What is Buttermilk Market?
Buttermilk is a thin, cloudy, slightly tart but buttery-tasting liquid that's left after the cream is churned to make butter. Buttermilk is more commonly sold as a thick liquid produced commercially by adding an acidifying bacteria and sometimes flavoring and thickening agents to milk. The factors such as Health Benefits of the Buttermilk and Increased Number of Health Conscious People are driving factors for the global buttermilk market.
The market study is being classified by Type (Liquid Buttermilk and Buttermilk Powder), by Application (Confectionery, Ice Cream, Bakery, Dairy-based Sauces and Others) and major geographies with country level break-up.
Amul (India), Arla Foods (Denmark), DairyAmerica Inc. (United States), Fonterra (New Zealand), Dairy Farmers of America Inc. (United States), Glanbia, Plc (Ireland), Associated Milk Producers, Inc. (United States), Sterling Agro Industries Ltd. (India), Grain Millers, Inc. (United States) and Agri-Mark, Inc. (United States) are some of the key players profiled in the study. Additionally, the Vendors which are also part of the research are Land O'Lakes, Inc. (United States) and Arion Dairy Products B.V. (Nether.
The companies are exploring the market by adopting expansions, investments, new service launches and collaborations as their preferred strategies. The players are exploring new geographies through expansions and acquisitions across the globe to gain a competitive advantage through combined collaborations.
Segment Analysis
Analyst at AMA have segmented the market study of Global Buttermilk market by Type, Application and Region.
On the basis of geography, the market of Buttermilk has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth.
Market Drivers
- Health Benefits of the Buttermilk
- Increased Number of Health Conscious People
Market Trend
- Robust Increase in the Distribution Channels
Restraints
- Fluctuations in the Raw Material Prices
Opportunities
- Growth in the Food Industry
- Increasing Demand from End-users
Challenges
- Low Shelf Life of the Buttermilk
Market Leaders and some development strategies
Recently, Dairy Farmers of America completes the acquisition of Dean Foods. Department of Justice antitrust officials announced a settlement Friday to allow Dairy Farmers of America to buy the bulk of Dean Foods Co.'s milk plants out of bankruptcy, merging the nation's largest dairy cooperative with the No. 1 milk processor in what some critics have called a "milk empire."
Key Target Audience
Buttermilk Manufacturers, Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors, Emerging Companies and End-users