The global synthetic food antimicrobial market is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period (2021-2027). Antimicrobial food additives can support to manage, prevent, and treat allergies and illnesses caused by bacteria. Natural, synthetic, and semisynthetic substances are used as antimicrobial food additives. Antimicrobial food additives are primarily used to limit or prevent the development of microorganisms in and on foods. Antimicrobial food additives can extend the shelf life of a range of convenience foods. Antimicrobial food additives are also used to aid digestion, cleanse the liver, serve as an antiseptic, and act as an expectorant, among others. Antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, and other antimicrobial food additives are categorized according to their function.

The growth in the food and beverage sector is driving the demand for synthetic antimicrobial food additives. Antimicrobial food additives consumption is steadily rising owing to the augmented benefits of antimicrobial food additives. Antimicrobial food additives are likely to be preferred by consumers as they become more aware of the health advantages connected with their intake. Antimicrobial food additives available now in the market provide a variety of benefits to consumers, including gastrointestinal infection reduction, immune system stimulation, serum cholesterol reduction, antihypertensive action, and anti-carcinogenic characteristics, among others. As a result, the global synthetic antimicrobial food market is expected to grow rapidly during the forecast period. Furthermore, the growing use of silver-based products as antimicrobial food additives is offering an opportunity for market growth.

The proliferation of spoilage microbiota in food items has a detrimental influence on shelf life, textural qualities, and overall quality of the finished products, influencing customer preferences and resulting in considerable financial losses. This emphasizes the need for addressing food deterioration concerns as soon as possible. Furthermore, the increased frequency of foodborne disease outbreaks and toxicity have made food safety a growing concern. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every ten persons becomes sick from the foodborne disease each year; children under the age of five are especially vulnerable. Furthermore, the global burden of foodborne infections is estimated to be about 125,000 children dying per year, according to WHO estimates. Antimicrobial compounds are anticipated to be in high demand as food safety concerns arise. This, in turn, will drive the synthetic antimicrobial food market during the forecast period.

Market Coverage

• The market number available for – 2020-2027
• Base year- 2020
• Forecast period- 2021-2027
• Segment Covered- 

o By Type

o By Application 

• Regions Covered- 

o North America

o Europe

o Asia-Pacific

o Rest of the World

• Competitive Landscape- Kemin Industries, Inc., DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company, LLC, and Corbion NV, among others

Key questions addressed by the report

• What is the market growth rate?
• Which segment and region dominates the market in base year?
• Which segment and region will project fastest growth in the market?
• How COVID-19 impacted the market?

o Recovery Timeline

o Deviation from pre-COVID forecast

o Most affected region and segment

• Who is the leader in the market?
• How players are addressing challenges to sustain growth?
• Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Synthetic Food Antimicrobial Market Report 

By Type

• Benzoates
• Sorbates
• Propionates
• Lactates
• Acetates
• Others

By Application

• Bakery and Confectionery
• Dairy Products
• Snacks and Savory
• Beverages
• Meat and Meat Products
• Others

Global Synthetic Food Antimicrobial Market By Region