Fresh Compressed Yeast Market Report 2026

The fresh compressed yeast market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.43 billion in 2025 to $5.82 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial bakery operations, increasing consumption of baked food products, availability of industrial fermentation technologies, rising adoption of fresh yeast in artisan baking, growth of foodservice bakeries.

The fresh compressed yeast market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.94 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for premium bakery products, rising focus on natural fermentation ingredients, expansion of frozen and ready-to-bake bakery segments, growing investments in yeast processing technologies, increasing emphasis on food quality consistency. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for high-performance baking yeast, rising focus on shelf-life optimization techniques, growing preference for clean-label yeast products, expansion of cold-chain storage infrastructure, enhanced quality control in yeast fermentation.

The growing demand for bakery products is expected to propel the growth of the fresh compressed yeast market going forward. Bakery products include flour-based foods produced and sold by bakeries, such as bread, cakes, cookies, pastries, rolls, and pies. Fresh or compressed yeast is widely used in bakery applications, particularly in bread, rolls, and other yeast-leavened products, due to its ability to deliver consistent fermentation performance. Although fresh compressed yeast has a short shelf life and must be used within a few days, it remains a key ingredient in baking because of the quality attributes it provides. For instance, in July 2025, according to the Government of Canada, a Canada-based federal administration, retail sales of baked goods in the United States totaled USD 82.9 billion in 2022 and are projected to reach USD 97.7 billion by 2026. Therefore, the increasing demand for bakery products is driving the growth of the fresh compressed yeast market.

Major companies operating in the fresh compressed yeast market are focusing on the development of advanced solutions, such as flavored yeast, to enhance aroma complexity, extend product freshness, and support clean-label baking trends. Flavored yeast is a fermentation-based solution that naturally enhances bread aroma through microbial metabolic pathways, reducing the need for artificial flavor additives. For example, in May 2025, Angel Yeast, a China-based company, launched its Feravor series, which includes Floral-Fruity (Feravor™ Rose) and Butter (Feravor™ Buttery) variants. These solutions are compatible with a wide range of bread types, including European-style and Asian-style products, and can be used alongside standard commercial baker’s yeast, including high-sugar formulations. The Feravor series supports flavored polish production without requiring changes to conventional baking processes, enabling bakers to create value-added, clean-label bread with enhanced aroma and shelf-life benefits.

In August 2024, AB Mauri North America Inc., a US-based food manufacturing company, acquired Omega Yeast Labs LLC for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, AB Mauri North America aims to strengthen product innovation and expand its yeast portfolio to better meet the evolving needs of the baking industry. Omega Yeast Labs LLC is a US-based biotechnology company specializing in yeast production for the brewing and baking sectors.

Major companies operating in the fresh compressed yeast market are Lesaffre, AB Mauri, Lallemand Inc., Angel Yeast Co Ltd, Pakmaya, Oriental Yeast Co Ltd, Algist Bruggeman NV, Hansens, Fada Yeast, Biospringer, ICC Brazil, Hebei Jiuding Yeast Co Ltd, Shandong Bio Sunkeen Co Ltd, Guangxi Forise Yeast Co Ltd, Heilongjiang Jiuding Yeast Co Ltd, Kothari Fermentation and Biochem Ltd, Vinayak Ingredients India Pvt Ltd, Titan Biotech Ltd, Hefei Xingye Biotechnology Co Ltd, Jinan Yuansheng Biological Technology Co Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the fresh compressed yeast market in 2025. The regions covered in the fresh compressed yeast market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the fresh compressed yeast market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The fresh compressed yeast market consists of sales of active dry yeast and rapid-rise yeast. 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.

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