The key players in the yeast market include Associated British Foods plc (U.K.), AngelYeast Co., Ltd (China), Lesaffre Group (France), Chr. Hansen Holding A/S (Denmark), and Koninklijke DSM N.V. (Netherlands). Other players include Lallemand Inc. (Canada), Alltech, Inc. (U.S.), Leiber GmbH (Germany), Oriental Yeast Co., Ltd.(Japan), and Synergy Flavors (U.K.). The maximum value addition of a product in the global yeast industry is observed in the stage of manufacturing. The key companies that offer yeast focus on strategies such as acquisitions, new product developments, and expansions. Companies formulate new sales strategies to establish their innovative products in the market. These companies highlight product specifications and certifications from food safety authorities while promoting their yeast products. Value addition in the distribution and sales stage varies with key players, addressable markets, manufacturing units, and end consumers.
The global yeast market has witnessed a steady growth over the last few years. The market size is projected to reach USD 5.40 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of around 9.0% from 2017 to 2022. The growth of the bakery industry and increasing demand for convenience food are the major drivers that have contributed to the growth of the market.
The yeast market, by type, is segmented into baker’s yeast, brewer’s yeast, wine yeast, bioethanol yeast, feed yeast, and others (nutritional and supplement yeast). The increasing trend of consumption of processed food items and bakery foods is leading to a high demand for baker’s yeast in developing economies.
By application, the market has been segmented into food, feed, and others (including pharmaceutical and industrial). The yeast application in the food segment has been increasing due to the increasing use of yeast in snack seasonings, ready-to-eat meals, processed fish, meat and analogs, dairy, bakery, beverages, and dietary supplements.
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