Skyr is predicted a promising future in Europe
When looking at the total yoghurt market we see that Skyr as a product is taking an increasing piece of the total market share. Furthermore, the market for Skyr is characterized by new product launches emphasizing a growing market.
Additionally, Skyr is predicted to have the potential to reach up to 25% of yoghurt volume sales in large dairy markets – taking Skyr out of its niche and into the mainstream.
Product launches, Europe
Source: Innova Market Insights, January 2014 – December 2018
A market with growth potential
In the UK, Skyr already accounts for a big part of the overall yoghurt volume sales with a 24% market share. In addition, Skyr also accounts for a big part in DK with a 20% share. However, in other countries the market share for Skyr is much lower with 7% in Sweden and 2% in both Germany and The Netherlands indicating a huge growth potential (Nielsen, EU market scanning data 2019).
Skyr Market Share
Source: Nielsen, scanning data 2019
Now you can produce a consumer preferred skyr on your separator processing line
So how can you take advantage of this growing market and make sure that your Skyr brand is top of the consumer’s mind?
At Arla Foods Ingredients, we have developed Nutrilac® YO-4575 which allows you to satisfy consumers and produce Skyr efficiently on your separator processing line.
Optimise your skyr with tailored natural whey proteins
By adding Nutrilac® YO-4575 to your Skyr recipe, you can produce a Skyr on your separator processing line which follows the consumer preferences on:
- Creamy, full-bodied, and smooth mouthfeel
- Heavy, shiny, and homogeneous texture
- Fresh taste with adequate sourness and taste intensity
Sensory evaluation of a separated Skyr, the consumer preferences for Skyr and our Delicious Skyr with Nutrilac® YO-4575
Based on natural whey proteins, our tailored ingredient is incorporated in the protein network and supports with a softening, which results in a less firm structure and thereby a smooth mouthfeel.
Just what your Skyr brand needs to capture the limelight.
