Global Filling and Toppings Market - 2022-2029

Market Overview

Filling and topping market was valued at USD XX million in 2021. It is forecasted to reach USD XX million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period (2022-2029). Filling and toppings play an important role in determining the desired qualities like texture, flavor, taste, mouth feel, taste and appearance in food and beverage products. Filling and toppings are eye-catching and help to add prettiness to the product and attract consumers towards buying products. The filling is the thick mixture applied between the layers of cake. Toppings may be some of the frostings to which nuts, marshmallows or fruits are added. Whipped cream and custard mixtures are some popular fillings added to the foods. Topping and fillings highlight the display products of the bakery and food manufacturer. They provide a mild and pleasant taste to bakery food products. A little colorful filling and toppings can brighten up the whole assortment of products. Rising disposable income and innovative products demand to drive the filling and topping market growth.

Market Dynamics:

Rapidly growing confectionery and bakery industries drives the market growth

Increasing population, changing dietary habits, rapid urbanization, and increasing bakery product demand are driving the growth of the global food and beverages, confectionary products and dairy products market. Rising disposable income and new innovative products in the market influence the global fillings and toppings market. Garnishing and styling of the food products attract consumers towards buying food products. The confectionery and bakery industries are expected to grow rapidly in developing countries. Adoption of western dietary habits has changed the consumers eating preferences and has played a major role in the growth of fillings and toppings in Asia. Also, the increasing trend of celebrations with cakes and pastries raises the demand in the market. Cake fillings enhance the cake taste and provide an attractive look to cakes and pastries. Fillings and toppings are also used in viennoiseries, such as puff pastries and pieces of bread.

Also, increasing health consciousness among the consumers is driving the fillings and toppings market. The increasing demand for various nut flavors in the bakery and confectionery products will likely drive the filling and toppings during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation:

Chocolate segment accounted for the highest share in global filling and topping market

In 2021, chocolate had the highest revenue share of over XX percent. The chocolate flavor is popular within children and youngsters due to its sweet and bitter taste. The chocolate flavor is made up of cocoa beans. The process converts the flavor precursors within the bean into compounds such as aldehydes, esters, lactones, and pyrazine, which give chocolate its aroma and flavor. The differences between chocolate flavors are based on the type of cocoa bean, terroir, fermentation, roasting, and the type and proportion of ingredients included in each chocolate formula. Dark chocolate ingredients are cocoa; cocoa liquor adds cocoa butter, sugar, sweeteners, and spices as vanilla. Dark chocolate can come in various flavors categorized by the industry as unsweetened, bittersweet, and semisweet chocolate. There are various chocolate flavors, such as peanut butter chocolate, thyme chocolate, chai chocolate, tahini chocolate, and ruby chocolate. chocolate flavors are most common and widely used as toppings and fillings that drive the market growth.

The liquid segment generates a high market revenue. The liquid form has a wide range of demand in various products like ice creams, cakes, yogurt, pastries, chocolates, and beverages. The ingredients used to manufacture fillings and toppings play an important role in the final form. For instance, fruit syrups and chocolate syrups in a specific proportion result in the formation of solid fillings and toppings form, which is suitable for the preparation of bakery and confectionery products. Moreover, increasing demand for diversified food with artisanal fillings in the confectionery industry is driving the market for the liquid form segment.

Geographical Penetration:

Europe is the dominating region during the forecast period

In 2021, Europe is expected to generate the highest market share in the forecast period. Increasing extra wage-earning women, single-person households, and people who don't have time for cooking increased the demand for the bakery industry. Some major key players like Agrofert A.S., Associated British Foods Plc, Cereal Partners Worldwide Plc, Harry Brot GmbH, Kellogg Company, Kronenbrot KG Franz Mainz are actively working in the region to expand their business and increase sales of bakery products. Many European people eat bread bakery products at least once a day. Increase consumption of bakery products such as cakes, cookies, pastries, and pizzas. Germany has always been at the top of the list of bakery markets in Europe. Germany is the top bakery importer, Italy, the Netherlands, and Poland will collectively account for nearly 43% of Germany's imports. Fillings and toppings are widely used in bakeries, so increasing bakery production help to grow the filling and toppings market. Changing consumer trends, such as the rising health consciousness, which has compelled consumers to pay more attention to their diet, have reformed the overall bakery industry in the country. Chocolate and bakery manufacturers use fruits and nuts as fillings and toppings for their products, driving the market growth.

Competitive Landscape:

There are several established participants in the industry and local manufacturers; hence, the market is fragmented. Some major market players are ADM, Barry Callebaut, Tate & Lyle, AGRANA International, Associated British Foods, Cargill, AAK AB and Ashland Global, among others. Some major key players launched new products in the market to increase their product portfolio. For instance, in March 2022, ADM launched Pearl aged white solution. The new product is derived from natural sources, including corn starch. The product provides superior stability, bright white intensity and smooth texture in certain applications. It performs well in powdered drinks mixes and beverages, bakery icing and fillings, sugar-free application, soups, sauces and dressings. In September 2021, ADM launched a flavor production facility in China to meet growing demand. The new plant provided a wide range of flavor solutions for beverages, sweet goods, dairy and dairy alternatives, and health-related and functional foods. In February 2022, Belgian chocolatier Confiserie Vandenbulcke used Barry Callebaut's upcycled cacao fruit pulp as a filling for its dark chocolates. Cabosse is made from the white pulp surrounding the cocoa bean. In October 2021, Barry Callebaut inaugurated a chocolate factory in Novi Sad, Serbia. This factory has an initial annual production capacity of over 50,000 tons of chocolate. It allows Barry Callebaut to supply customers with a wide range of chocolate, compound, and filling products. New factories supply the products in Southeastern Europe and beyond. In March 2021, AGRANA started the production of fruit preparations in Japan. The fruit preparations plant is located in Yokkaichi, Japan. This plant supplies customers in Japan's bakery products sector and dairies and ice cream producers. The new plant provides ranging from standard fruit preparations for yogurts and ice creams to premium-segment fruit solutions such as sauces, condiments, fillings and smoothie bases.

COVID-19 Impact:

Negative impact on the global filling and topping market

Covid is impacted negatively on the filling and topping market due to the lockdown on consumers moving towards fresh and healthy foods. Also, bakery shops are completely closed during the pandemic. Along with this, disruption in logistics facilities due to the lockdown has created more issues in the market. Consumers were not getting products as per their requirements which ultimately affected the market. Another factor that negatively impacted the market was the lack of raw material availability, due to which product production was improper. Due to these issues, smaller bakers in the unorganized segment are the worst affected. Food and beverage companies are closed during a pandemic due to the government's strict regulations. Also, the supply chain is completely disturbed during a pandemic due to the transportation restrictions by the government. Import and export of the products are also closed for a certain time. These factors negatively impacted the market. Physiological needs are people's priority in times of crisis which can strangle the growth of the fillings and toppings market.

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