Growing numbers of immigrants from Asian nations are anticipated to support the expansion of the ethnic food sector. The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 saw a significant increase in the number of immigrants from Asian nations living in the United States, according to the United States Census Bureau. In the United States as of 2019, there were 14.1 million immigrants from Asia, a 29-fold increase from 1960. Additionally, Southeast Asia made up the greatest portion of the total population of Asian immigrants in 2019 (4.4 million), closely followed by South Central Asia (4.3 million) and Eastern Asia (4.4 million) (4.2 million).
The global Ethnic Foods Market was valued at US$ 43,948.6 Mn in 2021 and is forecast to reach a value of US$ 88,367.3 Mn by 2030 at a CAGR of 8.1% between 2021 and 2030.
Prominent Companies in the Ethnic Foods Industry:
1. Ajinomoto Co. Inc.
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. engages in the seasonings and foods, frozen foods, and healthcare and other businesses in Japan and internationally. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. In September, 2022 Ajinomoto Corporation through its consolidated subsidiary, Ajinomoto Genexine Corporation ("AGX"), has reached an agreement with JSR Corporation ("JSR"), a leading materials company, to collaborate on the global expansion of its biopharmaceutical culture media business, adding new highperformance media developed by JSR, to Ajinomoto Co.'s product lineup.
2. McCormick & Company Inc.
McCormick & Company, Incorporated manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the food industry. McCormick & Company, Incorporated was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland. It is operational in more than 170 countries.
3. Associated British Foods PLC
Associated British Foods plc operates as a diversified food, ingredients, and retail company worldwide. The company was incorporated in 1934 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
4. General Mills Inc.
General Mills, Inc. manufactures and markets branded consumer foods worldwide. General Mills, Inc. was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
5. Orkla ASA
Orkla ASA engages in branded consumer goods, and industrial and financial investment businesses. The company is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. In September, 2022 Orkla has entered an agreement to acquire 74% of the shares in Da Grasso, one of the leading pizza franchise chains in Poland with 193 outlets nationwide. It is also operational in more than 100 countries.
6. Aryzta AG
Aryzta AG provides frozen B2B baking solutions in Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. The company has 26 bakeries in 27 countries. ARYZTA AG was founded in 1897 and is based in Schlieren, Switzerland. In February, 2022 Aryzta Doubles Malaysian Bakery Capacity.
7. Paulig Ltd
Expertise and tradition that stretch back to 1876 when Gustav Paulig founded the company. It has headquarters situated in Helsinki, Finland. In December, 2022 Paulig’s venture arm PINC has invested in the Danish startup EvodiaBio, a bio-industrial company that aims to reinvent the production of natural aromas for a more sustainable world.
8. Asli Fine Foods
Asli Fine Foods, previously known as National Salad Oil was established in 1998. It has headquarters situated in Illinois, USA.
9. Capital Foods Pvt. Ltd
Founded in 1999 Capital Foods is one of India’s fastest growing food companies with a strong presence in the highly populated Indian diaspora market of the world.It has headquarters situated in Mumbai, India.
*Definition- Ethiopian food, Chinese food, and Indian food are a few of these. These cuisines were frequently labelled as "ethnic" to set them apart from the more popular options
