Global Digestive Health Drinks and Food Market Report
Market Overview
Digestive health food and drinks are functional products designed to support gastrointestinal well-being, ease discomfort, and prevent disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. These products typically contain probiotics, prebiotics, fibers, enzymes, and natural ingredients that enhance gut microbiota balance and nutrient absorption.
The global digestive health drinks and food market was valued at USD xx million in 2017 and is projected to reach USD xx million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% during 2018–2025. Rising consumer awareness of gut health, increasing prevalence of digestive disorders, and demand for functional foods are key growth drivers.
Key Players
- Co-operative Group Ltd.
- Danone S.A.
- Danisco A/S (DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences)
- Seven Seas Ireland Ltd.
- Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.
- Nestlé S.A.
- Abbott Laboratories
- General Mills Inc.
- PepsiCo Inc. (Tropicana, Quaker Oats)
- Kellogg Company
- Arla Foods amba
- Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd.
- Amway Corporation (Nutrilite)
- GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
- Cargill Incorporated
Market Segmentation
By Product Type
- Probiotic Drinks (yogurt-based, fermented beverages)
- Prebiotic Foods (fiber-rich cereals, supplements)
- Functional Dairy Products
- Nutritional Supplements (powders, capsules)
- Herbal & Plant-Based Digestive Foods
- Others (enzyme-based products, fortified juices)
By Application
- Daily Nutrition & Wellness
- Clinical Nutrition (patients with digestive disorders)
- Sports & Fitness Nutrition
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Geriatric Nutrition
By Distribution Channel
- Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
- Pharmacies & Health Stores
- Online/E-commerce Platforms
- Specialty Nutrition Stores
By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Southeast Asia)
- Middle East & Africa
- Central & South America
Regional Analysis
- North America: Strong demand due to high prevalence of digestive disorders and strong presence of probiotic brands.
- Europe: Leading market for probiotic drinks and functional dairy, supported by regulatory frameworks promoting gut health.
- Asia-Pacific: Fastest-growing region, driven by rising disposable incomes, awareness of gut health, and strong demand in China, India, and Japan.
- South America: Brazil and Argentina show growing adoption of functional foods and supplements.
- Middle East & Africa: Emerging market with increasing demand for fortified foods and beverages.
Porter’s Five Forces
- Threat of New Entrants – Moderate (functional food innovation attracts new players, but regulatory hurdles exist).
- Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate (specialized ingredients like probiotics and fibers are controlled by few suppliers).
- Bargaining Power of Buyers – High (consumers demand transparency, clean-label, and affordable products).
- Threat of Substitutes – Moderate (traditional remedies, herbal supplements, and conventional foods compete).
- Industry Rivalry – High (intense competition among global FMCG and nutrition companies).
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Wide consumer acceptance of probiotics and functional foods
- Strong clinical evidence supporting digestive health benefits
- Expanding product portfolios across beverages and supplements
Weaknesses
- High production costs for probiotic and prebiotic formulations
- Regulatory complexity across regions
- Limited awareness in emerging markets
Opportunities
- Rising demand for plant-based and vegan digestive health products
- Expansion in online retail and subscription models
- Growth in pediatric and geriatric nutrition segments
Threats
- Competition from alternative wellness products
- Supply chain disruptions in specialized ingredients
- Consumer skepticism over product claims
Trend Analysis
- Increasing demand for clean-label and organic digestive health foods.
- Rising popularity of kombucha, kefir, and fermented beverages.
- Growth in plant-based probiotics and prebiotics.
- Expansion of personalized nutrition solutions.
- Strong adoption of e-commerce and direct-to-consumer channels.
Drivers & Challenges
Drivers
- Rising prevalence of digestive disorders globally
- Growing consumer awareness of gut microbiota and immunity
- Expansion of functional food and beverage categories
- Increasing investments in R&D for probiotic strains
Challenges
- High costs of production and storage for live cultures
- Regulatory hurdles in health claims and labeling
- Consumer skepticism in markets with low awareness
- Intense competition from established FMCG brands
Value Chain Analysis
- Raw Material Suppliers – Probiotic strains, prebiotic fibers, herbal extracts.
- Manufacturers – Food & beverage companies, supplement producers.
- Distributors – Retail chains, pharmacies, online platforms.
- End Users – Consumers seeking digestive health, athletes, patients, elderly populations.
Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders
- Manufacturers: Invest in plant-based, clean-label, and personalized digestive health products.
- Investors: Focus on Asia-Pacific and e-commerce channels for high growth potential.
- Policy Makers: Standardize regulations on probiotic and prebiotic claims to build consumer trust.
- Retailers: Expand online presence and offer subscription-based digestive health kits.
- Supply Chain Partners: Strengthen cold-chain logistics for probiotic products.
Table of Contents
Global Digestive Health Drinks and Food Market Professional Survey Report
1 Industry Overview of Digestive Health Drinks and Food
1.1 Definition and Specifications of Digestive Health Drinks and Food
1.1.1 Definition of Digestive Health Drinks and Food
1.1.2 Specifications of Digestive Health Drinks and Food
1.2 Classification of Digestive Health Drinks and Food
1.2.1 Prebiotics
1.2.2 Probiotics
1.2.3 Food Enzymes
1.3 Applications of Digestive Health Drinks and Food
1.3.1 Dairy Products
1.3.2 Bakery and Cereals
1.3.3 Non-alcoholic Beverages
1.3.4 Other Products
1.4 Market Segment by Regions
1.4.1 North America
1.4.2 Europe
1.4.3 China
1.4.4 Japan
1.4.5 Southeast Asia
1.4.6 India
2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Digestive Health Drinks and Food
2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Digestive Health Drinks and Food
2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Digestive Health Drinks and Food
2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Digestive Health Drinks and Food
3 Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of Digestive Health Drinks and Food
3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Digestive Health Drinks and Food Major Manufacturers in
3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Digestive Health Drinks and Food Major Manufacturers in
3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Digestive Health Drinks and Food Major Manufacturers in
3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Digestive Health Drinks and Food Major Manufacturers in
4 Global Digestive Health Drinks and Food Overall Market Overview
4.1 -E Overall Market Analysis
4.2 Capacity Analysis
4.2.1 -E Global Digestive Health Drinks and Food Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
4.2.2 Digestive Health Drinks and Food Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
4.3 Sales Analysis
4.3.1 -E Global Digestive Health Drinks and Food Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
4.3.2 Digestive Health Drinks and Food Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
4.4 Sales Price Analysis
4.4.1 -E Global Digestive Health Drinks and Food Sales Price
4.4.2 Digestive Health Drinks and Food Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)
5 Digestive Health Drinks and Food Regional Market Analysis
5.1 North America Digestive Health Drinks and Food Market Analysis
5.1.1 North America Digestive Health Drinks and Food Market Overview
5.1.2 North America -E Digestive Health Drinks and Food Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.1.3 North America -E Digestive Health Drinks and Food Sales Price Analysis
5.1.4 North America Digestive Health Drinks and Food Market Share Analysis
5.2 Europe Digestive Health Drinks and Food Market Analysis
5.2.1 Europe Digestive Health Drinks and Food Market Overview
5.2.2 Europe -E Digestive Health Drinks and Food Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.2.3 Europe -E Digestive Health Drinks and Food Sales Price Analysis
5.2.4 Europe Digestive Health Drinks and Food Market Share Analysis
5.3 China Digestive Health Drinks and Food Market Analysis
5.3.1 China Digestive Health Drinks and Food Market Overview
5.3.2 China -E Digestive Health Drinks and Food Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.3.3 China -E Digestive Health Drinks and Food Sales Price Analysis
5.3.4 China Digestive Health Drinks and Food Market Share Analysis
5.4 Japan Digestive Health Drinks and Food Market Analysis
5.4.1 Japan Digestive Health Drinks and Food Market Overview
5.4.2 Japan -E Digestive Health Drinks and Food Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.4.3 Japan -E Digestive Health Drinks and Food Sales Price Analysis
5.4.4 Japan Digestive Health Drinks and Food Market Share Analysis
5.5 Southeast Asia Digestive Health Drinks and Food Market Analysis
5.5.1 Southeast Asia Digestive Health Drinks and Food Market Overview
5.5.2 Southeast Asia -E Digestive Health Drinks and Food Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.5.3 Southeast Asia -E Digestive Health Drinks and Food Sales Price Analysis
5.5.4 Southeast Asia Digestive Health Drinks and Food Market Share Analysis
5.6 India Digestive Health Drinks and Food Market Analysis
5.6.1 India Digestive Health Drinks and Food Market Overview
5.6.2 India -E Digestive Health Drinks and Food Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.6.3 India -E Digestive Health Drinks and Food Sales Price Analysis
5.6.4 India Digestive Health Drinks and Food Market Share Analysis
6 Global -E Digestive Health Drinks and Food Segment Market Analysis (by Type)
6.1 Global -E Digestive Health Drinks and Food Sales by Type
6.2 Different Types of Digestive Health Drinks and Food Product Interview Price Analysis
6.3 Different Types of Digestive Health Drinks and Food Product Driving Factors Analysis
6.3.1 Prebiotics Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.2 Probiotics Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.3 Food Enzymes Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7 Global -E Digestive Health Drinks and Food Segment Market Analysis (by Application)
7.1 Global -E Digestive Health Drinks and Food Consumption by Application
7.2 Different Application of Digestive Health Drinks and Food Product Interview Price Analysis
7.3 Different Application of Digestive Health Drinks and Food Product Driving Factors Analysis
7.3.1 Dairy Products of Digestive Health Drinks and Food Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.2 Bakery and Cereals of Digestive Health Drinks and Food Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.3 Non-alcoholic Beverages of Digestive Health Drinks and Food Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.4 Other Products of Digestive Health Drinks and Food Growth Driving Factor Analysis
8 Major Manufacturers Analysis of Digestive Health Drinks and Food
8.1 Co-operative Group Ltd
8.1.1 Company Profile
8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.1.2.1 Product A
8.1.2.2 Product B
8.1.3 Co-operative Group Ltd Digestive Health Drinks and Food Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.1.4 Co-operative Group Ltd Digestive Health Drinks and Food Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.2 Danone S. A.
8.2.1 Company Profile
8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.2.2.1 Product A
8.2.2.2 Product B
8.2.3 Danone S. A. Digestive Health Drinks and Food Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.2.4 Danone S. A. Digestive Health Drinks and Food Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.3 Danisco A/s
8.3.1 Company Profile
8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.3.2.1 Product A
8.3.2.2 Product B
8.3.3 Danisco A/s Digestive Health Drinks and Food Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.3.4 Danisco A/s Digestive Health Drinks and Food Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.4 Seven Seas Ireland Ltd
8.4.1 Company Profile
8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.4.2.1 Product A
8.4.2.2 Product B
8.4.3 Seven Seas Ireland Ltd Digestive Health Drinks and Food Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.4.4 Seven Seas Ireland Ltd Digestive Health Drinks and Food Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.5 Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd
8.5.1 Company Profile
8.5.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.5.2.1 Product A
8.5.2.2 Product B
8.5.3 Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd Digestive Health Drinks and Food Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.5.4 Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd Digestive Health Drinks and Food Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.6 Nestl
Key Players
- Co-operative Group Ltd.
- Danone S.A.
- Danisco A/S (DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences)
- Seven Seas Ireland Ltd.
- Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.
- Nestlé S.A.
- Abbott Laboratories
- General Mills Inc.
- PepsiCo Inc. (Tropicana, Quaker Oats)
- Kellogg Company
- Arla Foods amba
- Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd.
- Amway Corporation (Nutrilite)
- GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
- Cargill Incorporated
Market Segmentation
By Product Type
- Probiotic Drinks (yogurt-based, fermented beverages)
- Prebiotic Foods (fiber-rich cereals, supplements)
- Functional Dairy Products
- Nutritional Supplements (powders, capsules)
- Herbal & Plant-Based Digestive Foods
- Others (enzyme-based products, fortified juices)
By Application
- Daily Nutrition & Wellness
- Clinical Nutrition (patients with digestive disorders)
- Sports & Fitness Nutrition
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Geriatric Nutrition
By Distribution Channel
- Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
- Pharmacies & Health Stores
- Online/E-commerce Platforms
- Specialty Nutrition Stores
By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Southeast Asia)
- Middle East & Africa
- Central & South America
