Europe Protective Cultures Market Key Players and Opportunities by 2028

The protective cultures market in Europe is expected to grow from US$ 67.74 million in 2021 to US$ 123.49 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9.0% from 2021 to 2028.

The UK, Germany, and Russia are major economies in Europe. Surge in consumption of dairy products are the major factor driving the growth of the Europe protective cultures market. The dairy market is evolving across the region. Consumers prefer better-for-you, natural, and sustainable dairy products with shorter ingredient lists and better transparency on product labeling. With the growing busy modern lifestyles, there is an increasing demand for convenient options that can be consumed on the go without having to be refrigerated to stay fresh. Protective cultures are significant in supporting dairy manufacturers to add to their bottom line by avoiding spoilage throughout shelf life, thereby meeting the consumer needs for natural and clean label products. Moreover, the consumption of dairy products, such as yogurt, butter, and cheese, is surging across the region. Cheese has become a primary component in daily diets. The cheese market is also one of the major end users of protective cultures due to specific protective culture against Listeria made from Lactobacillus plantarum is effective in preventing Listeria from forming on the high-risk red smear surface-ripened cheeses. Henceforth, these afore-mentioned factors will drive the demand for cheese in protective culture market. With rising demand for natural and healthy dairy products, clean-label and green-label products are witnessing huge demand in the dairy industry. Historically, dairy producers used artificial preservatives and additives, often chemical in nature, to help extend product shelf life and safeguard fresh dairy products from contamination. The growing consumption of dairy products and changing consumer preference from meat to dairy products for protein enrichment drive the growth of the protective cultures market, which is further anticipated to drive the market in Europe.

In Europe, the UK, France, and Russia are the hardest-hit countries by the COVID-19 outbreak. The UK has recorded the highest-number of COVID-19 cases, followed by France, Spain, Italy, and Germany. Countries in the region have implemented drastic measures and travel restrictions, including partially closing their borders. This is anticipated to impact market growth in Europe. The lockdown restrictions are being slowly lifted in a few of the countries in Europe; for instance, in Denmark, shops and restaurants have reopened. Italy is in the “yellow zone” and is slowly lifting the lockdown restrictions. All these factors are likely to have a positive impact on the food & beverages industry, which will translate into the recovery of the protective cultures market in the coming months.

Europe Protective Cultures Market Segmentation

 

Europe Protective Cultures Market – By Target Microorganism

• Bacteria
• Yeasts & Molds

Europe Protective Cultures Market – By Application

• Food Processing
  • Dairy Products
  • Beverages
  • Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Products
  • Others
• Animal Feed

Europe Protective Cultures Market– By Country

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

Europe Protective Cultures Market-Companies Mentioned

• Biochem Srl
• Bioprox
• Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
• Dalton Biotecnologie S.r.l.
• DSM
• International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
• Kerry Group
• Lallemand Inc.
• Meat Cracks Technologie GmbH
• Sacco Systems

Europe Protective Cultures Report Scope