The global **dairy blends market** is estimated to be valued at USD 2.4 Bn in 2022. According to a newly released report by Future Market Insights (FMI), the overall market value is expected to reach USD ~4.5 Bn by 2032, rising at a CAGR of ~7.0% during 2022-2032.
Dairy blends are dairy mix ingredients from butter or cream concentration mixed with vegetable oils. Dairy blends are insipid and are hence mixed with non-dairy ingredients like sugar, cocoa powder, vegetable fats, dextrin, aroma, salt, and other flavorings to add flavor. Dairy as a functional food is renowned and hence dairy products are usually sold at a very high price but dairy blends can be imported at a much lower price in comparison to the dairy products list.
Dairy blends are in high demand across diverse sectors, among which bakery segment has emerged as a key end user. Dairy blends, in form of both spreadable blends and powder, are often used in making cakes and breads. These blends are often used to make cake toppings of different flavours.
Rising Demand for Healthier Alternatives to Traditional Dairy Products Creates Opportunity for Expansion
Consumers have become more concerned about their health and wellbeing than ever before. As a result, replacing traditional meal with food with higher nutritive value has become their top priority. This definitely gives impetus to dairy blends producers, since their products are often touted as healthier alternative to traditional dairy products such as whole milk. Dairy blends are believed to contain all the necessary dairy nutrient but are low in fat content. As a result their popularity is surging among consumers looking to reduce cholesterol and weight.
Who is Winning?
Some of the leading players operating in the dairy blends market are Fonterra Co-operative Group (Anchor), Abbott Nutrition, Cargill Inc., Advanced Food Products, All American Foods, Inc., Agri- Mark Inc., Hormel Specialty Products, Cape Food Ingredients, Friesland Campina N.V., Pacificblends Ltd., Doehler Group, Kerry Group, and Agropur Ingredients
Studies suggest that the global dairy blends market is gradually heading towards fragmentation. The rising awareness about the use of dairy blends and their cost effectiveness, are two primary factors making the market highly lucrative. Therefore, it is likely to witness the entry of several new players in the coming years.
Dairy Blends Market Segmentation
The global dairy blends market is segmented in detail to cover every aspect of the market and present complete market intelligence to readers.
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