Market Trends of Global Malted Milk Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Malted Milk Market according to our research experts:
Growing Demand for Malted Milk Powder
Malted milk powder is obtained by evaporating or vacuum dried whole milk and also by the mixture of wheat flour and malted barley. Malted milk powder is also blended with other flavoring powders to complement its flavor such as with cocoa powder. Malted milk powder has a good mouthfeel along with sweetness, which has increased its demand in food, snaking products as well as in beverages. Moreover, innovations in bite-sized snacks, such as malted milk powder cookies and other baked products, are projected to boost the demand. In addition, rising demand for flavored milk is likely to contribute to the industry growth.
Asia Pacific is expected to be the Fastest-Growing Region
Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing, regional market during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the rising target population in countries, such as India, Japan, and China, and growing awareness about following a healthy lifestyle. In addition, product portfolio extension by key companies through innovations will have a positive impact on the regional market growth. Moreover, increasing urbanization, changing consumer preferences and rising disposable income of the middle-class population is further anticipated to drive demand for malted food drinks in the country.
