Protective Cultures Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Region: (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa)

Report
200 Pages
December 2023
Region: Global
Fairfield Market Research
ID: 5918237

The global protective cultures market has recorded an impressive growth and is poised to reach an estimated valuation of around US$ 530 million in 2024. According to a study , global sales of protective cultures are projected to continue their remarkable growth, reaching a substantial market size of US$ 3000 million by the end of 2031.

Protective cultures play a pivotal role in the food and beverage industry, serving as substitutes for artificial preservatives and contributing to healthier eating habits. Various bioscience companies develop natural solutions for food ingredients, manufacturing and distributing protective cultures for food and beverage products.

Key Trends Driving the Demand for Protective Cultures

Usage in Dairy and Meat Products: Protective cultures, commonly known as bacterial cultures, are increasingly used in meat and dairy products to extend their shelf life. The short shelf life of these products has prompted the food and beverage industry to turn to protective cultures, which inhibit the growth of pathogens and other microorganisms responsible for food spoilage.
Consumer Awareness: Growing consumer awareness regarding the use of artificial preservatives in food products is shifting preferences towards protective cultures as a safer and more natural alternative.
Retail Sector Advancements: The expanding retail sector, driven by increasing foreign direct investment (FDI), has led to the proliferation of hypermarkets, departmental stores, and retail outlets.
Rise in Consumption of Packaged and Processed Food: The demand for protective cultures is on the rise due to the growing popularity of packaged and processed foods among consumers.
Fermented Food Consumption: Fermented foods, which utilize microbes to process sugars and starches, are witnessing increased consumption due to their role in extending the shelf life of food products.

Germany as a Favorable Protective Cultures Market

The clean-label product trend in Europe has empowered consumers to make informed food choices by scrutinizing ingredient labels. This trend has significantly influenced consumer purchasing decisions, with many willing to pay premium prices for products with "clean labels."

Demand Position of Protective Cultures in the United States

In the United States, increasing awareness of protective cultures among the younger population, along with a higher demand for safe and natural ingredients in various food products, is driving market growth.

Competitive Landscape

Companies are focusing on developing protective cultures with added functional and organoleptic properties, particularly for manufacturers of processed food products, dairy, meat, bakery, confectionery, and other segments. Customized protective cultures, especially for the dairy industry, are also a target for manufacturers.

Key Companies in the Protective Cultures Market

Dow DuPont Inc
Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
Soyuzsnab Group of Companies
Koninklijke DSM N.V.
Kerry Group PLC
Sacco SRL
CSK Food Enrichment B.V.
Meat Cracks Technologie GmbH
Dalton Biotechnologies S.R.L
BIOPROX INGREDIENTS
Aristomenis D. Phikas & Co SA.
THT s.a.
Biochem S.R.L.

The global protective cultures market is on an impressive trajectory, driven by trends favoring healthier food preservation and a shift away from artificial preservatives.

Market Segmentation

By Form:

Freeze Dried
Frozen

By Target Organism:

Yeast & Molds
Bacteria

By Application:

Dairy Products
Cheese
Yogurt & Butter
Other Dairy Products
Meat & Poultry Products
Seafood
Others
Bakery & Confectionaries
Vegetable Foods
Beverages

By Region:

North America
Latin America
Europe
South Asia & Pacific
East Asia
Middle East & Africa

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1. Executive Summary

1.1. Global Protective Cultures Market Snapshot
1.2. Future Projections
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Regional Snapshot, by Value, 2023
1.5. Analyst Recommendations

2. Market Overview

2.1. Market Definitions and Segmentations
2.2. Market Dynamics
2.2.1. Drivers
2.2.2. Restraints
2.2.3. Market Opportunities
2.3. Value Chain Analysis
2.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
2.5. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
2.5.1. Supply
2.5.2. Demand
2.6. Impact of Ukraine-Russia Conflict
2.7. Economic Overview
2.7.1. World Economic Projections
2.8. PESTLE Analysis

3. Global Protective Cultures Market Outlook, 2018 - 2031

3.1. Global Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
3.1.1. Key Highlights
3.1.1.1. Freeze Dried
3.1.1.2. Frozen
3.2. Global Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
3.2.1. Key Highlights
3.2.1.1. Yeast & Molds
3.2.1.2. Bacteria
3.3. Global Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
3.3.1. Key Highlights
3.3.1.1. Dairy Products
3.3.1.2. Cheese
3.3.1.3. Yogurt & Butter
3.3.1.4. Other Dairy Products
3.3.1.5. Meat & Poultry Products
3.3.1.6. Seafood
3.3.1.7. Others
3.3.1.8. Bakery & Confectionaries
3.3.1.9. Vegetable Foods
3.3.1.10. Beverages
3.4. Global Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Region, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
3.4.1. Key Highlights
3.4.1.1. North America
3.4.1.2. Europe
3.4.1.3. Asia Pacific
3.4.1.4. Latin America
3.4.1.5. Middle East & Africa

4. North America Protective Cultures Market Outlook, 2018 - 2031

4.1. North America Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
4.1.1. Key Highlights
4.1.1.1. Freeze Dried
4.1.1.2. Frozen
4.2. North America Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
4.2.1. Key Highlights
4.2.1.1. Yeast & Molds
4.2.1.2. Bacteria
4.3. North America Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
4.3.1. Key Highlights
4.3.1.1. Dairy Products
4.3.1.2. Cheese
4.3.1.3. Yogurt & Butter
4.3.1.4. Other Dairy Products
4.3.1.5. Meat & Poultry Products
4.3.1.6. Seafood
4.3.1.7. Others
4.3.1.8. Bakery & Confectionaries
4.3.1.9. Vegetable Foods
4.3.1.10. Beverages
4.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
4.4. North America Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
4.4.1. Key Highlights
4.4.1.1. U.S. Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
4.4.1.2. U.S. Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
4.4.1.3. U.S. Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
4.4.1.4. Canada Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
4.4.1.5. Canada Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
4.4.1.6. Canada Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
4.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis

5. Europe Protective Cultures Market Outlook, 2018 - 2031

5.1. Europe Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.1.1. Key Highlights
5.1.1.1. Freeze Dried
5.1.1.2. Frozen
5.2. Europe Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.2.1. Key Highlights
5.2.1.1. Yeast & Molds
5.2.1.2. Bacteria
5.3. Europe Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.3.1. Key Highlights
5.3.1.1. Dairy Products
5.3.1.2. Cheese
5.3.1.3. Yogurt & Butter
5.3.1.4. Other Dairy Products
5.3.1.5. Meat & Poultry Products
5.3.1.6. Seafood
5.3.1.7. Others
5.3.1.8. Bakery & Confectionaries
5.3.1.9. Vegetable Foods
5.3.1.10. Beverages
5.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
5.4. Europe Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1. Key Highlights
5.4.1.1. Germany Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.2. Germany Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.3. Germany Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.4. U.K. Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.5. U.K. Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.6. U.K. Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.7. France Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.8. France Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.9. France Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.10. Italy Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.11. Italy Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.12. Italy Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.13. Turkey Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.14. Turkey Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.15. Turkey Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.16. Russia Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.17. Russia Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.18. Russia Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.19. Rest of Europe Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.20. Rest of Europe Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.1.21. Rest of Europe Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
5.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis

6. Asia Pacific Protective Cultures Market Outlook, 2018 - 2031

6.1. Asia Pacific Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.1.1. Key Highlights
6.1.1.1. Freeze Dried
6.1.1.2. Frozen
6.2. Asia Pacific Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.2.1. Key Highlights
6.2.1.1. Yeast & Molds
6.2.1.2. Bacteria
6.3. Asia Pacific Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.3.1. Key Highlights
6.3.1.1. Dairy Products
6.3.1.2. Cheese
6.3.1.3. Yogurt & Butter
6.3.1.4. Other Dairy Products
6.3.1.5. Meat & Poultry Products
6.3.1.6. Seafood
6.3.1.7. Others
6.3.1.8. Bakery & Confectionaries
6.3.1.9. Vegetable Foods
6.3.1.10. Beverages
6.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
6.4. Asia Pacific Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1. Key Highlights
6.4.1.1. China Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.2. China Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.3. China Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.4. Japan Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.5. Japan Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.6. Japan Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.7. South Korea Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.8. South Korea Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.9. South Korea Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.10. India Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.11. India Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.12. India Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.13. Southeast Asia Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.14. Southeast Asia Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.15. Southeast Asia Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.16. Rest of Asia Pacific Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.17. Rest of Asia Pacific Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.1.18. Rest of Asia Pacific Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
6.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis

7. Latin America Protective Cultures Market Outlook, 2018 - 2031

7.1. Latin America Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
7.1.1. Key Highlights
7.1.1.1. Freeze Dried
7.1.1.2. Frozen
7.2. Latin America Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
7.2.1.1. Yeast & Molds
7.2.1.2. Bacteria
7.3. Latin America Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
7.3.1. Key Highlights
7.3.1.1. Dairy Products
7.3.1.2. Cheese
7.3.1.3. Yogurt & Butter
7.3.1.4. Other Dairy Products
7.3.1.5. Meat & Poultry Products
7.3.1.6. Seafood
7.3.1.7. Others
7.3.1.8. Bakery & Confectionaries
7.3.1.9. Vegetable Foods
7.3.1.10. Beverages
7.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
7.4. Latin America Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1. Key Highlights
7.4.1.1. Brazil Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.2. Brazil Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.3. Brazil Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.4. Mexico Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.5. Mexico Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.6. Mexico Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.7. Argentina Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.8. Argentina Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.9. Argentina Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.10. Rest of Latin America Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.11. Rest of Latin America Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.1.12. Rest of Latin America Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
7.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis

8. Middle East & Africa Protective Cultures Market Outlook, 2018 - 2031

8.1. Middle East & Africa Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
8.1.1. Key Highlights
8.1.1.1. Freeze Dried
8.1.1.2. Frozen
8.2. Middle East & Africa Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
8.2.1. Key Highlights
8.2.1.1. Yeast & Molds
8.2.1.2. Bacteria
8.3. Middle East & Africa Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
8.3.1. Key Highlights
8.3.1.1. Dairy Products
8.3.1.2. Cheese
8.3.1.3. Yogurt & Butter
8.3.1.4. Other Dairy Products
8.3.1.5. Meat & Poultry Products
8.3.1.6. Seafood
8.3.1.7. Others
8.3.1.8. Bakery & Confectionaries
8.3.1.9. Vegetable Foods
8.3.1.10. Beverages
8.3.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis
8.4. Middle East & Africa Protective Cultures Market Outlook, by Country, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1. Key Highlights
8.4.1.1. GCC Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.2. GCC Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.3. GCC Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.4. South Africa Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.5. South Africa Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.6. South Africa Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.7. Egypt Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.8. Egypt Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.9. Egypt Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.10. Nigeria Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.11. Nigeria Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.12. Nigeria Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.13. Rest of Middle East & Africa Protective Cultures Market by Form, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.14. Rest of Middle East & Africa Protective Cultures Market by Target Organism, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.1.15. Rest of Middle East & Africa Protective Cultures Market by Application, Value (US$ Mn), 2018 - 2031
8.4.2. BPS Analysis/Market Attractiveness Analysis

9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. By Application vs by Target Organism Heat map
9.2. Manufacturer vs by Target Organism Heat map
9.3. Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
9.4. Competitive Dashboard
9.5. Company Profiles
9.5.1. Dow DuPont Inc
9.5.1.1. Company Overview
9.5.1.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.1.3. Financial Overview
9.5.1.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.2. Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
9.5.2.1. Company Overview
9.5.2.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.2.3. Financial Overview
9.5.2.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.3. Soyuzsnab Group of Companies
9.5.3.1. Company Overview
9.5.3.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.3.3. Financial Overview
9.5.3.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.4. Koninklijke DSM N.V.
9.5.4.1. Company Overview
9.5.4.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.4.3. Financial Overview
9.5.4.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.5. Kerry Group PLC
9.5.5.1. Company Overview
9.5.5.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.5.3. Financial Overview
9.5.5.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.6. Sacco SRL
9.5.6.1. Company Overview
9.5.6.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.6.3. Financial Overview
9.5.6.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.7. CSK Food Enrichment B.V.
9.5.7.1. Company Overview
9.5.7.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.7.3. Financial Overview
9.5.7.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.8. Meat Cracks Technologie GmbH
9.5.8.1. Company Overview
9.5.8.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.8.3. Financial Overview
9.5.8.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.9. Dalton Biotechnologies S.R.L
9.5.9.1. Company Overview
9.5.9.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.9.3. Financial Overview
9.5.9.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.10. BIOPROX INGREDIENTS
9.5.10.1. Company Overview
9.5.10.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.10.3. Financial Overview
9.5.10.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.11. Aristomenis D. Phikas & Co SA.
9.5.11.1. Company Overview
9.5.11.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.11.3. Financial Overview
9.5.11.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.12. THT s.a.
9.5.12.1. Company Overview
9.5.12.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.12.3. Financial Overview
9.5.12.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.13. Biochem S.R.L
9.5.13.1. Company Overview
9.5.13.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.13.3. Financial Overview
9.5.13.4. Business Strategies and Development
9.5.14. Others (on additional request)
9.5.14.1. Company Overview
9.5.14.2. Product Portfolio
9.5.14.3. Financial Overview
9.5.14.4. Business Strategies and Development

10. Appendix

10.1. Research Methodology
10.2. Report Assumptions
10.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations

Companies Mentioned

DowDuPont Inc.
Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
Soyuzsnab Group of Companies
Koninklijke DSM N.V.
Kerry Group PLC
Sacco SRL
CSK Food Enrichment B.V.
Meat Cracks Technologie GmbH
Dalton Biotechnologies S.R.L
BIOPROX INGREDIENTS
Aristomenis D. Phikas & Co SA.
THT s.a.
Biochem S.R.L. ( on additional request)

Methodology

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Key Trends Driving the Demand for Protective Cultures

Germany as a Favorable Protective Cultures Market

Demand Position of Protective Cultures in the United States

Competitive Landscape

Key Companies in the Protective Cultures Market

Market Segmentation

By Form:

By Target Organism:

By Application:

By Region:

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Companies Mentioned

Methodology

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