Know More About “Kefir Market 2020-2027” Growth Worldwide…..

Posted by Mrudula Anil Karmarkar on December 15th, 2020

The global kefir market size is expected to reach USD 1.46 billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.0% over the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Consumers across the globe have been including items in their diet that are conducive to a healthier lifestyle. This has created opportunity for kefir products as they are known for their beneficial properties. Rapid adoption of kefir as fermented milk products among the consumers has propelled manufacturers to innovate and launch new products in order to increase visibility and market penetration.

For instance, in August 2020, COYO Pty Ltd., an Australia-based company, launched non-dairy kefir drinks. The product is a probiotic coconut milk and is available in four flavors, including natural, vanilla, mango, and strawberry. The product is available across U.S. and countries of Europe. It is available in bottles of 28 ounce, 200mL, and 500mL.The price ranges between GBP 2.95 and GBP 4.35. These products are certified for organic, dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, sugar-free, and vegan.

Similarly, in August 2020, Astro, a subsidiary of Parmalat Canada Inc., launched kefir probiotic yoghurt and drinkable yoghurt. These products are available in three flavors, including plain, vanilla, strawberry or blueberry pomegranate. They contain various ingredients, including skim milk and milk powder, cream, active bacterial cultures, and natural flavor. The 500-gram yoghurt tub is available for USD 3.69 and an 8x100g multipack is available for USD 6.99.

Moreover, in March 2018, Biotiful Dairy Ltd. introduced Kefir Cheese that offers a healthier alternative to cottage cheese and cream cheese. The product is known to have a light and creamy taste and can be used to compliment a salad, crackers, and crunchy vegetables. The product is filling, nutritious, gut-friendly, protein rich, and low in fat. It is available in three flavors, including herbs and garlic, original, and red pepper and cumin.

In June 2020, BioZen launched sugar free fruit kefir in Brazil. The product includes blackberry and white grape with lemongrass. 95% of the consumer base comprises women and health-conscious individuals. The company is also trying to reach the men segment.

Kefir Market Report Highlights

• Plant-based products are expected to expand at the fastest CAGR of 5.4% from 2020 to 2027 owing to growing adoption of veganism and increasing preference for these products among people who are allergic to milk
• Online distribution channel is expected to expand at the fastest CAGR of 6.4% from 2020 to 2027. This channel is expected to remain one of the key shopping channels as it offers high level of convenience to the buyers
• Europe dominated the kefir market with a share of more than 45% in 2020. The growth is attributed to high penetration of kefir in the households of Eastern Europe and Scandinavian countries
• Key market participants include LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES, Maple Hill Creamery, LLC., Green Valley Creamery, Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, Danone North America Public Benefit Corporation, Evolve Kefir, NANCY'S, The Icelandic Milk and Skyr Corporation, Forager Project, and KeVita.com. New product launch is expected to remain a key success factor for the market players in the near future

As a result, adoption of kefir has increased as a healthy drink among the consumers at the global level. This is eventually compelling companies to introduce new products in different geographies as well as experiment with their taste and flavor.

The modern-day consumers have become increasingly conscious about health and nutrition and have been consistently adopting products that are beneficial for human health. This factor has been positively influencing the adoption of kefir. These products are considered rich in nutrients, including protein, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B2 and B12. Kefir is also abundant in probiotics, thus helping in improving digestion and gut health. Certain researchers claim that kefir has much better probiotics than regular yogurt. Kefir alone contains 61 strains of bacteria and yeasts. The probiotic is also known to protect against infections caused by Salmonella, Helicobacter pylori, and E. coli owing to the presence of Lactobacillus kefir in the product.

Kefir is no more considered a niche product as its demand has been rapidly increasing year on year. It is used to create a variety of products, including drinks, smoothies, cups, frozen, pouches, and supplements and a variety of companies are offering these products. For instance, in June 2020, GUTsy Captain launched sparkling water kefir drinks. The vegan drink is made using fruits and water kefir grains and is available in four flavors, including original, ginger and lemon, Atlantic raspberry, and cola. The products are available in the cans of 330mL, in Sainsbury’s, Wholefoods, and Grape Tree stores for GBP 1.80.

The product is considered to be naturally sweet with a mild sourness. Its texture is creamy and it smells a mix of yogurt and cheesecake. Growing popularity and preference for its taste is expected to make the product commercially successful. A large number of eateries, restaurants, and cafes have given place to kefir products in their menu. LEON restaurants Limited, a U.K.-based fast-food chain, offers strawberry banana kefir smoothie. The restaurant claims the drink to be lactose-free and good for the gut.

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Some of the key players operating in the market are LIFEWAY FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES, Maple Hill Creamery, LLC., Green Valley Creamery, Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, Danone North America Public Benefit Corporation, Evolve Kefir, NANCY'S, The Icelandic Milk and Skyr Corporation, Forager Project, and KeVita.com. Associations can be seen as organizing programs in order to accelerate market growth. For instance, in November 2020, California Milk Advisory Board sponsored an accelerator program, where WheyUp, a Kefir manufacturer was one of the major finalists.

Grand View Research has segmented the global kefir market on the basis of product, distribution channel:

Kefir Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2027)

• Animal-based
• Plant-based

Kefir Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2027)

• Online
• Offline

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