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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Egypt Butter and Spreads
... extremely high, as was the case in 2023, due to the significant increase in prices. Butter and spreads in Egypt is heavily reliant on imports from countries like New Zealand, leaving it vulnerable to any ... Read More
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Global Jam Jelly and Preserve Packaging Market 2024-2028
... CAGR of 7.23% during the forecast period. The report on the jam jelly and preserve packaging market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis ... Read More
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Saudi Arabia Butter and Spreads
... significantly impacted by substantial price increases, brought about by the war in Ukraine and associated supply and labour shortages, as well as logistical disruptions. This geopolitical conflict, coupled with high inflation and the escalating cost ... Read More
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Vietnam Butter and Spreads
... affordability considerations. In general, Vietnamese consumers use margarine and spreads for sautéing and frying, such as to fry beef or chicken or to sauté prawns, instead of using such products as a spread on bread. ... Read More
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The US Butter and Spreads
... continued to climb strongly in 2023. The fallout from these trends saw butter grow solidly in retail volume and current value terms in the US in 2023, while margarine and spreads experienced a significant volume ... Read More
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Mexico Butter and Spreads
... overall demand remained fairly stable. However, 2024 is emerging as a positive year for margarine and spreads. This is related to several factors. Margarine and spreads used to suffer more from the impact of the ... Read More
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Sweet Spreads Packaging in Spain
... and competitive pressures for local producers. Consequently, PET bottles were continuing to gain pack type share from glass jars as producers looked for cost-effective packaging solutions that maintain product quality. PET bottles are less expensive ... Read More
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Chile Butter and Spreads
... consumption in the local market has been growing due to its perceived benefits and versatility. This clarified butter, which is obtained through a process whereby the impurities of saturated fats and milk solids are removed, ... Read More
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Thailand Butter and Spreads
... Western countries, butter is not traditionally a staple in Thai cuisine, where coconut milk, fish sauce, and other local ingredients are more commonly used. However, butter's popularity has been increasing, particularly among younger generations, who ... Read More
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Finland Butter and Spreads
... to margarine and spreads. Innovation is expected to concentrate on creating plant-based products that can successfully imitate the flavour, texture, and performance of butter in baking and frying. This approach aims to attract health-conscious consumers ... Read More
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Colombia Butter and Spreads
... than butter. The strong volume performance compared to butter is driven by price reductions and the expansion of private label such as Cuisine & Co, which helped to fuel growth over the review period. Leading ... Read More
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The United Arab Emirates Butter and Spreads
... that had previously surged during periods of remote working. However, following a more positive performance in 2023, retail demand for butter and spreads continues to grow in 2024 to remain above pre-pandemic levels. Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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The Netherlands Butter and Spreads
... and exploring other meal options, such eating yoghurt or quark for breakfast. This means bread is a less popular item on the breakfast and lunch table and this has a negative impact on the development ... Read More
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The Czech Republic Butter and Spreads
... weigh on consumer purchasing power and force many to remain cautious with expenditure. Inflation soared in 2022 and this continued into 2023 pushing up prices of butter and spreads. However, price reductions in butter began ... Read More
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Australia Butter and Spreads
... has boosted the demand for butter and coconut oil in the country. These spreads also attract vegans and vegetarians who seek healthier options, often featuring claims of being made with 100% natural ingredients and emphasising ... Read More
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Bulgaria Butter and Spreads
... oil, which is much cheaper. At the same time, butter sales decreased slightly, almost flatlining because of its wider usage for sandwiches and traditional breakfasts with toast. Moreover, butter was regularly offered at significant discounts, ... Read More
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Indonesia Butter and Spreads
... utilised for cooking and baking. Despite the full reopening of foodservice establishments, retail demand for these products remains strong, due to their versatility and key role in a variety of recipes. Euromonitor International's Butter and ... Read More
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Austria Butter and Spreads
... good retail current value growth in 2024. The average retail current unit price is set to rise in 2024, following the trajectory of unit prices of the main category, butter. Strong price increases during 2022 ... Read More
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Spain Butter and Spreads
... Indeed, traditionally, Spaniards use a lot of olive oil in their everyday life. With strong price increases for edible oils and butter and spreads, there has not been a visible shift from olive oil towards ... Read More
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Georgia Butter and Spreads
... with reductions reaching up to 40% in 2023, a strategy they intend to maintain until the end of 2024. Despite the price hikes, butter remains a staple in Georgian cuisine, deeply ingrained as a traditional ... Read More
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The United Kingdom Butter and Spreads
... consumption amid ongoing retail volume declines. As consumers continue to see elevated prices, the noticeable preference for private label persists. This is largely being driven by the need for cost savings, prompting consumers to seek ... Read More
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Azerbaijan Butter and Spreads
... sales of butter are also substantial and butter is expected to register the highest volume growth. Butter has been supported by the launches of several economy Iranian brands in recent years. Euromonitor International's Butter and ... Read More
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Hong Kong, China Butter and Spreads
... economic challenges, local consumers increasingly seek out alternative avenues to maximise their budgets, leading to the growing popularity of private label and northbound consumption in the neighbouring city of Shenzhen for butter and spreads. Euromonitor ... Read More
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France Butter and Spreads
... both seeing a similar performance, with value sales of butter better supported due to the subcategory’s higher unit prices. These price increases have been largely due to inflationary pressures, but also due to a lower ... Read More
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Bolivia Butter and Spreads
... such as breakfast with bread, especially the traditional ""marraqueta"" crusty roll, have surged, particularly in the winter season. Butter is also essential for children's school breakfasts due to its high-calorie content and natural origin. Additionally, ... Read More
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