East Europe - Changing Wheys
A new report on Whey Products in East Europe, from leading food and drinks consultancy Zenith International, finds significant opportunities in the region already being developed by local and international companies alike.
The report examines four main whey product sectors – sweet whey, demineralised whey, whey protein concentrates and whey protein isolates – and analyses both the supply and demand for these throughout the EU accession countries of Poland, the Czech Republic, the Baltic States, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia.
“Compared with established West European markets, demand for whey products in the East European accession states remains underdeveloped. However, the rate of progress over the past three years has been impressive, particularly in the production of sweet whey powder, which has increased by 30% since 2000 to nearly 111,000 tonnes in 2003,†explained Zenith Market Consultant Esther Renfrew.
In terms of whey products usage, Poland accounted for half the regional total in 2003, driven by the country’s chocolate confectionery industry, with international companies such as Masterfoods, Nestlé and Cloetta Fazer all producing locally. The food processing industry in the Czech Republic was the next largest user, accounting for an 18% share.
“In the EU accession countries, growing output of ripened cheese across all markets has led to substantial rises in the amount of liquid whey being processed, with many local companies developing export markets for sweet whey powder in the Middle East and Asia. Euroserum of France was among the first international companies to realise the potential, setting up local processing facilities in Poland and the Czech Republic, †Esther Renfrew added.
The whey processing sector in East Europe is expected to undergo significant further changes over the next few years as local companies begin to expand their product offering. “Sweet whey powder, particularly from Poland and the Czech Republic, has been a mainstay for dairy processors in the region over the past five years. However, EU accession and increasing demand for more functional food ingredients in West Europe is likely to result in local Polish and other East European whey processors investing in new technology to produce more added value products such as whey protein concentrates in the future,†concluded Esther Renfrew.
The 2004 Zenith Report on Whey Products in East Europe contains 233 pages with country profiles, tables and a detailed commentary. Contact Zenith International on tel +44 (0)1225 327900, fax +44 (0)1225 327901 or e-mail info@zenithinternational.com
Notes for Editors
Charts are available on request.
For further information, please contact:
Esther Renfrew or Jason Holway, Zenith International Ltd
7 Kingsmead Square, Bath BA1 2AB, United Kingdom
t +44 (0)1225 327900 f +44 (0)1225 327901
zenithinternational.com
The report examines four main whey product sectors – sweet whey, demineralised whey, whey protein concentrates and whey protein isolates – and analyses both the supply and demand for these throughout the EU accession countries of Poland, the Czech Republic, the Baltic States, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia.
“Compared with established West European markets, demand for whey products in the East European accession states remains underdeveloped. However, the rate of progress over the past three years has been impressive, particularly in the production of sweet whey powder, which has increased by 30% since 2000 to nearly 111,000 tonnes in 2003,†explained Zenith Market Consultant Esther Renfrew.
In terms of whey products usage, Poland accounted for half the regional total in 2003, driven by the country’s chocolate confectionery industry, with international companies such as Masterfoods, Nestlé and Cloetta Fazer all producing locally. The food processing industry in the Czech Republic was the next largest user, accounting for an 18% share.
“In the EU accession countries, growing output of ripened cheese across all markets has led to substantial rises in the amount of liquid whey being processed, with many local companies developing export markets for sweet whey powder in the Middle East and Asia. Euroserum of France was among the first international companies to realise the potential, setting up local processing facilities in Poland and the Czech Republic, †Esther Renfrew added.
The whey processing sector in East Europe is expected to undergo significant further changes over the next few years as local companies begin to expand their product offering. “Sweet whey powder, particularly from Poland and the Czech Republic, has been a mainstay for dairy processors in the region over the past five years. However, EU accession and increasing demand for more functional food ingredients in West Europe is likely to result in local Polish and other East European whey processors investing in new technology to produce more added value products such as whey protein concentrates in the future,†concluded Esther Renfrew.
The 2004 Zenith Report on Whey Products in East Europe contains 233 pages with country profiles, tables and a detailed commentary. Contact Zenith International on tel +44 (0)1225 327900, fax +44 (0)1225 327901 or e-mail info@zenithinternational.com
Notes for Editors
Charts are available on request.
For further information, please contact:
Esther Renfrew or Jason Holway, Zenith International Ltd
7 Kingsmead Square, Bath BA1 2AB, United Kingdom
t +44 (0)1225 327900 f +44 (0)1225 327901
zenithinternational.com