Pea Fiber Market Report

The potential of dietary fibre to prevent constipation is well-known. A great source of dietary fibre is peas, peas' exceptional nutritional value and fibre are linked to advantages for the digestive system in terms of health. Consumer demand for foods with high nutritional content as dietary supplements has surged recently due to growing health concerns. Numerous health advantages of pea fibre include regulating bowel movements, lowering cholesterol levels, assisting in the management of diabetes, assisting in the attainment of a healthy body weight, and lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease and all malignancies. The balanced growth of good bacteria in the intestines is facilitated by pea fibre, which also inhibits the formation of harmful bacteria. The health and function of the gastrointestinal system are supported by pea fibre that is taken from the seed coat and cotyledon cell walls. For instance, to improve the food product's fibre nutritious profile, food makers are integrating pea fibres in a variety of end products. Due to the fact that most Americans do not consume the required amount of dietary fibre, which is 14g/1,000 kcal, or around 25g (for females) or 38g (for males) per day, fibre is listed as a nutrient of concern in the US Dietary Guidelines.

Market progress and innovations could be hampered by slow progress in dealing with and incorporating pea fiber into different products. The functionality of pea fiber depends on the right processing methodologies and a proper blend with the different food products. Challenges can be expected in reaching higher and improved quality, texture and performance of pea fibre in its formulations to manufacturers without modification in technology. Technology also poses a threat to market growth in the sense that the market may be limited in its ability to continue creating new applications to meet existing and new customer demand or new industry demands necessary for market growth. Because the raw material that is utilised as the base for the production of pea fibre is peas, interruptions in the supply chain of these vegetables due to weather or other political issues can significantly contribute to the availability and, subsequently the cost of the product. Vegetable crops are vulnerable to adversities in climate such as droughts or floods and as a result, the yield of peas shrinks and there is inadequate supply.

Advancements and innovation are fuelling growth in the pea fiber industry through improving product functionality and broadening its uses. Progress in processing technology is enhancing the performance of extracting and integrating pea fiber into different food and drink items, resulting in higher quality. For instance, French company Roquette released the LYCAGEL Flex hydroxypropyl pea starch premix for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical softgel capsules in April 2024. The company's goal with the new product launch is to broaden its knowledge and client reach, while also satisfying increased demand across various sectors. Additionally, In May 2024, BioNeutra Global Corporation, a Canadian company, initiated a partnership with Protein Industries Canada. Other parties are involved in the collaboration, with the goal of innovating pea starch to enhance its suitability as a food ingredient.

Due to a growing shift in dietary practises, the North American pea fibre market accounts for over one-third of consumption. Due to the rising potential in pet food and vegan alternatives, a substantial portion of pea fibre manufacturers are centred on the North American market. In Europe, the export of pea fibre is largely accounted for by the United Kingdom. There is an absolute US$5 million-dollar potential in the market. Due to the abundance of local suppliers and manufacturers, the East Asian market is likely to develop faster than anticipated. The enormous volume of raw materials available for the production of pea fibre powder has been very advantageous to regional players. Several industrial facilities in Europe and North America have imported the East Asian-produced pea fibre. In China, the popularity of the organic restaurant trend is rising.