Cheese Powder Market Report 2025

The cheese powder market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.58 billion in 2024 to $1.72 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to convenience and shelf stability, snack foods and seasonings, processed and convenience foods, global fast food chains: eseburgers, bakery and baked goods.

The cheese powder market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.39 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to plant-based and clean label alternatives, snack and convenience foods, global market expansion, premium and gourmet varieties, online sales and delivery. Major trends in the forecast period include plant-based cheese powders, gourmet and artisanal flavors, snack and convenience foods, dietary and nutritional enhancements, diversification of cheese types.

The increasing consumption of convenience foods is expected to drive the growth of the cheese powder market in the future. Convenience food refers to items that can be quickly and easily prepared, such as frozen, dried, or canned foods. People are choosing convenience foods due to their ease of cooking, ease of consumption, and appealing taste. For example, in May 2023, a report published by SNAC International, a US-based international trade association, indicated that sales of salty snacks increased by 15.6% from the previous year, reaching $28.4 billion in 2022. Thus, the rising demand for convenience foods is fueling the growth of the cheese powder market.

The expanding snack food industry is expected to drive the growth of the cheese powder market in the future. The snack food industry encompasses the segment of the food and beverage industry that focuses on producing, distributing, and marketing a variety of processed and convenient snack products. Cheese powder is a key ingredient in many snack items, including cheese-flavored chips, popcorn, pretzels, and puffs. The rising popularity of these snacks increases the demand for cheese powder. For example, in May 2023, a report by SNAC International, a US-based international trade association, revealed that consumers' preference for snacking remains strong, accounting for 27% of total food and beverage sales in the U.S. Sales of salty snacks surged to about $28.4 billion in 2022, representing a significant 15.6% increase from the prior year. As a result, the growing snack food industry is fueling the growth of the cheese powder market.

Product innovation is emerging as a key trend in the cheese powder market. Leading companies in the industry are introducing new and innovative products to maintain their market presence. For example, in May 2023, Changing Bio launched a range of dairy products, including cheese powder, whipping cream, and ice cream, featuring Kluvy Protein, a microbial ingredient. These alternative dairy products are marketed under the sub-brand ChangingPRO and are promoted as "future food from nature." The Kluvy vegan cheese powder is an animal-free, clean-label product that can be stored and transported at ambient temperatures. With a mild cheesy, salty, and nutty flavor, it serves as an excellent ingredient for various dishes, catering to China's increasing demand for cheese flavors.

Prominent companies in the cheese powder market are actively introducing new products, including seasoning cheese powder, to broaden their customer base, drive increased sales, and boost overall revenue. Seasoning cheese powder involves the blending of cheese powder with various seasonings and flavorings, creating a versatile food ingredient. An example of this trend is illustrated by Plan B Foods, an India-based food manufacturing company, which in November 2022, introduced a vegan cheese range featuring parmesan seasoning powder. The product lineup includes cheddar and classic cheese slices, as well as cheddar block, mozzarella block, parmesan block, and shreds. This initiative not only offers consumers a variety of flavorful options but also aligns with the growing demand for plant-based alternatives, providing a sense of well-being and good health without harm to animals.

In February 2024, Heinz, a US-based food processing company known for producing a wide range of packaged food products, partnered with Cathedral City to launch Heinz Beanz Cheesy, a product that incorporates powdered cheddar cheese. This collaboration highlights the trend of adding cheese powders to newly developed product lines to enhance flavor profiles. Cathedral City, a UK-based company, specializes in the production of cheddar cheese.

Major companies operating in the cheese powder market include Kerry Group plc, DairiConcepts L.P., Land O' Lakes Inc., Kanegrade Ltd., Kraft Heinz Company, Lactosan A/S, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Commercial Creamery Company, Aarkay Food Products Ltd., All American Foods Inc., Bluegrass Dairy & Food Inc., California Dairies Inc., C.P. Ingredients Ltd., Dairy Farmers of America Inc., Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited, Glanbia plc, Grande Custom Ingredients Group, Hoogwegt Group, Idaho Milk Products Inc., Ingredia Inc., International Dehydrated Foods Inc., Lactalis Ingredients SA, Leprino Foods Company, MCT Dairies Inc., Milk Specialties Global Co., Proliant Dairy Ingredients Inc., Saputo Inc., Sodiaal Group, Vika BV, Westland Co-Operative Dairy Company Ltd., WILD Flavors Inc., Winona Foods Inc., Wisconsin Cheese Group LLC.

Cheese powder serves as a flavor enhancer and filler in a diverse range of products such as soups, sauces, dressings, and ready-to-eat meals. It is the dehydrated form of natural cheese, created through a process involving cheese, water, and melting salt, followed by melting, pasteurization, and spray-drying.

The primary varieties of cheese powder include cheddar, parmesan, mozzarella, and others. Cheddar, known for its hard texture and a spectrum of white, yellow, or orange colors, offers a soft consistency with mild to strong flavors. Applications span across bakeries, confectioneries, sweet and savory snacks, sauces, dressings, dips and condiments, ready meals, and various other culinary uses. These products are distributed through supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores, and other distribution channels.

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North America was the largest region in the cheese powder market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cheese powder market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the cheese powder market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA.

The cheese powder market consists of sales of ready meals, soups, sauces, confectionery, biscuits, baked products, cookies. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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