The Global Market for Food Allergy and Intolerance Products is Projected to Exceed US$24.8 Billion by 2020

Rise in Food Hypersensitivity, Allergies & Associated Anaphylaxis to Drive the Food Allergy & Intolerance Products Market, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA launches comprehensive analysis of industry segments, trends, growth drivers, market share, size and demand forecasts on the global Food Allergy and Intolerance Products market. The global market for Food Allergy and Intolerance Products is projected to exceed US$24.8 billion by 2020, driven by the rise in food hypersensitivity, allergies and associated anaphylaxis as a result of changes in diet, and sensitivity to food additives and increased use of sulphur dioxide and sulphites as preservatives. 

An abnormal reaction of the immune system, stimulated by consumption of specific foods, food allergy is on the rise globally. Allergy causing food often triggers reactions such as hives, swollen airways and digestive problems. Non-allergic food hypersensitivity, also known as food intolerance is also on the rise and is defined as difficulty in digesting specific foods unlike the adverse immunologic reaction seen in allergies. Instances of food intolerance include migraine caused by red wine and lactose intolerance due to the absence of lactase in the body. The eight main types of food that causes allergies in adults and children are eggs, tree nuts, shellfish, milk, fish, soy, wheat, and peanuts. The outlook for the food allergy & intolerance products market remains bright owing to the increasing number of food allergy and sensitivity across the world. The market continues to register healthy growth as consumers try to cut down their medical bills by opting for healthy foods. Over the years, the market has gradually evolved from a nascent to mainstream food business in several countries, driven by a host of factors both at the consumer as well as the manufacturer fronts.

“Free-From” products that include a range of non-GMO, gluten-free, sugar-free, fat-free, dairy-free and allergen-free foods are gaining significant impetus supported by rising consumer awareness and interest in self-managing allergens to control allergic episodes. While in certain countries, free-from generally relates to gluten-free products, in countries such as the U.S., it refers to products that are free-from the main eight allergens. The definition of free-from is however changing, with variety of products such as trans fat-free and products that are free from artificial ingredients, among others slowly finding their way into this classification. Gluten-free and wheat-free products are witnessing spiraling demand as increasing number of consumers step up consumption of such foods to lead a healthier life. The growing availability of gluten-free products is mainly driving the free-from foods sector. This is highlighted by the fact that of all the food and beverage introductions in 2014, gluten-free products accounted for over 7% share. Although people with a history of allergies or food intolerances are large consumers of food allergy and intolerance products, a growing base of health conscious people are gradually making in-roads into the market as a lucrative consumer cluster.

As stated by the new market research report on Food Allergy and Intolerance Products, the United States represents the largest market worldwide, led by the ongoing trend of selective food avoidance among the affluent health conscious consumers. A large number of manufacturers are targeting consumers with sugar-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, fat-free, dairy-free and other free-from alternatives. Gluten-free food products in Asia-Pacific is forecast to witness impressive growth in the coming years, led by better labeling regulations, innovation in tastier allergen-free food products, growing disposable income and increasing per capita spending on functional foods.

Major players covered in the report include Alpro UK Ltd., Amy’s Kitchen, Inc., Barry Callebaut, Daiya Foods Inc., Doves Farm Foods Ltd., Dr. Schar, Dr Schär UK, Ener-G Foods, Inc., Enjoy Life Foods, Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc., General Mills, Inc., Gluten Free Foods Ltd., Glutino Food Group, Green Valley Organics, Kellogg Company, The Kraft Heinz Company, Nature’s Path Foods, Inc., Pamela’s Products, Inc., Roma Food Products, Semper AB, Sweet William Pty Ltd., The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., and The Village Bakery, among others.

The research report titled “Food Allergy and Intolerance Products: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities of global companies. The report provides market estimates and projections in US$ Million for all major geographic markets such as the US, Canada, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil, and Rest of Latin America), and Rest of World. The report analyzes the global and regional markets by key product segments such as Gluten-free, Lactose-free, and Others (including Dairy-free, Soya-free, Egg-free, Nut-free, and Diabetic food). The report also provides Gluten-free products’ market estimates and projections in US$ Million for geographic markets of Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), and Latin America (Brazil, and Rest of Latin America).

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