutrition, which improve intestinal health and ensure a healthy upbringing of pets and livestock.
