Food inclusions are ingredients that are added to food in order to improve its texture or organoleptic properties. Food inclusions can also enhance the sensory qualities of food products. Food inclusions are additional food ingredients that give value to food items. Food inclusions are becoming more popular since they can impart any desired flavor and texture, increasing the appeal of food products. Food inclusions that help impart health advantages to products are becoming more popular. Further, food inclusions find vast applications in dairy and frozen desserts, bakery products, breakfast cereals, chocolate and confectionery products, and many others.
The food inclusions market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of the market in this region is mainly attributed to the high demand for packaged food such as cakes, bread, chocolates, jellies, and frozen desserts are projected to expand the food inclusion market in the region. In addition, change in dietary patterns, increased disposable income amongst consumers are other few factors that will pave the way for food inclusion market in the region. Further key market players present in the Asia Pacific food inclusion market include ADM, PURATOS, AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG, and Cargill, Incorporated. These companies are constantly working towards innovation and new product developments to attract a broader clientele. For instance, AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG has opened its production site for fruit products in China, with an investment of US$ 26.63 million in this new facility.
The COVID-19 outbreak is adversely affecting economies and industries in various countries due to lockdowns, travel bans, and business shutdowns. The food inclusions market has had a major impact on its product trends. The pandemic has propelled consumers to opt for healthy food products with various functional properties. Additionally, to break through the regular routine imposed due to the lockdown, the consumer’s desire for new and innovative products to experience different culinary adventure is also influencing the market trends for food inclusions. Fruits and nuts are expected to witness an increasing demand during the upcoming years owing to the health benefits offered by them. Travel restrictions are influencing the flavor trends in food products and beverages as people cannot travel and experience the exotic flavours of different regions and countries. For instance, Asian-inspired food inclusions such as mocha and taro are witnessing a surging demand amongst the consumers. Thus, though the COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the production and supply of food inclusions, it has positively influenced the product trends in the market.
Food inclusions are ingredients or variegates incorporated in different food products and beverages to impart unique properties such as color, flavor, and texture. Several food inclusions are also known for their nutritional benefits. They have a wide application scope, including baked products, confectioneries, sweet and savory snacks, frozen desserts, beverages, breakfast cereals, and dairy products. The ingredients are available in forms such as freeze-dried, infused, case-frozen, micro-dried, individually quick frozen (IQF), spray-dried, and whole foods, and are selected depending on their application. Consumer buying behavior and consumption pattern, as well as eating experience are highly influenced by the texture and flavor of a food product, especially in North America and Europe. Thus, it is necessary to select the most suitable format of a food inclusion for a particular application. For instance, infused blueberries are used to render a complete mouthfeel and chewiness, whereas freeze-dried blueberries are used to achieve crispiness. Furthermore, dehydrated blueberries are used in foodstuffs or beverages requiring standout presence of blueberries. In the bakery segment, food inclusions have been in use for a long period to enhance the sensory properties, texture, aesthetics, and provide indulgence. Further, many of food inclusions are rich in proteins, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and fiber. Tree nuts, dried fruits, spices, herbs, exotics fruits, cocoa nibs, chocolate, etc., are the majorly used inclusions in bakery products.
Further, fruits, nuts, and chocolates are the major food inclusion types used in dairy products and frozen desserts such as ice cream, yogurt, and cheese. For instance, in cultured yogurts, sweet fruits are mainly used as an inclusion to balance the tangy flavor of the cultured yogurt. Food inclusions are mainly added as individually quick-frozen ingredients in dairy products and frozen desserts. The frozen desserts and dairy products application of food inclusions is challenging as they highly influence the overall texture, flavor profile, and shelf life of the final product. Further, beverage manufacturers are highly focusing on food inclusions to cater the rising consumer demand for natural beverages. Exotic fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and chocolate are the majorly consumed inclusions in various beverages. Beverages in which these ingredients are being incorporated include functional water, flavored water, tea, beer, energy drinks, wine, and milk. Such a wide application scope of food inclusions is a major factor driving the market growth.
Based on type, the food inclusions market is bifurcated into chocolates, fruit and nuts, flavored sugar and caramels, others. The chocolates segment accounted for a larger market share in 2020 and the fruits and nuts segment is expected to register a higher CAGR in the market during the forecast period. Chocolate inclusions include chocolate shavings and chunks, granella, crispy bites, chocolate flakes, chocolate vermicelli, and chocolate curls that can add a pop of color, mild or strong flavor, and unique textures to confectioneries, bakery products and pastries, and ice cream and dairy products. Further, continuous rise in demand for chocolate-flavored food products among consumers regardless of their age and gender is a major factor driving the market for chocolate inclusion segment.
Based on form, the food inclusions market is segmented into solid, and semi- solid. The solid segment accounted for the largest market share in 2020, and the it is expected to register the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period. The solid form of food inclusions include pieces, chips and nibs, nuts, crunches and flakes. Nuts in the solid forms are extremely popular among customers and are widely used bakery products, confectioneries, dairy products and frozen desserts, snacks and bars, cereals, and beverages. Inclusions in solid form can provide crunch or an appealing texture to the food preparation.
Based on application, the food inclusions market is bifurcated into dairy and frozen desserts, bakery products, breakfast cereals, chocolate and confectionery products, and others. The bakery products segment accounted for the largest market share in 2020 and the breakfast cereals segment is expected to register the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period. Bakery products include cookies, bagels, buns, sandwiches, pastries, cakes, biscuits, muffins, pizzas, brownies, etc. Food inclusions are extensively used in bakery products for topping, flavoring, decoration, and other purposes. Food inclusions are available as slices, flakes, nuggets, and pellets, among other forms. Food inclusions are available all year round, convenient, and retain flavors and nutrients, further boosting the demand for food inclusions. Furthermore, fast-paced, and hectic lifestyles have driven customers to embrace convenience and ready-to-eat (RTE) food products with healthy constituents, which is boosting the demand for bakery products enhanced with food inclusions such as fruits, seeds, and nuts.
A few players operating in the food inclusions market are ADM; AGRANA BETEILIGUNGS-AG; Barry Callebaut; Cargill, Incorporated; Georgia Nut Company; Kerry Group PLC; Puratos; Sensient Technologies; Taura Natural Ingredients LTD; and Meadow Foods among others. The key companies implement the mergers and acquisitions, and R&D strategies to expand customer base and gain significant share in the global market, which also allows them to maintain their brand name globally.
The regional trends and factors influencing the Food Inclusions Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Food Inclusions Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Market size in 2020 | US$ 11.7 Billion |
| Market Size by 2028 | US$ 18.06 Billion |
| Global CAGR (2020 - 2028) | 5.7% |
| Historical Data | 2018-2019 |
| Forecast period | 2021-2028 |
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| Regions and Countries Covered | North America
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The Food Inclusions Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.
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Major Companies operating in the Food Inclusions Market are:
Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.
The List of Companies - Food Inclusions Market