Spreads Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis
Companies have combated the “bad rap” of margarine by creating spreads that are not hydrogenated or ones in which the trans fatty acids have been removed. These new fat-free and low-fat margarines have virtually no trans fatty acids at all. Other companies combine their butter and their margarine products, providing taste with fewer trans fatty acids. Marketers have also discovered the beneficial aspects of margarine-like spreads that lower cholesterol, tapping into the highly-profitable nutraceuticals market.
Benecol, manufactured by the McNeil Consumer Healthcare unit of Johnson & Johnson and developed in Finland in conjunction with Raisio, was the first spread to introduce cholesterol-reducing ingredients: stanol esters made from pine tree extract. Plant stanol esters have been proven at the Mayo Clinic to reduce LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, by 14% with regular use (three servings per day for two weeks). Unilever/Best Foods’ Lipton division’s Take Control margarine substitute came out in the market at the same time as Benecol. Its plant esters are made from soybean oil extract and studies have found that it reduces the body’s ability to absorb cholesterol by 13%.
In 2000, the FDA gave Benecol and other products made with plant stanol esters permission to claim that they lower the risk of heart disease – when used in concert with a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol.
Spreads Industry Research & Market Reports
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HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Saudi Arabia
... obesity and related problems, such as heart disease, has led consumers to demand low fat and low salt options, and many manufacturers have already developed such products. In addition, several producers have begun offering foods ... Read More
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HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Mexico
... home during the post-pandemic era suppressed retail sales of packaged food generally, especially cooking ingredients and meals. Mexicans are famously fond of eating out, either for leisure and social purposes or as a necessity due ... Read More
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HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals in South Korea
... categories, and consumers’ attention has not yet been captured. However, South Korean consumers looked for low sugar products more in 2022, in line with the soaring popularity of no sugar products in soft and alcoholic ... Read More
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HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Spain
... and meals. Despite the temporary downhill across some claims, Spaniards are becoming increasingly interested in vegan options, with strong growth also recorded by plant-based and vegetarian claims in 2022. The rising perception that these products ... Read More
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HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Denmark
... also often look for foods to enable them to substitute animal proteins, while almost half of all plant-based product launches in Denmark since 2013 have also been organic. This strong consumer interest in plant-based and ... Read More
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HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Chile
... very fast pace as consumers resumed their normal activities. However, sales were negatively affected by accelerating inflation rates in Chile in the second half of the year, leading to a slowdown in growth, especially as ... Read More
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HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals in France
... with being overweight or obese, a well-established trend that became more pronounced during the second half of the review period due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. The further expansion of low fat assortments in several categories ... Read More
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HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the Czech Republic
... boost demand for health and wellness cooking ingredients and meals as consumers sought to improve their overall health and immunity. While Czech consumers were more inclined to shop for better quality and more sustainable products ... Read More
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HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Greece
... eating primarily home cooked meals instead of buying packaged ready meals. This tradition is supported by the fact that many Greeks still live with their grandparents, thus providing a lot of support in the fulfilment ... Read More
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HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Belgium
... increasingly buying products with better Nutri-Scores especially concerning the trio of fat, sugar and salt content. In response, industry players are improving their recipes with healthier ingredients, and producing products with shorter ingredient lists and ... Read More
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HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the United Kingdom
... which has been pushing up the cost of meals through consumer foodservice. This trend supported demand for sauces, dressings and condiments in 2022, particularly no salt, no fat and no added sugar options, due to ... Read More
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HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Germany
... the German market, with many consumers looking for products that are organic, fair trade, and environmentally friendly. As a result, many companies are now offering more sustainable products, including eco-friendly packaging and plant-based ingredients. Convenience ... Read More
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HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the US
... of simply consuming foods with reduced ingredients such as sugar and fat. This comes from the idea that consumers prefer positive outcomes, rather than just avoiding negative ones. Consumers have become less focused on cutting ... Read More
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HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Argentina
... exchange value of the Argentinean peso fuelling sharp increases in unit prices across all categories of cooking ingredients and meals, with health and wellness variants facing particular pressure on demand due to their higher than ... Read More
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HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Australia
... became increasingly concerned about COVID-19 infection and their ability to recover from it. This saw a growing number of consumers shift to make health a key priority, and they actively looked for ways to incorporate ... Read More
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HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Japan
... make more informed choices, a system of Foods with Function Claims (FCC) was introduced by the Japanese Consumer Affairs Agency in April 2015, and this is still in force. To label their food products as ... Read More
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Hummus Market Size, Share, and Analysis, By Type (Classic, Roasted Garlic, White Bean, Black Olive, Red Pepper, Others), By Packaging Material (Packaging Materials, Tubs/Cups, Jar/Bottles, Others), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Grocery Stores, Online Retails) and Regional Forecasts, 2022-2032
... Stores, Online Retails) and Regional Forecasts, 2022-2032 Hummus Market Size, Share, and Analysis, By Type (Classic, Roasted Garlic, White Bean, Black Olive, Red Pepper, Others), By Packaging Material (Packaging Materials, Tubs/Cups, Jar/Bottles, Others), By Distribution ... Read More
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Gluten-Free Products Market Size, Share, and Analysis, By Product (Pasta and Rice, Bakery, Seasonings and Spreads, Ready Meals, Meats/ Meats Alternatives, Condiments, Dairy/ Dairy Substitutes, Others), By Distribution Channel (Specialty Stores, E-commerce Platform, Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Other), By Form (Dry, Wet), By Source (Animal, Plant) and Regional Forecasts, 2022-2032
... Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Other), By Form (Dry, Wet), By Source (Animal, Plant) and Regional Forecasts, 2022-2032 Gluten-Free Products Market Size, Share, and Analysis, By Product (Pasta and Rice, Bakery, Seasonings and Spreads, Ready Meals, Meats/ ... Read More
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Butter and Spreads in Mexico
... oils which resulted in a slowdown in the growth of butter and spreads compared to the previous year, in current value terms. Increasing health awareness has also contributed to the slowdown as butter and spreads ... Read More
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Asia Pacific Black Truffles Market Forecast to 2028 - Regional Analysis - by Category (Organic and Conventional), Application (Culinary; Oil; Sauces, Spreads, and Butter; and Others), and End Use (Processing, Food Retail, and Foodservice)
... Asia Pacific black truffles market is expected to grow from US$ 49.76 million in 2022 to US$ 85.44 million by 2028. It is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2022 to 2028. ... Read More
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Sweet Spreads Packaging in the United Arab Emirates
... This is because these containers are cost-effective to manufacture, making them an attractive option for businesses looking to minimise packaging expenses. Despite being thin, these containers are durable and can withstand the rigours of shipping ... Read More
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Sweet Spreads Packaging in Poland
... cheaper alternative, with this latter pack type again recording double-digit percentage growth in 2022. Rigid plastic has the advantages of being lighter and more robust than glass. Nonetheless, glass jars are favoured by brands because ... Read More
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Sweet Spreads Packaging in the Netherlands
... spreads packaging in the Netherlands stagnated towards the end of the review period. This was attributed to greater mobility outside of the home and changing consumer preferences and dietary habits. Dutch consumers are increasingly conscious ... Read More
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Sweet Spreads Packaging in Saudi Arabia
... remains unaffected and prolonging its shelf life. In addition, since glass is transparent, it allows consumers to inspect the contents of the package, which is particularly relevant for categories such as honey and jams and ... Read More
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Sweet Spreads Packaging in Spain
... around the pre-pandemic level. Although the dominant pack types for sweet spreads packaging are glass jars, thin wall plastic containers, and PET jars, they all saw declining packaging volumes in 2022. Meanwhile, although rising from ... Read More
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