Indonesia Antimicrobial Additives Market Outlook

indonesia is facing an increasing problem of antimicrobial resistant bacteria, and hence, the need for effective antimicrobial additives for food and drinks is on the rise. the indonesian government is taking measures to prevent the spread of antimicrobial resistant bacteria by supporting research and development of new and effective antimicrobial additives for food products. in 2018, indonesia witnessed an increase in demand for anti-microbial additives from the food and beverage industry. food processors are looking for effective anti-microbial additives as they are a key technology to reduce and prevent the occurrence of food contamination and the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. different industries such as processed meat and poultry, seafood, convenience food, dairy and various other beverages are requiring the addition of effective anti-microbial additives in their products. in the upcoming years, there will be a growing acceptance towards the use of antimicrobial additives in indonesia given the increasing awareness about the risks of foodborne illnesses. the indonesian government’s plan to tighten its food safety standards is likely to further boost the demand for antimicrobial additives in the near future. the rising trend towards consumer convenience and demand for increased shelf-life in food products could also be a major factor for the growth of the anti-microbial additives industry in indonesia. consumers prefer food products which are free from pathogens and bacteria and thus the food producers need to ensure this. in the long run, the indonesia antimicrobial additives market is expected to be driven by the increased number of food safety regulations and protocols and the rising acceptance of antimicrobial additives among the food processing industry. also, the demand driven from innovations in the field of antimicrobial additives, investment in research and development, and the rising competition among the manufacturers is likely to have positive impact on the growth of the industry.