The India gluten-free foods & beverages market size is anticipated to expand at a robust CAGR during the forecast period, 2021–2028. The growth of the market is attributed to the growing health awareness among the consumers.
Gluten is a protein that can be found in wheat, barley, rye, and triticale. Its primary function is to provide elasticity to the dough, which is then used to create a variety of products by imparting a chewy texture by maintaining the shape of food products. Gluten in food products causes allergies in certain people. Therefore, it is not considered healthy.
Gluten-free foods & beverages are those that do not contain any gluten. Gluten-free beverages are preferable among consumers as they are linked to a number of health benefits linked with them. Gluten-free diets have a decreased fibre content, which is necessary for digestive health and regularity. A gluten-free diet is necessary for controlling the signs and symptoms of celiac disease and other gluten-related medical problems.
The report on the India gluten-free foods & beverages market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Gluten-Free Foods & Beverages Market - India Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2020 |
Historic Data |
2018–2019 |
Forecast Period |
2021–2028 |
Segmentation |
Product Types (Beverages, Bread Products, Cookies & Snacks, Condiments, Seasonings & Spreads, Dairy/Dairy Substitutes, Meat and Meat Substitutes, and Others) |
Geographical Zone |
India |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Kraft Heinz, Genius Foods, General Mills, Frontier Soups, and Dr. Schaer |
In terms of product types, the market is segmented into beverages, bread products, cookies & snacks, condiments, seasonings & spreads, dairy/dairy substitutes, meat and meat substitutes, and others. The cookies & snacks segment is expected to constitute a major market share. The gluten-free cookies and snacks market was valued 25.62 million in 2018 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of around 9% during the forecast period. The majority of cookies and snacks are spiced and herb-infused to suit the taste. Rising demand for gluten-free products is also fueled by the rising obesity rate in the country. Pulses have replaced wheat as a common ingredient in gluten-free snacks and cookies. Gluten-free choco-chips and coconut cookies are the most favored products in the country. Most of the cookies and snacks are customized according to the Indian taste. This means that spices and herbs are added to them.
Key players competing in the India gluten-free foods & beverages market include Kraft Heinz, Genius Foods, General Mills, Frontier Soups, and Dr. Schaer
Companies are engaging in partnerships, collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions to expand their market share. They are partnering with the local manufacturing players in the country while collaborating with beverage companies to produce innovative beverage products. Moreover, they’re acquiring local players to leverage their market position.
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