MARKET REPORT 80 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2024 Yeast, a single-celled microorganism, is classified as a type of fungus and is widely used as a feed additive. When added to animal feed, yeast undergoes fermentation. This process is known to enhance the growth of beneficial bacteria in the stomach that break down cellulose and improve digestion, thereby improving gut health and nutrient utilization in animals. As a result, feeds supplemented with yeast are associated with improved growth performance, enhanced immune function and increased resistance to pathogens. Yeast can be a valuable source of essential vitamins and minerals and can also contribute to the overall health and well-being of animals. Feed yeast is considered to be an important segment in the global feed additive market due to the critical role it plays in enhancing Feed Yeast and Global Market Status Feed yeast is considered to be an important segment in the global feed additive market due to the critical role it plays in enhancing the antimicrobial activity of the gut and promoting animal growth by improving gut microbiota. Better understanding of such benefits provided by yeasts is supporting the market expansion. Based on estimates by research firms, the global feed yeast market is projected to have a size of approximately USD 2 billion in 2024. Expectations also indicate that the market will reach a size of around USD 2.8 billion in 2030. By Derya Yildiz
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