Market Trends of Japan Food Enzymes Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Japan Food Enzymes Market according to our research experts:
Stringent regulation leading to approval of food additives
Japan released its food enzymes risk assessment guidelines in 2017 that includes information on the food enzyme to be assessed, its name and uses, origin or backgrounds of discovery, usage in other countries, assessments by international and other organizations, physicochemical properties, draft conditions of use, other useful information.
Regulatory measures to improvise food additives across food products have been stringent in Japan, wherein, food additives include enzymes, nutrients, flavorings, processing aids, post-harvest fungicides, and substances that are categorized as additives in the EU, such as preservatives and food colors. Across Japan, food additives are treated equally, regardless of whether they are derived from natural sources such as animals and plants or are chemically synthesized.
Bakery Segment will Witness Significant Growth
The food enzymes market in Japan is largely focused on product improvement, where the product has found its application across various segments such as Bakery, Dairy & Frozen Products, Beverages, Meat poultry & Sea Food products, Confectionery and Others. In terms of the bakery industry, the bread industry in Japan is highly competitive, with significant low margins on standard products. Emphasis on product attributes are based on consumer needs for textures, freshness and firmness that are driving sales.
On the other hand, rising health consinousness, and awareness of food ingredients are influencing and driving a large array of non-standard and exotic functional bread products. Some of the popular novel bread products are Calcium bread, Twelve whole grain meal bread, Soy meal bread, Collagen bread, Fiber bread and Vitamin Fortified bread among others.
