Thursday, April 23, 2020

Key Trends Shaping the Pet Food Extrusion Market

The report "Pet Food Extrusion Market by Extruded Pet Food Products (Type (Complete Diets and Treats), Animal Type (Dogs, Cats, Fish, and Birds), and Ingredient), by Pet Food Extruder Equipment (Type (Single and Twin Screw)), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022", The global pet food extrusion market is estimated to be valued at USD 55.21 Billion in 2017, and expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% to reach USD 72.64 Billion by 2022. The market for pet food extrusion is showing significant growth with a rise in the popularity of pet adoption, pet humanization, and rapid urbanization in developing economies such as China, India, Argentina, and Mexico. The growing pet population across the globe is one of the leading factors that contribute to the demand for extruded pet food products, worldwide. The need to fulfil the growing demand for pet food is simultaneously fueling the growth of the pet food equipment manufacturing industry.

Objectives of the study are as follows:

  • To define, segment, and project the global extruded pet food products market size based on type, ingredient, animal type, and region
  • To define, segment, and project the global pet food extrusion equipment market size based on type, process, and region
  • To provide detailed information about the key factors influencing the growth of the market (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges)
  • To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide the competitive landscape of the market leaders
  • To project the size of the market and its submarkets, in terms of value and volume, with respect to the regions (along with the key countries)
  • To strategically profile key players and comprehensively analyze their market position and core competencies
  • To analyze the competitive developments such as expansions, acquisitions, collaborations, rebranding, and new product developments in the pet food extrusion market

The increasing demand for extruded pet food has fueled the demand for pet food extrusion equipment as these equipment enhance the quality of pet food along with the shaping and sizing benefits, which helps meet the demand for premium and super premium food products for pets with a long shelf life and high bacterial safety. Thus, manufacturers are expanding their capabilities to meet the increasing demand for pet food. The type of extrusion equipment required depends on the extrusion process, type of pet food, ingredient type, amount, and cooking time in relation to the desired maximum capacity.

Based on type, the global market has been segmented into complete diets and treats and other complementary products. The complete diets segment dominated the global extruded pet food products market, and this trend is expected to continue through the forecast period. Complete diets include dry expanded and semi-moist extruded pet food products, which are highly consumed owing to the increase in the demand for premium and super premium pet food products.

Based on animal type, the pet food extrusion market has been segmented into dogs, cats, fish, birds, and others (rabbits and reptiles). The dog and cat segments dominated the global extruded pet food products market, with a majority of share. The dog segment is also projected to grow at the highest CAGR in terms of both, value and volume, during the forecast period. The growing pet adoption rate coupled with increasing disposable income of pet owners is expected to drive the demand for extruded pet food products.

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The South American market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period followed by Asia Pacific region in both the markets. Countries such as Argentina, India, and China are expected to be the major emerging markets for extruded pet food products as well as pet food extrusion equipment. The growth in the number of distribution channels such as e-commerce and rising demand for premium and super premium products coupled with the trend of pet humanization are expected to drive the market growth in these regions.

The market for pet food extrusion equipment is dominated by key players such as Andritz (Austria), Buhler (Switzerland), Clextral (France), Pavan (Italy), Diamond America (US), Lindquist Machine (US), The Bonnot (US), Kahl Group (Germany), Baker Perkins (UK), Coperion (Germany), Doering Systems (US), Brabender (Germany), and American Extrusion International (US) while the market for extruded pet food products is dominated by Mars (US), Nestle (Denmark), and The J.M. Smucker Company (US).

Target Audience:

  • Extrusion machinery, technology, and equipment manufacturers and suppliers
  • Extruded pet food product manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors
  • Extrusion machinery spare part suppliers and distributors
  • Regulatory and research organizations
  • Food and agriculture organizations such as the FAO and USDA
  • Associations and industry bodies such as the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA), and The Europe Pet Food Industry (FEDIAF), The Brazilian Association of Pet Products Industry (ABINPET), The Pet Food Industry Association of Australia (PFIAA), The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA), Russia, and The Europe Pet Food Industry (FEDIAF)
  • Government agencies and NGOs
  • Food safety agencies

Silage Additives Market to Witness Unprecedented Growth in Coming Years

The report Silage Additives Market by Type (Inoculants, Organic Acids, Sugars, Absorbents, NPN Nutrients), Silage Crop (Corn, Alfalfa, Sorghum, Oats, Barley, Rye) Function (Stimulation, Inhibition), Form, and Region – Global Forecast to 2022″, The silage additives market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.40% from an estimated value of USD 1.62 Billion in 2017 to reach USD 2.00 Billion by 2022. The market is driven by factors such as the rise in demand for sustainable farming practices, growth in research on cost-effective silage preparation processes, and the impact of silage additives on silage quality and production costs.

On the basis of type, the inoculants segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR in the market from 2017 to 2022, due to the growth in demand for homofermentative inoculants among silage farmers and the advent of combination products in the market by key manufacturers.

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On the basis of silage crop, the corn segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period, as crop growers prefer the efficiency of corn silage over other crops in gaining better results, abundant production of corn silage in North American and European countries, enhanced productivity, and increase in application of corn silage in biofuel industry.

On the basis of form, the liquid segment accounted for the largest market share in 2016, due to the increased preference for liquid additives owing to their ease in handling, storage, and transport. Liquid concentrates are highly preferred for application, owing to the increased use of chemical additives in developing countries.

Rise in export quality requirements for agricultural products and increasing adoption of sustainable agriculture practices in countries such as China, Australia, New Zealand, India, Brazil, and Argentina are expected to drive the demand for silage additives among the silage growers in the Asia Pacific and South American regions during the forecast period. This would increase the inflow of various international manufacturers to set up their business units and distribution networks, thereby leading to a strong market competition.

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This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolio of leading companies. These companies include Lallemand (US), DuPont, Pioneer (US), Chr. Hansen (Denmark), Schaumann Bioenergy (Germany), and BASF (Germany), which are some of the well-established and financially stable players that have been operating in the industry for several years. Other players include Volac (UK), Trouw Nutrition (Netherlands), ADDCON (Germany), Micron Bio-Systems (US), Biomin (Germany), American Farm Products (US), and Josera (Germany).

Target Audience:

  • Silage manufacturers
  • Silage additive manufacturers
  • Silage additive importers and exporters
  • Silage traders/distributors/suppliers
  • Cattle farms and associations
  • Inoculants and chemical traders/distributors/suppliers
  • Government regulatory authorities and research organizations
  • Organic certification agencies
  • Crop producers and exporters
  • Raw material suppliers and technology providers to manufacturers

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Livestock Grow Lights Market: Growth Opportunities and Recent Development

The report "Livestock Grow Lights Market by Type (Fluorescent, Light-Emitting Diode (LED), Incandescent, and Hid), Livestock (Cattle, Poultry, Swine, and Others), Installation Type (Retrofit and New Installation), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023", The livestock grow lights market is projected to grow from USD 6.3 billion in 2018 to USD 8.6 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period. The major factors driving the livestock grow lights market include the increasing demand and consumption of animal-based products such as meat, milk, and eggs. Further, rising focus on livestock welfare and growth along with technological innovation for smart farming practices is projected to drive the market.

By type, the LED segment is projected to witness the fastest growth in the livestock grow lights market during the forecast period.

The LED segment is projected to witness the fastest growth due to its significant energy savings and longer durability properties. In addition, it is more energy-efficient with one-fifth of the power consumption of incandescent bulbs. LED grow lights provide a wide range of spectrum from blue to red that can be customized to the desired spectrum as per the spectral sensitivity of the livestock. By optimizing different spectrum levels and radiation, farmers could create lighting environment that is best suited for their livestock's wellbeing.

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The cattle segment is projected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period

Based on the livestock segment, the market is estimated to be dominated by the cattle segment in 2018. In dairy farms, grow lights help in improving the output of milk production from dairy cattle; whereas in beef cattle, grow lights are used to stimulate muscle growth to increase meat production. Further, the constantly rising demand for dairy & dairy-based products including milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter in both, developed and developing economies are projected to drive the demand for grow lights in cattle farms.

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific is estimated to account for the largest share of the market in 2018. The market in the region is driven by the presence of a large livestock population and their rising growth. Furthermore, the increasing number of livestock farms and the growing size of existing farms are also projected to contribute to the large market of the Asia Pacific region. Adoption of smart technologies for farms to reduce input cost along with energy consumption, and focus on the growth and development of the livestock population by farmers also drives the demand for livestock grow lights in this region.

Major vendors in the livestock grow lights market include OSRAM (Germany), Signify Holding (Netherlands), DeLaval (Sweden), Big Dutchman (Germany), Uni-light LED (Sweden), Once Inc. (US), AGRILIGHT BV (Netherlands ), Aruna Lighting (Netherlands), HATO BV (Netherlands), Shenzhen Hontech-Wins (China), CBM Lighting (Canada), Fienhage Poultry Solutions (Germany), SUNBIRD (South Africa), ENIM UAB (Lithuania), and Greengage Lighting (UK).

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  • Who are the major market players in livestock grow lights market?
  • What are the regional growth trends and the largest revenue-generating regions for livestock grow lights?
  • Which are the major regions that are projected to witness a significant growth for livestock grow lights?
  • What are the major types of livestock grow lights that are projected to gain maximum market revenue and share during the forecast period?
  • Which is the major type of livestock where grow lights are used that will be accounting for majority of the revenue over the forecast period?

Key Trends Shaping the Pesticide Inert Ingredients Market

The report "Pesticide Inert Ingredients Marketby Type (Emulsifiers, Solvents, and Carriers), Source (Synthetic and Bio-based), Form (Dry and Liquid), Pesticide Type (Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides, and Rodenticides), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023 " , The pesticide inert ingredients market is projected to reach USD 4.7 billion by 2023, from USD 3.5 billion in 2018, at a CAGR of 6.14% during the forecast period. The market is driven by factors such as the increasing demand for specific inert ingredients in pesticide formulation and capability of inert ingredients to improve the efficacy of pesticide application.


On the basis of type, the emulsifiers segment is projected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Emulsifiers help in stabilizing the mixture of two liquids and avoid the formation of immiscible liquid phases. Major emulsifiers that are used as inert ingredients are polymers, nonylphenol and alcohol ethoxylates, and alcohol alkoxylates. The demand for emulsifier-based products remains high in the North American region due to the increasing industrialization and decreasing land area for agriculture, which in turn, creates demand for the use of pesticides for ensuring food security and production.


With the increasing demand for organic fruits and vegetables, the bio-based segment is projected to witness the fastest growth, on the basis of source.

It has been witnessed that some of the inert ingredients used in pesticide formulation are more toxic than the active ingredients. Increasing health hazards associated with the usage of synthetic-based inert ingredients in pesticides creates an opportunity for the market players to develop bio-based inert ingredients from sources such as microbes for the formulation of bio-based pesticides. Governmental bodies and regulatory authorities have introduced regulations for the use of toxic pesticides, which affects the growth of bio-based inert ingredients in the market.

The Asia Pacific is projected to witness the fastest growth in the inert ingredients market through 2023.

Agriculture is one of the largest industries in the Asia Pacific region, with a large share of farmland and good soil fertility. Moreover, the region is rich in plant diversity due to the wide variations in climate across countries. Even though there is a variation in the agriculture system from basic systems in India to the technically advanced ones in Japan, the agenda of food security is supported by local governments in the Asian countries. The Asia Pacific region is one of the leading consumers of pesticides across the globe, although the region mainly depends on imports of pesticide supply.Since inert ingredients are majorly consumed by pesticide manufacturers at the production facility during the formulation stage, and since countries such as India, Thailand, and Vietnam depend on imports for formulations, the market for inert ingredients is projected to be smaller compared to the Americas and Europe. However, with the increasing establishment of production plants in the Asian countries, the use of inert ingredients along with pesticide application is projected to increase in the future.

This report includes a study of development strategies for leading companies. The scope of this report includes a detailed study of major companies such as BASF (Germany), Clariant (Switzerland), DowDuPont (US), Stepan Company (US), and Croda International Plc. (UK). Other players in the market include Eastman Chemicals (US), Solvay SA (Belgium), Evonik (Germany), Huntsman Corporation (US), AkzoNobel (The Netherlands), Royal Dutch Shell (The Netherlands), and LyondellBasell Industries (Netherlands). 


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  • Which market segments to focus on in the next two to five years for prioritizing efforts and investments?
  • Which region will have the highest share in the pesticide inert ingredients market?
  • Which type of pesticide inert ingredients witnesses high demand in each key country market?
  • What are the trends and factors responsible for influencing the adoption rate of bio-based inert ingredients in key emerging countries?
  • Which are the key players in the market and how intense is the competition?

Factors Driving the Plant Breeding and CRISPR Plants Market

The plant breeding and CRISPR plants market is estimated to account for USD 7.6 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 14.6 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 13.95% during the forecast period. Strong funding by the private and public sectors toward plant biotechnology such as the development of high-throughput sequencing systems and application of MAS and genomic selection in field and vegetable crops are projected to drive the growth of the market over the next five years.


On the basis of application, the cereals & grains segment is projected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Corn, wheat, and rice are the major cereals bred with advanced technologies such as molecular breeding and genetic techniques. The availability of germplasm for these crops encourages the adoption of advanced techniques for crop breeding. The economic importance of corn due to its application in various sectors and increasing demand for high-quality wheat and rice in the food industry are other reasons for the adoption of hybrid breeding technologies among seed producers.

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On the basis of type, the biotechnological method is projected to witness the fastest growth in the plant breeding and CRISPR plants market during the forecast period

The increasing adoption of hybrid and molecular breeding techniques in developing countries and the growing cultivation of GM crops in the Americas are factors contributing to its high growth. The growing market for crop genetics in various countries of the Americas and the declining cost of genetic procedures in the past decade are factors driving the demand for genetic engineering and genome editing in the region. Unlike genetic techniques, no regulations are implied by the government for molecular breeding across the globe, which is projected to drive the growth of the biotechnological method at a higher rate during the forecast period. Advances in the field of CRISPR gene editing technology have brought about the third revolution in crop improvement and these tools can be used along with existing technologies. Growing innovation would facilitate the growth of CRISPR technology in agriculture, especially in countries such as the US, China, Japan, Brazil, and South Africa.

On the basis of trait, the herbicide tolerance segment is projected to witness the fastest growth in the plant breeding and CRISPR plants market

Increasing regulations on the use of chemical pesticides and rising instances of pest attacks during the early germination phase have increased the need for pesticide-tolerant seeds. Herbicide tolerance has been one of the major traits targeted by plant genetic companies for transgenic and non-transgenic crops. Non-transgenic Clearfield herbicide tolerance technology, developed by BASF and Syngenta, is recognized as one of the groundbreaking innovations in hybrid breeding technology, and more companies have exhibited their interest to enter this industry, which is projected to contribute to the growth in the next five years.

North America is estimated to dominate the market in 2018, while the Asia Pacific is projected to witness the fastest growth through 2023.

The increasing industrial value for corn and soybean in the US has been encouraging breeders to adopt advanced technologies for better yield, owing to which the adoption rate for crop genetics in this country has been high. Also, the limited regulatory control and high promotional support for intellectual property affairs in genetic technology have been extremely favorable toward the adoption of plant biotechnological tools in agriculture. Hence, North America dominated the global plant breeding market in 2017. On the other hand, there has been an ever-increasing demand for commercial seeds in the Asian market, in line with the improving economic conditions. Also, seed manufacturers such as Bayer, Monsanto, and Syngenta have been showing increasing interest in tapping this potential market, wherein the companies have been expanding their R&D centers across the Asia Pacific.

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This report includes a study of development strategies of leading companies. The scope of this report includes a detailed study of major seed manufacturers that have in-house plant breeding facilities; these companies include players such as Bayer (Germany), Syngenta (Switzerland), DowDuPont (US), KWS SAAT (Germany), Limagrain (France), and DLF Trifolium (Denmark), and also major service providers, such as Eurofins (Luxembourg), SGS SA (Switzerland), Pacific Biosciences (US), Benson Hill Systems (US), Hudson River Biotechnology (US), Evogene (Israel), Bioconsortia (US), and Equinom (Israel).

Key questions addressed by the report:
  • Which market segments to focus on in the next two to five years for prioritizing efforts and investments?
  • Which region will have the highest share in the plant breeding and CRISPR plants market?
  • Which type of plant breeding techniques have high demand in each key country market?
  • What are the trends and factors responsible for influencing the adoption rate of biotechnological methods in key emerging countries? What is the level of investment preferred by local seed manufacturers to adopt these technologies?
  • Which are the key players in the market and how intense is the competition?

Growth Opportunities in the Biofortification Market

The report Biofortification Market by Crop (Sweet Potato, Cassava, Rice, Corn, Wheat, Beans, and Pearl Millet), Target Nutrient (Zinc, Iron, and Vitamins), and Region (Latin America, Africa, and Asia Pacific) – Global Forecast to 2023 “, is estimated at USD 78 million in 2018, and it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.6% from 2018 to reach USD 118 million by 2023. Biofortified crops are usually sweet potato, cassava, rice, corn, wheat, beans, pearl millet, and other crops such as tomato, banana, sorghum, and barley. The growth of the biofortification market is driven by the rising demand for high nutritional content in food.


By crop, the biofortified sweet potato is projected to dominate the biofortification market during the forecast period.

The sweet potato segment is estimated to hold the largest share of the biofortified crop market in 2018. The demand for biofortified crops such as sweet potato and cassava has increased with the rising technological advancements to increase the nutrient content, particularly in orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP). Sweet potato has been an important source of energy in the human diet for centuries owing to its high carbohydrate content. However, its vitamin A content from carotene only became recognized over the past century. Using biofortification, sweet potato breeding in Africa is focused on higher yields, sweeter taste, and higher dry matter, which increase its carotene concentration.

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By target nutrient, the vitamins segment is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the biofortification market during the forecast period.


On the basis of target nutrient, the biofortification market is segmented into iron, zinc, vitamins, and others. The vitamins segment is the fastest-growing target nutrient in the biofortification market from 2018 to 2023. The demand for biofortified crops is increasing due to the increasing demand for high nutrient content in food. The rising demand for vitamins as feed additives or in premixes from the animal nutrition industry and the increasing demand for high-quality meat products have also been essential factors responsible for the increase in the demand for vitamins across the world.

Asia Pacific to be the dominant region in the biofortification market in 2018
The Asia Pacific is the dominant region in the biofortification market. Biofortification of crops has strong growth potential in agriculture, and it also improves the nutrition content in food. The biofortification market has grown considerably over the last five years, and this trend is expected to continue in the near future. The growing consumer demand for high nutritional content in food is projected to fuel the demand for biofortified crops, globally. Since the last decade, many countries in the Asia Pacific region have banned the usage of GM technology, and the researchers are opting to adopt biofortified crops as a key to unlock the region’s food production.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies along with the product portfolios of the leading companies in the biofortification market. It also includes the profiles of leading companies such as Bayer (Germany), Syngenta (Switzerland), Monsanto (US), and DowDuPont (US).

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  • What are the new target nutrients areas, which the biofortification companies are exploring?
  • Which are the key players in the market and how intense is the competition?
  • What kind of competitors and stakeholders such as biofortification companies, would be interested in this market? What will be their go-to strategy for this market and which emerging market will be of significant interest?
  • How are the current R&D activities and M&As for biofortified crop industry projected to create a disruptive environment in the coming years for the agricultural sector?
  • What will be the level of impact on the revenues of stakeholders through the benefits of nanotechnology to different stakeholders‒‒from rising farmer revenue to environmental regulatory compliance to sustainable profits for the suppliers?

Monday, April 20, 2020

Probiotics in Animal Feed Market Projected to Garner Significant Revenues by 2025

The report "Probiotics in Animal Feed Market by Livestock (Poultry, Ruminants, Swine, Aquaculture, Pets), Source (Bacteria [Lactobacilli, Streptococcus Thermophilus, Bifidobacteria] and Yeast & Fungi), Form (Dry and Liquid), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025", The global probiotics in animal feed market is estimated to be valued at USD 4.6 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach about USD 7.0 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 7.4%. The growth of this market is attributed to the rise in demand for functional animal feed products in emerging economies such as Asia Pacific and RoW.
Driver: Growth in consumption of animal-based products

Several changes have been witnessed regarding the dietary habits and consumption patterns of the population, wherein a shift has been observed toward the increased consumption of meat and dairy products. This increase in the demand for various animal products such as milk, dairy products, meat products, eggs, and other non-food items has led to the growth in the usage of feed additives, thereby boosting the probiotics in animal feed market growth. The rapid growth in population has also increased the demand for food all over the world.

The livestock sector is under significant pressure to meet the growing global demand for high-value animal products. Consumers are becoming health-conscious and are focusing on nutrition-rich diets, which are provided by enriched feed products offered to the livestock. Livestock products such as meat, milk, and eggs are rich sources of micronutrients such as iron, zinc, and vitamins. The demand for probiotics in animal feed has increased due to the health benefits associated with the consumption of probiotics. They help in maintaining the microbial flora in the intestinal tract of animals and in enhancing the resistance against pathogens by improving their immune system. They also aid in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, infectious diarrhea, and antibiotic-related diarrhea. This helps animals to derive maximum nutrition from the feed, which in turn increases the quality of animal products.

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The aquaculture segment is estimated to witness the fastest growth in the probiotics in animal feed market in 2019

By livestock, the probiotics in animal feed market is segmented into poultry, ruminants, swine, aquaculture, pets, and others (equine and rabbits). There is an increase in demand for probiotics in the feed for aquaculture due to an increase in demand for dietary animal protein. Many breeders are also developing probiotics that could cater to the all-round growth and development of aquatic animals.

The dry segment, by form, held a larger market share in the probiotics in animal feed market in 2018

By form, the probiotics in animal feed market is segmented into dry and liquid forms. The dry form of probiotics in animal feed held a larger market share in 2018 due to factors such as lower storage cost for feed manufacturers and longer shelf-life of feed products, as opposed to liquid probiotics, which have a high moisture content that leads to uncontrolled culturing, which ultimately affects the quality of the feed.

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The Asia Pacific region is projected to dominate the market through the forecast period

In 2018, the Asia Pacific region led the global probiotics in animal feed market. Factors such as a large livestock base, high meat consumption, and increasing consumer awareness about the positive impact of probiotics on animal health are driving the Asia Pacific market. Some of the countries contributing to the growth of this region include China, India, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.

This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with a study on the product portfolios of the leading companies operating in the probiotics in animal feed market. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as Chr. Hansen (Denmark), Koninklijke DSM N.V. (Netherlands), DowDuPont (US), Evonik Industries (Germany), Land OLakes (US). Other players include Lallemand (Canada), Bluestar Adisseo Co. (China), Lesaffre (France), Alltech (US), Novozymes (Denmark), Calpis Co., Ltd. (Japan), Schouw & Co. (Denmark), Unique Biotech (India), Pure Cultures (US), Kerry (Ireland), and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Japan).