Among type, liquid milk segment is expected to be largest segment with a revenue US$ 5,761.6 Mn in 2017, and is expected to continue its dominance during the forecast period.
Among end user, adults segment is expected to be largest segment with a revenue US$ 5,440.0 Mn in 2017.
Organic dairy products are manufactured by milk obtained from livestock feed with organic feed. The pastures are cultivated without use of fertilizers or pesticides. Moreover, the livestock cannot be given growth hormones or antibiotics.
Growing popularity of organic dairy products owing to rising awareness among the people regarding benefits related to consumption of organic dairy products is expected to drive market growth over the forecast period. Furthermore, increase in number of diseases due to consumption of conventional milk is anticipated to fuel the market growth over the forecast period.
However, high cost of production which results in high price of organic product compared to conventional products is expected to hamper growth of the global organic dairy products market.
Key players operating in the global organic dairy products market include Arla Foods, Agropur Inc., Hilmar Cheese Company, Glanbia Plc., Kerry Group Plc., Milk Specialties Global, Leprino Foods Company, Carbery, Lactalis Group, and Grande Cheese Company.