Food Preservatives Market Report, By Type (Natural, Synthetic), Application (Meat & Poultry, Bakery, Dairy, Beverages, Snacks and Sauces) and Geography- Global Market Share, Trend Analysis & Forecast

Food preservatives comprise of a group of elements of broadly different molecular structures which are organic and inorganic ingredients with dissimilar functional groups and propensities to form ions. There are no measures that are usually appropriate to the evaluation of preservatives as a class of food additive; the procedures are precise to the preservative being analysed.

Food preservatives are used to safeguard safety and evade quality loss resulting from bacterial, physical–chemical, or enzymatic reactions. There are various types of antimicrobial and antioxidant agents, each one with specific modes of action. Acidulants, organic acids, and parabens are extensively used antimicrobials, however the use of natural replacements is increasing. 

Market Dynamics- Global Food Preservatives Market

The prospering beverage industry is significantly elevating the intake of ingredients including preservatives which is largely anticipated to bolster the market growth. The characteristics of various beverages such as extreme water activity requires the inimitable use of preservatives in the beverage industry is to avert the change in taste, the colour, and bitter aftertaste. Besides, with the growing demand for functional beverages, the market for natural preservatives is gaining momentum. Producers are accepting the innovative changes for holding position in the market by integrating the naturally sourced preservatives in the product formulation. Key players such as Cargill, Incorporated offers a range of natural preservatives to cater to the growing demand.

Food Preservatives Market Segmental Overview

The study analyses Global Food Preservatives market based on type, application and geography. 

• By type, the market is categorized into natural and synthetic preservatives. Oil is one of the major preservatives used in foods. When food comes into contact with air, it oxidises and starts to go bad. Oil slows down this oxidation process and keeps microorganisms from coming into contact with the food. Another is salt that has been used through ages to preserve meats and vegetables. Salt also prevents yeast and bacteria from decaying the food.
• The market finds application in meat & poultry, bakery, dairy, beverages, snacks etc. Preservatives are being used since ages in the production of bakery products. Salt. alcohol, vinegar are some of the major preservatives. Benzoic acid is effective only in acid foods. It prevents enzymes of acetic acid metabolism, oxidative phosphorylation, amino acid uptake, and various stages in the tricarboxylic acid cycle. It also changes membrane penetrability of the microbial cell. Transport inhibition is the primary mode of action of parabens. Respiration of microbial cells also is inhibited.

Food Preservatives Market by Geography

Geographically, the study is comprised of the key countries of North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The market for Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow rapidly over the forecast period owing to various aspects such rising population, growing demand for food preservatives and significant development in the ready-to-eat products, meat and poultry products.

However, North America is likely to dominate the market owing to increasing demand for food products with extended shelf life, growing demand for convenience foods and mounting use of natural preservatives on meat and poultry.

Global Food Preservatives Market-Key Players

The major key players included in this market are Cargill, Inc., Kemin Industries, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Tate & Lyle, Kerry Group, DuPont, Brenntag North America, Celanese Corporation, Corbion N.V., Galactic S.A., Akzo Nobel N.V., BASF SE, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S and among others.