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Non Dairy Cheese Market Research Report- Forecast to 2023
2 Market Overview
Cheese is derived from the processing of curd which is further ripened to give peculiar texture, flavor and aroma to
the end product. The production of cheese involves enzymatic and acid activities. The ageing of cheese gives the
desired final product. Non-dairy cheese are cheese made from plant based milk or lactose & casein free milk. Non-
dairy cheese is derived from plant based (soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, rice milk. The non-dairy cheese market
has been increasing due to globalization and changing consumption pattern, increasing awareness about lactose
intolerance and rising number of vegan consumers.
The significant factor driving the growth of global nondairy cheese market is the increasing incidence of lactose
intolerance across the globe. People who are lactose intolerant lack enzyme (lactase) in their small intestine to break
down all of the lactose consumed. Lactose intolerance encompass dairy products allergy, disaccharide deficiency,
lactase deficiency or milk intolerance and the partially digested or undigested lactose leads to pain, abdominal
bloating, diarrhea, skin problems, sleep disturbances, tiredness and other health problems. The foodservice industry
plays a key intermediary role between producers and processors at one end and consumers at the other end. The
consolidation and market concentration of foodservice industry creates multitude of opportunities for the market
growth of non-dairy cheese market.
Regional Analysis:
The global non-dairy cheese market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the world.
Among these, Europe is projected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period. Robust economic growth,
rising urbanization, explosion of in the middle class population are the significant factors of the growth of nondairy
cheese in Europe region. Also, vegan diet is gaining acceptance in the European countries which is anticipated to
fuel the growth of non-dairy cheese during the forecast period. North America region is also projected to register a
healthy growth of 7.79% during the forecast period of 2017-2023.
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