Global Low-Fat Cheese Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

Global Low-Fat Cheese Market, By Product (Feta, Ricotta, Mozzarella Sticks, Hard Cheese), Distribution Channel (Store-Based, Online), Application (Biscuits, Snacks, Soups, Sauces, Others) - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030.

Low-Fat Cheese Market Analysis and Size

Cheese has become a popular product in urban households and the global food processing industry. Low-fat cheese has emerged as the most promising market worldwide in the last decade or so. Low-fat cheese is easy to digest and low in calories, as opposed to bovine cheese, which is difficult to digest and high in cholesterol and fat. Low-fat cheese also contains more vitamins, particularly vitamins A, B1, B2, and B3, and calcium and phosphorus.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the low-fat cheese market which was valued at USD 103.65 billion in 2022 is expected to reach the value of USD 147.02 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

Low-Fat Cheese Market Scope and Segmentation

Market Definition

Low-fat cheese is a type of dairy product with lower calories and cholesterol because it contains less than 30% fat. It is also referred to as light or low calorie. Low-fat cheese contains less saturated fat and cholesterol, linked to an increased risk of heart disease. This cheese is available in various forms and is a healthier alternative to regular cheese.

Low-Fat Cheese Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Increasing Public Awareness of the Health Benefits of Low-Fat Cheese

The introduction of diverse cheese varieties within the low-fat segment presents a significant growth opportunity for the global low-fat cheese market. As manufacturers expand their product offerings to include options such as provolone, mozzarella, and cheddar with reduced fat content, they cater to the evolving preferences of health-conscious consumers. This diversification addresses the demand for flavorful, low-fat alternatives, offering consumers a wider selection of options. The opportunity lies in attracting a broader audience who seeks both health benefits and taste, contributing to the market's expansion and potential for increased revenue. With an array of low-fat cheese choices available, the market is better positioned to meet the diverse culinary needs and preferences of consumers, ultimately driving its growth.

• Increased Demand for Ready-to-Eat Food Products

Growing health problems as a result of increased demand for canned and frozen food products, and rising disposable income among individuals, are some of the factors driving the low-fat cheese market's growth.

Opportunity

• Diverse Cheese Varieties

The increased snack consumption presents a substantial opportunity for the global low-fat cheese market, driven by a growing customer base seeking convenient, nutritious, and diverse snacking options. Rice cakes, known for their portability and health-conscious appeal, align with the convenience and health trends in snacking. As consumers prioritize taste and nutrition, manufacturers can seize the opportunity by offering a variety of flavors and premium options, potentially expanding into new global markets and leveraging online sales channels to reach a wider audience. This shift in consumer behaviour opens doors for the low-fat cheese market to thrive in a changing snack landscape

Restraint/Challenge

• Texture and Flavor as Key Factors

Consumers have well-established preferences for the rich and indulgent texture and flavor of traditional cheeses. Low-fat cheese products often struggle to match these sensory expectations, posing a significant challenge for their acceptance and growth in the global market.

This low-fat cheese market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the low-fat cheese market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Recent Developments

• According to European commission, the government funded cheese coat technique for manufacturing low-fat mozzarella cheese with superior quality has been developed to cater the consumer demands for low fat cheeses. The project created a mozzarella-style cheese with less than 3% fat that tastes far superior to low-fat varieties on the market. The project team isolated novel starter cultures to improve the texture and taste of low-fat mozzarella-such as cheeses, focusing on acidity, milk-fat ratio, casein-to-fat ratio, melting factor, and temperature. It also developed an oil coating process for cheese shreds in order to improve the properties of the cheese while removing all of the fat.

Global Low-Fat Cheese Market Scope

The low-fat cheese market is segmented on the basis of product, distribution channel and application. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Product

• Feta
• Ricotta
• Mozzarella Sticks
• Hard Cheese

Distribution channel

• Store-Based
• Online

Application

• Biscuits
• Snacks
• Soups
• Sauces
• Others

Low-Fat Cheese Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The low-fat cheese market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by product, distribution channel and application as referenced above.

The countries covered in the low-fat cheese market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

In developing countries such as India, there has been a shift from staple foods to processed and packaged foods. Furthermore, the expansion of retail channels such as supermarkets and hypermarkets in these countrie’s urban areas is expected to increase the availability of processed and packaged food. Low-fat cheese demand is expected to rise in the coming years due to rising demand for packaged foods such as snacks, bakery and confectionery products, and ready-to-eat meals.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as down-stream and up-stream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.

Competitive Landscape and Low-Fat Cheese Market Share Analysis

The low-fat cheese market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the company’s focus related to low-fat cheese market.

Some of the major players operating in the low-fat cheese market are:

• Hain Celestial (U.S.)
• Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (U.S.)
• General Mills Inc. (U.S.)
• Danone S.A. (France)
• GCMMF (India)
• Conagra Brands, Inc. (U.S.)
• Nestlé S.A. (Switzerland)
• Land O' Lakes, Inc. (U.S.)
• Kerry Group (Ireland)
• The Kraft Heinz Company (U.S.)
• ADM (U.S.)
• Lactosan A/S (Denmark)
• Aarkay Food Products Ltd. (India)
• All American Foods (U.S.)
• Commercial Creamery Company (U.S.)
• Kanegrade Limited (U.K.)
• DairiConcepts, L.P (U.S.)