Functional Non Meat Ingredients Market

High Demand from Fast Food Chains

The quickly expanding demand from fast-food companies is one of the main elements driving the expansion of the functional non-meat ingredients market. Basically from the menu items of these businessesprocessed meat products consist of sausagesnuggetsand burger patties. Some non-meat components used to improve the sensory qualitiescohesivenessand texture of such processed meat products are flavoring agentsbindersfillersand texturizing agents.

As consumers search for meal options free of compromising taste and texturethe fast-food industry is progressively requiring non-meat products to keep improving customer expectations while at the same time preserving quality. Apart from their main purpose of guaranteeing the shelf lifetherefore maintaining the food safety of the processed meat products fast-food chains utilizethese tailored non-meat ingredients allow them to attain certain flavor profilestexturesand appearance.

For instanceaccording to Fast food industry statisticsconsumers eat around 50 billion burgers every year.

High Production Cost is Expected to Hamper Market Growth 

One of the main limitations in the functional non-meat ingredients industry is high production costswhich can affect the affordability and general acceptance of plant-based and meat alternative products. Functional non-meat components include hydrocolloidsstarchesand plant-based proteins (pea proteinsoy proteinetc.)need for particular raw materials. Compared to conventional agricultural productsthe productiongatheringand processing of these resources can be more expensive and resource-intensive.

Furthermoresome components could depend on unusual or less often grown cropsincreasing the procurement expenses. Many plant-based products also rely on certain geographical areas (e.g.soy in South Americapeas in Europe)therefore the supply chain is sensitive to geopoliticsclimate changeor variations in world demand.

Variability in supply can cause raw material costs to rise.

Functional Non Meat Ingredients Type Insights

The Functional Non Meat Ingredients market by type is categorized into bindersextendersfillerscoloring & flavoring agents and salts & preservatives.

The binders category led the market in 2023. Demand for additives that enhance the texturemouthfeeland functionality of plant-based foods is also growing as the worldwide customer base for these foods keeps expanding. Binders improve the structural integrity of plant-based meatstherefore increasing their attractiveness to customers. This trend directly fuels the rising demand for binders in plant-based food manufacturingtherefore influencing their market revenue expansion.

Howeverthe coloring and flavoring agents are expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period.

The technological advancements in flavor-enhancing have enabled producers to make plant-based products that have a same taste profile to their animal-based alternatives. Thusthis is expected to drive the market growth.

Functional Non Meat Ingredients North America Market

North America held the largest share of the global Functional Non Meat Ingredients market in 2023. The plant-based meat industry in North America has grown significantly over the last decadewith items such as plant-based burgerssausagesnuggetsand deli slices becoming popular in grocery stores and foodservice establishments.

The increasing number of startups such as Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods has transformed the sectordriving up demand for functional ingredients like bindersflavoring agentscoloring agentsand proteins. According to the Good Food Institute15% of US households purchased plant-based meat and fish in 2023.

Functional Non Meat Ingredients Asia-Pacific Market

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow at the fastest rate over the projected period due to the rising awareness. Plant-based diets are gaining popularity among consumers due to the health benefits offered by these ingredients.

The health benefits include lower risks of heart diseasediabetesand obesity. Consumers are seeking healthier alternatives to traditional meat productswhich is increasing the need for functional non-meat ingredients in food production.

The functional non-meat ingredients market is expanding rapidly due to several food industry developmentsincluding rising demand for plant-based alternativescleaner labelsand healthier diets. This expansion is reflected in increased investments in plant-based food innovationexpansion of manufacturing facilitiesand a rising number of new product releases. The functional non-meat ingredients market is very competitivewith both established and emerging players.

In May 2024Tesco launched veges known as Root and Soul focuses on vegetablesgrains and seeds. The collection is available in stores and online and caters to flexitariansvegansand vegetarians.

The menu includes vegan options such as stacked salads and vegetable-filled meals with dips. To produce creative meatless meal alternativesthe in-house chefs used restaurant-inspired cooking techniques such as open roastingpicklingand charring.

Some of the key companies in the global Functional Non Meat Ingredients market include:

• Kerry Group PLC
• Wenda Ingredients
• Wiberg GmbH
• Ohly GmbH
• DowDuPont
• Proliant Meat Ingredients
• Aliseia SRL
• Associated British Foods PLC
• Advanced Food SystemsInc.
• Redbrook Ingredient Services Limited
• Campus SRL

• In September 2023Novozymes introduced Vertera® ProBite as a game-changing solution to the plant-based meat industryenabling the development of plant-based meat products with enhanced texture and consumer-friendly labels for today and tomorrow.
• In March 2023Kerrylaunched SucculencePBa solution for plant-based meat substitutes that recreates the wonderfuljuicy taste of meat that consumers crave globally. SucculencePB also has a significantly better nutritional profile and environmental effectandmost cruciallyit eliminates the 'dry mouth' taste difficulty in cooked plant-based meat alternatives. The end result is a realisticlusciousmeat-like sensation in the plant-based eating experience that consumers are sure to enjoy.

• Type Outlook (RevenueUSD Billion; 2020-2033)

  • Binders
  • Extenders
  • Fillers
  • Coloring & Flavoring Agents
  • Salts & Preservatives

• Distribution Channel Outlook (RevenueUSD Billion; 2020-2033)

  • Offline
  • Online

• Regional Outlook (RevenueUSD Billion; 2020-2033)

  • North America
    1. United States
    2. Canada
    3. Mexico
  • Europe
    1. Germany
    2. France
    3. United Kingdom
    4. Italy
    5. Spain
    6. Benelux
    7. Rest of Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
    1. China
    2. India
    3. Japan
    4. South Korea
    5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • Latin America
    1. Brazil
    2. Rest of Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa
    1. Saudi Arabia
    2. UAE
    3. South Africa
    4. Turkey
    5. Rest of MEA