Brazil Food Encapsulation Market Overview, 2028

Brazil Food Encapsulation Market Overview, 2028

The encapsulation market in Brazil has witnessed significant growth and development in recent years. As a thriving economy with a robust food and beverage industry, Brazil offers fertile ground for the expansion of encapsulation technologies. This article delves into the current landscape of the encapsulation market in Brazil, highlighting key trends, drivers, and opportunities shaping its growth. With a strong agricultural base, rich biodiversity, and a growing consumer focus on health and wellness, Brazil presents fertile ground for the development and expansion of food encapsulation technologies. Encapsulation, the process of enclosing active ingredients within a protective matrix, has gained significant traction in Brazil due to its ability to enhance product stability, prolong shelf life, and deliver functional benefits. As Brazil continues to foster innovation and embrace consumer demands for healthier and more convenient food options, the food encapsulation industry stands poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the country's food and beverage sector. Brazil's nutraceutical and dietary supplement sector is booming, thanks to a growing emphasis on preventative healthcare and wellbeing. Encapsulation allows for the controlled release and targeted administration of active ingredients, which improves the efficacy of nutraceutical products. The encapsulation market meets the rising demand for encapsulated vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts, and other dietary supplements by providing easy and effective methods of supplementing daily nutrition.

According to the research report Brazil Food Encapsulation Market Overview, 2028, published by Bonafide Research, the Brazil Food Encapsulation Market is expected to grow at an above 7% CAGR from 2023 to 2028. Brazilian consumers are increasingly seeking convenience in their food choices. Encapsulation technology allows for the creation of innovative and convenient food products, such as single-dose capsules, encapsulated beverages, and on-the-go functional snacks. Additionally, customization of encapsulation enables manufacturers to cater to specific consumer needs, such as personalised nutrition and dietary requirements. There is an increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly food items as environmental consciousness grows. Encapsulation has the potential to reduce food waste, reduce the need for preservatives, and optimise ingredient utilisation. The use of environmentally friendly encapsulating materials and industrial practises fits with customer aspirations for environmentally responsible options. Based on the core phase types, these include vitamins, minerals, enzymes, probiotics, sweeteners, organic acids, flavours and essences, colours, preservatives, essential oils, prebiotics, and others. Among them, probiotics will grow in the future, and the trend of incorporating probiotics into a wide range of food and beverage products is gaining momentum. Manufacturers are exploring innovative ways to incorporate encapsulated probiotics into various products, including dairy and non-dairy beverages, functional snacks, cereals, baked goods, and even pet food. This trend allows consumers to easily access the benefits of probiotics through their everyday food choices. Furthermore, as research on the potential health benefits of different probiotic strains continues to expand, there is a growing trend towards diversifying the strains used in food encapsulation. Manufacturers are incorporating a broader range of probiotic strains with specific functionalities to target different health concerns. This trend allows consumers to choose products that address their specific health needs, promoting a more personalised approach to nutrition. Based on the shell material, there are polysaccharides, proteins, lipids, emulsifiers, and others. Polysaccharides are the leading segment in the market; in the future, lipids will grow at the highest rate due to their unique functional properties that make them suitable for encapsulation purposes. They have excellent emulsifying and stabilising properties, which aid in the encapsulation process and contribute to the overall stability and quality of the encapsulated product. Lipids can form a protective barrier around the core material, providing a physical barrier against environmental factors such as moisture, oxygen, and light.

The Brazilian government has established policies and regulations to ensure the safety, quality, and labelling of food encapsulation products. The key government agencies responsible for regulating the food industry in Brazil include the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply (MAPA). ANVISA oversees the registration, production, and labelling of food products, including those incorporating encapsulated ingredients. ANVISA Resolution RDC No. 26/2015 establishes technical requirements for the registration and labelling of functional foods, including encapsulated products. This regulation sets out specific criteria for evaluating the safety, quality, and efficacy claims associated with food encapsulation. MAPA is responsible for regulating agricultural production, including the sourcing and processing of raw materials used in food encapsulation. MAPA establishes guidelines for the production and labelling of food ingredients, including those used in encapsulation processes. They ensure compliance with safety standards and good manufacturing practises. Furthermore, Brazil has established GMP guidelines for food production, which also apply to food encapsulation facilities. These guidelines ensure that manufacturers maintain high standards of hygiene, quality control, and production processes to prevent contamination, ensure product safety, and maintain the desired properties of encapsulated ingredients.

Based on the application segment, which includes functional foods, dietary supplements, bakery products, confectionary products, beverages, frozen products, and dairy products, among which functional foods are leading the market, Brazilian consumers are becoming more aware of and concerned about their health and fitness. People are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of diet for their overall well-being. Functional foods, which are high in certain nutrients or bioactive substances, allow customers to improve their health through ordinary meal choices. Encapsulation enables tailored administration of these functional compounds, ensuring their effectiveness and advantages. Based on the technology segment, which includes micro-encapsulation, Nano-encapsulation, and Hybrid technology, micro-encapsulation is the leading market.

Considered in this report
• Geography: Brazil
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028

Aspects covered in this report
• Brazil Food Encapsulation market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Core Phase:
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Enzymes
• Pro-biotic
• Sweeteners
• Organic Acids
• Flavors & Essence
• Colors
• Preservatives
• Essential Oils Pre-biotic
• Others

By Shell Material:
• Polysaccharides
• Proteins
• Lipids
• Emulsifiers
• Others

By Technology:
• Micro-encapsulation
• Nano-encapsulation
• Hybrid technology

By Application:
• Functional Foods
• Dietary Supplements
• Bakery Products
• Confectionary Products
• Beverages
• Frozen products
• Dairy Products

The approach of the report
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analyzing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we have started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to Food Encapsulation industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.