It's feast or famine for food additives players: although the market is still growing, food additives companies face increased margin pressure, a consolidating customer base and a greater need to innovate. (Focus 2002: Food Additives/Nutraceuticals).(Statistical Data Included)

From: Chemical Market Reporter | Date: June 17, 2002| Author: Sauer, Pamela | Copyright information

Although seeing positive growth for 2002, the food additives market is facing increased competitive pressures as the food industry consolidates and larger, more global players impose greater pricing pressures. Commodity products are seeing tighter margins and face competition from lower cost products in offshore markets such as China. On the plus side, there is growing demand for higher premium additive products for specific applications that offer food additives producers an oppor...

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