The constantly evolving food industry is positively affecting the food ingredients industry. The market is being accompanied by the growing innovations and developments of functional food ingredients. Manufacturers are increasingly inclined toward innovation and marketing of food ingredients with evolving tastes and highly-informed consumers with more focus on natural and functional food products.

There is a growing demand for ingredients that are multi-functional and creative. Growing consumer awareness about the related health benefits associated with ingredients sourced from natural sources fuels the growth of the natural food ingredients market. Most of functional food ingredients are sourced through natural means. Some of the most popular functional ingredients include probiotics, proteins & amino acids, phytochemical & plant extracts, prebiotics, omega-3 fatty acids, carotenoids, vitamins, and minerals etc. Ingredients such as prebiotics help in increased mineral absorption as well as increased bone strength and immunity, other than improving gut health. They are rapidly growing in popularity in the functional food ingredient market due to their vast applications in dairy products, health drinks, nutrition bars, breakfast cereals, beverages, bakery products, meat products, mineral supplements, weight-loss products, green foods, infant formula, and pet food.

Market studies on the demand for food ingredients include functional food ingredients, specialty food ingredients, food processing ingredients, nutraceutical ingredients, health ingredients, fermented ingredients, and so on. Dietary supplements, specifically herbal and dietetic supplements, are creating an opportunity for nutraceutical ingredients manufacturers that is driven by the growing demand from an evolving consumer base. Consumers are inclined toward dietary supplements, sports nutrition, and weight loss products. Factors such as the rise in awareness about health and fitness, in the rising government mandates for food fortification, increased life expectancy among consumers, and changes in lifestyles are fostering the growth of food ingredients market in different emerging regions and driving innovations in the industry.

Food & beverage manufacturers are also getting creative with natural flavors. As consumers are increasingly seeking natural and minimally processed foods, products with creative flavors are emerging. For instance, products with flavors from sources such as floral, botanical, nut and vegetable for natural flavoring are emerging in the industry which is expected to generate numerous opportunities for the food ingredient manufacturers.

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