Organic products are extracted from livestock such as cows, buffalos, goats, hens, etc. using the method of organic farming. These products are known to be abundant in vitamins, linoleic acid, antioxidants, and minerals. These products aids in improving metabolism, reducing the risk of heart diseases, lessens muscle & joint pain, and minimizes the risk of developing tumors.
Organic dairy products are rich in nutrients. In addition, the advent of innovative organic products in the market such as flavored organic drinks, energy-based milk beverages, etc. are also the key factors behind the rising demand in the global organic dairy products market. The rising awareness among the people regarding food safety and adulteration, which affects the overall health, is also the major contributor to the market growth. Besides, a rising number of health-conscious people also prefer organic products for consumption. These factors are encouraging the new companies to explore the market avenues.
Due to changes in lifestyle, several people are suffering from health ailments such as depression, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular issues, fueling the need for healthy food options in their daily lives. Moreover, improving living standards are allowing people to spend more on their food coupled with better disposable income. These factors are likely to boost the growth of the global organic dairy products market within the forecast period.
The global organic dairy products market is broadly classified into product type, packaging type, and region. Based on product type, the global market is segmented into cream, butter, cheese, yogurt, fluid milk, and others. Among these, the fluid milk segment is likely to lead the global market. On the basis of packaging type, the market s fragmented into cans, bottles, tetra-packs, pouches, and others.
In terms of geography, the North America region is likely to lead the global organic dairy products market within the forecast period with the highest market share. This is attributed to the rising adoption of organic products among consumers and the presence of several market players in the region. In addition, the changing lifestyle of the people and rising cases of health issues such as stress, diabetes, and high BP are also contributing significantly to the growth of the regional market. The region is further trailed by the Asia Pacific, owing to increased cases of people suffering from chronic ailments and a surge in disposable income. These factors have encouraged people to opt for organic and healthy diets, fueling the market growth in the region.
The key players operating in the global organic dairy products market are Royal FrieslandCampina N.V., Danone SA, Fonterra Group Cooperative Limited, Dean Foods Company, Parmalat S.P.A, Dairy Farmers of America Inc., and so on. Recently, an organic dairy farming company in New Zealand, Ours Truly, has launched its product A3, which is full cream, fresh milk delivery service subscription. The company owns 30 farms that make the Organic Dairy Hub Co-op, which is the single most producer of organic milk in the country.