Starter Culture Market by Type (Yeast, Bacteria, Molds), Application [Alcoholic Beverages (Beer, Wine, Whisky), Non-Alcoholic Beverages (Dairy-based, Cereal-based, Kombucha)] & Geography - Global Trends & Forecast to 2018

Starter cultures hold significance in the beverage industry, as they are used in the production of various beverages such as beer, wine, kefir, and buttermilk. Starter cultures are widely used in beverages for their intense flavor, quality enhancement properties, and other characteristics. The starter culture market value is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% between 2013 and 2018. The market was dominated by Europe in 2012. In the same year, yeast was the largest segment within the industry, both in terms of value and volume, as it is extensively used in the production of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The advancement in technology used in the fermentation process has created a potential demand for an enhanced production of starter cultures.

Bottom-up and top-down approaches were used to derive the market value and volume of the starter culture market. Segments in the industry are based on various types of starter cultures, applications, and geography. The applications of starter cultures are further sub-segmented into alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The market also includes geographic segments in terms of product type and country.

Starter Culture Market Value, by Geography, 2012 ($Million)

P - Projected

Source: MarketsandMarkets Analysis

The starter culture market value was dominated by Europe in 2012, due to an increased production in alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine. The Asia-Pacific market is projected to rise at a fast growth rate during the forecasting period, with China as the dominant country. The global market in the North American region is growing due to an increased demand for more nutritive beverages such as kefir.

The starter culture market is highly competitive with leading players actively involved in the development of the market. The active companies adopt developmental strategies to sustain themselves in the market. The leading companies invest in R&D initiatives to strengthen their product portfolio. Top players in the market prefer mergers & acquisitions as their key development strategy.

The report provides a complete description of key players, market trends, drivers, opportunities, and restraints in the market. The report also discusses the market share by its leading players. Company profiles of leading players in the industry such as Angel Yeast Co. Ltd. (China), Lallemand Inc. (Canada), and Lesaffre Group (France) have been included in the report.

Scope of the Report

The report focuses on the global market, both in terms of value ($Million) and volume (KT).

• Starter cultures market segmentation
  • By Type
    • Yeast
    • Bacteria
    • Molds
  • By Application
    • Alcoholic Beverages
      • Beer
      • Wine
      • Whisky
      • Others (vodka, gin, tequila)
    • Non-Alcoholic Beverages
      • Cereal-based
      • Dairy-based
      • Kombucha
      • Others (ginger beer, fruit-based drinks
  • By Geography
    • North America
    • Europe
    • Asia-Pacific
    • Rest of the World (ROW)

Customization Options:

Company-specific needs can be met by the customization option offered by the MnM assessment. The report can be customized to provide an in-depth analysis and exhaustive industry information for the following considerations:

Market Trend Analysis

• Detailed impact analysis of starter culture in different applications (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage)
• Detailed researchand analysis of addressable markets helping to estimate target market
• Detailed research and analysis of applications in terms of evolving needs, substitutes available and impact analysis

Segment-wise Assessment

• New product developments and innovations leading to growth of starter culture market at country level
• Technological development for the production of starter culture using varied raw material
• Matrix of product - application detailing technical specifications

Supply ChainAnalysis

• Supplier mapping based on extensive distribution channel analysis
• Opinions of the customers about product inclination and acceptance of significant player products
• Analysis of raw material availability, pricing trends and distribution channels at country level

Regulatory Framework

• Import and export policies associated with starter culture
• List of regulatory frameworks detailing impacts on the use of microbes in beverages at regional level
• Norms related to food safety and hygiene prevalent in the region which directly influence the product development process of the starter culture companies

Competitive Intelligence

• Benchmarking of companies based on revenues, products and location [(Chr. Hansen (Denmark), Angel Yeast Co Ltd (China), Lallemand Inc. (Canada)]
• Pricing strategy and profitability analysis at country level
• Product portfolio analysis of key companies

Market Trends

• Tracking and analyzing real-time developments of key players in the market such as expansions, new product launches, and other strategic initiatives that help to stay dynamic in the market
• Periodic updates on the major trends impacting the market
• Tracking the drivers, restraints, and opportunities associated with application of starter culture at country level

Table Of Contents

1 Introduction   (Page No. - 18)    
  1.1 Key Take-Aways       
  1.2 Report Description       
  1.3 Markets Covered       
  1.4 Stakeholders       
  1.5 Research Methodology       
      1.5.1 Market Size Estimation       
      1.5.2 Market Crackdown & Data Triangulation       
      1.5.3 Bifurcation Of The Years Considered For Starter Culture Market       
      1.5.4 Assumptions Made For The Report       
      1.5.5 Key Data Points Taken From Secondary Sources       
      1.5.6 Key Data Points Taken From Primary Sources       
        
2 Executive Summary  (Page No. - 31)     
        
3 Premium Insights  (Page No. - 34)     

4 Industry Analysis   (Page No. - 42)    
  4.1 Introduction       
  4.2 Starter Cultures Market Evolution       
  4.3 Value Chain Analysis       
  4.4 Industry Insights       
      4.4.1 Dietary Culture       
      4.4.2 Diversified Microorganisms       
  4.5 Market Share Analysis       
         
5 Market Overview   (Page No. - 48)    
  5.1 Food Additive: The Parent Industry       
  5.2 History Of Starter Culture       
  5.3 Documented Safe Use Of Starter Cultures In Food Industry       
        
6 Market Analysis   (Page No. - 51)    
  6.1 Introduction       
  6.2 Winning Imperatives       
      6.2.1 Starter Cultures Producers Favor Strategic Investment & Acquisition       
  6.3 Burning Issue       
      6.3.1 Fluctuating Prices Of Raw Material       
  6.4 Impact Analysis       
  6.5 Drivers       
      6.5.1 Technological Advancements       
      6.5.2 Increasing Consumption Of Alcoholic Beverages       
      6.5.3 Health Benefits Provided By The Starter Cultures       
  6.6 Restraint       
      6.6.1 Strict Growth Condition       
      6.6.2 Regulations For Microorganisms       
            6.6.2.1 World Trade Organization       
            6.6.2.2 European Food Safety Authority & Qualified Presumption Of Safety       
  6.7 Opportunities       
      6.7.1 Growing Consumption Of Functional Drinks       
      6.7.2 Utilization Of Food & Agricultural Waste By-Products For Yeast Production       
  6.8 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis       
      6.8.1 Degree Of Competition       
      6.8.2 Bargaining Power Of Suppliers       
      6.8.3 Bargaining Power Of Buyers       
      6.8.4 Threat Of Substitutes       
      6.8.5 Threat Of New Entrants       
        
7 Starter Culture Market, By Type   (Page No. - 70)    
  7.1 Introduction       
  7.2 Yeast       
  7.3 Bacteria       
  7.4 Molds       
  7.5 North America: Yeast Starter Cultures Dominates The Market       
  7.6 Europe: Yeast Starter Cultures Registered Largest Market Share       
  7.7 Asia-Pacific: Bacterial Starters Cultures Shows Growth Potential       
  7.8 Row: Bacterial Starter Cultures Projected To Be The Fastest Growing Type       
        
8 Starter Cultures Market, By Application   (Page No. - 92)    
  8.1 Introduction       
  8.2 Alcoholic Beverages       
      8.2.1 Beer       
      8.2.2 Wine       
      8.2.3 Whisky       
      8.2.4 Other Alcoholic Beverages       
      8.2.5 North America       
      8.2.6 Europe       
      8.2.7 Asia-Pacific       
      8.2.8 Row       
  8.3 Non-Alcoholic Beverages       
      8.3.1 Cereal-Based       
      8.3.2 Dairy-Based       
      8.3.3 Kombucha       
      8.3.4 Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages       
      8.3.5 North America       
      8.3.6 Europe       
      8.3.7 Asia-Pacific       
      8.3.8 ROW      
        
9 Starter Culture Market, By Geography  (Page No. - 140)     
  9.1 Introduction       
  9.2 North America       
      9.2.1 U.S.       
      9.2.2 Canada       
      9.2.3 Mexico       
  9.3 Europe       
      9.3.1 U.K.       
      9.3.2 Italy       
      9.3.3 France       
      9.3.4 Germany       
      9.3.5 Spain       
      9.3.6 Others       
  9.4 Asia-Pacific       
      9.4.1 China       
      9.4.2 Japan       
      9.4.3 India       
      9.4.4 Australia       
      9.4.5 Korea       
      9.4.6 Others       
  9.5 Row       
      9.5.1 Latin America       
      9.5.2 The Middle East       
      9.5.3 Others       
        
10 Competitive Landscape  (Page No. - 189)     
  10.1 Introduction       
  10.2 Competitive Starter Cultures Market       
  10.3 Starter Culture: Highly Competitive Market       
  10.4 New Product Launches Most Preferred Strategic Approach       
  10.5 Key Market Strategies       
  10.6 Mergers & Acquisitions       
  10.7 New Product/Technology Launches       
  10.8 Investments & Expansions       
        
11 Company Profile  (Page No. - 200)     
(Overview, Financials, Products & Services, Strategy, And Developments)*        
  11.1 Angel Yeast Co. Ltd.       
  11.2 Chr. Hansen A/S       
  11.3 Csk Food Enrichment B.V.       
  11.4 Dohler Group       
  11.5 Danisco A/S       
  11.6 Lactina Ltd.       
  11.7 Lb Bulgaricum Plc.       
  11.8 Lallemand Inc.       
  11.9 Lesaffre Group       
  11.10 Wyeast Laboratories Inc.       
*Details On Overview, Financials, Product & Services, Strategy, And Developments Might Not Be Captured In Case Of Unlisted Companies.        
        
Appendix       
 Mergers & Acquisitions       
 New Product/Technology Launches       
 Investments & Expansions 
     

List Of Tables (130 Tables)
        
Table 1 Starter Culture Market Estimation       
Table 2 Starter Cultures Market Evolution       
Table 3 Fermented Beverages       
Table 4 Qps Granted Microorganisms       
Table 5 Production Of Yeasts Using Alternative Low Cost Waste By-Products From The Food & Agricultural Industries       
Table 6 Microorganisms Used In Starters Culture       
Table 7 Starter Culture Market Size, By Type, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 8 Market Size, By Type, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 9 Yeast Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 10 Yeast Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 11 Lactic Acid Bacteria For Dairy Products       
Table 12 Bacteria Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 13 Bacteria Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 14 Molds Species Used In Beverages       
Table 15 Molds Starter Culture Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 16 Molds Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 17 North America: Starter Cultures Market Size, By Type, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 18 North America: Market Size, By Type, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 19 Europe: Starter Culture Market Size, By Type, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 20 Europe: Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 21 Asia-Pacific: Starter Cultures Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 22 Asia-Pacific: Market Size, By Type, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 23 Row: Starter Culture Market Size, By Type, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 24 Row: Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 25 Starter Cultures Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 26 Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 27 Alcoholic Beverages Starter Culture Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 28 Alcoholic Beverages Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 29 Alcoholic Beverages Starter Cultures Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 30 Alcoholic Beverages Starter Culture Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 31 Yeast Starter Cultures For Beer Production       
Table 32 Beer Starter Culture Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 33 Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 34 Wine Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 35 Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 36 Whisky Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 37 Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 38 Other Alcoholic Beverages Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 39 Market Volume, By Geography, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 40 North America: Alcoholic Beverages Starter Cultures Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 41 North America: Alcoholic Beverages Starter Cultures Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 42 Europe: Alcoholic Beverages Starter Culture Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 43 Europe: Alcoholic Beverages Starter Cultures Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 44 Asia-Pacific: Alcoholic Beverages Starter Cultures Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 45 Asia-Pacific: Alcoholic Beverages Starter Cultures Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 46 ROW: Alcoholic Beverages Starter Cultures Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 47 ROW: Alcoholic Beverages Starter Cultures Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 48 Non-Alcoholic Beverages Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 49 Non-Alcoholic Beverages Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 50 Non-Alcoholic Beverages Starter Culture Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 51 Non-Alcoholic Beverages Starter Cultures Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 52 Cereal-Based Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 53 Cereal-Based Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 54 Dairy-Based Starter Culture Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 55 Dairy-Based Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 56 Kombucha Starter Culture Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 57 Kombucha Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 58 Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 59 Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 60 North America: Non-Alcoholic Beverages Starter Culture Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 61 North America: Non-Alcoholic Beverages Starter Cultures Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 62 Europe: Non-Alcoholic Beverages Starter Cultures Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 63 Europe: Non-Alcoholic Beverages Starter Cultures Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 64 Asia-Pacific: Non-Alcoholic Beverages Starter Cultures Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 65 Asia-Pacific: Non-Alcoholic Beverages Starter Cultures Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 66 ROW: Non-Alcoholic Beverages Starter Cultures Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 67 ROW: Non-Alcoholic Beverages Starter Culture Market Size, By Application, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 68 Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography,  2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 69 Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography,  2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 70 North America: Starter Culture Market Size,  By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 71 North America: Market Size,  By Geography, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 72 U.S.: Starter Culture Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 73 U.S.: Market Size, By Type, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 74 Canada: Starter Cultures Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 75 Canada: Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 76 Mexico: Starter Cultures Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 77 Mexico: Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 78 Europe: Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography,  2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 79 Europe: Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 80 U.K.: Starter Cultures Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 81 U.K.: Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 82 Italy: Starter Culture Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 83 Italy: Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 84 France: Starter Cultures Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 85 France: Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 86 Germany: Starter Cultures Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 87 Germany: Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 88 Spain: Starter Cultures Market Size, By Type 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 89 Spain: Starter Cultures Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 90 Others: Starter Culture Market Size, By Type, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 91 Others: Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 92 Asia-Pacific: Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 93 Asia-Pacific: Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 94 China: Starter Culture Market Size, By Type, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 95 China: Market Size, By Type, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 96 Japan: Starter Culture Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 97 Japan: Starter Cultures Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 98 India: Starter Cultures Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 99 India: Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 100 Australia: Starter Cultures Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 101 Australia: Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 102 Korea: Starter Culture Market Size, By Type, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 103 Korea: Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 104 Others: Starter Cultures Market Size, By Type, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 105 Others: Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 106 ROW: Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography,  2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 107 ROW: Market Size, By Geography,  2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 108 Latin America: Starter Culture Market Size, By Type, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 109 Latin America: Market Size, By Type, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 110 The Middle East: Starter Cultures Market Size, By Type, 2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 111 The Middle East: Market Size, By Type, 2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 112 Others: Starter Cultures Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 ($Million)       
Table 113 Others: Market Size, By Type,  2011–2018 (Kt)       
Table 114 Mergers & Acquisitions, 2009-2013       
Table 115 New Product/Technology Launches, 2011-2013       
Table 116 Investment & Expansions, 2010-2013       
Table 117 Angel Yeast: Products & Their Descriptions       
Table 118 Chr. Hansen: Products & Their Descriptions       
Table 119 Csk Food: Product & Its Description       
Table 120 Dohler: Products & Their Description       
Table 121 Danisco: Products & Their Descriptions       
Table 122 Lactina: Products & Their Descriptions       
Table 123 Lb Bulgaricum: Products & Their Descriptions       
Table 124 Lallemand: Products & Their Descriptions       
Table 125 Lesaffre: Products & Their Description       
Table 126 Bio Springer: Products & Their Descriptions       
Table 127 Wyeast Laboratories: Products & Their Descriptions       
Table 128 Mergers & Acquisitions, 2009-2012       
Table 129 New Product/Technology Launches, 2010-2011       
Table 130 Investments & Expansions, 2010       
        

List Of Figures (28 Figures)

Figure 1 Research Methodology       
Figure 2 Starter Cultures Market Size Estimation Methodology       
Figure 3 Starter Cultures Market Size (Value), By Geography, 2012 ($Million)       
Figure 4 Starter Culture Products Market Share (Value), By Application, 2012       
Figure 5 Starter Cultures Market Segmentation       
Figure 6 Starter Culture Market Size, By Geography, 2013–2018 ($Million)       
Figure 7 Starter Cultures Market Size, By Geography, 2012 ($Million)       
Figure 8 Life-Cycle For Starter Culture Market Size, By Geography, 2012–2018       
Figure 9 Starter Cultures Market Size (Value), By Application, 2012 ($Million)       
Figure 10 Starter Cultures Market Share, By Type, 2012       
Figure 11 Starter Culture Market Dynamics       
Figure 12 Annual Market Development Strategy, 2009–2013       
Figure 13 Starter Cultures Value Chain Analysis       
Figure 14 Starter Culture Market Share Analysis, 2012       
Figure 15 Food Additives In Different Food Applications       
Figure 16 Starter Cultures Market Segmentation       
Figure 17 Impact Analysis Of Yeast & Specialty Yeast Products Market       
Figure 18 Beer Market Share (Volume), By Geography, 2012 (Kt)       
Figure 19 Functional Drinks Market Size (Value), By Type,  2009-2015 ($Billion)       
Figure 20 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis       
Figure 21 Yeast Used In Fermentation       
Figure 22 Alcoholic Beverages Market Share (Volume), By Type, 2012       
Figure 23 Beer Production, By Geography, 2011       
Figure 24 Competitive Starter Culture Market, By Product & Development Portfolio, 2009–2013       
Figure 25 Starter Culture Market Developments, 2009-2013       
Figure 26 Starter Cultures Market Share, By Growth Strategy, 2009–2013       
Figure 27 Starter Cultures Market Developments, By Growth Strategy, 2009–2013       
Figure 28 Starter Cultures Market Growth Strategy, By Company, 2009–2013       

The starter culture market is witnessing high growth due to the high-demand and applications of starter cultures in various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Technological advancements in the field are driving the market, globally. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% between 2013 and 2018. The industrial production of alcoholic beverages that use starter cultures, guarantee the production of high-quality products in a consistent and appropriate manner.

The starter culture market is segmented into type, application, and geography. The types of starter cultures include yeast, bacteria, and molds. The applications of starter cultures are sub-segmented into alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The market is divided on the basis of geography under North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (ROW).

Starter Cultures Market Value, by Geography, 2012 ($Million)

Source: MarketsandMarkets Analysis

Europe was the largest market for starter cultures in 2012. Asia-Pacific is projected to grow at a rapid rate in future. China is the largest market in the Asia-Pacific region, due to changing preferences of the consumers towards the consumption of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Starter Culture Market Value, by Application, 2012 VS. 2018 ($Million)

P - Projected

Source: MarketsandMarkets Analysis

The starter culture market value is dominated by alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine. Yeast is the most widely used culture in the production of alcoholic beverages. The application segment will be dominated by increasing applications within the non-alcoholic beverages, which will be the fastest growing segment. The consumption of non-alcoholic beverages such as kefir and kombucha is increasing, as they are nutritive and hold certain health benefits.