Protective Cultures Market Research Report Information by Form (Freeze-Dried and Frozen), Target Microorganisms (Yeast and Mold and Bacteria), Application (Dairy and Frozen Desserts, Meat, Poultry and Seafood Products and others) and Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World) - Forecast till 2030

Global Protective Cultures Market Overview

Protective Cultures Market valuation of USD 344.43 million by 2030, believes Market Research Future (MRFR). The worldwide market will be attaining a CAGR of 9.8% from 2022 to 2030. Protective cultures, more commonly referred to as bacterial cultures, are used to enhance the shelf life of meat and fermented dairy products. The limited shelf life of many food products has become a major problem for the food and beverage sector, resulting in the increased usage of protective microorganisms.

The global market for protective cultures, notably in the food and beverage industry, is characterized by products that act as a substitute for artificial preservatives, hence promoting healthy eating. Various bioscience firms that develop natural solutions for food ingredients make and market protective cultures for food and beverage goods.

Bioscience businesses operating on a global scale are concentrating their efforts on generating protective cultures for the food and beverage industries in order to assist them in reaching an increasingly health-conscious consumer base.

The growing consumption of dairy products and consumer awareness of the benefits of clean label products are two major factors driving the growth of the protective cultures industry. Additionally, the growing global demand for natural preservative-free products is propelling the market expansion of protective cultures. Additionally, the market for protective cultures has grown due to the growing demand for long-term preservatives and extremely transparent products.

Segmentation

Protective Cultures Market has been segmented based on form, target microorganisms, application, and region.

By form, the global protective cultures industry has been bifurcated into freeze-dried and frozen.

Based on target microorganisms, the global protective cultures industry has been classified as yeast and mold and bacteria.

As per application, the global protective cultures industry has been divided into dairy and frozen desserts, meat, poultry and seafood products,  and others. The dairy and frozen desserts segment is further classified into butter and spreads, cheeses, and others.

The global protective cultures market has been studied with regards to four key regions—North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world.

The North American protective cultures industry has further been categorized as the US, Canada, and Mexico.

The European protective cultures industry has been divided into Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, and the rest of Europe.

The protective cultures market in Asia-Pacific has been divided into China, India, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, and the rest of Asia-Pacific.

The protective cultures industry in the rest of the world has been segmented into South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

Key Players

• Chr. Hansen (Denmark)


• DowDuPont (US)


• DSM (Netherlands)


• Sacco S.R.L (Italy)


• CSK Food Enrichment B.V. (Netherlands)


• THT S.A. (Belgium)


• Meat Cracks Technologie GmbH (Germany)


• Dalton Biotechnologies S.R.L (Italy)


• Bioprox (France)


• Biochem S.R.L (Italy)


• Aristomenis D. Phikas & Co S.A (Greece)


• Soyuzsnab Group of Companies (Russia)


• Kerry Inc. (Ireland)


• Prayon S.A (Belgium)


• The Ingredient House (US)

Probiotical S.p.A, a leader in protective cultures, has announced a major expansion of its product line targeting improved food safety and shelf life. The company introduced new ranges of protective cultures specifically for dairy products and meat products. This expansion demonstrates Probiotical’s commitment to dealing with the growing customer who wants natural methods of preserving food. It is expected that these new strains will significantly reduce spoilage and extend shelf life while maintaining product quality.

In May 2022, Chr Hansen launched VEGA Boost Cultures, making it possible for non-dairy cream cheese to be produced. Chr. Hansen has developed a dairy-free fava bean cream cheese that also tastes great, is healthy, sustainable, affordable, and allergen-free, using a range of cultures for plant-based dairy alternatives.

Regional Market Summary

Global Protective Cultures Market Share (%), by Region, 2018  

Source: Secondary Sources and MRFR Analysis

The market in Europe is expected to dominate the global market for protective cultures during the forecast period owing to increasing demand for clean label products by the consumers and rising adoption of protective cultures food. The market in Asia-Pacific is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period with the markets in China, Japan, and Australia expected to record a strong growth during the forecast period.

Recent Development

• April 2024 Chr. Hansen, one of the dominant players in the field of protective cultures, made a great leap forward in its technology related to protective cultures. The company developed a fresh blend of protective culture, which effectively fights pathogenic bacteria present in fermented foods. This underscores the need to improve safety during the production of yogurt and plant-based alternatives, including cheese from other microorganisms that may be harmful if fed on by humans. Its latest development aims to satisfy the increasing market demand for safer, more durable foodstuffs.


• March 2024 Danisco, a division of DuPont, recently showcased improvements it made to its portfolio on protective cultures with an emphasis on enhancing its probiotic strains’ efficacy. The new protective cultures are designed toward emerging trends in food safety and extending the shelf lives of packaged foods. Through the research, Danisco noted that certain selected bacteria could act against various species responsible for spoilage as well as contamination with pathogens, thus ensuring higher safety standards within the industry.


• February 2024 Lesaffre, a global yeast & fermentation firm, has unveiled a new range of protection communities targeting the bakery sector. These new cultures have been designed to enhance baked goods' quality and provide additional time before mold appears or becomes stale. By doing so, Lesaffre aims to provide innovative solutions to bakers who want long-life products that taste good.

• Freeze-Dried


• Frozen

Global Market, by Target Microorganisms

• Yeast and Mold


• Bacteria

Global Market, by Application

• Dairy and Frozen Desserts
  
  
  
  • Butter and Spreads
  
  
  • Cheeses
  
  
  • Others
  
  
  
  


• Meat, Poultry and Seafood Products


• Others

Global Market, by Region

• North America
  
  
  
  • US
  
  
  • Canada
  
  
  • Mexico
  
  
  
  

• Europe
  
  
  
  • Germany
  
  
  • France
  
  
  • Italy
  
  
  • Spain
  
  
  • UK
  
  
  • Rest of Europe
  
  
  
  

• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • Australia and New Zealand
  
  
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  

• Rest of the World (RoW)
  
  
  
  • South America
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
  • Africa
  
  
  
  

Intended Audience

• Protective cultures manufacturers and producers


• Dealers and distributors


• Raw material suppliers and distributors


• Traders, exporters, and importers