Gluten Free Food Market Size, By Product (Bakery, Baby Food, Ready Meals, Cereals & Snacks, Pizza & Pasta, Savories), By Distribution Channel (Conventional Store, Hotels & Restaurants, Educational Institutes, Specialty Services, Hospitals & Drug Stores), Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Covid-19 Impact Analysis, Growth Potential, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2019 – 2026

Industry Trends

Gluten Free Food Market size is expected to register more than 9.4% CAGR between 2019 and 2026. Increasing consumer inclination towards healthy eating habits and rising awareness on potential benefits of gluten free diets may stimulate market demand.
 

Gluten free product excludes the protein gluten found in grains such as rye, barley, wheat, and triticale. It is widely used in preparing various products in food & beverage industry such as pasta, bread, chocolates, and croissants. These gluten free products are helpful in managing medical conditions associated with gluten allergy and digestive disorders.

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The use of gluten free alternatives in bakery preparations reduces fat content in preparations such as pastries and strudels, improves cholesterol and blood lipid profile by promoting healthy digestion and boosting metabolic rate. Potential benefits of gluten free diets such as increased appetite has enabled food & beverage manufactures to incorporate gluten and fat free alternatives in their market portfolio.
 

Gluten free diets supports healthy propagation of digestive flora & fauna, reduces gastrointestinal discomforts, acid reflux, and aids in healthy weight loss. It helps in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, digestive disorders, and diabetes as it triggers metabolic rate and promotes digestion of saturated and trans fats.  
 

Conventional stores to remain key distribution channel for gluten free food products

Based on distribution channel, gluten free food market is segmented into conventional stores, hotels & restaurants, educational institutes, specialty services, and hospitals & drug stores. Conventional stores are easily available in cosmopolitical as well as developing cities which makes it easy for manufacturers to reach out to maximum consumers. Rising consumer affinity towards smaller stores that offer convenience & easy shopping experience is playing an active role in product distribution.
 

Advertising initiatives in conventional stores such as sample tasting, banners, and posters is increasing the incidence of top-up shopping and distress purchases in market. Innovative advertising measures in conventional stores is driving innovation in market and changing consumer perceptions towards gluten free food products.
 

Adoption of healthy cereal & snacks to escalate gluten free food industry landscape

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Based on product, the gluten free food market is segmented into bakery, baby food, ready meals, cereals & snacks, pizza & pasta, and savories. Gluten free ingredients are compatible with preparing sweet & savory snacks, easy to digest, helps in eliminating empty carbs & calories, detoxifies the body, and aids in building leaner muscles.
 

Gluten free snacks made from legumes; oats & barley are crunchier in texture compared to available gluten enriched counterparts in industry. They are compatible with various preparation methods such as roasting, baking, and deep frying. Non gluten-based chips & crisps are light, crisp, easy to digest, and can be mixed with other vegetarian and non-vegetarian ingredients available in the market.
 

Gluten free snacks are healthier & nutritious compared with traditional snacks owing to use of natural ingredients and natural preservatives. Moreover, these snacks are fried in healthier gluten free oils such as olive and sunflower oil and do not aggravate the production of digestive acids, preventing chronic conditions such as acid reflux, irritation, and heart burn thereby driving the gluten free food market expansion.
 

Prevalence of celiac disease and digestive disorders in Europe to be a leading cause of gluten free food consumption

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The gluten free food market report covers regions including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. European region demand is set to register over 9.6% CAGR through 2026. Gluten free diets are recommended to people diagnosed with celiac disease and digestive problems as it aids in healthy digestion by activating the production of gastric fluids and reducing inflammation & bloating.
 

Gluten free ingredients can be used to prepare local European products such as strudels, pastries, baklava, and rolls. These alternatives possess the same taste & texture without high concentration of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) & calories and aid in regulating daily metabolic activities.
 

Supportive government initiatives to overcome obesity and reduce cardiovascular mortality rates is making manufactures to switch towards gluten free & vegan options. Manufactures are utilizing high quality distillation processes to reduce gluten levels to 0% thereby boosting the gluten free food market statistics in Europe.
 

New product development & collaboration among industry players to enhance product portfolio remains key growth strategy

Key industry players operating across the global gluten free food market include Seitz Glutenfrei, Dr. Schar AG, Kellogg’s Company, General Mills, Glutafin, True Foods, Boulder Brands, Hero Group AG, CEREALTO, Silky Yay Foods, Prima Foods, and Wheafree. industry players are involved in new product development and strategic collaborations to diversify product portfolio and gain competitive edge in the market.
 

In October 2019, London Food Corporation completed the acquisition of UK based firm Big Oz, engaged in manufacturing gluten free cereal and food. The company provides a wide variety of gluten free products such as crispy flakes, puffs, porridge, and granola. This acquisition will help the company to move towards health food segment, and diversifying product portfolio. The company is focused on increasing market penetration and looking to diversify into export operations.  
 

The gluten free food market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecast in terms of volume in Kilo Tons revenue in USD from 2015 to 2026, for the following segments:

By Product

• Bakery
• Baby Food
• Ready Meals
• Cereals & Snacks
• Pizza & Pasta
• Savouries
• Others

By Distribution Chanel

• Conventional Store
• Hotels & Restaurants
• Educational Institutes
• Specialty Services
• Hospitals & Drug Stores

The above information has been provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Netherlands
  • Denmark
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Thailand
  • Malaysia
  • Australia
• Latin America (LATAM)
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
• Middle East & Africa (MEA)
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa