Monday, June 1, 2020

Factors Driving the Vitamin & Mineral Premixes Market

Vitamin & mineral premixes are dry or liquid custom blends of a wide range of vitamins, minerals, or combinations of vitamins & minerals, which are used in food & beverages, animal feed, healthcare, and personal care applications for enrichment or fortification purposes with an objective of enhancing the nutritional value of the products. The growth of Vitamin & Mineral Premixes Market is attributed to the growing demand for fortified food & beverage products, the rise in consumption of compound feed, the growing need for food enrichment due to high processing levels of food products, and customized nature & specificity to individual customer requirements.

On the basis of type, the vitamin & mineral combinations segment dominated the global market in 2016, globally, followed by vitamin premixes. The food and feed manufacturers’ inclination toward premixes which are inclusive of all the essential vitamins and minerals, as opposed to opting for various vitamin & mineral premix products, drive the market for vitamin & mineral combinations. The segment is also projected to be the fastest-growing during the forecast period.


The feed segment is estimated to dominate the vitamin & mineral premixes market on the basis of application through the forecast period. Nutritional benefits provided by vitamin and mineral premixes for the maintenance of animal well-being and increase in consumer awareness regarding required pet nutrition globally has resulted in the significant market share of feed applications in the market. 

On the basis of form, the powder segment accounted for the largest share of this market in 2016. Convenience in the packaging of powdered premixes and their comparatively stable nature to liquid form are some of the main factors responsible for the growth of the powder segment in the market. 

The demand for food and feed products with specific health benefits is experiencing growth in the Asia Pacific region owing to the changing lifestyles of customers. The major drivers for vitamin & mineral premixes in this region are the growing regional population; rise in disposable incomes; rapid urbanization, especially in China, India, and Japan; and continuous modernization in the food & feed industry. Rising population and changing consumer tastes & preferences for healthy and sustainable lifestyles drive the growth of the vitamin & mineral premixes market.


This report studies marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies such as DSM (Netherlands), Corbion (Netherlands), Glanbia (Ireland), Vitablend Nederland (Netherlands), Watson (US), SternVitamin (Germany), The Wright Group (US), Zagro Asia (Singapore), Nutreco (Netherlands), Farbest-Tallman Foods Corporation (US), Burkmann Industries (US), and Bar-Magen (Israel). 

Target Audience: 
  • Associations and industry bodies
  • Commercial research & development (R&D) institutions
  • Food processors and food manufacturers
  • Feed, personal care, and nutraceutical product manufacturers
  • Regulatory bodies such as the Food and Drugs Organization (FDA), the European Commission, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
  • Commercial research & development (R&D) institutions and financial institutions
  • Importers and exporters of vitamin & mineral premixes
  • Traders, distributors, and raw material suppliers
  • Industry experts

Friday, May 29, 2020

Rapid Test Market Projected to Garner Significant Revenues by 2022

The report Rapid Test Market (Services) by Technology (PCR, Immunoassay, HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS), Contaminant (Pathogens, Meat speciation, GMO, Allergens, Pesticides, Mycotoxin, Heavy Metals), Food Tested (Processed, Crops), and Region – Global Forecast to 2022″, The rapid test market, in terms of value, was valued at USD 10.14 Billion in 2016. It is projected to reach USD 15.71 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2017. The market is driven by factors such as an increase in the requirement for a rapid test results to enhance productivity, increase in product recalls due to stringent regulations, growing incidences of foodborne illness, and globalization of food trade. Growing consumer awareness for food safety and increasing involvement of government & non-government bodies to deliver safe food products to consumers provides new growth opportunities for market players.


The objectives of the study are:
  • To define, segment, and forecast the size of the rapid test market with respect to contaminant, technology, food tested, and region
  • To analyze the market structure by identifying various subsegments of the rapid test market
  • To forecast the size of the 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 crucial factors that are influencing the growth of the market (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges)
  • To analyze opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide details of the competitive landscape for market leaders
  • To strategically profile key players and comprehensively analyze their market share and core competencies
  • To analyze competitive developments such as expansions & investments, acquisitions, new product/service & technology launches, agreements, collaborations, and partnerships in the rapid test market

PCR-based segment projected to grow at the highest CAGR, by technology, from 2017 to 2022

PCR is the dominant rapid test technology applied in food testing; the market for the same is projected to grow at a significant rate in the next five years. The market for PCR-based technology in rapid test is growing due to the automated, faster, and accurate results with low level of detection.

Meat & seafood products segment projected to grow at the highest CAGR, by food tested, from 2017 to 2022

Meat & seafood products are tested by means of rapid test technologies for various contaminants. Meat speciation testing, in its different forms, is a routine practice conducted to safeguard consumer interest and health, especially against malpractices such as adulterations. This segment is expected to grow at a high rate primarily due to increasing stringency of regulations for meat products along with increasing cases of contaminated meat.


Significant growth for rapid test is observed in the Asia-Pacific region

The requirement for rapid test has grown in the region in recent years, owing to an increase in consumer awareness in the Asia-Pacific region regarding the safety of food products. The growth in this market is fueled by the economic development in countries such as China and India. Food safety procedure compliance in Europe (a major importer) is severe, and in order to hold the food trade, Chinese food producers have to comply with the food standards and regulations. China is a potential market for rapid test due to various factors such as unhygienic food practices, human negligence, regulatory violations, and fraudulent practices growing incidences of foodborne illness due to contaminated food.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies. More than 240 developments were tracked for the 25 companies in the market. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as SGS (Switzerland), Bureau Veritas (France), Intertek (UK), Eurofins (Luxembourg), and TUV SUD (Germany).

Food Extrusion Market to Record Steady Growth by 2022

The report Food Extrusion Market by Extruder (Single Screw, Twin Screw, and Contra Twin Screw), Process (Cold and Hot), Food Product (Savory Snacks, Breakfast Cereals, Bread, Flours & Starches, and Textured Protein), and Region – Global Forecast to 2022″, The food extrusion market, by food product and equipment, is projected to reach a value of USD 68.38 Billion and USD 7.11 Billion by 2022, at CAGRs of 4.26% and 2.41% from 2017 to 2022, respectively. The market is driven by factors such as the growth of the processed food industry, which in turn drives the extruded products industry. The innovations in the food extrusion industry, for example, by designing extrusion equipment that offers increased productivity and reducing the production cost, also drive the food extrusion market.


On the basis of extruder, the global market was led by twin screw extruder, followed by single screw extruder, in 2016. Ease of functionality, low cost of production, better control of process parameters, high level of process flexibility, and remarkable mixing capability are the key features of twin screw extruders.


The food extrusion market, on the basis of process, is segmented into hot and cold extrusion. The hot extrusion segment accounted for a larger market share in 2016. Rapid high energy transfer into the mass with high-temperature short-time advantages is the key factor for the increasing preference for hot extrusion operations.

On the basis of food product, the savory snacks segment accounted for the largest market share in 2016, followed by breakfast cereals. Extrusion technology gave a phenomenal boost to the snack food industry by increasing the possibility of new shapes and sizes and textures using various raw materials.

The European region was the largest market for the food extrusion equipment market in 2016. This can be attributed to the increase in demand for various extruded food products in the European region. The robust growth of the food industry of Europe is supported by the increased demand for ready-to-eat snacks and other extruded food products. Moreover, many key players have their production plants of extrusion machinery established in this region.


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 as Baker Perkins (UK), Coperion (Germany), Bühler (Switzerland), AKRON TOOL & DIE (US), Groupe Legris Industries (Belgium), Pavan SpA (Italy), Flexicon (US), Triott Group (Netherlands), The Bonnot Company (US), and AMERICAN EXTRUSION INTERNATIONAL (US).

Dairy Testing Market to Witness Unprecedented Growth in Coming Years

The report Dairy Testing Market by Type (Safety (Pathogens, Adulterants, Pesticides), Quality), Technology (Traditional, Rapid), Product (Milk & Milk Powder, Cheese, Butter & Spreads, Infant Foods, Ice Cream & Desserts, Yogurt), and Region – Forecast to 2022″, The dairy testing market is projected to reach USD 5.90 Billion by 2022 from USD 4.13 Billion in 2017, at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2017. The market is driven by the increase in outbreaks of foodborne illnesses, globalization of dairy trade, and stringent safety & quality regulations for food. Lack of coordination among market stakeholders and improper enforcement of regulatory laws & supporting infrastructure in developing economies are the major restraints for this market.

The dairy testing market, based on type, has been segmented into safety testing & quality analysis. The safety testing segment dominated this market in 2016 and is also projected to be fastest-growing during the forecast period. This is attributable to the significant emphasis being laid on safety testing of food output with regulatory authorities focusing on addressing regulatory loopholes, preventing adulteration, malpractices, and labeling mandates.


The dairy testing market, by technology, has been segmented into traditional and rapid. The rapid technology segment dominated the market in 2016 and is projected to be the fastest growing by 2022. Low turnaround time, higher accuracy, sensitivity, and the ability to test a wide range of contaminants in comparison to traditional technology are the reasons for the growth of the rapid technology segment.

The dairy testing market, by product, has been segmented into milk & milk powder, cheese butter & spreads, infant food, ice cream & desserts, yoghurt, and others. The milk & milk powder dominated the market in 2016 and is projected to be the fastest growing by 2022. This is due to economically motivated adulteration, poor hygiene of storage, faulty supply chains, and contaminated equipment, which have led to milk being contaminated, which upon consumption can cause serious health problems to humans.

The market in the Asia Pacific region is driven by the growing consumer awareness and increasing health consciousness coupled with growing investments by testing companies in the region. Also, Asia Pacific is home to major dairy producing countries such as China, Australia & New Zealand, and India as these countries are becoming more aware of food safety and are implementing regulations for their testing.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the service portfolios of leading companies. It also includes the profiles of leading companies such as SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek, Eurofins, TÜV SÜD, and ALS Limited, among others.

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Target Audience:
  • Manufacturers, importers & exporters, traders, distributors, and suppliers of dairy testing kits, equipment, reagents, chemicals, and other related consumables
  • Dairy testing service providers
  • Dairy producers, processors, and manufacturers of dairy products
  • Government and research organizations
  • Trade associations and industry bodies
  • Regulatory bodies such as the Food and Drug Organization (FDA), European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), and Food Safety Commission of Japan

Latest Regulatory Trends Impacting the Potato Processing Market

The report Potato Processing Market by Type (Frozen, Chips & Snack Pellets, Dehydrated), Application (Snacks, Ready-to-cook & Prepared Meals), Distribution Channel (Foodservice and Retail), and Region – Global Forecast to 2022″, The global potato processing market was valued at USD 22.74 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 30.85 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period. The market for potato processing is showing a significant growth due to the rise in demand for applications such as snack foods and prepared ready meals and with the increase in consumer preferences for convenience foods to save time and efforts. Increase in the number of retail channels such as hypermarkets and supermarkets, rapid growth of the fast food industry, industrialization policies (such as the FDI and the establishment of Export Processing Zones) adopted by governments of developing economies such as India and China are also expected to drive the growth of the potato processing market during the forecast period.


Based on application, the market is segmented into snacks, ready-to-cook & prepared meals, and others (food additives in soups, gravies, bakery, and desserts). The consumption of processed potato products in ready-to-cook & prepared meals application is estimated to account for the largest market share in 2017. Processed potato products used in ready-to-cook & prepared meals is a booming market due to the increase in consumer preference for convenience food products, busy work schedules, and on-the-go consumption habits. Apart from ready-to-cook & prepared meals, processed potato products also find applications in the snacks segment, such as potato-based snacks with low carbs, low salt, air-dried, baked products with a number of flavors, which also drives the demand for potato processing market.


On the basis of type, the market has been segmented into frozen, chips & snack pellets, dehydrated, and others (canned potato, potato granules, flour, and starch). The frozen segment dominated the global potato processing market, and this trend is expected to continue through the forecast period. Frozen potato products are highly consumed owing to the increase in demand for french fries, served in restaurants and fast food chains, worldwide. The expansion of Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and McDonald’s in countries such as India and China, is expected to fuel the demand for frozen potato products during the forecast period. The chips & snack pellets segment was the second-largest due to the growing popularity of potato chips among young population and ease of availability.

The global market has been segmented on the basis of distribution channel into foodservice and retail. Potato processing have been gaining importance in the foodservice segment due to the growth of food delivery channels and increase in demand for fast food. Apart from the demand from full-service and quick service restaurants, increase in the number of national and international brands in the hotel industry is expected to drive the demand for potato products in the foodservice industry during the forecast period.


The Asia-Pacific market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The most dominant factor in the region affecting the potato processing market is the dense population across most of the countries, coupled with the high production of potatoes. Government policies such as foreign direct investment (FDI) in developing economies, along with an increase in the number of business deals such as mergers, acquisitions, and investments, have assisted in the development and the growth of value-added potato processing products. The tremendous growth is majorly observed in the processed potato industry of Southeast Asia. Growing urbanization in countries such as China and India is supporting the growth of the potato chips market in this region.

This report includes a study of the product offerings and competitive benchmarking of leading companies. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (U.S.), The Kraft Heinz Company (U.S.), McCain Foods Limited (U.S.), J.R. Simplot Company (U.S.), Agristo NV (Belgium), Farm Frites International B.V. (Netherlands), AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG (Austria), J.R. Short Milling Company (U.S.), Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), Idahoan Foods, LLC (U.S.), and Aviko B.V. (Netherlands).

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Key Trends Shaping the Biofertilizers Market

The biofertilizers market is estimated to be valued at USD 2.0 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 3.8 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period. The market is driven primarily by the increasing organic farmland as well as the rising acceptance of biofertilizers among farmers.

Based on form, liquid biofertilizers is estimated to account for a major value share in 2019

Of both the forms, the usage of liquid biofertilizers remains substantially high, globally. This is due to its higher shelf life as compared to carrier-based biofertilizers. Liquid biofertilizers have a life expectancy of 2 to 3 years, making it more convenient and affordable for farmers in developing countries. Moreover, liquid fertilizers have better tolerance limits for adverse conditions. The quality control protocols for liquid biofertilizers are also easy and expeditious compared to carrier-based biofertilizers. Thus, in terms of value, the liquid biofertilizers segment is estimated to dominate the global market in 2019.

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Higher consumption of biofertilizers for organic fruits & vegetables contributes to the growth of the biofertilizers market in this segment

Biofertilizers have proved to be useful in numerous ways, including improving the quality, shelf-life, and yield of fruits & vegetables. The increasing trend of consumer preferences for organic fruits & vegetables due to changing lifestyle and rising per capita income is the primary factor driving market growth. A rising trend in the cultivation of organic fruits & vegetables and those under IPM practices have also created a positive impact on the growth of the biofertilizers market.

Based on the mode of application, the soil treatment segment is projected to witness higher growth in the biofertilizers market

Soil treatment methods increase the crop yield and help in fetching better results. When applied to the soil, it increases the availability of nutrients and improves the yield by 10 to 25% without adversely affecting the soil as well as the environment. Soil treatment is used mainly in the Asian region due to rampant use of traditional agriculture methods in the current farming system. Thus, the market for biofertilizers with soil treatment mode of application is estimated to propel during the forecast period.


With the increasing demand for organic food products, North America is estimated to dominate the biofertilizers market in 2019

Changing lifestyle and increasing buying power among consumers has increased the demand for biofertilizers. High adoption of advanced irrigation systems such as drip & sprinkler irrigation and widespread acceptance of biofertilizers among the farmers is further propelling the market growth. The farmers in this region are highly skilled in terms of knowledge and machinery. Due to the rampant use of chemical fertilizers, the fertility of the soil is declining. To maintain soil fertility as well as the yield of crops, farmers are sustainably opting for biofertilizers.

This report includes a study of the development strategies of leading companies. The scope of this report consists of a detailed study of biofertilizer manufacturers such as Novozymes (Denmark), Kiwa-Biotech (China), Rizobacter Argentina S.A (Argentina), Lallemand Inc. (Canada) and Symborg (Spain).

Recent Developments:
  • In June 2019, Novozymes (Denmark) announced plans to continue its research and distribution partnership with Bayer (Germany), where Novozymes could form multi-partnership with UPL (India) and Univar Solutions (US) to distribute its biological products. In July 2018, Rizobacter Argentina (Argentina) registered an inoculant for chickpea. This product would help to increase the potential pulses market of Europe and India.
  • In July 2018, Rizobacter Argentina (Argentina) registered an inoculant for chickpea. This product would help to increase the potential pulses market of Europe and India.
  • In May 2016, Lallemand Inc. (Canada) acquired Lage y Cia (Uruguay), a prominent seed inoculant company in South America. This acquisition would help Lallemand in the product development of yeast, fungi, and bacteria as a biostimulant, biocontrol, and biofertilizer agent in the agriculture industry. 

Sustainable Growth Opportunities in the Rodenticides Market

The report "Rodenticides Market by Type (Non-Anticoagulants, Anticoagulants (FGAR, SGAR)), End-Use Sector (Agricultural Fields, Warehouses, Urban Centers (Residential, Commercial)), Mode of Application (Pellets, Sprays, Powders), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025", is projected to reach USD 5.9 billion by 2025, from USD 4.7 billion in 2019, at a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period. The market is driven by factors such as urbanization and industrialization, along with public awareness about chemical-based rodenticides.

Opportunity: Development of non-toxic and third generation anticoagulants

Chemicals that have toxic effects are used to eliminate pests. However, these chemicals, when used in excess, can be toxic to other animals as well. Rodenticides can enter the food environment (right from agricultural farms to storage), and when consumed repeatedly, may accumulate to reach a toxic level in larger animals. Pets and wildlife can get poisoned directly by bait or indirectly through the consumption of poisoned rodents. Almost all rodenticides are synthetic, but there are also non-toxic, natural rodenticides that are cellulose-based. Presently, natural rodenticides are witnessing growth in the market due to the increasing safety concerns among consumers. For example, BIORAT is a natural rodenticide which is highly effective against rats and mice. In order to resolve the issue of the negative impact of toxic rodenticides, Biological Pharmaceutical Laboratories of Cuba developed BIORAT, which is based on a rat-specific pathogen. The product has successfully been marketed in 22 countries of Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

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By type, the anticoagulant segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period

The rodenticides market has been segmented on the basis of types into non-anticoagulant and anticoagulant. The market for anticoagulant rodenticides is projected to record the highest market share between 2019 and 2025. Anticoagulant rodenticides are of lethal doses that kill rodents in a single dose or multiple doses. These rodenticides block the activity of the vitamin K cycle, resulting in the inability to produce blood clotting factors—prothrombin and proconvertin; this leads to internal bleeding and death of the animal. Anticoagulants act relatively slowly, when compared to the most acute rodenticides.

By mode of application, the pellets segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period

The rodenticides market has been segmented on the basis of mode of application into pellets, sprays, and powder. Pellets are the particles usually prepared by the compression of original materials. In terms of rodenticides, pellets are used with the baits for attracting the rodents. Rodenticides under pellets are available in various forms such as grains and wax blocks which makes it very easier to coat with any of the baits.


North America to account for the largest market size during the forecast period.

The North American rodenticides market is projected to be the largest between 2019 and 2025, while the Asia Pacific market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR. Strengthening of the housing industry and a steadily improving economy has been driving the overall pest control market, and thereby has been boosting the rodenticides market as well. Rodent is a major concern among all the pests in the US, and according to the Washington Post Company LLC (US), there were about 2 million New York City rats in 2014. According to the US Census Bureau and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, nearly 667,000 new single-family houses were sold in February 2019, compared to 588,000 new single-family houses in December 2018. Thus, with the increasing number of new houses, the demand for rodent control products and services is also projected to increase during the forecast period.

BASF SE (Germany), Bayer (Germany), Syngenta (Switzerland), UPL (India), Liphatech Inc. (US), JT Eaton (US), Neogen Corporation (US), Pelgar International (UK), Senestech Inc. (US), Bell Laboratories (US), and Impex Europa (UK). Key service providers include Rentokil Initial Plc (UK), Terminix (US), Ecolab (US), Anticimex (Sweden), Rollins (US), Truly Nolen (US), and Abell Pest Control (Canada) are some of the key players operating in the rodenticides market.

Recent Developments:
  • In January 2019, Turner Pest Control, a Jacksonville-based Anticimex company acquired Brandon Pest Control (US). It is USD 8 million company that deals with pest control service provision. The acquisition is the part of company’s aggressive growth strategy. 
  • In April 2018, BASF (US) launched Selontra rodent bait, a soft bait formulation. This products is cholecalciferol based rodenticide which helps the professionals for rodent control.