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Status : Published Published On : Dec, 2023 Report Code : VRFB11016 Industry : Food & Beverage Available Format : Page : 280
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Global Food Encapsulation Market – Analysis and Forecast (2025-2030)

Industry Insight by Type (Microencapsulation, Nanoencapsulation, Hybrid Technology, and Macro Encapsulation), by Shell Material (Polysaccharides, Proteins, Lipids, Emulsifiers, and Others), by Application (Dietary Supplements, Functional Food Products, Bakery Products, Confectionery, Beverages, Frozen Products, Dairy Products, and Others), by Method (Physical Processes (Atomization and Fluid Bed) and Chemical Processes(Polymerization, Sol-Gel Method, Physicochemical, Co-Acervation, Evaporation-Solvent Diffusion, Layer-By-Layer Encapsulation, Cyclodextrins, Liposomes, and Other Physicochemical Methods (Co-Crystallization and Micelles))) by Core Phase (Vitamins (Fat-Soluble Vitamins and Water-Soluble Vitamins), Organic Acids (Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Fumaric Acid, Malic Acid, and Others), Minerals, Enzymes, Flavors & Essences, Preservatives, Sweeteners, Colors, Prebiotics, Probiotics, Essential Oils, and Others), and Geography (U.S., Canada, Germany, U.K., France, China, Japan, India, and Rest of the World)

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Industry Overview

The global Food Encapsulation Market is expected to grow from USD 10.4 billion in 2023 to USD 16.1 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 8.1% during the projected period 2025-2030. Food encapsulation is the process of covering individual ingredient particles with a coating to protect them from a wide range of environmental factors like water, oxygen, and light and avoid any reaction on the core phase.

Food Encapsulation Market

Furthermore, the growth in demand for natural flavors and clean label products is a major concern for manufacturers, resulting in the advancement of new products that cater to the specific needs of consumers like uniform taste, time-release taste, smell, and color, long shelf life, enhances the taste and act as a shield against harsh conditions like heat during the production of the finished product. Factors attributing to the growth of the food encapsulation market are the increased awareness about health, the mounting demand for convenience and fortified food, busy routines, continuous technological development, and increased investment in the food preservation industry will boost the market during the forecast period.

The COVID-19 outbreak has had a significant impact on the food encapsulation market owing to disruption in the supply chain as the food encapsulation market is highly dependent on raw materials and formulations like proteins, lipids, polysaccharides, etc. Owing to closure of international borders and trade barriers has resulted in the stoppage of imports and exports, resulting in an adverse impact on the food encapsulation market.  However, there is an increase in the development of food and dietary supplements owing to health benefits to prevent COVID-19 infection.

Market Segmentation

Insight by Type

Based on type, the global encapsulation market is segregated into microencapsulation, nanoencapsulation, hybrid technology, and macro encapsulation. The microencapsulation segment dominates the food encapsulation market as it increases the quality of ingredients in food products., Thus protecting it from the external environment and acting as a shield for the core ingredients to interact with other ingredients during the entire process of food products. Moreover, it covers the unwanted taste of nutrients like minerals and allows the production of nutrient-fortified foods with the necessary sensory properties. Different techniques are used for microencapsulation like spray drying, spray chilling, freeze-drying, fluid bed cooling, liposome entrapment, emulsion, polymerization, conservation, etc.

Insight by Shell Material

Based on shell material, the global food encapsulation market is divided into polysaccharides, proteins, lipids, emulsifiers, and others. The Polysaccharides segment is anticipated to witness the largest market share during the forecast period as they are easily chemically adjustable and offer several textures and viscosities. Polysaccharides are the building blocks for delivery systems as it has huge molecular structures and are bioactive, resulting in wide acceptance as an inexpensive and safe shell material for encapsulation. There are several types of polysaccharides available in markets like methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose that have superior film, forming ability, and enhanced chemical stability for improved stabilization and protection.

Insight by Application

Based on application, the global food encapsulation market is segregated into dietary supplements, functional food products, bakery products, confectionery, beverages, frozen products, dairy products, and others. The dietary supplements have significant growth during the forecast period owing to preventive health management practices, and the mounting burden of lifestyle diseases. Dietary supplements like vitamins, minerals, Omega 3, enzymes, etc. are growing tremendously due to the increasing health consciousness among consumers. The ingredients that are difficult to get via food, can be taken through supplements and meet the dietary requirements, thus encapsulation plays an important role and maintains taste, color, preservation, and provides nutrition to the product.

Insight by Method

Based on the method, the global food encapsulation market is divided into physical processes and chemical processes. The physical process is subdivided into atomization which includes spraying drying, spray chilling, spinning disk, and fluid bed which includes extrusion and others (freeze-drying, pan coating, and electro-spraying). The chemical process includes polymerization, sol-gel method, physicochemical, co-acervation, evaporation-solvent diffusion, layer-by-layer encapsulation, cyclodextrins, liposomes, and other physicochemical methods (co-crystallization and micelles). The atomization process is a widely adopted process for food ingredients encapsulation. Owing to the benefits associated with it i.e., the possibility to employ a wide range of encapsulating agents, accessibility of large equipment having large-scale production, increased efficiency, and less transport, storage, and process costs.

Insight by Core Phase

Based on the core phase, the global encapsulation market is divided into vitamins, organic acids, minerals, enzymes, flavors & essences, preservatives, sweeteners, colors, prebiotics, probiotics, essential oils, and others. The vitamins are further sub-divided into fat-soluble vitamins which include Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K, and water-soluble vitamins which include Vitamin B Complex, and Vitamin C. Organic acids are further subdivided into citric acid, lactic acid, fumaric acid, malic acid, and others. The rising demand for fat-soluble vitamins in the food & beverage industry will propel the growth of the food encapsulation market as encapsulation will increase the bioavailability of ingredients and will release them at the required time.

The probiotics segment is anticipated to have a high CAGR during the forecast period as it offers health benefits like prevention from diarrhea among children, increases nutrient bioavailability and lactose intolerance, enhances immunity levels by regulating lymphocytes and antibodies, and helps in the prevention of cancer.

Global Food Encapsulation Market Report Coverage

Report Metric

Details

Historical Period

2018 - 2023

Base Year Considered

2024

Forecast Period

2025 - 2030

Market Size in 2023

U.S.D.  10.4 Billion

Revenue Forecast in 2030

U.S.D.  16.1 Billion

Growth Rate

8.1%

Segments Covered in the Report

By Type,By Application,By Method,ByCore Phase

Report Scope

Market Trends, Drivers, and Restraints; Revenue Estimation and Forecast; Segmentation Analysis; Impact of COVID-19; Companies’ Strategic Developments; Market Share Analysis of Key Players; Company Profiling

Regions Covered in the Report

North America,Europe,Asia-Pacific (APAC)Rest of the World (RoW)

Industry Dynamics

Industry Trends

The main aspects of improved heat & oxidative resistance, enhancement of end-product quality, and help in providing flavors and odor masking along with the delivery of the specified levels of nutrients are the key trends in the global food encapsulation market.  

Growth Drivers

The rising demand for encapsulated sweeteners in confectionery products, encapsulated flavors, and colors in the convenience food sector, surging investment in the food preservation industry, and increased demand for food with disease prevention benefits will drive the growth of the food encapsulation market. Moreover, the food & beverage industry adopts encapsulating techniques to uphold the color, taste, and nutritional value of food products and long shelf-life. In addition, the rising health awareness among consumers, rising demand for packaged food, changing lifestyle, and increased application of food encapsulation in various industries like meat, poultry, beverages, and seafood are anticipated to boost global market growth. Nevertheless, the benefits associated with encapsulation like the controlled release of ingredients at a specific temperature or at a required time after consumption will propel the business expansion of the global food encapsulation market.

Challenges

The difficulty in maintaining the stability of food during processing and packaging, the size of the capsule, high cost associated with food encapsulation technologies will create challenges for the growth of the food encapsulation market. Moreover, lack of commercialization in the European market as there is no particular legislation that may hamper the growth of the food encapsulation market.

Opportunities

The technological development to bridge gaps in the food industry and to provide controlled delivery and release systems will create promising opportunities in the food encapsulation market.

Geographic Overview

The Asia Pacific will witness the fastest-growing region in the food encapsulation industry due to the increased disposable income, rising adoption of encapsulated flavors and color in the food & beverage industry, and the robust growth of food processing companies.

North America dominates the food encapsulation market and is witnessing sluggish growth owing to the saturated end-products market. Moreover, the presence of industry players, rising demand for functional food products, packaged products, nutraceutical products, and product innovation related to quality, application, and product development will boost the growth of the food encapsulation market in the region. Europe is anticipated to witness steady growth during 2025-2030 due to technological development in the processed food industry in the region.

Competitive Insight

The presence of MNC food ingredient manufacturers and local producers makes the global food encapsulation market highly competitive. In addition, food and beverage manufacturers tend to introduce encapsulation into a variety of products due to their competitive advantage. The industry players are expanding their production capacity and adopting growth strategies like product launches, mergers, licensing, acquisitions, and collaborations to have a competitive edge in the market.

Dupont Tyvek helps in protecting food quality and increases shelf life by adopting active and intelligent packaging. They are developing innovative solutions to protect perishables and reduce spoilage of food via wrapping, bagging, covering, encapsulating, interleaving, and protecting.

FrieslandCampina Kievit is a recognized professional in emulsifying, spray drying, micro-encapsulation, and agglomeration. By using the latest micro-encapsulation technology, they can turn liquid into powder and tailor its characteristics.

Caldic announced the expansion of its long-standing collaboration with FrieslandCampina Professional. Caldic and FrieslandCampina Professional worked closely over the past 20 years to distribute the DMV portfolio, which includes a variety of dairy protein products, as well as the Kievit range in the Netherlands and also distributing DMV range in the Belgian market. Due to the partnership's success, it has expanded to include the entire Kievit range in the Belgian market, encompassing the entire Benelux region as of April 2023.

IFF reported their encapsulating success in soft gel dietary supplement applications with high-viscosity liquid and semi-liquid nutritious components in March 2023. This technological discovery, a first in the industry, enables producers to create strong, high-quality plant-based soft-shell capsules that outperform traditional animal-based gelatin for complex ingredients, while also meeting expanding customer demand for plant-based supplements.

IFF's latest ability to encapsulate AQUANOVA AG's NovaSOL® Curcumin and NovaSOL® Curcumin/Boswellia, a German-based B2B manufacturer of liquid colloidal formulations, highlights the company's unrelenting dedication to addressing soft gel technology problems for nutritional supplements. This is AQUANOVA's first successful vegan soft gel encapsulation.

In August 2021, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) will expand its CAPLOCK production line at the European Center of Excellence for Flavor Delivery Systems and Encapsulation in Haverhill, UK. The enhanced capacity will increase the company’s strategic investment to approximately USD 10 million.

Some of the key players operating in the food encapsulation market: are Cargill, Incorporated, BASF SE, ADVANCED BIONUTRITION CORP, Dupont, FrieslandCampina Kievit, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Kerry, DSM, Balchem Inc., and Neptune Wellness Solutions, Inc.

The Food Encapsulation Market report offers a comprehensive market segmentation analysis along with an estimation for the forecast period 2025–2030.

Segments Covered in the Report

  • Type Insight and Forecast 2025-2030
    • Microencapsulation
    • Nanoencapsulation
    • Hybrid Technology
    • Macro Encapsulation
  • Shell Material Insight and Forecast 2025-2030
    • Polysaccharides
    • Proteins
    • Lipids
    • Emulsifiers
    • Others
  • Application
    • Dietary Supplements
    • Functional Food Products
    • Bakery Products
    • Confectionery
    • Beverages
    • Frozen Products
    • Dairy Products
    • Others
  • Method
    • Physical Processes
      • Atomization
      • Fluid Bed
    • Chemical Processes
      • Polymerization
      • Sol-Gel Method
      • Physicochemical
      • Co-Acervation
      • Evaporation-Solvent Diffusion
      • Layer-By-Layer Encapsulation
      • Cyclodextrins
      • Liposomes
      • Other Physicochemical Methods (Co-Crystallization and Micelles)
  • Core Phase
    • Vitamins
      • Fat-Soluble Vitamins
      • Water-Soluble Vitamins
    • Organic Acids
      • Citric Acid
      • Lactic Acid
      • Fumaric Acid
      • Malic Acid
      • Others
    • Minerals
    • Enzymes
    • Flavors & Essences
    • Preservatives
    • Sweeteners
    • Colors
    • Prebiotics
    • Probiotics
    • Essential Oils
    • Others

Geographical Segmentation

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • U.K.
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia-Pacific (APAC)
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • Rest of the World (RoW)
    • Brazil
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • U.A.E.
    • Other Countries

 

Food Encapsulation Market Size and Market Analysis

Source: VynZ Research

Frequently Asked Questions

What is food encapsulation?

Food encapsulation is the process of incorporating ingredients into foods and acting as a protective shell against harsh conditions around the flavor ingredients, bioactive ingredients, etc.

What is the anticipated CAGR of the global food encapsulation market during the forecast period 2025-2030

The global food encapsulation market is expected to witness CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period.

What are the growth drivers for food encapsulation market?

The increasing demand for processed and packaged food will lead to the preference for convenient and healthy food products and increased standard of living will lead to health consciousness that increases the demand for effective and enhanced nutrient uptake products, resulting in the growth of the food encapsulation market.

Which region is anticipated to be the fastest growing region in the food encapsulation amrket?

Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growing market owing to the booming food industry, increased urbanization, and rising disposable income among consumers in the food encapsulation market.

Name some key players operating in the global food encapsulation market.

Some of the key players operating in the food encapsulation market: Cargill, Incorporated, BASF SE, ADVANCED BIONUTRITION CORP, Dupont, FrieslandCampina Kievit, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Kerry, DSM, Balchem Inc., and Neptune Wellness Solutions, Inc.

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