Food Inclusions Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Product Type (Fruit And Nuts, Biscuits, Chocolate, Flavoured Sugar And Caramel, Others), By Application (Frozen Desserts, Confectionary Products, Snacks And Bars, Cereal Products), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2024 To 2029

The food inclusions market is evaluated at US$14.631 billion for the year 2022 growing at a CAGR of 6.14% reaching the market size of US$22.201 billion by the year 2029.

Food inclusion refers to the small variegates added to foods and bakery products to improve their flavor, color, or texture. These variegates are available in different sizes, like small slices, flakes, pellets, or nuggets. Some of the major food inclusions are various varieties of dried fruits, chocolates, confectionaries, and more. The use of food inclusions offers multiple benefits to the producers or the manufacturers, as it helps improve flavors and increases the product's visual appearance. The use of food inclusions also improves the texture of the products and increases the chewiness and crunchiness of the bakery and packed food products.

The food inclusion market is majorly driven by the growth of the food and beverage products markets worldwide. Food inclusions are used in multiple types of bakeries and packed snack items, like cookies, cupcakes, and pies. Various companies also offer a wide range of beverage products, like carbonated drinks, juice, and milk-based beverages, which are included with food inclusions. The global food and beverage industry has witnessed a significant boost, mainly due to the increase in global consumption capacity. The growth of the food and beverage industry in the global market is sure to increase the global food inclusion market in the next few years.

FOOD INCLUSIONS MARKET DRIVERS:

• An increase in the global retail of food and beverage products.

The global food inclusion market is poised to witness a substantial boost with the increase in the global packed food and beverages industry. In recent years, the food and beverage industry has seen a significant boost in the global landscape. Food inclusions are added to improve the texture and taste of the packed food and beverage products and increase their visual appeal. As stated by Farm Credit Canada, the nation witnessed significant growth in its packed food and beverage product retail in recent years. The organization also stated that the total food and beverage retail sales in Canada were estimated to be about US$ 80.6 billion in the first half of 2023, which witnessed an increase of 8.3% from the previous year. The retail food and beverage sales were valued at US$ 84 billion in the second half of the year. The first half of 2024 witnessed retail sales of food and beverages of about US$ 82.4 billion. In these sales, bakery and tortilla products recorded an increase of about 16.2% in the first half of 2023. In contrast, sugar and confectionary products witnessed an increase of about 10.1% in the same time period.

Similarly, the Statistical Department of Singapore stated that the nation witnessed an increase of about 16.8% in 2022, excluding the sales of motor vehicles. This retail exchange was valued at about US$3.4 billion in the same year and is expected to increase further in the future. At the same time, online sales witnessed an increase of about 15.8%, and the sales of the food and beverage industry increased by 27.7%.

• An increase in global consumption of packed food and beverages.

One of the major drivers for the increase in the global demand for food inclusion can be the increase in the global consumption habit of packed food and beverages. With an increase in the demand for packed foods and beverage products, manufacturers try to add a dynamism of flavors to their products by adding food inclusions. Apart from improving the taste and consumption experience of the consumer, these inclusions also improve its visual appeal. The change in global consumption habits towards packed foods and beverages increases as the disposable income of the population increases.

The data published by the World Bank states that the globe has witnessed a significant increase in GDP per capita. The increase in the GDP per capita signifies an increase in global wealth and an increase in the disposable income of the population. According to the data,  in 2021, the GDP per capita was about US$12,316, which increased in 2022 to about US$12,687. As per the same data, about a 5.3% increase in the GDP per capita growth was observed in 2021 and about a 2.3% increase in 2022. The increase in the disposable income of the population is sure to propel the food and beverage industry forward, increasing the food inclusion market simultaneously.

FOOD INCLUSIONS MARKET GEOGRAPHICAL OUTLOOK

• Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold a significant share of the food inclusion market.

The food inclusion market is anticipated to witness substantial growth in the Asian Pacific region, majorly due to the increasing demand for food and beverage products. Several Asian Pacific countries like India, China, and Bangladesh have seen significant population growth in the past few years. The region is amongst the major regions by population globally, simultaneously growing the demand for food and beverages. According to the data given by the World Bank, India is the most populated nation in the world, with about 1.42 billion people in the nation in 2022, which increased at a constant pace from 1.41 billion in 2021 to 1.40 billion in 2020. Likewise, The nation of China comes second to only 10 million, which is home to about 1.41 billion people.

Similarly, an increase in the region’s disposable income is also predicted to enhance the demand for packed food and beverage products, increasing the demand for food inclusion. The World Bank also detailed that the GDP per capita of the Asian region is growing significantly. According to this data, the GDP per capita of South Asia was recorded at about US$1,853 in 2020, which further increased to US$2,136.2 in 2021 and US$2,287.4 in 2022. The persistent rise in the GDP per capita also amplified the region's disposable income, which can further boost the demand for food and beverage products. The GDP per capita of India also increased significantly, from US$1,913.2 in 2020 to about US$2,410.9 in 2022. Similarly, the GDP per capita of Singapore was recorded at about US$61,274 in 2020, which further increased to about US$82,807 in 2022.

Food Inclusion Market Players and Products:

• Puratos: Puratos is one of the global leaders in cake ingredient supply. It also supplies various types of food inclusions crafted for various industries. Their products include soft inclusions like smoobees and various types of fillings, ganaches, and other cake ingredients.
• International Flavors & Fragrances Inc: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is part of the Frutarom group, which offers food inclusions for multiple industries, such as beverages, dairy, bars, and confectionery.

Food Inclusion Market Key Developments:

• In October 2022, Puratos acquired Fourayes, which ensured its constant supply of fruit in the future. Puratos manufactures various types of inclusions, made from different types of fruits and citruses.

The Food Inclusion Market is segmented and analyzed as:

• By Product Type
  • Fruit and Nuts
  • Biscuits
  • Chocolate
  • Flavoured sugar and caramel
  • Others
• By Application
  • Frozen desserts
  • Confectionary products
  • Snacks and bars
  • Cereal products
• By Geography
  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • UK
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa (MEA)
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Isreal
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • South Korea
    • Indonesia
    • Thailand
    • Taiwan
    • Others