The European food additives market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period (2020 - 2025).

  • The market is primarily driven by the wide range of its application in food and beverage industries for different functioning, such as preservative, flavor enhancer, emulsifier, sweetener, colorant, and many other functions. Also, the rising demand for convenience and packaged foods, where additives are used in a higher quantity, is further fueling the market growth.
  • However, stringent environmental regulations, like the FDA for additives used directly in processed foods and food-contact substances, such as food packaging products, are expected to impede the market growth.



Key Market Trends


Food Flavors and Enhancers To Hold a Prominent Share In The Food Additives Market

Food flavors and enhancers have experienced rapid development in terms of their application in different food industries within a limited period in recent years. This is primarily due to the changing lifestyle, increasing demand for innovative flavor profiled healthy foods, and influential trend for new exotic and ethnic flavors. With the rising preference for premium-quality products, including premium lines of seasonings and sauces, the market is growing rapidly. Also, rising demand for natural food flavors and consumers is witnessed to avoid artificial colors and flavors and prefer a natural alternative due to the increasing health hazards that occur in the consumption of synthetic/artificial flavors, which has resulted in an increased demand for natural food flavors.

United Kingdom To Dominate The Regional Market

Owing to the large population base with a potential consumer market, the United Kingdom remains a lucrative market for food additives in the region. Moreover, the country is experiencing significant development in terms of new product launches and innovations. Major companies are strategizing business expansion to increase market penetration and are investing to supplement the country’s production facility.

Competitive Landscape


The European food additive market is highly competitive. It has a large number of domestic and multinational players competing for market share and innovation in products being a major strategic approach adopted by leading players. Additionally, merger, expansion, acquisition, and partnership with other companies are the common strategies to enhance the company presence and boost the market. For instance, in March 2017, Tate & Lyle partnered with Sweet Green Fields to develop and distribute new stevia ingredients globally. Sweet Green Fields already supplies more than 18 stevia ingredients and has its manufacturing facility in China. Key players dominating the regional market include Cargill Incorporated, Kerry Inc., ADM, Tate & Lyle PLC, Corbion, Associated British Foods PLC, and BASF SE.

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