The global Shortening Flakes market size is predicted to grow from US$ 540 million in 2025 to US$ 685 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2025 to 2031.

Shortening flakes are a form of shortening, which is a type of fat used in baking and cooking to achieve a crumbly or tender texture in baked goods. Shortening is solid at room temperature and is often used as a substitute for butter or lard in various recipes. Shortening flakes are created by processing shortening into thin, flat flakes, making them easy to measure, handle, and incorporate into recipes. They are commonly used in the production of pie crusts, pastries, biscuits, and other baked goods.

The market for shortening flakes includes various brands that offer specialized products for baking and food processing.

Cargill is a company that produces a range of fats and oils for the food industry. They may offer shortening products, including shortening flakes, for use in baking and other applications. Regal All-Purpose Shortening is a great all-around shortening. A non-palm based formula, made from interesterified soybean oil.

AAK AB, mentioned earlier in the context of chocolate and confectionery fats and flake fats, is known for its expertise in vegetable oils and fats. They might provide shortening flakes tailored for specific applications in the food industry. Akobake is AAKs range of solid shortenings for use primarily in doughs and batters as an alternative to traditional baking margarines.

Clean Label and Non-GMO Options:

Similar to trends in other food sectors, there is a demand for clean label products. Manufacturers are exploring the use of shortening flakes made from non-GMO sources and without artificial additives to meet consumer preferences for transparency.

Plant-Based Alternatives:

With the growing interest in plant-based eating, there is a trend toward developing shortening flakes based on plant sources. Plant-based shortening flakes cater to the increasing market of consumers seeking vegetarian and vegan options.

Texture Enhancement in Baked Goods:

Shortening flakes are valued for their ability to enhance the texture of baked goods. The trend involves their use in creating flaky and tender pie crusts, biscuits, and pastries, contributing to the desired mouthfeel in finished products.

Convenience in Food Processing:

Shortening flakes offer convenience in food processing due to their easy handling and incorporation into recipes. This trend reflects the desire for efficiency in commercial kitchens and food manufacturing facilities.

Global Culinary Fusion:

As culinary influences from around the world continue to merge, there is a trend in adapting shortening flakes to suit diverse regional and cultural baking traditions. This may involve incorporating flavors or characteristics that resonate with different consumer preferences.

Healthier Formulations:

Some manufacturers are exploring ways to create shortening flakes with improved nutritional profiles, such as reduced saturated fat content. This trend aligns with the broader consumer interest in healthier food options.

Infinity Market Research newest research report, the Shortening Flakes Industry Forecast looks at past sales and reviews total world Shortening Flakes sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Shortening Flakes sales for 2025 through 2031. With Shortening Flakes sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Shortening Flakes industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Shortening Flakes landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Shortening Flakes portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms unique position in an accelerating global Shortening Flakes market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Shortening Flakes and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Shortening Flakes.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Shortening Flakes market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:

    Vegetable Shortening
    Animal Shortening
    Mixed Shortening

Segmentation by Application:

    Baking
    Frying
    Confectionery and Pastry
    Other

This report also splits the market by region:

    Americas
        United States
        Canada
        Mexico
        Brazil
    APAC
        China
        Japan
        Korea
        Southeast Asia
        India
        Australia
    Europe
        Germany
        France
        UK
        Italy
        Russia
    Middle East & Africa
        Egypt
        South Africa
        Israel
        Turkey
        GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the companys coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.

    Cargill
    AAK
    Olenex
    ADM
    Walter Rau
    Y?ld?z Holding
    VFI GmbH
    Zeelandia
    Puratos
    Princes Group
    HAS Group
    IFFCO
    Bunge Loders Croklaan
    Wilmar International
    Fuji Oil
    Nisshin Oillio
    Musim Mas

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