Increasing cardiac health issues associated with the consumption of conventional oils has uplifted the consumption of specialty oils owing to health benefits associated with the consumption which is driving the growth of specialty oils market. Market Research Future, a firm which specializes in market reports related to the Food, Beverages & Nutrition sector among others, recently forecasted in its report on Global Specialty Oils Market Segment Research Report- Forecast to 2023 that the market will demonstrate an exceptional CAGR % while achieving million dollar growth readily in the forecast period.
Leading edible oil companies are focusing more on R&D in terms of product innovations and introducing active key ingredients to edible oil having better functionality. Specialty oils are alternative to conventional edible oils which have extra fat and lipid content. Innovations and upgrading technology have been principle of the research wing. Through extensive research and techniques, the companies are developing functional oils with aided health benefits.
Extensive investments are made in research and advanced technologies to enhance product range, and simultaneously provide new hybrids to meet the expanding market needs. Increasing popularity of functional food and specialty ingredients in diet among the population is likely to surge the global specialty oils market owing to high consumption of low-fat oil in diet. Additionally, high acceptance of natural ingredients and green label products in oil processing is supporting the growth of specialty oils market.
The amount of obese population and diseases such as hypertension, high blood cholesterol and other heart diseases due to high fat intake is increasing rapidly, which is a great concern among the growing population. This has intensified the demand for specialty oils and low-fat alternatives from several industries such as dairy, bakery, snacks & beverages and others. Moreover, rising demand for specialty food and innovative food ingredients is projected to drive the growth of specialty oils market over the review period.
Latest Industry Updates
Nov-2017 NutriGold launched its new product fish oil plant gels. The product is vegan soft gel made of tapioca to the VMS aisle. Strategic product launches will help in strengthening company’s base and also bring up with new products.
Mar 2017 Landec Corporation a leading innovator of diversified health and wellness solutions within the packaged food and biomaterial markets went through a definitive agreement to purchase O Olive Oil, Inc. This merger will help the company to foster its business segment in specialty oils segment.
Nov 2017 BASF Newtrition Launched accelon Omega-3 Absorption Technology. The company is highly inclined towards R&D activities. This step by the company will help to improve the quality of product line. Additionally, it is also supporting the company to come up with high quality specialized oils.
May 2017 Catalent Pharma Solutions, the leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies and development solutions for drugs, biologics and consumer health products, announced its new product launch, fish oil thin shell Easy Burst Chewables. This product is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. The company is targeting more towards new product launch in near future to expand its business segment.
