Mozzarella cheese is a type of pasta filata cheese and has low-fat content compared to other alternatives such as cheddar. Production of organic cheese avoids the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or any artificial chemicals. Demand for organic products is increasing, owing to growing awareness among consumers regarding the effects of chemicals, used in the process of cheese production, on health. This has led to the focus of key players in the market to offer organic mozzarella cheese. For instance, Organic Valley Company offers organic mozzarella cheese, which is free from any toxic antibiotics, synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The product is offered in various forms such as mozzarella strings, shredded mozzarella cheese, and block cheese.
Market Dynamics
Among forms, the shredded segment held a dominant position in the global mozzarella cheese market in 2022. Shredded mozzarella cheese melts quickly and forms a soupy layer. Therefore, this form of mozzarella cheese has a primary application in pizza baking. Moreover, the shelf life of shredded mozzarella cheese is 5-7 days, which increases its preference for quick service restaurants (QSRs), pizzerias, and on-the-go meal vendors.
Among milk sources, cow milk mozzarella has certain health benefits such as it is low in calories compared to other varieties of cheese such as cheddar. It is also a rich source of calcium and protein. Therefore, demand for cow milk mozzarella cheese is expected to significantly increase during the forecast period, due to its high nutritional content.
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