The international additives and ingredients industry has changed quite considerably since Leatherhead Food International last profiled the sector’s leading businesses in 2002. For example, some of the industry’s biggest names, such as Roche, Rhodia and Degussa, have exited the stage completely with these companies having sold their food additive operations to DSM, Danisco and Cargill, respectively.
There are several factors that have led to such consolidation of the industry. Increased purchasing power among the world’s leading food and drinks manufacturers has encouraged many of the larger additives suppliers to provide more comprehensive ingredient solutions and to expand their own product ranges accordingly. At the same time, many diversified businesses, such as the pharmaceutical and chemical firms mentioned above, have followed the modern corporate trend towards specialisation and have sold their food activities to focus on core areas of business. Another interesting trend in the market is towards western firms developing production capacity in Asia and, in particular in China. This is in response to growing competition from Chinese suppliers and the price pressure they have introduced to many additives markets.
This new report from Leatherhead Food International assesses trends in the international additives market, before summarising developments in the industry and profiling 35 of the world’s leading additives suppliers. It provides a detailed look at the structure and development of additives supply around the world.
Key features:
Evaluates international sales of additives by type
Summarises the key trends impacting on the market
Analyses industry structure and M&A activity
Profiles 35 leading additives suppliers
Helping you to:
Monitor global sales trends
Identify the factors influencing market development
Track major changes in the additives industry
Understand the companies that are driving market forward
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