Market Trends of Canada Food Colorants Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Canada Food Colorants Market according to our research experts:
Labeling Regulations Driving Natural Colorants Demand
Stringent regulations laid out by the government has led manufacturers to deploy practices of using less sugar/sweetener and imparting more of natural colors rather than synthetic. For instance, by 2021, brands must call out all sugar-based ingredients in brackets after the listing of 'sugar'. Additionally, the CFIA is urging manufacturers to be more transparent about colors. The upcoming amendments will also require food companies to list colors by their specific names. Such initiatives have laid out multiple opportunities for natural color extract manufacturers to compete within the industry, and along with seeking different sources as options to ease the imminent demand for natural colors.
Bakery Leads the Application Segment
The Canada natural color market is driven by its application across Bakery followed by Meat poultry & Sea Food products and Beverages. The bakery industry includes products but is not limited to bagels, bread, cakes, croissants, doughnuts, and pastries. On the other hand, Gluten-free is the fastest-growing food intolerance category in Canada, although, Canadians with Celiac disease contribute a small share, but important segment of the market for gluten-free bakery products. The trend of meat and seat food product consumption is on the rise, mostly in the form of processed foods, and this segment is also anticipated to witness a high application rate of natural colors over the coming years.