Clean Label Mold Inhibitors Market Report 2026

The clean label mold inhibitors market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.89 billion in 2025 to $2.07 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing consumer awareness of food additives, growth of packaged bakery consumption, expansion of natural ingredient processing, rising regulatory scrutiny on synthetic preservatives, adoption of fermentation-based solutions.

The clean label mold inhibitors market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.91 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for minimally processed foods, rising clean-label product launches, expansion of natural preservative innovation, growing focus on extended shelf life without chemicals, increasing adoption across food and personal care sectors. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of natural food preservation solutions, rising demand for clean label bakery products, growing use of fermented ingredients in food formulation, expansion of plant-based mold inhibitors, enhanced focus on ingredient transparency.

The expanding food industry is expected to drive the growth of the clean label mold inhibitor market in the coming years. The food industry encompasses the extensive network of businesses and activities involved in the production, processing, distribution, and sale of food products. The industry is growing due to factors such as biofuel expansion, population growth, and rising energy costs. Clean-label mold inhibitors, which are derived from natural sources, are used to extend the shelf life of food products while maintaining their quality and safety. For example, in July 2025, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, a Canada-based government department, the food and beverage processing sector remained the country’s largest manufacturing industry by production value in 2024, generating $173.4 billion in goods. This accounted for 20.3% of total manufacturing sales and contributed 1.6% to the national GDP. Additionally, exports of processed food and beverage products reached a record $59.8 billion, representing a 3.8% increase from 2023 and accounting for 34.5% of the industry’s total production value. Therefore, the growth of the food industry is expected to fuel the expansion of the clean label mold inhibitor market in the coming years.

Key companies in the clean label mold inhibitors market are focusing on developing innovative products such as clean-label preservatives to meet evolving consumer needs. Clean-label preservatives are natural or minimally processed ingredients used to prolong the shelf life of food products while maintaining transparent and consumer-friendly labeling. For instance, BioVeritas LLC, a US-based bio-based ingredients startup, introduced a clean-label mold inhibitor in July 2023 designed to preserve the flavor and texture of food products. This innovative ingredient is produced through a proprietary upcycling and fermentation process that utilizes surplus biomass to generate propionic acid, a natural preservative commonly used in the baked goods industry. It offers enhanced cost efficiency and a reduced carbon footprint due to its lower recommended dosage and use of biomass instead of petrochemicals.

In October 2023, SK Capital Partners, a US-based private investment firm, acquired J&K Ingredients Inc. to bolster its product portfolio in the food ingredient sector. This acquisition aims to leverage J&K Ingredients' expertise and drive accelerated growth through an aggressive commercial strategy, enhancing their position as a leading provider of natural and clean-label solutions in the market. J&K Ingredients Inc., based in the US, specializes in offering clean-label mold inhibitors.

Major companies operating in the clean label mold inhibitors market are DuPont Inc., Koninklijke DSM N.V., Kerry Group plc, Lesaffre et Compagnie, Tate & Lyle PLC, Corbion NV, Lallemand, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, Balchem Corporation, Glanbia Nutritionals, Kemin Industries Inc., Grain Millers Inc., Prathista Industries Limited, Puratos Group, Thymly Products Inc., Bentoli Inc., J&K Ingredients Corp., Indo Bakels Pvt. Ltd., Handary SA, A&B Ingredients Inc., ProByn International Inc., Vaishnavi Bio Tech International Limited, BioVeritas LLC.

North America was the largest region in the clean label mold inhibitors market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the clean label mold inhibitors market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the clean label mold inhibitors market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The clean label mold inhibitors market consists of sales of fermented cane sugar, rosemary extract, and cultured whey or dairy. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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