Organic cheese perceives a huge demand globally, mainly due to its high nutritional values. Also, the availability of a wide range of flavors, textures, and forms attracts consumers. Consequently, the global organic cheese market witnesses colossal traction led by the rising preference of people for organic food products and healthier benefits of organic cheese as compared to regular cheese.
According to Market Research Future (MRFR), the global organic cheese market share is expected to perceive exponential growth by 2023. In its recent market analysis, MRFR also asserts that the global organic cheese market would register a modest CAGR throughout the review period (2018-2023). Widespread uses of cheese in various food preparations are a key driving force behind the growth of the market.
Additionally, factors that are substantiating the market demand include the rapid growth of the fast-food industry and rising demand for natural chemical-free products. Also, the development of supply chain and distribution network, alongside the massive demand for high-quality cheese, worldwide, propel the organic cheese market. Changing food consumption patterns is a major factor in escalating market growth.
Innovations in flavors have resulted in many product launches and the increasing utilization by various downstream markets. Furthermore, the growing uses of organic cheese in different food beverages are estimated to increase the size and financial growth of the market over the forecast period.
In terms of forms, organic cheese powder witnesses a rising demand, too, primarily due to the growth in the processed convenience food industry. Moreover, advancements in the cheese powder processing techniques define the growing landscape of the segment.
Major Players
Players leading the global organic cheese market include Eden Foods, Inc. (US), Unilever (Netherlands), Danone (France), Aurora Organic Dairy (US), The Kroger Co. (US), The Lactalis Group (France), The WhiteWave Foods Company (US), Fonterra Co-operative Group (New Zealand), Purity Foods, Inc. (US), and Organic Valley (US), among others.
Global Organic Cheese Market – Competitive Analysis
The organic cheese market appears to be highly competitive and fragmented due to the presence of many large and small-scale players. To gain a larger organic cheese market, these players incorporate strategic initiatives such as mergers acquisitions, collaboration, expansion, and product technology launch. Manufacturers expand their production capacity and product line with a variety of flavors of cheese, investing substantially in local as well as in international markets.
They also try to expand their production capacity, distribution network, and supply chain, especially in the emerging markets. Suppliers try to gain strong financial support to sustain in the market. They also adopt cost-effective processing methods to minimize the total cost of their product.
Global Organic Cheese Market – Segments
MRFR has segmented the report into four dynamics to widen the scope of understanding,
By Type : Parmesan, Mozzarella, Feta, Cheddar, and others.
By Form : Blocks Cubes, Spreads, Slices, and others.
By Distribution channel : Store Based and Non-Store Based.
By Regions : Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and the Rest-of-the-World.
Global Organic Cheese Market - Regional Analysis
The European region dominates the global organic cheese market owing to the presence of a vast consumer base. Moreover, factors such as high production, consumption, and popularity of organic cheese in this region propel the growth of the market. Also, rising trends of the vegetarian diet, organic food products, and fast-food are acting as significant tailwinds for the regional market growth. Furthermore, the increasing preference for organic cheese in the food dressing and processed food are the factors fostering the regional market growth.
The organic cheese market in North America accounts for the second-largest market, globally. Factors such as the large consumer base and rising preference for organic food products, alongside the increasing sales, are uplifting the organic cheese market in the region. The US and Canada account for significant shares in the regional market owing to the substantial consumption of the product.
The Asia Pacific region has been emerging as a promising market for organic cheese. Markets in India, China, Japan, and some other ASEAN countries are witnessing massive growth due to the rapid urbanization and the rising awareness of the benefits of organic food products. Also, the fast-food and ready-to-eat food market drives substantial market demand.
Industry/ Innovations/ Related News
November 08, 2019 ----- Golfo di Napoli Dairy (the US), a manufacturer and distributor of organic Italian cheeses, announced the opening of its new organic cheese manufacturing facility and cafe just outside of Warren along Interstate 69. The facility is supported by Indiana-based farmers and owners to offer authentic Italian experience.
June 07, 2019 ----- Savencia Fromage Dairy (France), a food company specializing in cheeses production, announced the acquisition of organic cheese brand - Roquefort Papillon (France). The purchase is a part of the company's strategy to extend its portfolio of original brands. Papillon is a historical manufacturer of Roquefort Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) cheese marketed under its namesake brand.
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