Global sales of food additives were estimated at well in excess of USD25bn in value terms during 2007. Although the market is dominated by sectors such as flavours and hydrocolloids, recent growth has been most impressive in those additives most relevant to the prevailing trend towards lower-fat foods. In contrast, some sectors have been adversely affected by the effects of rising low-cost Chinese production, which has driven down market value in some instances.
The Food Additives Market - Global Trends & Developments is a new publication from LFI, which updates the previous edition published in 2005. The report identifies the major market forces influencing the global additives market, and presents a detailed analysis of trends in the market for 13 different additive categories. In addition to information on applications, market sizes and trends, and the leading companies in the industry, the report also discusses finished food trends impacting on additives and assesses future prospects for the industry.
Key Features
Analysis of current and future trends in sectors such as flavours and hydrocolloids
Discussion of trends in major end-user markets
Analysis of key players and suppliers
Forecasts up to 2010
Additional Information
Research Objectives The key objectives of the report are:
The aim of this report was to assess the global food additives market, presenting an overview of market size and the leading companies, as well as highlighting major market forces and future directions. The report was designed to provide an overview of the entire additives industry, thereby updating the previous edition, which was published in 2005.
For the purposes of this report, the additives industry is generally defined as comprising the following sectors:
Flavours
Hydrocolloids
Flavour enhancers
Acidulants
Sweeteners
Enzymes
Colours
Emulsifiers
Vitamins and minerals
Preservatives
Antioxidants
Functional food ingredients
Research Method
The report was compiled using desk research, drawing on a wide range of sources available to Leatherhead Food International, including:
LFI’s own Foodline Market and Foodline Product information databases, which store a broad range of market and new product data on the global food and drinks market, compiled from numerous food and drink trade journals and information sources from around the world.
Web-based company information.
Chemical Market Reporter online chemistry website.
Factiva (formerly Reuters Business Briefing).
Other existing publications from LFI.
Research was carried out between November 2007 and March 2008.