Casein and Caseinate Market is Expanding Rapidly as Lactalis Nestle Announces the Availability of Lindahls PRO with Whey and Casein Proteins

Casein and caseinates are derived from proteins that have been found to be excellent sources of dietary protein. The proteins can be derived from dairy products like cow's milk and goat's milk. They are produced by the complete process of digestion and cooking in order to create proteins that can be used for the manufacturing of many different foods. Casein and caseinates are also used in medical research because they have high protein solubility, enzyme activity, and long-term storage properties and are easily absorbable by body tissues.

 

Increasing industrial applications of caseins and caseinates including synthetic fibers and chemicals are expected to drive growth global casein and caseinate market during the forecast period. Caseins and caseinates have been used in a variety of industrial applications such as chemicals, plastics, and synthetic fibers. Key players operating in the market focused on launching novel products, in order to enhance the market presence. For instance, in August 2020, Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) launched its first micellar casein isolate MicelPure to cater to the demand for organic, natural, and functional protein products. Thus, these factors are expected to drive growth of the global casein and caseinate market during the forecast period. Furthermore, increasing the importance of proteins in the diet is expected to boost the global casein and caseinate market growth over the forecast period. According to the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), India, during 2018-19, around 187.7 million tons of milk was produced every day in India.

However, rising consumer preference for plant-based protein instead of dairy-based protein such as caseins and caseinates is expected to restrain growth of the global casein and caseinate market during the forecast period. Furthermore, growing manufacturing costs and fluctuating raw material prices for the production of casein and caseinates are expected to hamper the global casein and caseinate market growth over the forecast period. Rising demand for cheese globally can present lucrative growth opportunities in the near future. Among regions, North America is expected to witness significant growth in the global casein and caseinates market. This is owing to increasing applications food and beverage industry across the region. Asia Pacific is expected to register a robust growth rate over the forecast period, owing to rapid growth of dairy industry in the region.

Key companies involved in the global casein and caseinate market are Clarion Casein Ltd, Charotar Casein Company, AMCO Proteins, Miles Chemical Company, Makers Nutrition LLC, The Tatua Cooperative Dairy Company Ltd, Hoogwegt, Friesland Campina, Nestlé S.A., Westland Milk Products Groupe, and Lactalis S.A.

For instance, in June 2020, Lactalis Nestle, a joint venture between Nestle and Lactalis S.A., introduced a new high protein dairy range Lindahls PRO, which provides a unique 50:50 mix of casein protein and whey protein.