Market Trends of Algae Protein Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Algae Protein Market according to our research experts:
Growing Demand for Healthy Foods and Beverages
Functional drinks with algae protein, including chlorella ingredients that provide health benefits, as well as a refreshing taste, are becoming increasingly popular, globally. The segment is primarily fueled by the emerging food fortification technologies and the discoveries of nutrient benefits, in order to meet the demand. Growing demand for alternative protein sources has resulted in the increasing number of investments in the algae protein market space. The use of spirulina, as a functional food is increasing rapidly, owing to its generally regarded safe (GRAS) status by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), FDA, and other prominent food regulatory bodies. Algae is increasingly seen as a key solution to the protein problem, as many species provide an excellent protein yield per unit of land. Spirulina algae have protein levels of 60-71 grams of protein per 100 grams, and thus, find its application across various functional food & beverage application.
North America Dominates the Market
North America dominated the global algae protein market. Dietary supplements and food products are the major application segments in the North American market, attributable to the rising fitness awareness among consumers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Also, the growing aquaculture industry is expected to boost the demand for the product over the forecast period. Algal protein flexibility as a functional food and beverage ingredient and a supplements ingredient makes it remarkably versatile. In the United States, though the consumption of algae-derived products and additives has generally remained far out of the mainstream, the constantly changing market dynamics and consumer behavior have created a trend for vegan and plant-based protein ingredients and products, thereby, bolstering the market growth for algae protein products. Also, According to the findings of the National Cancer Institute, United States of America, an intake of 6.0 mg β-carotene daily may be effective in minimizing the risk of cancer. Consumption of 4.0 g spirulina daily is enough to get 6 mg β-carotene.
