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Global Starter Culture Market By Product Type (Bacteria, Yeast and Molds), By Application (Dairy & Dairy Products, Meat & Sea Food and Alcoholic Beverages), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and The Middle East & Africa)-Global Forecast to 2030.
Starter Culture Market Overview
The global starter culture market is estimated to reach USD 2.0 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period of 2022-2030. It was valued at USD 1.5 billion in 2022. The increasing demand for dairy & dairy-based food and meat & seafood and the growth in consumption of conventional beverages are pushing the demand for starter cultures. With the upgrade of new technologies and innovative experimentations in the food and beverage sector, starter cultures have been dominant in many countries’ markets due to their high consumption of processed food.What is Starter Culture?
Starter cultures are microorganisms that can make dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, etc. Starter cultures are combined with milk at a specific temperature. They assist in the fermentation procedure and increase the chemical and physical effects of products that undergo fermentation processes. Starter cultures have multiple functions: giving flavor and aroma to the products, controlling organisms’ undesirable growth, and proteolytic and lipolytic activities.Growth Drivers
Growing manufacturers of dairy-based products and meat and seafood Products
The growing dairy-based products and meat & seafood manufacturers have increased demand for starter cultures. With the growing attention to the advantages of using starter cultures and the increasing number of manufacturers, the starter culture demand has shown constant growth over the years. Starter cultures have been utilized in dairy applications for a long time. Starter cultures are utilized for the fermentation procedure during cheese, yogurt, butter, and kefir. The reduction in pH, which takes place when the bacteria ferment lactose to form lactic acid, has a preservative impact on the product while at the same time enhancing the digestibility and nutritional capacities. Yogurt starter cultures ferment (lactose) to create lactic acid. This procedure supports the formation of milk lumps, which are a feature of yogurt. Cheese starter cultures mainly consist of thermophilic bacteria, which help in lactic acid production during the industrial manufacturing of cheese. In expansion, acid production is the main factor in removing moisture from the cheese curd and aids in enhancing the quality and texture of the cheese produced.Opportunities
Growth opportunities for untapped industrial applications
Currently, starter cultures are used in applications connected to dairy, meat, seafood, and beverage markets. The incoming second generation of starter cultures is predicted to further extend its range of abilities to cover vegetables, fruits, and other food substances. The existing market involving meat, seafood, and alcoholic beverages continues to present opportunities for growth as the manufacturer’s participation in this segment is tiniest.Restraints
Strict regulations regarding the use of starter cultures
Strict regulations have been established as a major barrier stifling the market for starter cultures. Some of the organizations concerned in providing regulatory standards include the likes of the World Trade Organization, the European Food and Feed Cultures Association and other regulatory associations. The regulations for starter cultures as listed by the different organizations include the following: The World Trade Organization has applied stringent laws and regulations for importing and exporting living microbes. Before manufacturing microorganisms at the industrial level, the manufacturer must obtain an environment clearance certificate, quality certificate, and other affiliated certifications. Since the starter culture industry implicates high risks concerning health and the environment, it is not easy for new manufacturers to join it. Companies have certain regulatory standards to discard the culture and biological effluent after production.Pre Covid-19 Impact on Global Starter Culture Market
Before the covid-19 period, Multiple health benefits related to the daily starter culture such as enhanced overall immunity, safeguarding of gastrointestinal infections, relief of constipation, among others is, the major element driving the market growth, increased demand of people for good quality dairy products have made daily starter culture an important ingredient, are the factors pushing the dairy starter culture market growth swiftly. The increased awareness regarding the advantages of daily starter culture will likely create new opportunities for the dairy starter culture market.Covid-19 Impact on Global Starter Culture Market
During the covid-19 period, the consumer food & beverage industry noticed high market demand due to the lockdown globally. A top manufacturer in the industry is encountered with low consumption of their products in the market, and trouble in distributional channel system makes a huge decline in sales and revenue growth. Due to supermarkets and other stores and supply closures, the firms are more on changing their distributional channel system to support the online platform and delivery service. The shutdown of manufacturing works due to lockdown is negatively influenced by the production and starter culture market.Post Covid-19 Impact on Global Starter Culture Market
After the covid-19 period, increasing demand for baked & dairy products and increasing use of alcoholic drinks are essential factors driving the growth of the global starter culture market. In expansion, technological improvements such as genetically modified starter culture are a significant factor expected to fuel the expansion of the global starter culture market over the forecast period. Growing demand for functional drinks connected with superior nutritional and ready-to-drink beverages are expected to create lucrative opportunities for major participants in the global starter culture market after the pandemic.By Product Type Segmental Analysis
Based on product type, the global starter culture market is segmented into Bacteria, Yeast and Molds. The bacteria segment is anticipated to hold the largest share in the market during the forecast period. Bacteria is the most expected microorganism utilized for starter cultures, mainly due to their large-scale application in dairy & dairy-based products. Most manufacturers use bacteria such as Lactobacillus and Streptococcus.By Application Segmental Analysis
Based on application, the global starter culture market is segmented into Dairy & Dairy Products, Meat & Sea, Food and Alcoholic Beverages. Food & Alcoholic Beverages hold the highest share in the global starter culture market due to the Increasing usage of starter culture as flavor, alcohol production, and preventing the process of food and beverage for long durability in the market. Due to some elements, including the surging demand for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, the global market for starter culture is anticipated for a healthy growth rate during the forecast period.By Regional Segmental Analysis
Based on region, the global starter culture market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and The Middle East & Africa. Europe is cast to account for the largest market share during the forecast period. The European dairy market has recreated an essential role in driving the growth of the starter cultures market, where it holds dominance. Germany and France are essential producers of dairy products, ranging from milk to cheese, where they keep the dominant position in the European Union. The production and consumption of cheese in the European Union have seriously affected the starter culture market, which plays a key function in extending the shelf-life to sustain exports to other regions. The different types of dairy products in Europe are a key factor contributing to the market’s growth by deploying cultures in cheese, fermented milk products, alcoholic beverages, and meat & seafood applications.Competitors Analysis
The companies include CHR Hansen, DowDuPont, Scro SRL, THT S.A, Dalton Biotechnologies, Angel Yeast Co. Ltd., Lallemand Inc., Lesaffire Group, CSK Food Enrichment B.V, Dohler Group, Wyeast Laboratories Inc., Lactina Ltd. and other prominent players in the global starter Culture Market. Key Stakeholders- Market research and consulting firms
- Industry associations
- Starter Culture Firms
- Local Governments
- Regulatory bodies
- Suppliers
- Retailers
Recent Development
- In May 2022, DowDuPont designed a dairy cultures series under the brand name Danisco, Howaru Dophilus AG. The dairy culture is animal-free, allergen-free, and suitable for plant-based products.
- In September 2019, DuPont (US) presented the dairy culture series under the brand Danisco. The company established Choozit cheese cultures, kefir-d cultures, Holdbac protective cultures, Probat mesophilic cultures, and yogurt cultures to cater to the market in the North American and European areas.
- In July 2019, DSM (Netherlands) founded its new Delvo cheese -120 culture scope for young cheddar and barrel cheese to cater to the market in the dairy industry.
- In October 2018, Chr. Hansen (Denmark) acquired an ingredient supplier, Österreichische Laberzeugung Hundsbichler GmbH (Austria). It will allow Chr. Hansen to develop its enzyme production and presence in the traditional segment of specialty cheese.
- In June 2018, Chr. Hansen (Denmark) established a new starter in extension to its DVS SSC Series to produce a soft cheese with a mild taste and creamy mouthfeel to match the flavor of millennial cheese consumers.
Scope of the Report
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Revenue in 2021 | USD 1.5 billion |
| The revenue forecast in 2028 | USD 2.0 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 5.6 % from 2022 to 2028. |
| Historical data | 2017 – 2020 |
| Base Year | 2021 |
| Forecast period | 2022 – 2028 |
| Region covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa |
| Key companies Profiled | The companies include CHR Hansen, DowDuPont, Scro SRL, THT S.A, Dalton Biotechnologies, Angel Yeast Co. Ltd., Lallemand Inc., Lesaffire Group, CSK Food Enrichment B.V, Dohler Group, Wyeast Laboratories Inc., and Lactina Ltd are the key players. |
Market Modelling
By Product Type- Bacteria
- Yeast
- Molds
- Dairy & Dairy Products
- Meat & Sea Food
- Alcoholic Beverages
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- South America
- Middle East & Africa
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Report Content
- Research Strategic Development
1.1. Market Modelling
1.2. Product Analysis
1.3. Market Trend and Economic Factors Analysis
1.4. Market Segmental Analysis
1.5. Geographical Mapping
1.6. Country Wise Segregation
- Research Methodology
2.1. Identification of Target Market
2.2. Data Acquisition
2.3. Refining of Data/ Data Transformations
2.4. Data Validation through Primary Techniques
2.5. Exploratory Data Analysis
2.6. Graphical Techniques/Analysis
2.7. Quantitative Techniques/Analysis
2.8. Visual Result/Presentation
- Executive Summary
- Market Insights
4.1. Supply Chain Analysis
4.2. Economic Factor Analysis
4.2.1. Drivers
4.2.2. Trends
4.2.3. Opportunities
4.2.4. Challenges
4.3. Technological Landscape
4.4. Competitors & Product Analysis
4.5. Regulatory Framework
4.6. Company market share analysis, 2022
4.7. Porter’s Five forces analysis
4.8. Price point analysis
4.9. New Investment Analysis
4.10. PESTEL Analysis
4.11. Impact of Covid-19
- Global Starter Culture Market Overview
5.1. Market Size & Forecast,2017-2030
5.1.1. Demand
5.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
5.2. Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
5.2.1. By Product Type
5.2.1.1. Bacteria
5.2.1.2. Yeast
5.2.1.3. Molds
5.2.2. By Application
5.2.2.1. Dairy & Dairy Products
5.2.2.2. Meat & Sea Food
5.2.2.3. Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.3. By Region
5.2.3.1. North America
5.2.3.2. Europe
5.2.3.3. Asia-Pacific
5.2.3.4. South America
5.2.3.5. The Middle East & Africa
- North America Starter Culture Market Overview
6.1. North America Starter Culture Market Size & Forecast,2017-2030
6.1.1. Demand
6.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
6.2. Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
6.2.1. By Product Type
6.2.1.1. Bacteria
6.2.1.2. Yeast
6.2.1.3. Molds
6.2.2. By Application
6.2.2.1. Dairy & Dairy Products
6.2.2.2. Meat & Sea Food
6.2.2.3. Alcoholic Beverages
6.2.3. By Country
6.2.3.1. US
6.2.3.2. Canada
6.2.3.3. Mexico
6.2.4. Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
6.2.5. Economic Impact Study on North America Starter Culture Market
- Europe Starter Culture Market Overview
7.1. Europe Starter Culture Market Size & Forecast,2017-2030
7.1.1. Demand
7.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
7.2. Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
7.2.1. By Product Type
7.2.1.1. Bacteria
7.2.1.2. Yeast
7.2.1.3. Molds
7.2.2. By Application
7.2.2.1. Dairy & Dairy Products
7.2.2.2. Meat & Sea Food
7.2.2.3. Alcoholic Beverages
7.2.3. By Country
7.2.3.1. Germany
7.2.3.2. UK
7.2.3.3. France
7.2.3.4. Italy
7.2.3.5. Rest of Europe
7.2.4. Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
7.2.5. Economic Impact Study on Europe Starter Culture Market
- Asia-Pacific Starter Culture Market Overview
8.1. Asia-Pacific Starter Culture Market Size & Forecast,2017-2030
8.1.1. Demand
8.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
8.2. Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
8.2.1. By Product Type
8.2.1.1. Bacteria
8.2.1.2. Yeast
8.2.1.3. Molds
8.2.2. By Application
8.2.2.1. Dairy & Dairy Products
8.2.2.2. Meat & Sea Food
8.2.2.3. Alcoholic Beverages
8.2.3. By Country
8.2.3.1. India
8.2.3.2. Japan
8.2.3.3. Australia
8.2.3.4. Rest of Asia Pacific
8.2.4. Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
8.2.5. Economic Impact Study on Asia Pacific Starter Culture Market
- South America Starter Culture Market Overview
9.1. South America Starter Culture Market Size & Forecast,2017-2030
9.1.1. Demand
9.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
9.2. Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
9.2.1. By Product Type
9.2.1.1. Bacteria
9.2.1.2. Yeast
9.2.1.3. Molds
9.2.2. By Application
9.2.2.1. Dairy & Dairy Products
9.2.2.2. Meat & Sea Food
9.2.2.3. Alcoholic Beverages
9.2.3. By Country
9.2.3.1. Brazil
9.2.3.2. Argentina
9.2.3.3. Rest of South America
9.2.4. Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
9.2.5. Economic Impact Study on South America Starter Culture Market
- The Middle East & Africa Starter Culture Market Overview
10.1. The Middle East & Africa Starter Culture Market Size & Forecast,2017-2030
10.1.1. Demand
10.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
10.2. Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
10.2.1. By Product Type
10.2.1.1. Bacteria
10.2.1.2. Yeast
10.2.1.3. Molds
10.2.2. By Application
10.2.2.1. Dairy & Dairy Products
10.2.2.2. Meat & Sea Food
10.2.2.3. Alcoholic Beverages
10.2.3. By Country
10.2.3.1. Saudi Arabia
10.2.3.2. UAE
10.2.3.3. South Africa
10.2.3.4. Rest of the Middle East & Africa
10.2.4. Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
10.2.5. Economic Impact Study on Middle East & Africa Starter Culture Market
- Competitor Analysis
11.1. Company Description
11.2. Financial Analysis
11.3. Key Products
11.4. Key Management Personnel
11.5. Contact Address
11.6. SWOT Analysis
11.7. Company Profile
11.7.1. Algenol Biotech
11.7.2. CHR Hansen
11.7.3. DowDuPont
11.7.4. Sacro SRL
11.7.5. THT S.A
11.7.6. Dalton Biotechnologies
11.7.7. Angel Yeast Co. Ltd.
11.7.8. Lallemand Inc.
11.7.9. Lesaffire Group
11.7.10. CSK Food Enrichment B.V
11.7.11. Dohler Group
11.7.12. Wyeast Laboratories Inc.
11.7.13. Lactina Ltd.
11.7.14. Other Prominent Players
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Starter cultures are microorganisms that can make dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, etc. Starter cultures are combined with milk at a specific temperature. They assist in the fermentation procedure and increase the chemical and physical effects of products that undergo fermentation processes.
The global starter culture market is estimated to reach USD 2.0 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period of 2022-2030. It was valued at USD 1.5 billion in 2022.
Strict regulations have been established as a major barrier stifling the market for starter cultures. Some of the organizations concerned in providing regulatory standards include the likes of the World Trade Organization, the European Food and Feed Cultures Association and other regulatory associations. The regulations for starter cultures as listed by the different organizations include the following: The World Trade Organization has applied stringent laws and regulations for importing and exporting living microbes.
During the covid-19 period, the consumer food & beverage industry noticed high market demand due to the lockdown globally. A top manufacturer in the industry is encountered with low consumption of their products in the market, and trouble in distributional channel system makes a huge decline in sales and revenue growth.
The companies include CHR Hansen, DowDuPont, Scro SRL, THT S.A, Dalton Biotechnologies, Angel Yeast Co. Ltd., Lallemand Inc., Lesaffire Group, CSK Food Enrichment B.V, Dohler Group, Wyeast Laboratories Inc., and Lactina Ltd are the key players in the global starter culture market.
