The report titled “Herbs, Spices & Seasonings
(Seasonings, Dressings & Sauces) Market in Europe-Outlook to 2021: Market
Size, Growth and Forecast Analytics”,
provides a comprehensive analysis herbs, spices and seasonings market in
Europe, European consumers convenience towards easy-to-prepare foods, health
awareness, demand for herbs, spices and seasonings, demand for ethnic foods,
increasing prices of the herbs, spices and seasonings and future of European
herbs, spices and seasonings market.
Industry Overview: Herbs, spices and seasonings are various
pungent, aromatic plant substances, dried berries such as cinnamon or clove or
nutmeg used as whole or ground and added to food for zest and flavour. They
also include all dried herbs but exclude fresh herbs, spices and seasonings.
The variants in herbs, spices and seasonings are dried herbs, pepper, salt,
salt substitutes, single & other spices, spice mixes. The major
distribution channel of the herbs, spices and seasonings in Europe are
hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, department stores, dollar
stores, variety store, E-retailers, food specialists, health stores, beauty
stores, and other general retailers. European consumers are spending less money
and less time on preparing meals due to their busy schedules, also the number
of single households is increasing rapidly. Consumers are opting for
easy-to-prepare and ready-cooked meals that rely on spices and herbs to retain
and enhance food flavour. Easy-to-prepare and ready-cooked meals utilize
crushed or ground spices, ground herbs, spice mixtures and herb mixtures that
are known as ready-to-use spices and herbs. Therefore, there is a demand for
processed spices and herbs and the trend will continue over the next few years.
Grinding and crushing with improved processing facilities and detection
techniques has witnessed a continuing growth over a period of time.
Unhealthy
food ingredients such as salt, sugar and synthetic additives are increasingly
replaced by natural ingredients such as spices and herbs to promote healthy
living. Consumers are expecting clean labelling and gluten-free labelling in
the spices and herbs market. It was observed that there is huge demand for
steam-sterilised spices and herbs in Europe because these products meet the
strict requirements for microbiological contamination. Consumers earn a small
premium, if they use steam sterilisation on spices and herbs.
Growing Demand for Herbs, Spices and
Seasonings in Europe: The demand
for herbs, spices and seasonings in European is increasing due to the health
and wellness trends such as healthy living, interest in new tastes and
convenience. European consumers are continuously looking for new suppliers due
to high prices and scarcity of herbs, spices and seasonings. European herbs,
spices and seasonings market majorly focuses on the special varieties, improved
quality and sustainability. However, the new players should comply with strict
requirements for quality, food safety and traceability to enter the European herbs,
spices and seasonings market. It was observed that for a very long time, Europe
imports spices and herbs from the developing countries which is a continuing
growth. The maturity of the industrial sector has led to a slower than in other
sectors, however, herbs, spices and seasonings market will continue to grow. Almost
all the Europe’s herbs, spices and seasonings imports are from the developing
countries which hold positive market conditions. Herbs, spices and seasonings
market is volume-driven with high competition and low margins. The small and medium-sized
enterprises have good opportunities in supplying the speciality spices and
herbs that are available and traded in smaller volumes. The special varieties of
herbs and spices are Mexican chillies and Tellicherry peppercorns. The vendors focus
more on speciality product characteristics such as colour, taste, fineness and sustainability.
Growing Popularity of Ethnic Food in Europe: European consumers are demanding for ethnic
food due to growing multicultural population within the country. Therefore,
there is a huge demand for spices and herbs which are used in exotic cuisine.
The popular flavours and tastes in the exotic cuisine are Chinese (pepper,
ginger, anise), Indian food (curry, chillies, cardamom), Thai food (cassia
cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg), and Vietnamese cuisine (ginger, chillies, fennel,
pepper). The consumers are exploring new tastes by cooks and food manufacturers
who ensure the market for herbs, spices and seasonings to grow continuously.
Small, large, multinational food retailers and specialized brands are focused
on ethnic foods coupled with herbs, spices and seasonings market. Smaller
processors, retailers and specialised brands demand less of the herbs, spices
and seasonings. Such outlets are less demanding in food safety, service and
volume. They often import herbs, spices and seasonings from their home country
and it is easy to connect with them. The ethnic food tastes vary by region,
country and even consumers due to the use of different ingredients and mixes.
Increase in Prices of Herbs, Spices and
Seasonings in Europe: It was
observed that there is a trend of increasing prices of herbs, spices and seasonings
in the European market due to increasing demand and less production. The
country, Madagascar is the leading producer of vanilla and the European import
prices of vanilla increased significantly over the recent years due to
production problems. The future of herbs, spices and seasonings is questionable
due to the supply and huge demand. New plantings of spices and herbs will not
be able to satisfy the global demand and replenish the low supply levels.
Cultivating spices and herbs is a solution to the scarcity problem and the young
population is not interested in farming. Spices and herbs are minor but very important
ingredients that contribute taste to the food. Europeans demand for herbs and
spices is relatively high and unaffected by price changes.
Way Forward in Herbs, Spices and Seasonings in Europe: European requirements of quality, food safety
and sustainability are the strictest in the world. Only a small share of the
spice and herb are in compliant with European Union requirements. The increase
in prices of herbs and spices has also increased fraud causing major concerns
for European buyers. The country is continuously looking for suppliers who can
meet the strictest requirements to establish long-term relationships along with
reliable stock. Few suppliers work directly with farmers to avoid middlemen and
such developments offer opportunities in the supply chain of herbs and spices. Europe herbs and
spices consumers are attentive towards the responsibility for the social and
environmental impact of the business. They are more concerned about child
labour, healthy and safe working conditions, respecting labour laws, paying
minimum wage and correct use of pesticides. All the herbs and spices leading
players such as Unilever, Olam and Verstegen in Europe are collectively working
on making the market more sustainable. European consumers are attracted towards
convenience, health awareness, demand for ethnic foods and quality of product which
tends drive the growth of herbs, spices and seasonings market in the next few
years.
Key Topics
Covered in the Report:
Europe Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Market
Report
Europe Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Market
Analysis
Europe Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Market
Outlook
Europe Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Variants
Market
Europe Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Variants
Market Report
Europe Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Variants
Market Analysis
Europe Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Variants Market
Outlook
Europe Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Market
Growth
Europe Dried Herbs Market Report
Europe Dried Herbs Market Analysis
Europe Dried Herbs Market Outlook
Europe Spice Mixes Market Report
Europe Spice Mixes Market Analysis
Europe Spice Mixes Market Outlook
Europe Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Market
Value by Brands
Europe Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Market by
Distribution Channel
Germany Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Market
Italy Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Market
Spain Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Market
Germany Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Market
Switzerland Herbs, Spices and Seasonings
Market
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