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Organic cheese Market Analysis

ID: MRFR//5009-HCR | 90 Pages | Author: Snehal Singh| May 2024

The organic cheese market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, driven by shifting consumer preferences towards healthier and sustainable food choices. Market dynamics in the organic cheese sector are influenced by a combination of factors, including consumer awareness, changing dietary habits, and the broader movement towards organic and natural products.
In the last decade, the organic cheese market has witnessed a great boom with a number of scientific researches pointing to the horrendous consequences of artificial pesticide residues in human health. The negative effects of this residue have stimulated grave health care concerns and a noticeable turn to organic products as an alternative to today’s commonly used agricultural products. An additional evidence of artificial pesticide hazard establishes a leading factor behind the rising popularity of organic cheeses among the consumers.

While the situation, the dairy sector is up against heated animal welfare issues. The issue of these issues has also increased dramatically and has resulted in the organic cheese market to soar. People of today, being more aware of their milk sources, seek other options with animal welfare first on their mind.

This two-fold momentum, centered about consumers’ health concerns and animal welfare in the dairy industry, has set the base for organic cheese as the NEW market segment leader. The booming search for healthier and ethically-produced food options is not only a driving factor behind the increased demand for organic cheese but also a reflection of a bigger social movement towards sustainable and mindful consumption practices.
The growing consumer base that demands goods that are considered healthier and more environmental friendly is one of the principal factors behind the growth of the organic cheese market. The consumers are increasingly health conscious a factor that has pushed them to divert their attention from the conventional farming practices that tend to use chemical pesticides and hormones. The consequence of this is the increasing desire for organic cheese, which is processed without the involvement of these chemicals, that is commonly viewed as a more pure and healthier variety.

The fact that more consumers pay attention to the environmental impact of food production has emerged as a key market trend as well. Organic farming methods, which are realizing in the manufacture of organic cheese, are mainly about sustainability and the use of chemicals minimization. It goes in harmony with the demand from ecologically sensitive buyers who are willing to pay extra for products that create environmentally and ethically sound production or supply chains.

Besides, one of the factors that shaped the organic cheese market is the general shift of consumers towards seeking transparency and traceability in their food production. Due to consumers will be more interested in the places of product origin, they would prefer those food items that contain more information about ingredients’ sources.

The organic cheese varieties may not be available to the full extent and the methods of organic farming are costly and thus fewer producers are involved in the field. However, these challenges are gradually being addressed as more farmers transition to organic practices, and advancements in technology and distribution networks make organic products more accessible to a wider consumer base.

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Global Organic Cheese Market Overview


Organic cheese market is expected to grow USD 8.28 billion at a CAGR 5.50% during the forecast 2022-2030.According to the latest research report, the global organic cheese market size is predicted to grow significantly during the forecast period. Cheese is a milk product made by coagulating the protein in milk to form a coagulate. Natural cheese is a form of cheese made from cow's milk that has been given an organic diet and has not been exposed to chemical additives. Furthermore, farmers manage their grazing pastures without using pesticides or artificial fertilizers, and they avoid the use of hormonal or genetic modification in their livestock operations (GMOs). Natural cheese is in great demand due to its nutritional content; in addition, raw cheese is manufactured in various flavors, tastes, and shapes to appeal to a broad range of customer tastes and preferences.


While organic cheese is made using the same production process as regular cheese, certain ingredients are not permitted in natural cheese. Organic cheese is created using the same manufacturing technology as traditional cheese. It is impossible to manufacture organic cheese using materials such as genetic modification microbes (GMO) or chemicals such as colorants, taste modifiers, or stabilizers. The organic cheese industry is gradually expanding due to the healthy benefits of natural cheese compared with conventional cheese.


This report contains all the information on the global organic cheese market analysis and its strengths. The report also includes the culmination of dynamics, segmentation, key players, regional analysis, and other essential factors. And a detailed analysis of the organic cheese market forecast for 2030 is also included in the report.


 Covid 19 Analysis


In the aftermath of the Covid-19 epidemic, cheese production has been halted partly or totally because of a lack of available raw ingredients and bottlenecks in the distribution chain. When the lockdown was in effect, distributors such as groceries, supermarket chains, specialized shops, and other outlets were shut down. As a consequence, sales volumes and total revenue were down, as was overall revenue. The demand is expected to grow during the post-lockdown period as distribution channels capability approaches and the distribution network begins to recover from the shutdown effects.


Market Dynamic


Drivers


Scientific proof of the detrimental health effects of artificial pesticide residues, along with growing concerns about animal health problems in the dairy sector, has resulted in a significant increase in the organic cheese market growth in recent years.


Opportunities


Organic cheese is becoming a more good alternative to ordinary cheese, leading to a wider market for organic cheese. As a result, the use of natural cheese in the production of snacks is expected to rise exponentially.


Restraints


The massive price of organic cheese as compared to ordinary cheese, on the other hand, is expected to restrain the development of the worldwide organic cheese market shortly.


Challenges


Another element that will have an adverse influence on the market is that organic cheese did not involve any additives that shorten its life span, which is another reason why organic cheese is more expensive and hence creates challenges for the major key players in the market.


Cumulative Growth Analysis


Companies in the Organic Cheese Market trends are becoming more active in implementing strategies such as direct advertising, CSR initiatives, etc., to increase their worldwide prominence. Many organizations are increasingly looking to run their company in countries with advantageous legislation, which is a prominent trend. Businesses may save expenses while still using industry experts at all of their pivotal points by implementing this strategy. Trade taxes and penalties are being lowered to entice international investments to engage in the industrial industry in developing nations like India, Taiwan, China, and Indonesia.


Value Chain Analysis


According to the reports, Products, forms, distribution channels, and regions have all been identified as important segments in the worldwide organic cheese industry. The market has been split into four types of cheese: mozzarella, feta, parmesan, and cheddar, among others. According to the report, due to the extensive usage of cheese in various culinary recipes, the cheddar category is likely to dominate the market over the projection period.


The market has been divided into many categories based on their shape, including blocks and cubes, slices, spreads, etc. When it comes to cooking, cubes and partnerships are the most common shapes, whereas spaces and sliced are by far the handiest. The market is bifurcated into two categories depending on the distribution channel used: store-based and non-store-based. The store-based distribution category is likely to have a considerable increment of value throughout the forecast timeframe, owing to the robust, organized distribution infrastructure of store-based distribution companies.


Segmentation Overview


The market is segmented based on Products, forms, distribution channels, and regions. The global organic cheese Market value is expected to witness decent growth during the forecast period.


By Application


The Application is segmented into mozzarella, feta, parmesan, and cheddar.


By end-users


The market is segmented into store-based and non-store-based.


Regional Analysis


According to the reports, the organic cheese market has been split into four regions based on geography: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. European organic cheese is expected to lead the worldwide market share throughout the forecast period due to the high output, usage, and attractiveness of organic cheese in this area. As a result of a rising desire for milk products and rising consumer buying power in nations such as China, Japan, Australia, and India, the Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to witness the fastest expanding area in the market.


Competitive landscape


There are several participants in the organic cheese business, and competition is fierce among these players. The participants in the global market outlook engage in a lot of research and innovation. An increase in the organic cheese market's annual growth is a result of these actions.


Major Key Players



  • Unilever (Netherlands)

  • Eden Foods, Inc. (US)

  • Danone (France)

  • The Kroger Co. (US)

  • Aurora Organic Dairy (US)

  • The Lactalis Group (France)

  • Fonterra Co-operative Group (New Zealand)

  • The WhiteWave Foods Company (US)

  • Purity Foods, Inc. (US)

  • Organic Valley (US)


Report Overview


The following report comprises of –



  • Market overview

  • Covid 19 Analysis

  • Market Dynamic

  • Drivers

  • Opportunities

  • Restraints

  • Challenges

  • Cumulative Growth Analysis

  • Value Chain Analysis

  • Segmentation Overview

  • By Application

  • By End-Users

  • Regional Analysis

  • Competitive landscape


Recent Developments



  • "Simply Balanced Shredded Cheese" with a simpler label and organic components was introduced by Organic Valley.

  • Danone: Unveiled "Boursin Bio," an organic-ingredient plant-based cheese spread.

  • Kraft Heinz Company's natural cheese businesses were to be taken over by Groupe Lactalis S.A. in 2021.

  • To grow its organic food business, Danone acquired the purchase of WhiteWave Foods in 2020, which was finalised in 2020.


Global Organic Cheese Market, by Type



  • Parmesan

  • Mozzarella

  • Feta

  • Cheddar


Global Organic Cheese Market, by Form



  • Blocks & Cubes

  • Spreads

  • Slices

  • Others


Global Organic Cheese Market, by Distribution channel



  • Store Based

  • Non-store Based


Global Organic Cheese Market, by Region


North America



  • US

  • Canada

  • Mexico


Europe



  • Germany

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • UK

  • Rest of Europe


Asia-Pacific



  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • Australia & New Zealand

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific


Rest of the world



  • South America

  • Middle East

  • Africa

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