Enzyme production has lost some of its attractiveness, despite the interesting growth rates in demand, because product prices have eroded drastically. In consequence, many takeovers, joint ventures and divestitures have taken place in past years. Food enzymes, as applied in the production of virtually all food and drink products, may strategically fit into a number of other food ingredients and, therefore, are preferred targets for consideration in diversification and completion of product ranges. Feed enzymes, although traded and handled as commodities, are still specialties and may only fit those companies which have some experience already in the marketing of specialties for the feed additive market. This report tries to give an overview of the global food and feed enzyme industry.
Special attention is given to feed enzymes.
The feed enzyme market is rarely analyzed on a global scale. This report is intended to assist companies and players in the food and feed additive market by providing them with a comprehensive overview of the industry. Strategic and business planning becomes easier and more reliable. Also companies and players active in other food ingredient markets that are considering diversification into attractive and well-fitting sectors, one of which may be food and feed enzymes. After a review of the food and feed ingredient market and the business environment, each type of enzyme is discussed in relation to its application.