Market Trends of South America Lipid Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the South America Lipid Market according to our research experts:
The Increasing Demand for Lipids in the Food and Beverage Industry
The food and beverage industry is one of the largest application areas of the lipid market. In this industry, the infant formula segment is one of the fastest-growing segments in the packaged food category, mainly due to the developments of omega-3 market in the South American countries. Most of the companies produce baby foods and supplements, such as DHA/ALA from algal sources. As a class, lipids contribute many desirable qualities to foods, including attributes of texture, structure, mouthfeel, flavor, and color. For instance, these are responsible for much of the desirable flavors of vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, and peas and many deep-fat fried foods, such as French-fried potatoes and fried chicken.
Argentina to Witness Significant Growth during Forecast Period
Argentina has been witnessed urbanization and changing lifestyles, due to globalization. This, in turn, is driving the demand for convenience and packaged foods, and thus, fueling the lipid market's growth. Argentine consumers are increasingly demanding health and wellness packaged foods, despite the economic crisis. This trend is expected to benefit the lipid-based nutritional supplement segment of the lipid market in the country. In addition, increasing disposable incomes and changing lifestyles in emerging countries are driving the demand for processed foods. Growing food safety concerns in the Argentine food markets are pressurizing manufacturers to adopt clean labels, along with the incorporation of health-based ingredients, including PUFA and MUFA.
