Soy Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Soy is a predominant ingredient in the food industry. The soy market includes meat alternatives, dairy alternatives, grains, snacks, cereals, meal replacements, protein powders and formulas. Some examples of meat alternatives made of soy include: tofu, tempeh, vegetarian burgers and frankfurters, meatless luncheon slices, canned meat analogs (plant based versions of common meat products), ground soy burger, and soy bacon. Examples of dairy alternatives include: soy milk, soy creamers, soy yogurts, tofu­-based butter alternatives, soy whipped toppings, soy cheese, and non­-dairy desserts. Soy is sold in bulk fresh, frozen, and dried soybeans. Soy is used for textured vegetable protein in meal replacements and protein powders. Other soy foods including soy sauce, tamari, soy nut butter, and miso. Soy­-based formulas for infants are also popular. Soybean­-based oil is considered a commodity product and typically is not purchased for soy benefits. Margarines predominantly are soy­oil based; however, this category too is not necessarily purchased by consumers wishing to add soy to their diet. Historically, products made with soy date back many thousands of years. Soybeans are one of the world’s oldest crops, with a long, rich history in eastern world cuisine. Archeological evidence shows that soybeans were first cultivated in Eastern Asia more than 5,000 years ago. The earliest written record of soybean use dates back to the Book of Odes, penned in 1100 B.C. in China. The early Chinese called soybeans ta tou, which means 'greater bean.' It appears that tofu was developed by Buddhist monks in China during the Han Dynasty somewhere between 25 and 220 A.D. In the early 1700s, soybeans arrived and were first cultivated in Europe. They soon found their way to the United States but were not actually grown there at all until the 1800s. Benjamin Franklin was one of the country’s first vegetarians and, reportedly, the person who introduced tofu into the United States in the late 1700s.
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Soy Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Organic Soy Protein Market - 2023-2030

    ... forecast period 2023-2030. Some governments are promoting organic agriculture and sustainable farming practices through regulations, incentives, and subsidies, which can boost the organic soy protein market. As global food trends spread, the demand for organic ... Read More

  • Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Hong Kong, China

    ... by the strong rebound in the foodservice channel, thanks to the return of foot traffic and tourism flows. As people have resumed their normal routines and engaged in revenge travel, the demand for dining out ... Read More

  • Organic Soy Protein Isolates Market by Application (Food & Beverages, Feed), Form (Dry, Liquid), Extraction Process (Qualitative), And Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America & RoW) - Global Forecast to 2029

    ... organic soy protein isolates market is estimated to be valued at USD 197 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 257 million by 2029, at a CAGR of 5.4%. Organic soy protein isolates ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for De-Oiled Soy Lecithin

    ... potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Soybean Derivatives

    ... earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Plant-Based Meats

    ... earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Functional Proteins

    ... earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Healthy Meat Substitutes

    ... potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Soybean Oil-Based Lubricants

    ... potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Peanut and Soy Food Allergen Testing

    ... given for the latent demand, or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Plant-Based Proteins

    ... earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Frozen Meat Substitutes

    ... potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Isoflavones

    ... for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Protein Shakes

    ... earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Tempeh

    ... for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Soybean

    ... for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Soy Milk

    ... earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Soy Protein Ingredients

    ... potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Plant-Based Protein Supplements

    ... potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Tofu

    ... for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Whole Soy Foods

    ... potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Tofu and Tofu Ingredients

    ... demand, or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Soy and Dairy Protein Ingredients

    ... the latent demand, or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Soy-Based Chemicals

    ... earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a ... Read More

  • The 2025-2030 World Outlook for Soy Desserts

    ... earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region, and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a ... Read More

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