North America Microbial Food Culture Market by Type (Starter Cultures, Adjunct & Aroma Cultures, and Probiotics) and Geography (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2021 – 2028

The North America microbial food culture market size is projected to register a substantial CAGR during the forecast period, 2021–2028. The growth of the market is attributed to rising consumer demand for functional foods and probiotic food supplements, as well as increased consumer knowledge of the benefits of fermented foods.

Microbial food cultures are a collection of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungus, and mold that are used to prepare food in the food and beverage business. They're frequently employed to keep food fresh, enhance its nutritional content, and prevent it from deteriorating. Fermentation was formerly a widely used food preservation method all throughout the world. Fermented foods have long been a component of the human diet.

The acidity, taste, and texture of final food items are frequently influenced by the microorganisms employed in food cultures. Whereas the organisms are normally found on food, they may also be intentionally introduced as a starting culture in industrial food processing.

Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities

• Rising consumer demand for functional foods and probiotic food supplements, as well as increased consumer knowledge of the benefits of fermented foods are projected to fuel the market during the forecast period.
• Functional characteristics of products, which increase the product's overall quality and shelf life while preventing the deterioration of sensitive components, are key factors propelling the market in the coming years.
• High maintenance cost is expected to restrict the market growth.
• Lack of awareness act as major challenge that can hinder the market during the forecast period.
• R&D investment and technological advancement is expected to created lucrative opportunities for the market players.

Scope of the Report

The report on the North America microbial food culture market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.

Market Segment Insights

The probiotics segment is projected to hold a major market share

Based on types, the North America microbial food culture market is divided into starter cultures, adjunct & aroma cultures, and probiotics. The probiotics segment is expected to represent a key share of the market during the forecast period. Due to  growing awareness for healthy lifestyles and the burgeoning digestive health supplement industry, the probiotics market in North America is projected to develop considerably. Probiotics provide a number of well-known advantages, including immune system stimulation alleviation and the reduction of diseases including diarrhea and lactose intolerance. Probiotics are mostly found as supplements or as ingredients in meals and beverages, particularly in low-cost health foods like yoghurt, fruit juices, and cultured dairy drinks. Yogurt is the most popular probiotic product, followed by probiotic beverages including kefir, kimchi, and kombucha.

United States is expected to dominate the market

On the basis of geography, the North America microbial food culture market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. The US is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period. The country's high demand for microbial food culture is due to shifting human eating patterns and the adoption of healthy behaviors. Furthermore, the increasing demand for alcoholic beverage consumption, particularly beer, which uses the most microbial food culture, fuels the market's expansion in the nation. Furthermore, technical advancement and innovation are important drivers of the microbial food culture industry in the nation. Leading firms in North America, have created technology like microencapsulation, which improves the stability and longevity of probiotic microorganisms.

Segments

Segments Covered in the Report

The North America microbial food culture market has been segmented on the basis of

Type

• Starter Cultures
• Adjunct & Aroma Cultures
• Probiotics

Geography

• Asia Pacific
• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• Middle East & Africa

Key Players

• Lallemand Inc.
• Corbion NV
• Kerry Group PLC
• Koninklijke DSM NV
• DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
• Cargill, Incorporated

Competitive Landscape

Key players competing in the North America microbial food culture market include Lallemand Inc., Corbion NV, Kerry Group PLC, Koninklijke DSM NV, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., and Cargill, Incorporated.

Some of these players are using several market strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, capacity expansion, and product launches to increase their market shares.