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Batter and breader premixes refer to granulated flakes or powdered additives utilized to enhance the flavor and texture of food items, often used as coatings. These premixes find primary application within the processed food and convenience foods industry.
The various types of batter include adhesion batter, tempura batter, beer batter, thick batter, and customized batter, each designed for specific culinary applications. Adhesion batter is formulated to adhere to external coatings, such as breading, on the surface of a food substrate. Breader types encompass crumbs and flakes, as well as flour and starch variants. These batter and breader premixes are derived from a variety of crop types such as cereals, grains, oilseeds, pulses, fruits, and vegetables. These premixes are utilized in batter applications across various food items, including meat, seafood, vegetables, and other culinary preparations.
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The batter and breader premixes market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.65 billion in 2024 to $2.84 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in fast food industry, rise in quick service restaurants, increased consumer spending, globalization of cuisine, expansion of food retail chains, food safety concerns.
The batter and breader premixes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.69 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to plant-based alternatives, focus on ethnic and regional flavors, sustainable practices, demand for gluten-free options, regional and local manufacturing, regulatory landscape. Major trends in the forecast period include global flavor innovation, clean label products, technological advancements in processing, customization for dietary preferences, direct-to-consumer sales.
The increasing global demand for packaged meat products is projected to boost the batter and breader premixes market. The rise in meat consumption correlates with consumers' growing disposable income. In developed regions like North America and Europe, there is a notable uptick in the consumption of packaged meat products. For example, in February 2024, the UK government's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs reported that total meat production reached 4.2 million tonnes in 2022, representing an 18% increase over the past decade, with red meat production on the rise and mutton and lamb experiencing the most significant growth at 2.9%. Consequently, the increasing consumption of packaged meat products is driving market growth.
The batter and breader premixes market is experiencing growth propelled by the expanding fast food industry. The fast food industry represents a segment of the food service sector focused on providing quickly prepared, easily accessible, and affordable food products. Batter and breader premixes play a pivotal role in this industry by offering operational advantages, improving efficiency, ensuring consistency, and allowing for creative menu offerings, ultimately contributing to a positive customer experience. As an example, in 2023, Budget Branders, a US-based food and beverage company, reported that approximately $200 billion was spent on fast food in the US, with expectations for this figure to rise to $931.7 billion by 2027. Additionally, it was noted that 50 million Americans consume fast food on a daily basis. Consequently, the expansion of the fast food industry is a driving force behind the growth of the batter and breader premixes market.
Major players in the batter and breader premixes market are strategically concentrating on the development of Batter 2.0, incorporating innovative packaging solutions, notably resealable packaging, to secure a competitive advantage. Resealable packaging, characterized by its ability to be easily sealed and reopened, facilitates repeated access to the product while preserving its freshness. An illustrative example is the move by iD Fresh Food, an India-based food company, in July 2023, wherein they introduced the iD Squeeze & Fry Vada Batter 2.0, featuring a groundbreaking packaging design. The inclusion of resealable packaging empowers consumers to add masalas/condiments to the vada batter, and the enhanced spout ensures a smoother flow without sticking. Furthermore, the transparent window incorporated into the packaging provides visibility of the mixed masala, enhancing the overall consumer experience. This innovative approach in packaging reflects a strategic effort by major companies to elevate their market position and meet evolving consumer preferences.
Major players in the batter and breader premixes market are concentrating on technological innovations, such as the Chicken Big Mac, to improve flavor and texture, ultimately benefiting fast-food chains. For example, in April 2023, GEA Group AG, a Germany-based supplier for food processing, introduced a new generation of its CrumbMaster, a sophisticated machine designed for applying coatings to convenience foods. The CrumbMaster Gen 2 is specifically engineered to provide consistent, high-quality coatings across a variety of food products, including red meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and meat alternatives. It supports a diverse array of crumb types-from standard to premium and specialty crumbs-while minimizing crumb breakage during processing. This latest generation of crumb breader aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of batter and breader premixes.
In June 2022, The Mennel Milling Co, a US-based company specializing in bakery mixes and bases, successfully acquired Renwood Mills for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition is intended to fortify The Mennel Milling Co's product portfolio, specifically in the realm of custom flour and corn-based food service mixes. Renwood Mills, the acquired company, is a US-based specialist in specialty baking mixes.
Major companies operating in the batter and breader premixes market include Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Bunge Limited, Associated British Foods plc, BRF Ingredients S.A., Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Kerry Group plc, Ingredion Incorporated, McCormick & Company Incorporated, Showa Sangyo Co. Ltd., Kyoei Food Co. Ltd., Newly Weds Foods Inc., Blendex Company, Solina S.A., Bowman Ingredients Inc., House-Autry Mills Inc., Bailey International LLC, Breading & Coating Ltd, Thai Nisshin Technomic Co. Ltd., Pt. Primera Panca Dwima, BRATA Productions GmbH, Arcadia Foods Limited, Xiamen Uprisingstar Foodstuffs Co. Ltd., Zhuhai Yitong Industrial Co. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the batter and breader premixes market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the batter and breader premixes market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the batter and breader premixes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The batter and breader premixes market consists of sales of biscuits, muffins, scones, corn bread, layer cakes, and angel food cakes. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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