Three Global Trends Shaping the Grain Processing Industry

Increased dietary fiber

Today’s consumers are more aware than ever about the benefits of a healthy diet and recognize that fiber can play an important role. Global demand for dietary fiber—and more specifically soluble dietary fiber—is increasing as more consumers shift towards healthier eating. As leaders in enzyme technology, we are well positioned to offer expertise and solutions to our customers to meet this growing demand.

• $9.7 BILLION¹
  Estimated global dietary fiber market in 2024
• 6.14%¹
  Estimated CAGR 2025 through 2033

Reduced Sugar

As consumers seek ways to reduce sugar in their diets without compromising taste and texture, allulose is shaping up to be a low-calorie alternative. Allulose is a rare sugar that can be found in small quantities in nature and can be produced in existing grain processing plants. We are pioneering enzymes for the efficient production of allulose and other low calorie alternative sweeteners.​

• 1/10: the calories in allulose of table sugar

Global Decarbonization Efforts

With countries around the world stepping up efforts to combat climate change, accelerating the transition to net zero emissions has become critically important. Ethanol, already a low-carbon solution compared to gasoline, continues to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity through improvements on the farm and more efficient ethanol production. Our innovative enzyme and yeast technologies are a component to help the ethanol industry achieve net zero by 2050.

• 44-52%²
  GHG savings when using ethanol vs gasoline
• 2050³
  Target year for ethanol to achieve net zero GHG emissions

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References:

[1] imarc research, 2024

[2] Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory

[3] Source: Renewable Fuels Association