Market Trends of Food Spreads Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Food Spreads Market according to our research experts:
Increase in Demand for Organic and Natural Food Spreads
The food spreads market is growing in the market, owing to busy lifestyles and lack of time. Consumers prefer food spreads for breakfast over bread in the morning. Various flavoring agents, preservatives, and sweeteners are added to different products to extend their shelf-life. Demand for honey as food spreads is increasing in the market owing to its natural source, health benefits, and innovations in honey making. Market players are introducing new honey jars with no artificial sweeteners and minimal processing, gaining consumer attention. For instance, in December 2022, Conscious Food, a pioneer of organic food products in India, launched new raw unprocessed Himalayan multiflora, honey. The product is unfiltered and unpasteurized, containing honey's natural taste and nutritional benefits.
Furthermore, the increasing demand for low-calorie, plant-based, sugar-free products is driving consumers to produce innovative spreads to cater the consumer requirement. Additionally, the trend of vegan food is growing, so the market players are introducing vegan spaces. For instance, in July 2021, the Italian healthy food brand Fabulous launched its first vegan chocolate spread. The product is made from organic hazelnuts, cocoa, and chickpeas.
North America Holds the Major Share
The popularity of food spreads can be attributed to their prevalence in traditional breakfasts in North America. In recent years, the spread market has developed further, with the launch of new innovative flavors, such as nuts and exotic fruits. According to the current trend, North American consumers prefer premium-quality products that do not contain artificial ingredients and with nutritional claims. They are demanding better-for-you products that are easy to prepare and appetizing at the same time. Vendors are strategizing by this requirement and rolling out healthier and indulgent offerings in the region. The government policies also lead to the creation of healthy food spreads in the region. The consumption levels of food spreads are affected by increased consumer awareness due to extensive marketing and consumer engagement strategies adopted by most manufacturers. In December 2021, Superfoodio a plant-based snacks startup announced the launch of revolutionary on-the-go peanut butter buttons product line in the market with four different flavors of butter such as Coco Crunch, Original, Original Plus, and PBJ.
