Microbial Food Culture - Worldwide

The global microbial food culture market size is calculated at USD 2,199 million in 2024 and is predicted to reach around USD 5,761 million by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 10.11% from 2024 to 2034.

Microbiota food cultures (MFC) are live bacteria, mold or yeasts that are utilized in food production to carry out fermentation. These cultures contribute in enhancing the food’s taste, colour, texture, nutritional value and many more. The advancement in food technology is encouraging manufacturers to design and produce a variety of new food products. The long shelf-life and urbanization are driving the growth of the microbial food culture market. Cultured food products can be stored for a long time and add a nutritional supplement to the diet. the growing urbanization is demanding more processed and packaged food products for consumers' convenience and to provide ready-to-eat food items.

Despite the advantages of microbial food culture products, the government established strict regulations and the high cost required for research and development is restraining the market growth. These challenges are expected to be resolved with the help of hefty investment in the research and development of new and advanced microbial strains. Geographically, the Asia Pacific region is dominating the microbial food culture market, particularly in India, Japan, and China. India has a growing preference for convenient food and diverse flavours which is contributing to the rising adoption of microbial cultures for fermentation in food production.