Agricultural Testing Market: Growth Opportunities and Recent Developments

The agricultural testing market was valued at USD 4.30 Billion in 2016; this is projected to reach USD 6.29 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.64% during the forecast period. Stringent safety and quality regulations for agricultural commodities, increase in outbreaks of foodborne illnesses, and rapid industrialization leading to the disposal of untreated industrial waste into the environment are the factors driving this market.

Water and soil are the fast growing segments in agricultural testing during the forecast period

The global market, based on sample, has been segmented into soil, water, seed, compost, manure, biosolids, and plant tissue. The market for testing for soil is estimated to dominate in 2017, and is also projected to be the second fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. The growing contamination of soil, caused by wastewater and industrial effluents, has been propelling the importance of soil testing; this, in turn, is driving the market for agricultural testing.

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Spectrometry & chromatographic technologies contributed to the fastest growing rapid technology market in agriculture testing

The agricultural testing services market, by technology, has been segmented into conventional and rapid. The rapid technology segment is estimated to dominate the market in 2017, and is projected to grow at a higher CAGR by 2022. This can be attributed to low turnaround time, higher accuracy, sensitivity, and ability to test a wide range of bacteria in comparison to conventional technological methods.

The safety testing is projected to be the fastest growing market in application segment

The agricultural testing market, by application, has been segmented into safety testing and quality assurance. The global market, by application, was dominated by the quality assurance segment in 2016. The dominance of quality assurance in agricultural testing is attributable to the fact that it aids in proactively resolving major problems related to soil fertility, available water quality for irrigational facilities, and identifying required nutrients essential for a more robust growth and development of crops and other agricultural produce. The market for safety testing is projected to be the fastest-growing during the forecast period. Safety testing of agricultural samples is conducted to test samples for targets such as toxins, pathogens, heavy metals, pesticides, GMOs, and other organic contaminants. A growing importance given to safety laws for agricultural produce and food commodities is expected to boost the market for this segment during the forecast period.

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Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period

The Asia Pacific market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2017 to 2022. Major growth drivers of the region include increased adoption of advanced biotechnological methods and organic farming resulting in the need for agricultural testing, and an increase in the number of exports from the region, necessitating agricultural testing for the produce.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the services & product portfolios of leading companies. It includes the profiles of leading service companies such as SGS (Switzerland), Intertek (UK), Eurofins (Luxembourg), Bureau Veritas (France), ALS Limited (Australia), and TÜV NORD GROUP (Germany). It also includes profiles other players that also have significant share in this market such as Mérieux (US), AsureQuality (New Zealand), RJ Hill Laboratories (New Zealand), SCS Global (US), Agrifood Technology (Australia), and Apal Agricultural Laboratory (Australia).

Critical questions the report answers:

• Where will all these developments take the industry in the long term?
• What are the upcoming trends for the Agricultural testing market?
• Which segment provides the most opportunity for growth?
• Who are the leading vendors operating in this market?
• What are the opportunities for new market entrants?

Latest Regulatory Trends Impacting the Food Ultrasound Market

The food ultrasound market has grown exponentially in the last few years. The market was valued at USD 93.7 Million in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 134.6 Million by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2017. Emerging economies such as India, China, Japan, South Africa, and Brazil are the potential primary markets of the industry. Concerns regarding food wastage and energy savings during food processing are prompting companies to adopt ultrasonic technology. The increasing R&D in the field of ultrasonic food processing to reduce wastage during processing and maintaining the quality of the food product is also one of the important drivers responsible for growth in this market. 

The objectives of the study are:

• To define, segment, and forecast the size of the food ultrasound market with respect to frequency range, function, food product, and region 
• To analyze the market structure by identifying various subsegments of the food ultrasound market 
• To forecast the size of the food ultrasound market and its various submarkets with respect to four main regions, namely, North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Rest of the World (RoW) 
• To provide detailed information about the crucial factors that are influencing the growth of the market (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges) 
• To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide details of the competitive landscape for market leaders
• To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their market ranking and core competencies
• To analyze the competitive developments such as expansions, new product & technology launches, acquisitions, mergers, collaborations, and partnerships in the food ultrasound market 

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The meat & seafood segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR, by food product, from 2017 to 2022.

Ultrasound increases the shelf-life and helps in the retention of natural flavor, texture and tenderness of the meat. It provides solutions for thawing, microbial inactivation, and packaging of meat products without affecting its quality.

The quality Assurance segment dominated the market, by function, from 2017 to 2022.

Ultrasound waves are used to detect the physical & chemical characteristics of products. Low-intensity high-frequency waves are applied to characterize the food components during pre, post, and inline processing. Ultrasound waves also monitor the physiochemical changes that the food undergoes after freezing, drying, thawing, and emulsifying. Quality assurance is a non-destructive function of ultrasound application. 

Significant growth for food ultrasound is observed in the Asia Pacific region.

The growth in this region is driven by China, India, and Japan, which has led manufacturers to adopt strategies such as geographical expansions and product launches in these regions. Manufacturers are opting for technological advancements in their practices through R&D to expand their business offerings and increase their profit margins. The demand for ultrasonic food processing is high in food manufacturing-based economies due to the adoption of the latest techniques for food processing to meet the growing food demand.

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This report includes a study of the business strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as Bosch (Germany), Emerson (US), Bühler (Switzerland), Dukane (US), and Heilscher (Germany). 

Target Audience: 

• Food processing companies 
• Packaged food manufacturers 
• Raw material suppliers 
• Food technologists 
• Government and research organizations 
• Regulatory bodies 
• End users

Food Robotics Market: Growth Opportunities and Recent Developments

The report “Food Robotics Market by Type, Application (Palletizing, Packaging, Repackaging, Pick & Place, Processing), Payload (Low, Medium, Heavy), End-Use Industry, and Region – Trends & Forecast to 2022″, The global food robotics market is estimated at USD 1.37 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 2.50 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 12.80% during the forecast period. The market is driven by factors such as higher demand for packaged foods, increase need to improve productivity, and increase in number of food safety regulations.

Based on type, the market has been segmented into articulated; cylindrical; SCARA; parallel; cartesian; collaborative; and others, including dual arm robots and spherical robots. The articulated segment dominated the market in 2016. Articulated robots have a wide variety of payload capacities. Due to benefits such as increased payload capacity, work envelope, reliability, and speed, articulated robots are used in many different applications; including welding, painting, assembly, packaging, palletizing, depalletizing, machine tending, sealing, gluing, cutting, cleaning, deburring, die casting, grinding, polishing, material handling, case packing, pick & place, pre-machining, and press brake tending.

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In terms of end-user industry, the beverages segment dominated the market in 2015. The global food robotics market is projected to grow significantly in the Asia-Pacific region, owing to the shift in the food consumption patterns of consumers and increased investments by key food & beverage manufacturers in the region. Food & beverage manufacturers focus on providing the highest quality products, keeping the production cost as low as possible. Also, the rapid turnaround is a critical factor for manufacturers. It is achieved by incorporating advanced automated technologies, which contribute to operational efficiency and increased yield.

In terms of application, the palletizing segment led the market with the largest share. Articulated robots are most widely used in palletizing application. Robotic palletizers help in reducing the operating cost and labor requirements; it also increases the turnaround time and production, alongside reducing the ergonomic issues. These factors have been driving the demand for robotic palletizers in the food & beverage industry.

For the market in payload, the medium payload segment dominated the market in 2016. With the increase in the automation of processes in various industries, manufacturers are offering robots of different payload capacities. This is due to the high usage of medium payload robots in the food & beverage industry, which possess characteristics such as flexibility and dexterity. The low payload capacity market segment is likely to grow at a rapid pace with the high consumption of food products in smaller packs across all regions.

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The Asia-Pacific region is projected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The countries covered in the Asia-Pacific region is projected to be the fastest-growing market for food robotics due to the demand for ready-to-eat products has increased rapidly among consumers. The packaged food consumption growth increased due to urbanization in the Asia-Pacific region.

The key players in the food robotics market include:

• ABB Group (Switzerland)
• KUKA AG (Germany)
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan)
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. (Japan)
• Rockwell Automation, Incorporated (U.S.)
• FANUC Corporation (Japan)
• Seiko Epson Corporation (Japan)
• Yaskawa Electric Corporation (Japan)
• Staubli International AG (Switzerland)
• Mayekawa Mfg. Co. Ltd. (Japan)
• Universal Robots A/S (Denmark)
• Bastian Solutions Incorporated (U.S.)

Functional Proteins Market to Showcase Continued Growth in the Coming Years

The functional proteins market was valued at USD 4.17 billion in 2017 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% to reach a value of 5.73 billion by 2022. The increasing pet population and pet adoption trends to improve the palatability of pet food are some of the key trends influencing the growth of the functional proteins market.

Based on type, the market has been segmented into hydrolysates, whey protein concentrates, whey protein isolates, casein & caseinates, soy protein, and others. The whey protein concentrates segment dominated the market in 2017. Whey protein is one of the major ingredients used for manufacturing several milk-based products and is used by many food & beverage manufacturers as a protein source for product innovation. They are commonly used as a source of protein in functional food & beverages, owing to their easy availability or ease of production and less cost, as compared to hydrolysates and isolates.

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In terms of application, the dietary supplements segment, the market has been segmented into functional foods, functional beverages, dietary supplements and animal nutrition Dietary supplements come in the form of capsules, liquids, powders, or tablets and are consumed to make up for the deficiencies of certain nutrient components in diets. In dietary supplements, one of the upcoming trends is the intake of nutritional supplements such as protein powder; which promotes muscle gain, fat loss, and also provides nutritional benefits. There is a growing consumption of different types of functional dietary protein supplements among consumers of all ages.

Based on source, the animal segment accounted for the largest share of the global functional proteins market in 2017. The demand for animal protein is driven by its better nutritional and flavor profile compared to plant-derived proteins. Further, the increasing use of animal protein in end-use applications, such as sports nutrition and the limited availability of substitutes for egg and gelatin in various food products—which, in turn, is influenced by lifestyles and demographic shifts—are the key market drivers.

In 2017, North America is estimated to hold a significant share of the global functional proteins market. The increase in the demand for functional proteins by the food processing industry is one of the major drivers for the functional proteins market in the region. In the U.S., the presence of major end-user companies has created a significant demand for functional proteins in the region. The Asia-Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

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This report includes a study of the marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as Kerry Group (Ireland), Arla Foods (Denmark), and Fonterra Co-Operative Group (New Zealand).

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• Functional protein manufacturers
• Regulatory bodies
• Intermediary suppliers
• End Users

Sustainable Growth Opportunities in the Protein Ingredients Market

The report "Protein Ingredients Market by Source (animal [dairy, egg, gelatin] and plant [soy, wheat, vegetable]), Form (dry and liquid), Application (food & beverages, feed, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics & personal care products), Region – Global forecast to 2025", The protein ingredients market is projected to grow from USD 49.8 billion in 2019 to USD 70.7 billion by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0% during the forecast period. The major factors driving the protein ingredients market include the increase in demand and consumption of functional food & beverages, growing consumer awareness about healthy diets among people, and increasing demand for protein as a nutrition and functional ingredients.

Entering new sections through customization is a major opportunity for manufacturers

Manufacturers have been using functional properties of soy protein ingredients in developing versatile food products. Several new products such as in nut butter, cheese, burgers, and instant oatmeals have been launched by the manufacturers of soy protein ingredients. New sectors such as healthcare foods and sports beverages can provide a better market opportunity for soy proteins. These sectors can boost the growth of soy protein production if they are manufactured in a customized way. With advancements in technology, soy proteins can be isolated and functional properties can be enhanced to provide a wider scope of application.

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Demand based price fluctuations are a major challenge for players in protein ingredients market

Even though the prices of soy proteins are comparatively lower than most of the proteins, the supply can prove to be a significant factor in price escalation. The raw material for soy protein ingredients is soy meal, which is also highly demanded by the feed industry. Unless there is no drop-in cultivation area under soybeans, the supply is expected to remain unfazed for both feed and protein manufacturers.

The plant source of the protein ingredients market is projected to be the fastest-growing, in terms of value.

The demand for plant sourced protein has increased due to changing consumer preferences from meat to plant-based protein. In addition, plant-based protein ingredients are a major source of protein for vegans worldwide. High nutritional profile, low carbon footprint, and low price of plant-sourced protein are driving the consumption of these proteins. It is also gaining an increasing level of importance due to its lower energy consumption, emissions, land usage, and water consumption; it also offers better input conversion efficiency.

Animal based proteins are dominating the global protein ingredients market.

On the basis of source, the market for protein ingredients is classified into animal and plant protein. The demand for animal-based protein ingredients held a dominant share in the protein ingredients market across regions, particularly in North America and Europe, where the consumption of animal-based protein remains high.

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Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period. The market in the region is driven by increase in population growth especially in countries such as China and India. Further, rise in demand for healthy food products having high nutritional value such as soy, wheat, and vegetable protein is driving the market in this region.

Major vendors in the protein ingredients market include Cargill (US), ADM (US), DowDuPont (US), Kerry Group (Ireland), Omega Protein Corporation (US), Friesland (Netherlands), Fonterra (New Zealand), Arla Foods (Denmark), AMCO (US), Roquette (France), Gelita AG (Germany), Kewpie Corporation (Japan), AGARNA (Austria), AMCO Proteins (US), Hilmar Ingredients (US), Axiom Foods (US), and Burcon Nutrascience (Canada).

Recent Developments:

• In August 2019, Cargill (US) invested USD 75 million to expand the production capacity for PURIS Pea protein at its Minneapolis facility due to surge in the demand for pea protein. This initiative was strategically taken by witnessing a growing demand for plant-based protein in the North American region. Through this they aim to cater to a large number of customers with tasty, sustainable and label-friendly pea protein across North America.
• In July 2018, ADM (US) and Cargill (US) launched their new joint venture SoyVen in Egypt to manufacture soybean meal and oil for customers in Egypt. Both the companies hold equal interest in the company. Their production plant is located in Borg Al-Arab whose daily production capacity is doubled to 6,000 MT, witnessing a growing demand for higher-protein soybean meal and oil by the Egyptian customers. This will also lower down the need for imports from the international markets.

Oryzenin Market: Growth Opportunities and Recent Developments

The report “Oryzenin Market by Type (Isolates, Concentrates), Application (Bakery & Confectionery, Meat Analogs & Extenders, Sports & Energy Nutrition, Dairy Alternatives, Beverages), Form (Dry, Liquid), and Region – Global Forecast to 2022″, is estimated at USD 88.2 Million in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 198.2 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 14.5% during the forecast period. The market is driven by factors such as the increasing demand for rice protein due to its functional properties, growth in consumption of plant protein, cost-effectiveness of plant protein as compared to animal protein, and the increasing awareness among consumers towards the importance of protein.

On the basis of application, the oryzenin market was led by sports & energy nutrition, followed by beverages, in 2015. Sports & energy nutrition was the leading segment, owing to the increase in the consumption of sports & energy drinks due to the trend of healthy living among consumers. The application of oryzenin in sports & energy nutrition is attributed to its high amino acid profile and branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), which are essential for athletes and bodybuilders for muscle recovery. Oryzenin increased lean body mass skeletal muscle hypertrophy, power, and strength similar to whey protein. This segment has potential for growth in the near future, with increasing application of oryzenin as a nutrition enhancer in food products.

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On the basis of form, the dry segment accounted for a larger market share in 2015. The dry form dominated the oryzenin market as it is easy to handle and can be transported easily with lower expenses, which has increased the demand for dry oryzenin powder. In addition, the liquid form needs further processing to be extracted from the dry form, thus increasing the investment.

The rapid growth of economies in Europe has led to the increase in demand for protein. This factor has resulted in the growth of low-cost protein sources such as vegetable proteins that can be used as substitutes for other protein ingredients. European consumers are emphasizing more on healthier lifestyles; hence, protein product manufacturers need to focus on reducing consumer fears concerning its allergies and safety issues. Gluten is found to cause allergies and it has been estimated that up to 90% of protein in wheat is gluten. Amongst northern European consumers, 30% carry genes for gluten intolerance. This creates tremendous opportunity for other sources of proteins which are free from gluten such as rice protein.

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This report includes a study of development strategies, along with the product portfolios of the leading companies in the oryzenin market. The key companies profiled are Axiom Foods, Inc. (U.S.), AIDP Inc. (U.S.), RiceBran Technologies (U.S.), Kerry Group plc (Ireland), and BENEO GmbH (Germany). The other players of the oryzenin market are Ribus, Inc. (U.S.), Green Labs LLC (U.S.), Golden Grain Group Limited (China), Shaanxi Fuheng (FH) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (China), and Bioway (Xi’An) Organic Ingredients Co., Ltd. (China).

Targeted Audience:

• Supply side: Oryzenin manufacturers, suppliers, formulators, traders, distributors, and suppliers
• Demand side: Plant protein manufacturers, food processing industries, whey producers, large sports drink manufacturing companies, and researchers
• Regulatory side: Organizations such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)

Food Coating Marke: Growth Opportunities and Recent Developments

The food coating ingredients and equipment markets were valued at USD 2.60 billion and USD 1.87 billion, respectively, in 2017 and are projected to reach a value of USD 3.62 billion and USD 2.21 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.8% and 3.7%, respectively, from 2018 to 2023. Some of the major factors driving market growth includes rising demand for meat, seafood, poultry, bakery products, snacks, and confectionery products, growing demand for processed and convenience food, and increased focus on production efficiency, processing time, and quality of food products.

Report Objectives:

• Determining and projecting the size of the food coating market, with respect to form, ingredient, application, and region, over a five-year period ranging from 2018 to 2023
• Identifying the attractive opportunities in the market by determining the largest and fastest-growing segments across the key regions
• Analyzing the demand-side factors on the basis of the following:
• Impact of macro- and micro-economic factors on the market
• Shifts in demand patterns across different subsegments and regions
• Identifying and profiling key market players in the food coating market
• Determining the market share of key players operating in the food coating market

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The meat & sea food segment is estimated to account for the largest market in 2018 for both the food coating ingredient and equipment market.

On the basis of application, the meat & sea food segment is expected to account for the largest share. The market is mainly driven by the large scale usage in North America. Coating for meat & sea food products to protect them from spoilage. This allows the addition of savory flavors and crispy texture of meat and seafood products. In addition to this, America’s increasing consumption of crispy, fried chicken, coated with batter and crumbs is driving the market for this application steadily.

The semi-automatic mode of operation is expected to show the highest growth rate in the next five years.

The semi-automatic segment is projected to grow at the highest growth rate in the next five years. Semi-automatic food coating equipment is usually adopted by small- and medium-scale manufacturers, as their production scale is limited. Developing countries in the Asia Pacific and South American regions that have a large number of small and medium manufacturers of food processing products utilize semi-automated equipment. Limited investment capacity and high labor availability are the major drivers that have led to the use of semi-automated equipment in these regions.

Liquid coating is expected to account for the largest market share in the food coating ingredient market.

Liquid coating is used in formulations of bakery products, flavored nuts, ice cream coatings, granola bars, and confectioneries such as candy bars. Coatings include fat-based formulations that are melted and applied to solid food products such as nuts, cakes, doughnuts, cookies, sugar wafers, ice cream bars, and fruit pieces by manufacturers for the addition of flavors. For instance, liquid food coating ingredients such as batter are used in products such as chicken nuggets and wings. Batter coatings add color, flavor, texture, and extend the shelf life of these products, thus boosting the demand for liquid food coating ingredients in the region.

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North America is estimated to dominate the food coating ingredient market in 2018.

North America is expected to continue its dominant presence in the food coating ingredients market during the forecast period. The region is backed by superior food coating technologies and utilizes automatic equipment for coating food ingredients. Consumers in the US and Canada majorly consume salty snacks such as potato chips, which need dry coating. Apart from this, these countries consume frozen food that requires coating for an extended shelf life. Consumers in this region opt for cereal as breakfast options where coating is applied. The US is also a huge market for confectionery products. These factors have fueled the growth of the food coating market in North America.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of the leading companies. It includes profiles of leading companies such Marel (Iceland), GEA Group (Germany), Bühler AG (Switzerland), JBT Corporation (US), TNA Australia Pty Limited (Australia), Clextral (France), Dumoulin (France), Spice Application Systems (UK), Cargill (US), Kerry Group (Iceland), Tate & Lyle Plc (UK), Newly Weds Foods (US), PGP International (US), Archer Daniels Midland Company (US), Ingredion Incorporated (US), and Bowman Ingredients (UK).

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