North America Food Thickeners Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Market Analysis and Insights

An increase in the change in lifestyle of the consumers resulting in an increased focus on their diet is a vital factor escalating the market growth. Moreover, a rise in the new product innovation and an increase in the research and development activities in the market will further create new opportunities for the North America food thickeners market. However, increased research and costs associated with the development and manufacturing of food thickeners and continuous fluctuations in raw material prices of hydrocolloids are the major factors, among others, expected to restrain and further challenge the North America food market thickeners market in the forecast period.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the North America food thickeners market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 5.6% in the forecast period of 2022 to 2029.

Market Definition

Food thickeners are defined as the food modifying agents used to modify the texture and structure of food & beverages. They are used to increase the thickness of food & beverages, helping absorb the water content in the edibles once they are integrated into the products. These products are majorly utilized to modify their viscosity, giving them a consistent overall structure. The market's most widely used food thickeners are starches, followed by hydrocolloids and proteins. Food thickeners are used in food applications such as bakery, confectionery, sauces, dressings, marinades, gravies, beverages, dairy, frozen desserts, convenience, processed food, and so on.

North America Food Thickeners Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Rising demand for non-alcoholic drinks, including fruit juices and energy drinks

Food thickeners are added to fruit juices to add viscosity to the product. Fruit juice is a non-fermented beverage obtained by mechanically squeezing or macerating fruits. Fruit juices such as orange, apple, mango, mixed fruit, and others are growing due to their wide range of health benefits. Different types of fruit juice offer varied health benefits.

For instance,

Avocado juice boosts natural energy in the body. Watermelon juice keeps the body hydrated and improves metabolism. Papaya juice caters to healthy digestion. Lemon juice fights viral infections. Pineapple juice reduces cholesterol levels. Orange juice reduces signs of aging.

Changing lifestyles and altering consumers' eating patterns have resulted in an increased intake of affordable, healthy, and quick sources of nutrition like packaged fruit juices. In addition, manufacturers are introducing a wide array of flavors and producing preservative-free and sugar-free fruit juices to expand the consumer base, boosting the overall demand for fruit juices worldwide.

Also, during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, fruit and vegetable juice consumption has increased globally because of health benefits. Various players in the regional and international markets have launched products with fortified vitamins and minerals to boost peoples' immunity.

• Advantages and several functions associated with the use of food thickeners

Food thickeners are mostly used to increase the viscosity of the liquid without changing its property. Food thickener is used as a food additive which will increase the suspension and emulsification of the product to stabilize it. Food thickener is predominantly utilized in food and beverage manufacturing like puddings, sauces, soups, and so forth.

Entirely solid food may also cause choking while swallowing. However, the thickened liquid passes so effortlessly, and nutrients can't be obtained from the frame. Thus, a thickener is used to maintain the balance. This is the main reason food thickener acts as a boon for cancer, trauma, and neurology disorder patients who can't swallow food.

In addition, food thickener is very useful for older adults who suffer from swallowing problems. The swallowing problem is prevalent in geriatric populations and is hard to prevent. This problem may be caused by several factors. Like health reasons, neurological diseases, strokes, and cancers. Another concern for sig food tickers in adults is tooth loss. However, there is evidence that food thickeners reduce the aspiration problem in seniors. Speech pathologists have assessed the impact of food thickeners. This has helped them bring new strategies to expand the scope of the use of food thickeners in countering the swallowing problem. These aforementioned advantages are expected to be a driving factor for the North America food thickeners market.

Opportunity

• Strategic decisions by key players

Leading market players have launched new products that exhibit improved capabilities. Manufacturers have taken the necessary steps to improve the accuracy of new products and overall functionality.

For instance,

• In January 2021, Tate & Lyle expanded its line of tapioca-based starches. The expansion includes the launch of new REZISTA MAX thickening starches and BRIOGEL gelling starches. This has helped the company to widen its product portfolio

Thus, growing significant innovation and new product launches are likely to offer an opportunity for the North America food thickeners market

Restraints/Challenges

• Possible health concerns regarding xanthan gum and carrageenan

Xanthan gum is shown to have side effects on human health. People who are exposed to xanthan gum powder might experience flu-like symptoms, nose and throat irritation, intestinal gas (flatulence), bloating, and lung problems.

Many doctors prescribed not to take xanthan gum during pregnancy and breast-feeding. As of now, not enough information is known about the use of xanthan gum during pregnancy and breast-feeding. But, to stay on the safe side, doctors prescribed avoiding using larger amounts of xanthan gum than those normally found in foods. In addition, xanthan gum is not prescribed to anyone having nausea, vomiting, appendicitis, hard stools that are difficult to expel (fecal impaction), narrowing or blockage of the intestine, or undiagnosed stomach pain as it is a bulk-forming laxative that could be harmful in these situations.

Also, xanthan gum might lower blood sugar levels during surgery. There is a concern that it might interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery. Therefore, stopping using xanthan gum at least two weeks before a scheduled surgery is prescribed. In addition, blood sugar can be decreased by decreased absorption of sugars from food by xanthan gum. It is harmful to patients with diabetes as diabetes medications are also used to lower blood sugar.

Post-COVID-19 Impact on North America Food Thickeners Market

Key market manufacturers are adopting various marketing strategies, such as product innovation, regional expansion, and new product development, to sustain the competitive market and meet the changing consumer trends. Adopting such strategic marketing policies by various competitors will help them gain competitive market share in the post-COVID-19 era.

Recent Development

• In February 2021, Ingredion Incorporated signed an agreement to create a joint venture with Grupo Arcor to produce value-added ingredients, such as glucose syrups, maltose, fructose, and starch. This has helped the company in regional expiation.

North America Food Thickeners Market Scope

North America food thickeners market is segmented into five notable segments based on type, form, nature, source, and application. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze major growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to make strategic decisions to identify core market applications.

Type

• Protein
• Starch
• Hydrocolloids
• Pectin
• Others

On the basis of type, the North America food thickeners market is segmented into protein, starch, hydrocolloids, pectin, and others.

Form

• Gel
• Powder
• Granules
• Others

On the basis of form, the North America food thickeners market is segmented into gel, powder, granules, and others.

Nature

• GMO
• Non-GMO

On the basis of nature, the North America food thickeners market is segmented into GMO and non-GMO.

Source

• Plant
• Animal
• Marine
• Microbial

On the basis of source, the North America food thickeners market is segmented into plant, animal, marine, and microbial.

Application

• Food
• Beverages

On the basis of application, the North America food thickeners market is segmented into food and beverages.

North America Food Thickeners Markets Regional Analysis/Insights

North America food thickeners market is analyzed, and market size insights and trends are provided based on country, type, form, nature, source, and application, as referenced above.

The countries covered in the North America food thickeners market report are the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

The U.S. is expected to dominate the North America food thickeners market because of the growing food and beverages industry. Canada is anticipated to dominate the region due to strategic alliances among key manufacturers, while Mexico might dominate the region because of the high production of food thickeners.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulations in the market that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points, such as new and replacement sales, country demographics, disease epidemiology, and import-export tariffs, are some of the major pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. In addition, the presence and availability of North American brands, their challenges faced due to high competition from local and domestic brands, and the impact of sales channels are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.

Competitive Landscape and North America Food Thickeners Market Share Analysis

The competitive North America food thickeners market details the competitors. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, North America presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width, and breadth, and application dominance. The above data points only relate to the companies' focus on the North America food thickeners market.

Some of the major players operating in the North America food thickeners market are Ingredion Incorporated, Cargill, Incorporated, CP Kelco U. S., Inc., Tate & Lyle, DuPont Nutrition Bioscience ApS, Ashland, DSM, ADM, Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, Deosen Biochemical (Ordos) Ltd., Solvay, Emsland Group, Guar Resources, LLC., Medline Industries, LP., GELITA AG, HL Agro Products Pvt. Ltd., Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc., VIKAS WSP LTD., among others.

Research Methodology

Data collection and base year analysis are done using data collection modules with large sample sizes. The market data is analyzed and estimated using market statistical and coherent models. In addition, market share analysis and key trend analysis are the major success factors in the market report. The key research methodology used by the DBMR research team is data triangulation which involves data mining, analysis of the impact of data variables on the market, and primary (industry expert) validation. Apart from this, data models include Vendor Positioning grids, Market Time Line Analysis, Market Overview and Guide, Company Positioning Grid, Company Market Share Analysis, Standards of Measurement, North America Vs Regional, and Vendor Share Analysis. Please request an analyst call in case of further inquiry.

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