Giract releases comprehensive ingredients market forecast in new 2025 publication
Giract’s latest industry analysis provides food scientists and R&D professionals with crucial market data on technical, nutritional and intermediate ingredients, with five-year projections across global markets. The publication aims to support formulation decisions with reliable market intelligence on ingredient availability, pricing trends and emerging applications.
Giract, the Swiss market research firm specialising in food and beverage ingredients, has published its “Ingredients Book 2025”, offering food scientists and product developers a detailed overview of the global ingredients landscape from 2024 to 2029.
The publication arrives at a time when ingredient sourcing and formulation decisions face increasing complexity due to supply chain pressures, regulatory changes, and shifting consumer preferences.
Methodology and structure
The Ingredients Book draws data from multiple sources including company financial reports, professional publications, and direct interviews with industry professionals. This methodology ensures robust verification of market trends and projections.
The classification system organises ingredients into three primary categories:
- Technical ingredients – including antioxidants, colours, emulsifiers, enzymes, hydrocolloids, antimicrobials, savoury ingredients, starch, and sweeteners
- Nutritional ingredients – covering minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, fibres, and proteins
- Blends/intermediates – encompassing micronutrient premixes, bakery intermediates, and savoury blends
Application-specific forecasts
For food scientists working in specific sectors, the book provides targeted insights into ingredient performance across seven key application areas: bakery, dairy and dairy alternatives, processed meat and meat analogues, confectionery, infant/clinical nutrition, other food applications, and beverages.
Each section includes current market values and five-year forecasts for both ingredient categories and application sectors, with particular attention to emerging trends and recent strategic investments by key industry players.
Production and supply chain intelligence
The publication includes comprehensive data on global ingredient production, trade flows, and availability – valuable information for R&D teams developing contingency plans for ingredient sourcing or reformulation projects.
Production statistics are presented alongside import/export data to provide a complete picture of ingredient accessibility across different regions, allowing food scientists to make informed decisions about formulation strategies based on ingredient availability and cost projections.
A scientific resource
Unlike marketing-focused publications, the Ingredients Book presents factual, data-driven analyses without speculative claims. The executive summary section presents agricultural scenarios, economic growth projections, and nutritional/food security status across different regions – contextual factors that may influence ingredient selection and innovation strategies.
The objective orientation makes it particularly valuable for R&D teams requiring accurate market data to support product development decisions and ingredient substitution scenarios.
Market intelligence at a glance
For food scientists needing quick access to market intelligence, the book’s structure organises data in an accessible format, making it a reference tool for formulators working under time constraints or facing sudden ingredient availability challenges.
Giract’s 50 years of experience in the ingredients sector provides historical context for these projections, allowing readers to identify meaningful trends versus temporary market fluctuations.
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