Clean label ingredients to reach US$212.4B by 2035 amid demand for natural food products – Future Market Insights reports
The clean label food trends indicate a growing preference for foods that are minimally processed and free from synthetic chemicals.
GLOBAL – Future Market Insights has reported that the global clean-label ingredients market will reach US$57.3 billion by 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 15.5%, reaching US$212.4 billion by 2035.
The report indicates that this growth is driven by increasing consumer demand for natural, organic, and additive-free food ingredients, stricter food labeling regulations, and rising health consciousness.
As consumers become increasingly aware of their dietary choices, the food industry is transforming, shifting towards transparency in food labeling and using non-GMO ingredients.
Nandini Roy Choudhury, Client Partner at Future Market Insights, said, “The increasing consumer preferences for non-GMO and organic food additives have encouraged manufacturers to reformulate their products, leading to an upsurge in demand for clean label ingredients.”
Based on the country’s analysis, the UK leads in clean-label food trends, with the highest CAGR of 23.3% among key markets.
Stringent food industry clean label movement regulations, consumer demand for transparency, and a strong organic food culture contribute to significant market expansion.
India is expected to grow at a 15.8% CAGR, driven by demand for preservative-free ingredients and non-GMO food additives in urban areas, coupled with government initiatives promoting food safety.
China is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.9%. The market benefits from a growing middle-class population, heightened regulatory scrutiny on food labeling, and increasing demand for natural flavor enhancers.
The USA market is expected to rise at a CAGR of 15.8% due to increasing health consciousness, regulatory shifts, and a growing preference for natural and organic food ingredients.
Major food manufacturers are reformulating products with clean-label food ingredient suppliers to meet consumer demands, boosting market expansion.
Brazil’s clean-label market is growing steadily, albeit at a slower pace than other regions, with a 7.8% CAGR. Increasing awareness of natural food ingredients and the impact of the clean-label movement on food manufacturing are supporting growth.
While the demand for natural food ingredients continues to surge, challenges such as higher production costs and limited availability of certain organic food additives pose constraints to market growth.
Nevertheless, companies investing in sustainable and clean-label ingredient sourcing strategies are gaining a competitive edge.
Several companies are leading the charge in the clean-label food ingredient suppliers and manufacturers segment, investing heavily in emerging trends in natural food preservatives and colors, leveraging innovative technologies to create safer and healthier food alternatives.
Among them are Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Brisan Group, Cargill, Chr. Hansen, Carbon and dsm-firmenich.
With a focus on clean-label food ingredient suppliers and manufacturers, the industry is poised for further advancements in the regulatory landscape for clean-label food ingredients.
Companies that proactively adapt to these trends will be better positioned to meet evolving consumer expectations and drive long-term profitability.
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