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Global food ingredients market valued at over $74 bn

Ingredients South Asia

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November 16-30, 2025

IN 2025, the global food industry finds itself at a crossroads — balancing innovation, health awareness, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.

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Global food ingredients market valued at over $74 bn

At the heart of this transformation lies the food ingredients market, a critical component shaping what we eat, how we eat, and why we eat the way we do. Food ingredients — which include additives, preservatives, flavourings, colourants, sweeteners, enzymes, and nutritional compounds — are no longer just about extending shelf life or enhancing taste. Today, they reflect larger societal priorities: health-consciousness, environmental responsibility, and technological advancement.

The evolution of the food ingredients market is not merely driven by consumer trends but also by complex factors such as climate change, geopolitical tensions, raw material scarcity, and shifting dietary patterns. As manufacturers adapt to changing consumer demands and regulatory landscapes, the industry is being redefined — from traditional additives to clean-label and functional solutions. This essay explores the current scenario of the food ingredients market in 2025, examining its key trends, market drivers, challenges, innovations, and future outlook.

A Growing and Dynamic Global Market

The global food ingredients market in 2025 is valued at over $74 billion, reflecting a consistent compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 5.8%. This steady growth is fueled by the expansion of the processed food industry, increased consumer spending on health-focused products, and the emergence of personalised nutrition.

Notably, the natural and organic ingredients segment now constitutes a significant share of the market. The demand for plant-based proteins, natural sweeteners, clean-label preservatives, and minimally processed colourants is rapidly replacing synthetic alternatives. Categories such as starches, enzymes, emulsifiers, hydrocolloids, antioxidants, and functional fibres are evolving in both composition and sourcing.

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AI embedding intelligence at every stage of healthcare

ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it's a present-day force redefining how the world discovers, develops, and delivers medicines.Once viewed as a distant dream, AI has now become the catalyst for a scientific revolution, transforming pharmaceutical research into a faster, more precise, and more human-centered enterprise.

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4 mins

November 16-30, 2025

Ingredients South Asia

Microplastics in packaged F&B spark health concerns

In a troubling shift from oceanic pollution to everyday meals, microplastics—tiny fragments of plastic less than five millimetres in diameter—are increasingly being found in packaged food and beverages.

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4 mins

November 16-30, 2025

Ingredients South Asia

Imports of bulk drugs grew 2.6% in H1FY26

IMPORTS of bulk drugs and intermediates to India has reported a decline of 2.6% in the first half of the fiscal year 2025-26, as compared to a growth of 3.13% reported in the same period of previous fiscal year, on a year-over-year (YoY) basis.

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1 mins

November 16-30, 2025

Ingredients South Asia

Ingredients South Asia

Ingredients that add fortification to F&B products

FOOD fortification is the well-established practice of deliberately adding essential micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, trace elements) to food or beverage products in order to improve their nutritional value and address public health micronutrient deficiencies.

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4 mins

November 16-30, 2025

Ingredients South Asia

Ingredients South Asia

Paris beckons South Asia's F&B trailblazers

THE global food and beverage (F&B) ingredients calendar is counting down to a pivotal moment as Fi Europe (Food ingredients Europe), the flagship event of the Fi Global portfolio, prepares to host its landmark 30th edition at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from December 2-4, 2025.

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4 mins

November 16-30, 2025

Ingredients South Asia

Ingredients South Asia

Ingredients industry stands at transformative crossroads

The food ingredients industry, a cornerstone of the global food supply chain, is currently experiencing a significant transformation.

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4 mins

November 16-30, 2025

Ingredients South Asia

Export of bulk drugs grows over 8.3% in H1FY26

EXPORTS of bulk drugs and intermediates reported a growth of 8.33% in the first half of the current fiscal year on a YoY basis, reporting a trade surplus of almost $229 million for the period.

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2 mins

November 16-30, 2025

Ingredients South Asia

Ingredients South Asia

Global food ingredients market valued at over $74 bn

IN 2025, the global food industry finds itself at a crossroads — balancing innovation, health awareness, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.

time to read

3 mins

November 16-30, 2025

Ingredients South Asia

Ingredients South Asia

Ingredients market fuelled by ongoing innovation

THE market for food ingredients worldwide is a sizable and expanding industry that includes a variety of goods and uses. In 2023, the market for speciality food ingredients was valued at $101.9 billion.

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4 mins

November 16-30, 2025

Ingredients South Asia

Barentz' new distribution partnership with Chemian

BARENTZ has announced a new distribution partnership with Chemian Technology, best known for its Citrepel range of naturally based insect repellent active ingredients. Under this agreement, Barentz will distribute Chemian Technology's product range across the Asia Pacific region, effective immediately.

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1 min

November 16-30, 2025

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