Ricotta Market Forecast
Global Ricotta Market size in 2021 was valued at USD 873 Million in 2021 and is projected to grow at a 5.3% CAGR between 2021 and 2028.
The demand for ricotta is increasing owing to the expanding application scope of the product beyond Italian dishes. Ricotta, originally produced by Italian cheesemakers and used in dishes such as lasagna, manicotti, and ravioli, are now increasingly becoming popular in other European countries as well as in countries in North America. Across the globe, consumers are making ricotta versatile by consuming it in their diet. Ricotta is becoming quite popular among chefs as they are looking to incorporate this cheese into appetizers. Ricotta cheese as pizza toppings is increasingly becoming popular across the globe. Hence, owing to its versatility, ricotta is becoming popular across the globe.
Additionally, the North American and European markets are witnessing a growing demand for vegan ricotta market. Increasing consumption of vegan and vegetarian diets and the rising prevalence of lactose intolerance are some of the factors that are helping in boosting the overall ricotta market share. With the advent of the global pandemic, COVID-19, consumer's perception towards healthy and vegan diets is anticipated to increase. This, in turn, is expected to boost the demand for vegan ricotta in the next couple of years. Furthermore, with the increasing per capita disposable income in the emerging economies, the increasing demand for ricotta and various other types of gourmet cheese is anticipated to offer a lucrative opportunity for manufacturers across the globe.
Who are the key players in the ricotta market?
Key Players
Some of key player in ricotta market
- Calabro Cheese Co. (US)
- Great Value (Italy)
- Lactalis American Group, Inc. (US)
- Organic Valley (US)
- Sargento Foods Incorporated (US)
- Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. (US)
- Lyrical Foods, Inc. (US)
- Tofutti Brands Inc. (US)
- Granarolo S.p.A. (Italy)
- Crystal Farms (US)
Market USP
Increasing application areas of ricotta across global cuisines coupled with the increasing per capita disposable income.
Growth Opportunities in the Ricotta Market Analysis
Preference for milk-based ricotta: The milk-based ricotta segment dominated the global ricotta market forecast in 2022 and is expected to remain dominant throughout the study period. Milk is considered as a major source for ricotta market trends. Milk sourced from cow, sheep, buffalo, and goat is widely used for producing ricotta cheese. However, vegan sources such as almonds, cashews are increasingly becoming popular and is expected to register the highest growth during the forecast period.
The growing popularity of vegan ricotta: Increasing preference for vegan and vegetarian diets coupled with the rising number of lactose intolerance cases, especially in the North American and European countries, is driving the demand for vegan ricotta during the forecast period.
Easy availability of ricotta in store-based distribution channels: Easy accessibility of ricotta in store-based distribution channels has resulted in its dominance. Additionally, the increasing number of store-based channels for sale and purchase of ricotta market growth worldwide, such as supermarkets and hypermarkets and convenience stores, has resulted in the dominance of store-based distribution channels. However, companies are opting for online distribution platforms as they extend their consumer reach.
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