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奶精增白剂市场报告：趋势、预测与竞争分析（至2031年）

Dairy Whitener Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2031
出版日期: | 出版商: Lucintel | 英文 150 Pages | 商品交期: 3个工作天内

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由于婴幼儿奶粉、运动营养品、烘焙产品和糖果甜点市场蕴藏着巨大的机会，全球乳製品增白剂市场预计将呈现蓬勃发展的态势。预计2025年至2031年，全球乳製品增白剂市场将以5.4%的复合年增长率成长。推动市场成长的关键因素包括加工食品需求的成长、乳製品替代品的日益普及以及消费者健康意识的提高。

  • 根据 Lucintel 的预测，乳化剂在预测期内有望达到最高的成长率。
  • 预计婴儿奶粉将是所有应用领域中成长速度最快的。
  • 从区域来看，预计亚太地区在预测期内将达到最高的成长率。

乳製品增白剂市场的新趋势

受消费者生活方式、饮食习惯和技术进步的推动，乳製品增白剂产业正经历一场意义深远的变革时期。这个快速变化的市场既有传统应用，也有创新应用，迫使企业持续发展并拓展产品线。这些趋势反映出消费者正朝着更健康、更便利、更永续的解决方案迈进，也预示着乳製品增白剂未来将满足更广泛的消费者需求和市场领域。

  • 健康配方趋势：随着消费者健康意识的增强，添加了维生素、矿物质和蛋白质等必需营养素的乳製品增白剂日益增加。同时，为了满足特定的饮食限制和健康目标，低脂、低热量和无乳糖产品的需求也不断增长。这一趋势正在影响整个产业，推动着更健康产品的研发和更清晰的标籤标註，以满足更广泛消费者群体对「增白」以外功能性价值的需求。
  • 植物来源与纯素趋势：人们对植物性饮食的兴趣日益浓厚，对乳糖不耐症的认识不断提高，这正推动着消费者转向非乳製奶精和蛋白粉。燕麦、杏仁、大豆和椰子製成的产品正在迅速占领市场份额。这一趋势迫使传统的乳製品蛋白粉生产商推出植物性品牌或强调乳製品的天然益处，以留住基本客群，从而引发激烈的市场竞争和产品多元化，进而推动乳製蛋白粉行业的发展。
  • 对便利性和单份包装的需求：忙碌的生活方式和随时随地的消费习惯推动了对便捷便携奶精的需求。这些产品包括单份小袋装、液体奶精和易溶粉末。因此，各种包装形式因其快速冲调、减少废弃物和极致便携性而广受欢迎，满足了忙碌的上班族和旅客对便利饮品解决方案的需求。
  • 口味创新与个人化：奶精不再局限于普通口味，各种口味的添加正在加速发展，从香草、榛果等经典口味到更具异国风情的口味和季节限定口味，应有尽有。个人化客製化服务（让顾客打造专属的饮用体验）也日益普及。这一趋势促使生产商加大对口味创新和研发的投入，透过提供消费者更多选择、提升整体饮用体验，最终增强品牌忠诚度并提高重购率，进而影响市场。
  • 线上零售和电子商务的发展：电子商务网站和网路购物的兴起对奶精的供应和分销产生了重大影响。消费者更倾向于在线上购买这些产品，因为这样更方便，有时还能享受折扣价。这种影响促使行销策略转向线上管道，扩大了消费者覆盖范围，创造了直接面向消费者的机会，提高了奶精的供应量，并改变了传统的零售动态。

这些新兴趋势正在透过推动产品创新、拓展应用领域和重新定义消费者期望，改变乳製品增白剂市场。人们对健康和保健日益增长的兴趣，以及植物来源替代品的兴起，正迫使製造商进行革新。便利性和口味方面的创新推动了对更佳用户体验的需求，而电子商务的兴起则正在彻底改变分销模式。这些趋势正在将乳製品增白剂市场塑造成一个更充满活力、竞争更加激烈、以消费者主导的市场。

乳製品增白剂市场近期趋势

乳製品增白剂市场正经历显着的变化，这反映了消费者偏好的转变、食品加工技术的进步以及人们对便利性和健康日益增长的关注。这些变化主要体现在以下几个方面：转向小众配方、提高永续性以及采用创新包装以满足消费者多样化的需求。为了在这个充满活力的产业中保持竞争力，製造商们正积极应对这些变化，加大研发投入，拓展产品线，并优化分销管道。

  • 低脂和脱脂产品的推出：低脂和脱脂奶精产品的广泛应用是一个值得关注的进展。这迎合了日益注重健康的消费者的需求，他们希望在享受饮品美味和顺滑口感的同时，减少卡路里和脂肪的摄取。这不仅扩大了消费群体，也顺应了全球健康趋势，使生产商能够抓住消费者对健康食品日益增长的需求。
  • 维生素和矿物质强化：另一个重要进展是在奶精中添加重要的维生素和矿物质，例如维生素D、维生素A和钙。这提升了产品的营养价值，吸引了那些寻求有助于改善健康的机能性食品的消费者群体。这种做法增强了产品的价值提案，使其在市场中脱颖而出，并将奶精从单纯的添加剂转变为更健康的成分。
  • 专注于天然成分和洁净标示：製造商正在加速向洁净标示的乳製品增白剂转型，减少人工添加剂和防腐剂的使用，并简化配料表。这一趋势是对消费者对透明度和天然食品需求的回应。随着企业更加重视天然成分，避免使用被认为是人工的成分，消费者的信任度和品牌忠诚度不断提高，这反映了整个产业向更健康食品发展的趋势。
  • 延长保存期限的包装创新：近年来，包装技术的创新发展显着延长了产品的保质期，尤其适用于液态和浓缩型奶精，且不会影响产品的品质和新鲜度。这些创新包括开发更先进的无菌包装和阻隔材料。这提高了产品的便利性，减少了食物废弃物，并拓宽了分销管道。因此，产品在各种气候和零售环境下都能保持更长时间的新鲜度。
  • 拓展餐饮服务和商用市场：奶精的大量生产和销售日益普及，广泛应用于餐饮服务业，包括餐厅、咖啡馆和餐饮企业。这涵盖了散装包装和商用配方。此举显着拓展了市场范围，使其超越了家庭市场，为生产商创造了新的商机，并为商用客户提供了低成本、便捷的乳製品解决方案。

这些新兴趋势正透过更丰富的产品线、更优的营养成分以及更高的消费者购买意愿和信任度，对奶精增白剂市场产生显着影响。低脂和强化型产品的推出吸引了注重健康的消费者群体。对洁净标示和创新包装的关注满足了消费者对透明度和便利性的需求。此外，餐饮服务业的日益普及也扩大了市场覆盖率，进而推动市场更加活跃、健康意识更强、商业性模式更加多元化。

目录

第一章执行摘要

第二章 市场概览

  • 背景和分类
  • 供应链

第三章：市场趋势与预测分析

  • 产业驱动因素与挑战
  • PESTLE分析
  • 专利分析
  • 法规环境

第四章 全球乳製品增白剂市场（按类型划分）

  • 概述
  • 吸引力分析：按类型
  • 乳化剂：趋势与预测（2019-2031）
  • 黏合剂：趋势与预测（2019-2031）
  • 口味：趋势与预测（2019-2031）
  • 发泡：趋势与预测（2019-2031）
  • 其他：趋势与预测（2019-2031 年）

5. 全球乳製品增白剂市场按应用领域划分

  • 概述
  • 吸引力分析：依目的
  • 婴儿奶粉：趋势与预测（2019-2031）
  • 运动与营养食品：趋势与预测（2019-2031）
  • 烘焙产品：趋势与预测（2019-2031）
  • 糖果甜点：趋势与预测（2019-2031）
  • 其他：趋势与预测（2019-2031 年）

第六章 区域分析

  • 概述
  • 全球乳製品增白剂市场（按地区划分）

7. 北美乳製品增白剂市场

  • 概述
  • 北美乳製品增白剂市场按类型划分
  • 北美乳製品增白剂市场按应用领域划分
  • 美国乳製品增白剂市场
  • 墨西哥乳製品增白剂市场
  • 加拿大乳製品增白剂市场

8. 欧洲乳製品增白剂市场

  • 概述
  • 欧洲乳製品增白剂市场按类型划分
  • 欧洲乳製品增白剂市场按应用领域划分
  • 德国乳製品增白剂市场
  • 法国奶精市场
  • 西班牙乳製品增白剂市场
  • 义大利乳製品增白剂市场
  • 英国乳製品增白剂市场

9. 亚太地区奶精市场

  • 概述
  • 亚太地区奶精增白剂市场（按类型划分）
  • 亚太地区乳品增白剂市场按应用领域划分
  • 日本奶精市场
  • 印度奶精市场
  • 中国奶精市场
  • 韩国奶精市场
  • 印尼奶精市场

10. 区域其他地区（ROW）乳製品增白剂市场

  • 概述
  • ROW 乳製品增白剂市场按类型
  • 按应用领域分類的 ROW 乳製品增白剂市场
  • 中东乳製品增白剂市场
  • 南美洲乳製品增白剂市场
  • 非洲乳製品增白剂市场

第十一章 竞争分析

  • 产品系列分析
  • 营运整合
  • 波特五力分析
    • 竞争对手之间的竞争
    • 买方议价能力
    • 供应商的议价能力
    • 替代品的威胁
    • 新进入者的威胁
  • 市占率分析

第十二章：机会与策略分析

  • 价值链分析
  • 成长机会分析
    • 按类型分類的成长机会
    • 发展机会：透过申请
  • 全球乳製品增白剂市场新兴趋势
  • 战略分析
    • 新产品开发
    • 认证和许可
    • 企业合併、协议、合作关係和合资企业

第十三章：价值链中主要企业的概况

  • 竞争分析
  • Nestle
  • FrieslandCampina Kievit
  • Yili
  • Morinaga
  • Premier Foods
  • Dean Foods
  • Amul India
  • Hatsun Agro Products
  • Saputo
  • Lactalis

第十四章附录

  • 图表清单
  • 表格列表
  • 分析方法
  • 免责声明
  • 版权
  • 简称和技术单位
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The future of the global dairy whitener market looks promising with opportunities in the infant formula, sport & nutrition food, bakery product, and confectionary markets. The global dairy whitener market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 5.4% from 2025 to 2031. The major drivers for this market are the rising demand for convenience foods, the growing popularity of dairy substitutes, and the increase in consumer health awareness.

  • Lucintel forecasts that, within the type category, emulsification is expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period.
  • Within the application category, infant formula is expected to witness the highest growth.
  • In terms of region, APAC is expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period.

Emerging Trends in the Dairy Whitener Market

The dairy whitener industry is going through a major overhaul, driven by changing consumer lifestyles, food habits, and advances in technology. This fast-paced market is marked by a combination of conventional applications and new innovative uses, compelling companies to evolve and expand their offerings. The trends reflect the move towards healthier, more convenient, and sustainable solutions, suggesting a future where dairy whiteners serve a broader range of consumer demands and market sectors.

  • Trend towards Health and Wellness Formulations: With the growing health awareness among consumers, there is a trend of dairy whiteners being enriched with necessary nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and proteins. Low-fat, low-calorie, and lactose-free versions are also in increased demand to address the needs of certain dietary needs and health objectives. This trend affects the industry by pushing research and development into healthier products and clear labeling, catering to a wider consumer base looking for functional value beyond whitening.
  • Plant-Based and Vegan Trend: Growing interest in plant-based diets and expanding awareness of lactose intolerance are propelling a major trend towards non-dairy creamer and whitener options. Oat, almond, soy, and coconut-based products are increasing market share. This trend is affecting the dairy whitener industry by pushing traditional dairy whitener companies to either develop plant-based brands or highlight the natural advantages of dairy to maintain their customer base, creating fierce competition and product diversification.
  • Convenience and Single-Serve Packaging Demand: Busy lives and consumption on the go are driving convenience and portable dairy whitener solutions. This covers single-serve sachets, liquid creamers, and simple-to-mix powders. The effect is a proliferation of varying packaging types and formats intended for swift preparation, reduced waste, and ultimate portability, targeting busy working professionals and travelers looking for quick and easy beverage solutions.
  • Flavor Innovation and Customization: Beyond plain dairy whiteners, there is growing momentum to add more flavors, from the usual vanilla and hazelnut to more exotic or seasonal ones. Customization, enabling customers to personalize their beverage experience, is also picking up steam. This trend affects the market by motivating manufacturers to make investments in flavor innovation and development, giving consumers more options and improving the overall drink experience, thus building brand loyalty and repeat business.
  • Online Retail and E-commerce Growth: The growth in e-commerce sites and online shopping for groceries has also affected the availability and distribution of dairy whiteners considerably. People are liking the convenience of buying such products online, sometimes at discounted prices. The effect is a change in marketing strategies toward online media, greater reach to more consumers, and the possibility of direct-to-consumer sales, making dairy whiteners more accessible and changing retail dynamics in the conventional sense.

These new trends are inherently transforming the dairy whitener market by propelling product innovation, broadening application areas, and redefining consumer expectations. The emphasis on health and wellness, in addition to the growth of plant-based alternatives, is compelling manufacturers to spread their wings. Convenience and flavor innovation are driving demand for greater user experience, whereas the expansion of e-commerce is revolutionizing distribution. Together, these trends are shaping a more dynamic, competitive, and consumer-driven market for dairy whiteners.

Recent Developments in the Dairy Whitener Market

The market for dairy whitener has seen some noteworthy recent changes, evidencing shifting consumer tastes, advances in food processing technology, and an overall interest in convenience and health. These changes are generally defined by a move towards niche formulations, greater sustainability, and innovative packaging to address a diverse set of consumer demands. Manufacturers are in active response to these changes by investing in research and development, diversifying their product offerings, and streamlining their distribution channels to stay competitive in the dynamic industry.

  • Introduction of Low-Fat and Fat-Free Variants: One notable development is the widespread availability of low-fat and fat-free dairy whitener products. This addresses the increasing health awareness among consumers aiming to cut back on calorie and fat consumption but remain satisfied with the taste and creaminess in their drinks. The effect is an expanded consumer base and global wellness trend alignment, enabling manufacturers to leverage the rising demand for healthier foods.
  • Vitamins and Minerals Fortification: An additional important advancement is fortifying dairy whiteners with significant vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin D, Vitamin A, and calcium. This provides a nutritional aspect to the product that attracts those looking for functional foods that help improve their overall health and wellness. The effect is increased product value proposition and differentiation in the marketplace, moving dairy whiteners from a simple additive to a more wholesome ingredient.
  • Focus on Natural Ingredients and Clean Label: Manufacturers are increasingly shifting towards clean-label dairy whiteners, using fewer artificial additives and preservatives and less complicated ingredient lists. The trend is in response to consumer pressure for transparency and natural food. The effect is enhanced consumer confidence and brand loyalty as firms concentrate on naturalness and shun ingredients that are considered artificial, reflecting a wider industry trend towards wholesome foods.
  • Packaging Innovations for Increased Shelf Life: Recent innovations involve packaging technology developments aimed at increasing the shelf life of dairy whiteners, especially liquid and condensed varieties, without compromising product quality and freshness. This includes better aseptic packaging and barrier materials. The effect is increased product convenience, less food waste, and wider distribution coverage so that products stay fresh longer in different climatic conditions and retail settings.
  • Growth into Food Service and Commercial Markets: Dairy whiteners are more and more being produced and sold in bulk for widespread application in the food service sector, such as restaurants, cafes, and catering outfits. This includes bulk packaging and formulation for industrial applications. The effect is a greatly enlarged market size beyond household usage, with new revenue opportunities for manufacturers and low-cost, easy dairy solutions for commercial clients.

These emerging trends are greatly affecting the dairy whitener market by expanding product lines, nutritional content, and consumer accessibility and confidence. The launch of low-fat and fortified versions is appealing to health-focused consumers. The focus on clean label and innovative packaging is meeting demands for transparency and convenience. In addition, growth in food service uses is expanding market coverage, all contributing to a more dynamic, health-focused, and commercially diverse market.

Strategic Growth Opportunities in the Dairy Whitener Market

The dairy whitener industry provides significant strategic growth prospects in a range of key applications, motivated by changing lifestyles, dietary habits, and ongoing food and beverage formulation innovation. Realizing these opportunities need sophisticated insight into consumer attitudes, technologies, and a responsive approach to product development. These avenues of growth lie beyond the conventional application in hot drinks, covering a wider range of food and industrial applications, thus creating varied avenues for market development and competitive differentiation.

  • Beverages (Tea and Coffee): The largest and first of the growth opportunities is to enhance and diversify dairy whiteners for tea and coffee. This would involve creating variants with better solubility, creaminess, and taste profiles suited to regional beverage choices, for example, enhanced whitening strength in black tea or tailored creaminess for espresso-style coffees. Convenient packaging, such as single-serve sachets or liquid pods, supports on-the-go use, which optimizes penetration in this core application segment.
  • Bakery and Confectionery Applications: The market for dairy whiteners can realize substantial growth by realizing greater application in bakery and confectionery as a product ingredient. Dairy whiteners can create texture, mouthfeel, and stability in many baked foods, icings, and chocolates, at times a more economical and shelf-stable substitute for fresh milk or cream. The strategic push should be made to industrial bakers and confectioners with tailor-made bulk products addressing their individual processing and product quality needs.
  • Instant Mixes and Ready-to-Eat Foods: Increased demand for convenience foods presents a big opportunity for growth for dairy whiteners in instant mixes like soup mixes, dessert mixes, and ready-to-eat meals. Dairy whiteners give these foods a creamy foundation and improve the taste and texture as a whole. Formulating specialized products that will disperse readily in hot or cold water and resist instability on processing will be the key to winning this segment, addressing the convenience-seeking consumers looking for speedy meal options.
  • Sports and Nutritional Supplements: With consumers becoming more health- and fitness-conscious, there is an emerging opportunity for dairy whiteners in sports and nutritional supplements, such as protein beverages and meal replacement powders. Dairy whiteners can add to the protein contribution and leave a smooth, creamy mouthfeel to these products. High-protein, low-fat, or fortified dairy whitener ingredients will attract health product manufacturers to capitalize on the expanding wellness sector.
  • Dairy Alternative Blends and Fortified Products: While plant-based alternatives create competition, there is also potential for blending or hybrid products that bring together dairy whitener with plant ingredients for distinct flavor and functional profiles. In addition, fortifying dairy whiteners with particular nutrients to compensate for dietary deficiencies in specific populations or to deliver specific health benefits creates new market niches. This facilitates product differentiation and addresses changing dietary patterns, providing innovative solutions that mix the best of the dairy and non-dairy worlds.

These strategic opportunities for growth are significantly transforming the market for dairy whiteners by expanding its application base and driving product innovation. While focus on beverages is robust, diversification into bakery, instant mixes, and nutrition supplements is creating new streams of revenue. Additionally, innovation in dairy alternative blends and fortified foods is addressing changing health and dietary trends, resulting in a more varied, high-value, and responsive market.

Dairy Whitener Market Driver and Challenges

The market for dairy whitener is determined by a web of causality of many factors. Key drivers are the increasing global usage of tea and coffee, growing urbanization, and the subsequent food demand for convenient foods, and the natural long shelf life and convenience of storage that dairy whiteners have over fresh milk. Further, growth in the food processing industry, particularly in emerging economies, drives market growth even further. Yet, the market is confronted with tremendous challenges ranging from consumers' increased demand for fresh milk and plant-based products to fluctuations in raw milk prices and stiff competition from numerous domestic and foreign brands.

The factors responsible for driving the dairy whitener market include:

1. Increased Tea and Coffee Consumption: Global tea and coffee consumption, especially in developing markets, is a leading driver for the dairy whitener industry. Dairy whiteners provide a ready-to-use and shelf-stable substitute for fresh milk, especially in out-of-home usage or areas with limited refrigeration facilities. The driver provides a stable demand as beverage substitutes are ever-present in daily life across the globe.

2. Urbanization and Shifting Life Styles: Urbanization in the world is happening at a fast pace, resulting in faster lifestyles, resulting in greater demands for convenience and time-saving food items. Dairy whiteners perfectly fill this requirement with ease of preparation and stability over a period. This driver makes manufacturers want to create handy and simple-to-use pack formats, targeting busy urban consumers who are looking for convenience and rapid meal solutions in their hectic life schedules.

3. Long Shelf Life and Convenience in Storage: One major benefit of dairy whiteners compared to fresh milk is their longer shelf life and lack of need for refrigeration. This makes them best suited for areas with poorly developed cold chain infrastructure, remote locations, or as emergency food. This driver enhances market access, and dairy whiteners can be sold in various geographical locations and circumstances where it is impossible to store fresh milk.

4. Growth in the Food Processing Industry: The accelerated growth of the food processing industry, covering businesses such as confectionery, bakery, and instant food mixes, is a significant driver. Dairy whiteners are employed as all-purpose ingredients to deliver texture, taste, and stability in a broad range of processed food products. This driver generates steady demand from industrial buyers, who look for dependable and affordable dairy ingredients for their mass-scale production, encouraging industrial segment growth.

5. Affordability and Accessibility: In most developing nations, dairy whiteners tend to be more economical than fresh milk, thus being within the reach of a larger customer segment. Their convenience in different retail channels adds to their popularity. This driver causes price-sensitive markets to be penetrated, enabling customers to access the advantage of dairy in an economical way, hence generating volume sales.

Challenges in the dairy whitener market are:

1. Increased Demand for Fresh Milk and Plant-Based Milk Alternatives: One of the major challenges is the growing preference for fresh liquid milk on account of perceived health benefits and naturalness, especially in developed economies. Further, the high growth of plant-based milk alternatives such as oat, almond, and soy milk, fueled by health themes and ethical reasons, is in direct competition with dairy whiteners. This challenge compels dairy whitener producers to innovate, differentiate, or lose market share to these emerging categories.

2. Fluctuation of Raw Milk Prices: The raw material for dairy whiteners is milk, the prices of which fluctuate with seasonal variations, weather, disease outbreaks, and worldwide supply-demand trends. This in turn affects the cost of production of dairy whiteners, causing difficulties for the manufacturers to keep the price and profit margins constant. This requires sound supply chain management and hedging to counter financial risks.

3. High Competition and Brand Multiplication: The market for dairy whitener is highly competitive with a plethora of local and foreign players, which results in price wars and aggressive advertising. The market is also highly fragmented with many brands competing for attention, making it challenging for new players to gain traction and for existing ones to hold market share. This challenge requires ongoing innovation, powerful brand development, and effective distribution channels in order to remain competitive.

Overall, the dairy whitener market is growing significantly based on the rising worldwide consumption of tea and coffee, the effects of urbanization and lifestyle changes, and the inherent benefits of long shelf life and convenience of storage. Industry growth of the food processing industry, together with the accessibility and affordability of dairy whiteners, further drives the growth. Nevertheless, this upward trend is simultaneously tested by the increased popularity of plant milk and fresh milk, the ongoing uncertainty of raw milk prices, as well as the stiff rivalry among many brands. Successful management of these drivers and issues will be essential to enable sustainable development and ongoing innovation in the dairy whitener market.

List of Dairy Whitener Companies

Companies in the market compete on the basis of product quality offered. Major players in this market focus on expanding their manufacturing facilities, R&D investments, infrastructural development, and leverage integration opportunities across the value chain. With these strategies dairy whitener companies cater increasing demand, ensure competitive effectiveness, develop innovative products & technologies, reduce production costs, and expand their customer base. Some of the dairy whitener companies profiled in this report include-

  • Nestle
  • FrieslandCampina Kievit
  • Yili
  • Morinaga
  • Premier Foods
  • Dean Foods
  • Amul India
  • Hatsun Agro Products
  • Saputo
  • Lactalis

Dairy Whitener Market by Segment

The study includes a forecast for the global dairy whitener market by type, application, and region.

Dairy Whitener Market by Type [Value from 2019 to 2031]:

  • Emulsification
  • Thickening
  • Flavoring
  • Foaming
  • Others

Dairy Whitener Market by Application [Value from 2019 to 2031]:

  • Infant Formula
  • Sports & Nutrition Foods
  • Bakery Products
  • Confectionary
  • Others

Dairy Whitener Market by Region [Value from 2019 to 2031]:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • The Rest of the World

Country Wise Outlook for the Dairy Whitener Market

The global dairy whitener market is undergoing a dynamic transformation, fueled by shifting consumer needs, lifestyle patterns, and food processing technology changes. Historically used to sweeten beverages such as tea and coffee, dairy whiteners are increasingly diversifying to suit more diverse uses, such as baking, confectionery, and even nutritional supplements. This change indicates an increasing need for convenience, extended shelf life, and flexible ingredients, triggering manufacturers to innovate and diversify their product ranges. Trends in the main regions, including the United States, China, Germany, India, and Japan, identify unique regional drivers and consumer patterns.

  • United States: The United States market for dairy whitener is driven by strong consumer demand for convenient and shelf-stable dairy solutions for coffee and tea. Trends include more emphasis on fortified and functional dairy whiteners with added vitamins, minerals, or protein to meet consumers' health concerns. The market also experiences an expansion of single-serve packaging for grab-and-go use and a modest trend towards clean label products, albeit plant-based creamers continue to pose a strong competitor.
  • China: The Chinese dairy whitener sector is experiencing high growth, fueled by urbanization, growing disposable incomes, and an intense tea and coffee drinking culture. Recent trends have seen an explosion of demand for premium and specialty dairy whiteners, frequently imported, as consumers demonstrate a desire for better quality and more variety in flavor. Producers are also shifting attention to e-commerce growth and servicing the rising demand for dairy ingredients in the fast-growing infant formula and confectionery markets.
  • Germany: The German dairy whitener industry focuses on high-quality and sustainable products in line with wider European trends toward environmentally friendly foodstuffs. Trends in recent times have seen an increasing interest in organic dairy whiteners and those with less fat or lactose-free versions, responding to health-oriented consumers. German processors are also embracing advanced processing techniques to guarantee product purity and ensure longer shelf life, while retaining traditional dairy flavor and texture.
  • India: India is one of the world's largest and most rapidly growing dairy whitener markets, owing mainly to the prevalence of tea and coffee drinking and the convenience they provide. Recent trends consist of huge market growth fueled by population increase, growing disposable incomes, and rising urbanization. Companies are emphasizing low-cost, convenient packages and ramped-up distribution networks, particularly in semi-urban and rural markets, in order to capture the surging demand.
  • Japan: The market for dairy whitener is one of high-quality, convenience-oriented, subtly flavored products. Trends include the development of portion-controlled packages for single servings and emphasis on easy-melting whiteners that deliver a silky texture to hot and cold drinks. Additionally, there is a small but increasing demand for functional whiteners that have unique health benefits, which suits Japan's health-conscious population.

Features of the Global Dairy Whitener Market

  • Market Size Estimates: Dairy whitener market size estimation in terms of value ($B).
  • Trend and Forecast Analysis: Market trends (2019 to 2024) and forecast (2025 to 2031) by various segments and regions.
  • Segmentation Analysis: Dairy whitener market size by type, application, and region in terms of value ($B).
  • Regional Analysis: Dairy whitener market breakdown by North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World.
  • Growth Opportunities: Analysis of growth opportunities in different types, applications, and regions for the dairy whitener market.
  • Strategic Analysis: This includes M&A, new product development, and competitive landscape of the dairy whitener market.

Analysis of competitive intensity of the industry based on Porter's Five Forces model.

This report answers following 11 key questions:

  • Q.1. What are some of the most promising, high-growth opportunities for the dairy whitener market by type (emulsification, thickening, flavoring, foaming, and others), application (infant formula, sports & nutrition foods, bakery products, confectionary, and others), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World)?
  • Q.2. Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why?
  • Q.3. Which region will grow at a faster pace and why?
  • Q.4. What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the key challenges and business risks in this market?
  • Q.5. What are the business risks and competitive threats in this market?
  • Q.6. What are the emerging trends in this market and the reasons behind them?
  • Q.7. What are some of the changing demands of customers in the market?
  • Q.8. What are the new developments in the market? Which companies are leading these developments?
  • Q.9. Who are the major players in this market? What strategic initiatives are key players pursuing for business growth?
  • Q.10. What are some of the competing products in this market and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share by material or product substitution?
  • Q.11. What M&A activity has occurred in the last 5 years and what has its impact been on the industry?

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. Market Overview

  • 2.1 Background and Classifications
  • 2.2 Supply Chain

3. Market Trends & Forecast Analysis

  • 3.2 Industry Drivers and Challenges
  • 3.3 PESTLE Analysis
  • 3.4 Patent Analysis
  • 3.5 Regulatory Environment

4. Global Dairy Whitener Market by Type

  • 4.1 Overview
  • 4.2 Attractiveness Analysis by Type
  • 4.3 Emulsification: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)
  • 4.4 Thickening: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)
  • 4.5 Flavoring: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)
  • 4.6 Foaming: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)
  • 4.7 Others: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)

5. Global Dairy Whitener Market by Application

  • 5.1 Overview
  • 5.2 Attractiveness Analysis by Application
  • 5.3 Infant Formula: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)
  • 5.4 Sports & Nutrition Foods: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)
  • 5.5 Bakery Products: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)
  • 5.6 Confectionary: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)
  • 5.7 Others: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)

6. Regional Analysis

  • 6.1 Overview
  • 6.2 Global Dairy Whitener Market by Region

7. North American Dairy Whitener Market

  • 7.1 Overview
  • 7.2 North American Dairy Whitener Market by Type
  • 7.3 North American Dairy Whitener Market by Application
  • 7.4 United States Dairy Whitener Market
  • 7.5 Mexican Dairy Whitener Market
  • 7.6 Canadian Dairy Whitener Market

8. European Dairy Whitener Market

  • 8.1 Overview
  • 8.2 European Dairy Whitener Market by Type
  • 8.3 European Dairy Whitener Market by Application
  • 8.4 German Dairy Whitener Market
  • 8.5 French Dairy Whitener Market
  • 8.6 Spanish Dairy Whitener Market
  • 8.7 Italian Dairy Whitener Market
  • 8.8 United Kingdom Dairy Whitener Market

9. APAC Dairy Whitener Market

  • 9.1 Overview
  • 9.2 APAC Dairy Whitener Market by Type
  • 9.3 APAC Dairy Whitener Market by Application
  • 9.4 Japanese Dairy Whitener Market
  • 9.5 Indian Dairy Whitener Market
  • 9.6 Chinese Dairy Whitener Market
  • 9.7 South Korean Dairy Whitener Market
  • 9.8 Indonesian Dairy Whitener Market

10. ROW Dairy Whitener Market

  • 10.1 Overview
  • 10.2 ROW Dairy Whitener Market by Type
  • 10.3 ROW Dairy Whitener Market by Application
  • 10.4 Middle Eastern Dairy Whitener Market
  • 10.5 South American Dairy Whitener Market
  • 10.6 African Dairy Whitener Market

11. Competitor Analysis

  • 11.1 Product Portfolio Analysis
  • 11.2 Operational Integration
  • 11.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • Competitive Rivalry
    • Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • Threat of Substitutes
    • Threat of New Entrants
  • 11.4 Market Share Analysis

12. Opportunities & Strategic Analysis

  • 12.1 Value Chain Analysis
  • 12.2 Growth Opportunity Analysis
    • 12.2.1 Growth Opportunities by Type
    • 12.2.2 Growth Opportunities by Application
  • 12.3 Emerging Trends in the Global Dairy Whitener Market
  • 12.4 Strategic Analysis
    • 12.4.1 New Product Development
    • 12.4.2 Certification and Licensing
    • 12.4.3 Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, Collaborations, and Joint Ventures

13. Company Profiles of the Leading Players Across the Value Chain

  • 13.1 Competitive Analysis
  • 13.2 Nestle
    • Company Overview
    • Dairy Whitener Business Overview
    • New Product Development
    • Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
    • Certification and Licensing
  • 13.3 FrieslandCampina Kievit
    • Company Overview
    • Dairy Whitener Business Overview
    • New Product Development
    • Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
    • Certification and Licensing
  • 13.4 Yili
    • Company Overview
    • Dairy Whitener Business Overview
    • New Product Development
    • Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
    • Certification and Licensing
  • 13.5 Morinaga
    • Company Overview
    • Dairy Whitener Business Overview
    • New Product Development
    • Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
    • Certification and Licensing
  • 13.6 Premier Foods
    • Company Overview
    • Dairy Whitener Business Overview
    • New Product Development
    • Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
    • Certification and Licensing
  • 13.7 Dean Foods
    • Company Overview
    • Dairy Whitener Business Overview
    • New Product Development
    • Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
    • Certification and Licensing
  • 13.8 Amul India
    • Company Overview
    • Dairy Whitener Business Overview
    • New Product Development
    • Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
    • Certification and Licensing
  • 13.9 Hatsun Agro Products
    • Company Overview
    • Dairy Whitener Business Overview
    • New Product Development
    • Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
    • Certification and Licensing
  • 13.10 Saputo
    • Company Overview
    • Dairy Whitener Business Overview
    • New Product Development
    • Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
    • Certification and Licensing
  • 13.11 Lactalis
    • Company Overview
    • Dairy Whitener Business Overview
    • New Product Development
    • Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
    • Certification and Licensing

14. Appendix

  • 14.1 List of Figures
  • 14.2 List of Tables
  • 14.3 Research Methodology
  • 14.4 Disclaimer
  • 14.5 Copyright
  • 14.6 Abbreviations and Technical Units
  • 14.7 About Us
  • 14.8 Contact Us

List of Figures

  • Figure 1.1: Trends and Forecast for the Global Dairy Whitener Market
  • Figure 2.1: Usage of Dairy Whitener Market
  • Figure 2.2: Classification of the Global Dairy Whitener Market
  • Figure 2.3: Supply Chain of the Global Dairy Whitener Market
  • Figure 3.1: Driver and Challenges of the Dairy Whitener Market
  • Figure 3.2: PESTLE Analysis
  • Figure 3.3: Patent Analysis
  • Figure 3.4: Regulatory Environment
  • Figure 4.1: Global Dairy Whitener Market by Type in 2019, 2024, and 2031
  • Figure 4.2: Trends of the Global Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Type
  • Figure 4.3: Forecast for the Global Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Type
  • Figure 4.4: Trends and Forecast for Emulsification in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Figure 4.5: Trends and Forecast for Thickening in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Figure 4.6: Trends and Forecast for Flavoring in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Figure 4.7: Trends and Forecast for Foaming in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Figure 4.8: Trends and Forecast for Others in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Figure 5.1: Global Dairy Whitener Market by Application in 2019, 2024, and 2031
  • Figure 5.2: Trends of the Global Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Application
  • Figure 5.3: Forecast for the Global Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Application
  • Figure 5.4: Trends and Forecast for Infant Formula in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Figure 5.5: Trends and Forecast for Sports & Nutrition Foods in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Figure 5.6: Trends and Forecast for Bakery Products in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Figure 5.7: Trends and Forecast for Confectionary in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Figure 5.8: Trends and Forecast for Others in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Figure 6.1: Trends of the Global Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Region (2019-2024)
  • Figure 6.2: Forecast for the Global Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Region (2025-2031)
  • Figure 7.1: North American Dairy Whitener Market by Type in 2019, 2024, and 2031
  • Figure 7.2: Trends of the North American Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Type (2019-2024)
  • Figure 7.3: Forecast for the North American Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Type (2025-2031)
  • Figure 7.4: North American Dairy Whitener Market by Application in 2019, 2024, and 2031
  • Figure 7.5: Trends of the North American Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Application (2019-2024)
  • Figure 7.6: Forecast for the North American Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Application (2025-2031)
  • Figure 7.7: Trends and Forecast for the United States Dairy Whitener Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 7.8: Trends and Forecast for the Mexican Dairy Whitener Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 7.9: Trends and Forecast for the Canadian Dairy Whitener Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 8.1: European Dairy Whitener Market by Type in 2019, 2024, and 2031
  • Figure 8.2: Trends of the European Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Type (2019-2024)
  • Figure 8.3: Forecast for the European Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Type (2025-2031)
  • Figure 8.4: European Dairy Whitener Market by Application in 2019, 2024, and 2031
  • Figure 8.5: Trends of the European Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Application (2019-2024)
  • Figure 8.6: Forecast for the European Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Application (2025-2031)
  • Figure 8.7: Trends and Forecast for the German Dairy Whitener Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 8.8: Trends and Forecast for the French Dairy Whitener Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 8.9: Trends and Forecast for the Spanish Dairy Whitener Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 8.10: Trends and Forecast for the Italian Dairy Whitener Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 8.11: Trends and Forecast for the United Kingdom Dairy Whitener Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 9.1: APAC Dairy Whitener Market by Type in 2019, 2024, and 2031
  • Figure 9.2: Trends of the APAC Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Type (2019-2024)
  • Figure 9.3: Forecast for the APAC Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Type (2025-2031)
  • Figure 9.4: APAC Dairy Whitener Market by Application in 2019, 2024, and 2031
  • Figure 9.5: Trends of the APAC Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Application (2019-2024)
  • Figure 9.6: Forecast for the APAC Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Application (2025-2031)
  • Figure 9.7: Trends and Forecast for the Japanese Dairy Whitener Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 9.8: Trends and Forecast for the Indian Dairy Whitener Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 9.9: Trends and Forecast for the Chinese Dairy Whitener Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 9.10: Trends and Forecast for the South Korean Dairy Whitener Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 9.11: Trends and Forecast for the Indonesian Dairy Whitener Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 10.1: ROW Dairy Whitener Market by Type in 2019, 2024, and 2031
  • Figure 10.2: Trends of the ROW Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Type (2019-2024)
  • Figure 10.3: Forecast for the ROW Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Type (2025-2031)
  • Figure 10.4: ROW Dairy Whitener Market by Application in 2019, 2024, and 2031
  • Figure 10.5: Trends of the ROW Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Application (2019-2024)
  • Figure 10.6: Forecast for the ROW Dairy Whitener Market ($B) by Application (2025-2031)
  • Figure 10.7: Trends and Forecast for the Middle Eastern Dairy Whitener Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 10.8: Trends and Forecast for the South American Dairy Whitener Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 10.9: Trends and Forecast for the African Dairy Whitener Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 11.1: Porter's Five Forces Analysis of the Global Dairy Whitener Market
  • Figure 11.2: Market Share (%) of Top Players in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2024)
  • Figure 12.1: Growth Opportunities for the Global Dairy Whitener Market by Type
  • Figure 12.2: Growth Opportunities for the Global Dairy Whitener Market by Application
  • Figure 12.3: Growth Opportunities for the Global Dairy Whitener Market by Region
  • Figure 12.4: Emerging Trends in the Global Dairy Whitener Market

List of Tables

  • Table 1.1: Growth Rate (%, 2023-2024) and CAGR (%, 2025-2031) of the Dairy Whitener Market by Type and Application
  • Table 1.2: Attractiveness Analysis for the Dairy Whitener Market by Region
  • Table 1.3: Global Dairy Whitener Market Parameters and Attributes
  • Table 3.1: Trends of the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 3.2: Forecast for the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 4.1: Attractiveness Analysis for the Global Dairy Whitener Market by Type
  • Table 4.2: Market Size and CAGR of Various Type in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 4.3: Market Size and CAGR of Various Type in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 4.4: Trends of Emulsification in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 4.5: Forecast for Emulsification in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 4.6: Trends of Thickening in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 4.7: Forecast for Thickening in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 4.8: Trends of Flavoring in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 4.9: Forecast for Flavoring in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 4.10: Trends of Foaming in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 4.11: Forecast for Foaming in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 4.12: Trends of Others in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 4.13: Forecast for Others in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 5.1: Attractiveness Analysis for the Global Dairy Whitener Market by Application
  • Table 5.2: Market Size and CAGR of Various Application in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 5.3: Market Size and CAGR of Various Application in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 5.4: Trends of Infant Formula in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 5.5: Forecast for Infant Formula in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 5.6: Trends of Sports & Nutrition Foods in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 5.7: Forecast for Sports & Nutrition Foods in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 5.8: Trends of Bakery Products in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 5.9: Forecast for Bakery Products in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 5.10: Trends of Confectionary in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 5.11: Forecast for Confectionary in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 5.12: Trends of Others in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 5.13: Forecast for Others in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 6.1: Market Size and CAGR of Various Regions in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 6.2: Market Size and CAGR of Various Regions in the Global Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 7.1: Trends of the North American Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 7.2: Forecast for the North American Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 7.3: Market Size and CAGR of Various Type in the North American Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 7.4: Market Size and CAGR of Various Type in the North American Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 7.5: Market Size and CAGR of Various Application in the North American Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 7.6: Market Size and CAGR of Various Application in the North American Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 7.7: Trends and Forecast for the United States Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 7.8: Trends and Forecast for the Mexican Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 7.9: Trends and Forecast for the Canadian Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 8.1: Trends of the European Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 8.2: Forecast for the European Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 8.3: Market Size and CAGR of Various Type in the European Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 8.4: Market Size and CAGR of Various Type in the European Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 8.5: Market Size and CAGR of Various Application in the European Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 8.6: Market Size and CAGR of Various Application in the European Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 8.7: Trends and Forecast for the German Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 8.8: Trends and Forecast for the French Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 8.9: Trends and Forecast for the Spanish Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 8.10: Trends and Forecast for the Italian Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 8.11: Trends and Forecast for the United Kingdom Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 9.1: Trends of the APAC Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 9.2: Forecast for the APAC Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 9.3: Market Size and CAGR of Various Type in the APAC Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 9.4: Market Size and CAGR of Various Type in the APAC Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 9.5: Market Size and CAGR of Various Application in the APAC Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 9.6: Market Size and CAGR of Various Application in the APAC Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 9.7: Trends and Forecast for the Japanese Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 9.8: Trends and Forecast for the Indian Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 9.9: Trends and Forecast for the Chinese Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 9.10: Trends and Forecast for the South Korean Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 9.11: Trends and Forecast for the Indonesian Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 10.1: Trends of the ROW Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 10.2: Forecast for the ROW Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 10.3: Market Size and CAGR of Various Type in the ROW Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 10.4: Market Size and CAGR of Various Type in the ROW Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 10.5: Market Size and CAGR of Various Application in the ROW Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 10.6: Market Size and CAGR of Various Application in the ROW Dairy Whitener Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 10.7: Trends and Forecast for the Middle Eastern Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 10.8: Trends and Forecast for the South American Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 10.9: Trends and Forecast for the African Dairy Whitener Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 11.1: Product Mapping of Dairy Whitener Suppliers Based on Segments
  • Table 11.2: Operational Integration of Dairy Whitener Manufacturers
  • Table 11.3: Rankings of Suppliers Based on Dairy Whitener Revenue
  • Table 12.1: New Product Launches by Major Dairy Whitener Producers (2019-2024)
  • Table 12.2: Certification Acquired by Major Competitor in the Global Dairy Whitener Market