Market Trends of Gourmet Salt Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Gourmet Salt Market according to our research experts:
Growing Demand from the Food Service Industry
The foodservice industry is developing due to rising universalization. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), quick-service restaurants had a decline of 16.9% in 2021 due to the global crisis. Thus, the companies in this specific industry are majorly focusing on the innovation of healthy foods and beverages, thus the demand for healthy ingredients is also rising. Gourmet salt is considered one of the healthiest salt, this is due to the fact that it reduces several diseases, thus consumer demand for this salt is rising. With the rising awareness, the consumer's taste and preference for food are also changing. Moreover, globalization and the strong influence of westernization in different countries are boosting the demand for foreign cuisines, such as Italian and French food, which requires special flavor salts. Thereby, the demand for salt is also rising. Gourmet salts are becoming vital ingredients for all types of cuisines, especially in luxury restaurants, as each kind of gourmet salt has its own specific function and provides a specific taste and texture to the food. Thus, the emerging food service around the world.
Europe is the Largest Market
The European region has the largest market for the gourmet salt market. Consumers in the region are upgrading from table salt to gourmet salt due to growing awareness of the health benefits of gourmet salt as salts like Himalayan salt contain less sodium than ordinary table salt. According to European Cardiovascular Disease Statistics, 45% of death in the region is due to cardiovascular diseases. Thereby, the consumers are more conscious of health and are tremendously moving towards gourmet salt consumption in daily life as the salt helps in reducing heart diseases. Thus, the region is expected to witness significant growth in the gourmet salts market and contribute a significant market share, also due to the increasing popularity of gourmet cuisine and sophisticated fine dining in the region. The increasing application of gourmet salt in meat, poultry processing as well as seafood is also driving the market forward.
