As much as one-third of
all food produced worldwide was wasted in 2018. The issue of food wastage
has given birth to the protective cultures market which includes microbial food cultures and starter culture, and it is undergoing immense
growth with an increase in disposable income. Furthermore, approximately 820 million people are hungry across
the world in 2018. The starter culture has an effect on the production of bacteriocin through fermentation because the microbe plays a major role in protective culture because bacteriocin-producing LAB strains are antibacterial in nature.
To reduce the food wastage and to feed the people who are in
hunger, usage of protective cultures in the food is considered as the primary solution. Protective
cultures, which have the ability to inhibit/limit the growth of the spoilage
flora and helps to preserve most of the natural properties of the food. Rising
health consciousness among consumers around the globe and their demand for
clean labeled food items are expected to impel the demand for protective
cultures. Protective cultures are widely used to preserve fermented food
products without changing the sensory quality of the item and to control the
microbial status in a food product. Growing demand for bio-based and preservative-free
food products is the key factor fueling the growth of the protective cultures
market.
The global Protective Cultures Market size was valued at $23.38 billion as of 2018 and is expected to
grow with a CAGR of 5.01% throughout the forecast period 2019-2025.
Proliferated Usage of
Protective Cultures in the Dairy Industry
Improved shelf life
reduces wastage of the food products and contributes to a more sustainable
world and gives market players the opportunity for geographical expansion. In 2017, the
world milk production was 811 million tonnes and it is projected to increase by
177 million tonnes by 2025, at an average rate of 1.8% per annum in the next 10
years. The increasing intake of dairy-based food products is one of the key
factors driving the growth of the protective cultures market share. Now, about 10-20% of the
production of milk and dairy products in the developed countries is wasted. Nowadays,
manufacturers considering the shelf life of the products for a more sustainable
supply chain and minimize their contribution to the food waste burden. For
instance, DSM a Dutch-based company active in nutrition, health, and
sustainable living has launched its new range of highly effective protective
cultures into the market on Mar 09, 2017. Delvo® Guard is a protective culture
which reduces food loss in the dairy industry by increasing the shelf life of
dairy-based products.
Surging Demand for
Protective Cultures in the Meat Industry
Increase in the
consumption of processed and packaged meat products among consumers also demand
the excessive usage of protective cultures in the meat industry. The global
export value of meat and edible meat products in 2018 was $ 127.7 billion. Growing concern about health leading to
high-protein, zero-fat diets, and changing the lifestyle of the population across
the globe are reasons for the increasing demand for processed meat. Cater to
the high demand for processed meat from the consumers and to preserve
meat-based products from spoilage, usage of the protective cultures as natural
preservatives is the primary solution for the market players. Peculiar eating practices
of the multitudes have brought packaged food products under the spotlight
recent times, which in turn, spur the growth of the protective cultures market
size. With the increase in demand for processed and packaged food, protective
cultures market is estimated to grow significantly in the upcoming years.
North America
Holding
Major Share of the Protective Cultures Market
North America generated
47.6% of the protective cultures market global revenue in 2018. With the
increase in the ready-to-eat food trends fueled by the busy modern lifestyles
of the population in this region is the triggering factor for the growth of the
protective cultures market. In 2017, the U.S meat industry processed
9 billion chicken. The growing consumption of the meat products in this region,
which in turn, incite the growth of the protective cultures market in this
region. Existence of numerous retail chains and outlets in Canada and the U.S.
is the most influencing factor for this market growth in North America.
The application segment
that will be creating the most lucrative opportunities for the protective
cultures market is the food and beverage sector. This application segment is
projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.2% through to 2025. The growing demand for
perishable products with prolonged shelf life in the food and beverage industry
is anticipated to influence the protective cultures market. The increasing awareness
among people about ill-effects of consumption of chemicals such as artificial food
preservatives to increase the shelf life of the food products and growing demand
for natural food additives are some of the key elements for the usage of the protective
cultures in the food and beverage industry. Recent advancements in the retail sector
have resulted in the opening of several new hypermarkets, supermarkets, and
departmental stores. Since
food items sold through these distribution channels to reach the end-users
after covering longer distances, it is important to prevent food items from
perishing while transporting process. This factor is projected to unleash productive
opportunities within the protective cultures market in the upcoming years.
The Major Players in
the Protective Cultures Market:
Prominent players in
the protective cultures market include Avery Dennison Corporation, Brady
Corporation, CCL Industries Inc., Covectra, Inc., Honeywell International Inc.,
3M Company, Mega Fortris Sdn. Bhd., OpSec Security, Inc., UPM Raflatac, Inc., and
Tesa SE. These companies are continuously investing in research and development
activities to provide innovative and cost-effective product portfolio.
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