Key companies in the market are adopting various business strategies such as merger and acquisition, in order to gain competitive edge in the global market. For instance, in December 2018, Kerry Group, a food ingredients supplier, acquired Ariake USA, which is Ariake Japan’s North American business in natural food seasonings. The acquisition will strengthen Kerry’s ingredients portfolio, which includes food coloring, preservatives, and flavors.
Key players in the market are involved in various growth strategies such as marketing and advertisement, in order to enhance global market presence. For instance, in November 2018, Archer Daniels Midland Company, a U.S.-based food processing company, showcased its extensive portfolio of high quality sweetening ingredient and preservatives at 2018 SupplySide West Show, held at Las Vegas, U.S.
Major companies in the market are focused on various strategies such as product launches, in order to expand their product portfolio and gain competitive edge in the market. For instance, in January 2019, Symrise AG, a producer of flavors and fragrances, launched first benzyl alcohol-based preservative with added power of SymSave H, SymOcide BHO for cosmetics and personal care products.