Monday, June 22, 2020

Upcoming Growth Trends in the Pheromones Market

The report "Pheromones Market in Agriculture by Crop Type (Field Crops, Fruits & Nuts, Vegetable Crops), Function (Mating Disruption, Mass Trapping, Detection & Monitoring), Mode of Application (Traps, Dispensers, Sprays), Type, and Region - Global Forecast to 2025", The global pheromones market size is estimated to be valued at USD 2.4 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach a value of USD 5.7 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 15.3% during the forecast period. Factors such as the impact of climate change on pest proliferation, strong demand for high-value crops, advancements in integrated pest management solutions, and supportive regulations for semiochemicals are driving the market growth for pheromones.

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By type, sex pheromones are projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the pheromones market during the forecast period.

Sex pheromones aid in reducing the population of insect pests in fruits & nuts, field crops, and vegetable crops. These pheromones can be used in capturing both male and female insects due to which it is a more viable option than aggregation or host-marking pheromones.

By crop type, fruits & nuts are projected to dominate the pheromones market during the forecast period.

Fruits & nuts segment is accounted to hold the largest market share due to the growing demand for high-value crops across the globe. The application of pheromones would aid in reducing the presence of pesticide residue on crops, thereby improving the export scenario for the growers.

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North America is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The increasing awareness about insect pheromones among IPM practitioners, particularly early adopters in fruit, cotton, and orchard farming such as grapes and pome & stone fruits, is a key factor that is projected to drive the growth of the market. The increasing adoption of pheromones in fruits such as apples, pears, grapes, and peaches in the US and Mexico is due to the need for control codling moth, grape moth, and oriental fruit moth. Through the IPM programs of the US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and the USDA, these practices have gained importance in vegetable and field crops, such as sweet corn and cotton, respectively.

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 pheromones market. It consists of the profiles of leading companies such as BASF (Germany), Suterra LLC (US), Russell IPM (US) , Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd (Japan), Koppert Biological Systems (Netherlands), Isagro Group (Italy), Biobest Group NV (Belgium), ISCA Technologies (US), Trécé Inc. (US), Bedoukian Research, Inc (US), Pherobank B.V (Netherlands), Certis Europe BV (Netherlands), Bioline Agrisciences Ltd (UK), Bio Controle (Brazil), ATGC Biotech Pvt Ltd (India), Sumi Agro France (France), SEDQ Healthy Crops S.L. (Spain), Laboratorios Agrochem, S.L. (Spain), Novagrica (Greece), and International Pheromone Systems (UK).

Recent Developments:
  • In June 2019, Koppert Biological Systems acquired Natural Enemies (US), which is a leader in the cannabis industry for chemical-free pest management. This acquisition would help the growers to gain access to Koppert’s high-quality products as well as make efficient use of the company’s knowledge in horticulture.
  • In September 2019, PI Industries (India) acquired Isagro’s India-based subsidiary, Isagro Asia. This acquisition helped in enhancing the PI Industries’ access to the manufacturing capabilities of Isagro Asia, which enabled it to expand its customer base. This acquisition would also reduce Isagro Group’s financial debt.
  • In December 2018, Biobest Group NV acquired BKS A.S. (Turkey) for strengthening its position in the global market for sticky traps, rolls, and pheromones
  • ISCA Technologies acquired the assets of Scotts Canada, Ltd. (Canada), which is a subsidiary of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. This acquisition allowed the company to gain access to the industrial business portfolio of pest management products developed by Scotts Canada

Friday, June 19, 2020

COVID-19 Impact on Digital Agriculture Market: Growth Opportunities and Recent Developments

The report "COVID-19 Impact on Digital Agriculture Market by Smart Farming Systems (Livestock Monitoring, Yield Monitoring, Crop Scouting, Field Mapping, Real-Time Safety Testing, and Climate Smart), and Region - Global Forecast to 2021", Post COVID-19, the global digital agriculture market size is estimated to grow from USD 5.6 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 6.2 billion by 2021, recording a CAGR of 9.9%.



“Precision farming is the most attractive end-user industry in the digital agriculture market.”

The precision farming market is likely to increase in the long term after the COVID-19 outbreak, as precision farming makes it possible to monitor the state of the crops while not being physically present through the usage of automation, minimizing the need to contact other people, which is crucial during these times. This farming is an approach where inputs are utilized in precise amounts to get increased average yields, compared to traditional cultivation techniques. However, in the short term, COVID-19 would affect the market and the growth of the market would be relatively slower in the first and second quarters of the year 2020 due to economic slowdown and inflation.

These practices save time and costs: reduce fertilizer and chemical application costs, reduce pollution through less use of chemicals. Also, they help in monitoring the soil and plant physiochemical conditions: by placing sensors to measure parameters such as electrical conductivity, nitrates, temperature, evapotranspiration, radiation, and leaf and soil moisture, so that the optimal conditions required for plant growth can be achieved. These factors help to obtain a greater output with limited labor force during this pandemic situation where there is a shortage of labor and thus would help in a regular supply of food, thereby ensuring food security.

“Farm labor management remains the worst affected market during COVID-19.”

With the COVID-19 outbreak, farm labor management remains worst affected in the digital agriculture industry. The pandemic has a significant negative impact on the livelihoods of millions of workers engaged in export-oriented, labor-intensive agricultural production in developing countries. The pandemic may also have a serious impact on processing due to labor shortages and the temporary cessation of production. For example, according to International Labour Organization (ILO) 2020, Europe’s agricultural sector is facing dramatic labor shortages due to border closures that prevent hundreds of thousands of seasonal workers from reaching farms that rely on their labor during the harvest period. The impact on the sector is expected to be long term. Many major European agricultural producers, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Poland, are particularly vulnerable. According to Coldiretti, the Italian organization representing farmers, over a quarter of the food produced in the country relies on approximately 370,000 regular seasonal migrant workers.


“Asia Pacific to be the fastest-growing market in digital agriculture market during the forecast period”

The market for digital agriculture, by region, has been segmented into Asia Pacific, Europe, the US, and RoW. The Asia Pacific segment accounted for the fastest-growing market in 2021, by value, in the digital agriculture market. Asia Pacific comprises the most populated countries such as China and India, with increasing demand for agricultural products. These countries are also the most two of the most affected countries during COVID-19. The government policies supporting the digitization of farm processes and the need for efficient usage of natural resources, and decreasing availability of migrant labor are expected to increase the adoption of digital agriculture techniques.

Some of the major players in the market are DTN (US), Farmers Edge (Canada), Taranis (Israel), Eurofins (Luxembourg), and AgriWebb (Australia). DTN specializes in subscription-based services for the analysis and delivery of real-time weather, agricultural, energy, and commodity market information. The company mainly operates through four business segments, namely, agriculture, energy, weather, and financial analytics. The company offers different smart farming systems through the agriculture segment. Its agriculture segment provides an analysis of commodity markets; hyper-local weather and disease insights to guide planting, growing and harvesting operations to farmers and agribusinesses; and a real-time pulse on the industry so they are aware of the trends and how they may affect their operations.

Agricultural Pump Market: Growth Opportunities and Recent Developments

The report "Agricultural Pump Market by Type (Rotodynamic Pumps, Positive Displacement Pumps), Power Source (Electricity-grid Connection, Diesel/Petrol, Solar), HP, End-Use (Irrigation, Livestock Watering), and Region – Global Forecast to 2025", size is estimated to be valued at USD 4.2 billion in 2020. It is projected to reach a value of USD 6.1 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period. Factors such as increasing land being brought under irrigation, rising adoption of modern agricultural practices in developing countries, government support in the adoption of new agricultural equipment and technology, increased rate of mechanization, and the advent of big data in agricultural farms are some of the factors that are driving the growth of the market. However, the operation of pumps in fragmented landholdings and high maintenance costs are some of the factors hindering the growth of this market. 

The market for agricultural pumps in the range of 4-15 hp is projected to account for the largest share during the forecast period

Based on hp, the market has been classified into 0.5 -3, 4-15, 16-30, 31-40, and > 40. The demand for pumps in the range of 4-15 hp is the highest due to their growing adoption in small and medium-sized landholdings. They are used to withdraw water from sources, such as reservoirs and lakes.
The availability of subsidy for solar pumps driving the growth of the market

Solar pumps are being provided at subsidized rates to the farmers across countries in China, India, and the Middle East. Due to this, the market for solar pumps would be growing at the fastest rate during the forecast period.


The rising demand from the irrigation sector to drive the agriculture pumps market

By end-use, the market is segmented into irrigation and livestock watering. The agricultural sector makes use of pumps, majorly for application in irrigation. With the growing area being brought under irrigation, the market for pumps for use in irrigation is growing. With the meat consumption growth across the regions, the need for agriculture pumps in the livestock watering sector is also growing.

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

Asia Pacific is the largest share of the global agricultural pumps market due to the presence of some of the major agricultural crop producers, such as China, India, and South Korea, which have large population sizes that demand various varieties of crop products to meet their consumption requirements. This has led to an increase in the land being brought under cultivation, which leads to the growing demand for agricultural pumps.

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 agricultural pumps market. It consists of the profiles of the leading companies such as Xylem Inc. (US), Grundfos (Denmark), Kirloskar Brothers Limited (India), KSB SE (Germany), Valmont Industries (US), Jain Irrigation Systems (India), Franklin Electric (US), WILO (Germany), Shakti Pumps Ltd (India), and Shimge Pump Industry Group Co., Ltd (China). 


Recent Developments:
  • In January 2020, Franklin Electric acquired Valley Farms Supply, Inc. (Lansing, Michigan) for USD 9.0 million. Valley Farms is a professional groundwater distributor operating three locations in the State of Michigan and one in the State of Indiana. Valley Farms has approximately USD 28.0 million of consolidated annual sales.
  • In November 2019, WILO USA LLC, a subsidiary of WILO SE, through its newly-established subsidiary, American-Marsh Pumps LLC, acquired the assets of US manufacturer J-Line Pump Co. d/b/a American-Marsh Pumps. The acquisition of American-Marsh Pumps strengthens its footprint in the US and expands the product portfolio for its customers in the Water Management, Industry, and Building Services segments.

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Fruit & Vegetable Processing Enzymes Market: Growth Opportunities and Recent Developments

The global fruit & vegetable processing enzymes market has grown steadily in the last few years. The market size is projected to reach USD 41.39 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of around 6.7% from 2016 to 2022. The high specificity of enzymes in biochemical reactions is the major driving factor of this market.

The global market based on sources has been segmented into bacteria and fungi. This is because bacteria is largely used to increase the shelf-life of fruits & vegetables for a prolonged time. Moreover, bacteria contributes to the easy genetic transformation for enzyme, which has led to the dominance of bacteria compared to other microorganisms in the fruit & vegetable processing enzymes market.

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The global market, based on type, has been segmented into amylase, pectinase, protease, and cellulase. The amylase segment accounted for the largest share of the fruit & vegetable processing enzymes market in 2015. Amylases are mainly used in industries, such as food & beverages due to its cost effectiveness, and less time-consuming methods, and therefore the demand is high. Microorganisms are considered as the best source of these enzymes. Alpha-amylase, beta-amylase, and gluco-amylase are the major types of amylases. Out of the three types, á-amylase and gluco-amylase are used in a wider range of products in the food & beverage industry.

In the form segment, the market has been segmented on the basis of liquid and powder. The liquid form accounted for the largest share in 2015. The liquid enzyme is used directly in its liquid form or sprayed and absorbed onto a solid carrier. The liquid formulation of enzyme is supplied as a liquid solution, which is sprayed on the pellets. The growth in this segment is attributed to three major components, such as enzymatic, physical, and microbial stabilities are considered by manufacturers during the production stage which has resulted in the increased demand.

Significant growth for fruit & vegetable processing enzymes is observed in the Asia-Pacific region

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to surpass Europe as the second-largest consumer of fruit & vegetable processing enzymes. This is due to the rising demand from India and China, which has contributed to the industrial growth for food & beverages. More than two-thirds of the fruit & vegetable processing enzymes market in the Asia-Pacific region is import-dominated. Therefore, enzyme manufacturers have investment opportunities in new product developments across the Asia-Pacific region.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolio of leading companies. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (U.S.), Associated British Foods Plc (U.K.), Koninklijke DSM N.V. (The Netherlands), Novozymes A/S (Denmark), and Group Soufflet (France).


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  • Suppliers
  • R&D institutes
  • Technology providers
  • Enzymes manufacturers/suppliers
  • Intermediary suppliers
  • Wholesalers
  • Dealers

Cheese Powder Market to Showcase Continued Growth in the Coming Years

The report "Cheese Powder Market by Type (Cheddar, Mozzarella, Parmesan, American, and Blue), Application (Bakery & Confectionery, Sweet & Savory Snacks, Sauces, Dressings, Dips & Condiments, and Ready Meals), and Region – Global Forecast to 2022", The cheese powder market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.82% from 2016 to 2022, to reach USD 604.1 Million by 2022.

Increasing demand for convenience food products is driving the market

The increasing demand for convenience foods is one of the major drivers for the cheese powder market. The major industrial users of cheese powders include producers of snacks, soups, sauces, frozen products, and ready-to-eat meals. Snacks is the major application of cheese powder due to its easy handling and longer shelf life. Its usage in dry snacks has been largely contributing to the growth of the market.

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Rising awareness regarding the ill-health effects of cheese

The rising consumer awareness about the ill-health effects of cheese poses a great challenge to the growth of the global cheese powder market. Obesity, high cholesterol levels, and heart diseases are the major conditions associated with the consumption of processed cheese. Furthermore, studies suggest that the consumption of cheddar cheese may pose an increased risk of breast cancer by increasing the production of galactose from lactose.

The cheddar cheese segment is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period

The demand for cheddar cheese powder is mainly driven by its application as a flavorant in various convenience food products such as snacks, bakery products, confectioneries, ready meals, sauces, dressings, dips, and condiments. The demand for cheese powder is driven by increase in the fast food industry and the innovations in product offerings by cheese powder manufacturers.

Increased consumption of cheese powder in ready meals, owing to busy lifestyles and changing dietary habits

The market for application of cheese powder is led by ready meals, in terms of growth rate. The demand for ready meals is projected to increase due to the busy lifestyles and changing dietary habits of the consumers associated with it. Furthermore, cheese powder has a longer shelf life which makes it a preferred option for the packaged food manufacturers.


Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region in the cheese powder market, in terms of value.

Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region in the global cheese powder market due to rapidly growing fast-food industry and changing dietary preferences of people in countries like China, India, and Australia that has led to an increased demand for cheese powder in the region. Furthermore, key players in this market are focusing to establish their position in these developing nations.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as Lactosan A/S (Denmark), Land O’Lakes, Inc. (U.S.), Kerry Group Plc (Ireland), and Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (U.S.).

Upcoming Growth Trends in the Milk Protein Market

The milk protein market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5%, in terms of value, from 2017 to reach a projected value of USD 13.38 Billion by 2022. The multifunctional nature of milk protein, ease of incorporation in a wide range of applications, increase in demand for high protein food, and increase in consumption of premium products are the factors driving the global market. Increase in awareness with regard to the importance of high nutritional food and its rising applications among the global population, fuels the demand for milk protein.

Whey protein concentrates projected to be the largest segment

Whey protein concentrates segment is estimated to be the largest market share in the milk protein market in 2017, due to their wide range of applications in the food & beverage industry. The multifunctionality of whey protein concentrates, finds use in a broad spectrum of applications such as confectionery, bakery, infant nutrition, sports nutrition, and desserts.

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Sports nutrition: The most widely preferred milk protein application

The sports nutrition segment accounted for the largest share in the milk protein market, in terms of value, in 2016. Multifunctionality of milk protein increases its adoption in end-use applications, increased consumption of premium products, increase in demand for healthy food, growth in demand for high protein products, and increase in investments for research & development to develop new products for the market are the key drivers of the milk protein market. The milk protein market is considered to be one of the fastest-growing segments of the dairy ingredients market due to the growing trend toward reducing the fat content and calorie content, thereby increasing the protein content in food products. With the increase in awareness about health & nutrition products among the global population, wide applications of milk protein and positive investigations for health benefits create a platform for newer applications of protein, which drives the increase in demand and market growth for protein-based food products.

Europe estimated to be the most lucrative market for milk protein

In 2017, the Europe region is estimated to hold a significant share in the global milk protein market whereas Asia-Pacific is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The major drivers for this significant share of the European region are increase in consumer expectations for innovation and convenience. Development of milk protein for making low fat food products is one of the latest trends in the food & beverage industry of countries such as Germany and France. Positive investigations for health benefits create a platform for newer applications of milk protein and increase in consumer awareness regarding value-added products. The Asia-Pacific market is driven by the growing demand for processed food products in developing countries such as India, China, Australia, and New Zealand.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as Groupe Lactalis (France), Fonterra Co-Operative Group (New Zealand), FrieslandCampina (Netherlands), Arla Foods (Denmark), and Saputo Incorporated (Canada).

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Target Audience:
  • Milk protein importers and exporters
  • Dairy manufacturers and processors
  • Secondary sources, which include the following:
  • The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Dairy Food Association(IDFA)
  • The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Food safety agencies
  • End applications, which include the following:
  • Bakery products, confectionery products, and convenience foods
  • Dairy products

Direct-fed Microbials Market Projected to Garner Significant Revenues by 2022

The direct-fed microbials market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.96% to reach USD 1,399.6 Million by 2022. The market is driven by factors such as increase in awareness about feed quality and safety, rising demand for manufactured animal feed, growth in demand for animal protein, changes in farming practices and technology, and replacing antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) with direct-fed microbials. The continuous rise in the population has also resulted in an increase in the demand for food and the necessity for direct-fed microbials, to increase meat and milk production in a sustainable manner.

The consumption of direct-fed microbials is increasing significantly with various government regulations being adopted to improve animal health. The ban on the use of antibiotics as growth promoters in the European Union has created massive demand for direct-fed microbials. On the basis of type, the lactic acid bacteria segment is expected to be the fastest-growing, as these direct-fed microbials are highly effective. 


On the basis of livestock type, the direct-fed microbials (DFM) market has been segmented into swine, poultry, ruminants, aquatic animals, and others, which include equine and pets. The poultry segment is projected to be the fastest-growing, because direct-fed microbials provide poultry birds with protein and this increases their growth rate. With the high demand for poultry meat across the world due to their high nutrient value, the demand for direct-fed microbials is also expected to increase. 

Direct-fed microbials are available in dry and liquid forms. The dry form has a longer shelf life compared to the liquid form, which varies according to the type of direct-fed microbials used in animal feed. Dry microbials have more advantages and are used in various animal feed additive products. Liquid microbials are preferred by farmers as they are easily mixable and do not affect the texture of the feed. 

In 2015, North America accounted for the largest share in the direct-fed microbials (DFM) market, followed by Europe, and the Asian-Pacific region. France and Germany constituted the largest country-level markets in the European region in 2015. Increase in awareness about the benefits of direct-fed microbials, among livestock producers and a rise in population is leading to the growth of the market in this region. The direct-fed microbials market in the Asia-Pacific region is projected to grow with investments from several multinational manufacturers. The market is also projected to grow due to the increase in advanced agricultural technologies and export of key products in animal feed. Extensive R&D initiatives are also being undertaken to explore new varieties of direct-fed microbials to be used in animal feed. 


Stringent international quality standards and government regulations for direct-fed microbial products act as a restraint for the market. The key players identified in this market include Archer Daniels Midland Company (U.S.), E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (U.S.), Koninklijke DSM N. V. (Netherlands), Novozymes (Denmark), Chr. Hansen A/S (Denmark), Kemin Industries (U.S.), BIOMIN Holding GmbH (Austria), Lallemand Inc. (Canada), Novus International, Inc. (U.S.), and Bio-vet (U.S.) also attained strong position in the global direct-fed microbials (DFM) market. 

Most key participants have been exploring new markets through new product launches, expansions, and investments across the globe. Since 2011, the direct-fed microbials (DFM) market has witnessed an increase in demand, especially in countries such as the U.S., Germany, France, Brazil, India, and China. 

Target Audience:
  • Direct-fed microbial manufacturers
  • Feed manufacturers
  • Animal pharmaceutical companies
  • Direct-fed microbial raw material suppliers
  • Direct-fed microbial product exporters & importers
  • Educational institutions
  • Regulatory authorities
  • Consulting firms