Monday, June 22, 2020

Latest Regulatory Trends Impacting the Feed Acidifiers Market

The feed acidifiers market is estimated to grow from USD 2.7 billion in 2018 to USD 3.5 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period. The major factors driving the feed acidifiers market include the rising consumption of livestock by-products, high threat of diseases in livestock, growing government aids or funds promoting the wellness of the feed industry, and ban of antibiotics in the European Union (EU). The feed acidifiers market is experiencing strong growth due to initiatives being taken for improving animal health globally.

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Opportunity: Encapsulation techniques being used for feed acidifiers

Feed acidifiers have positive effects on livestock health but are often difficult to properly process in feed. Acidifiers tend to lose their efficacy and efficiency, owing to their vulnerability to high temperatures, dusty environment, significant odors, and other volatile properties. As a result, manufacturers are now coming up with newer technologies that help improve feed efficiency by successfully locking in feed acidifiers along with their relevant efficacies and properties. Encapsulation acts as a novel technology for feed products, especially for acidifiers that allow them to improve their release and enteric action and have a longer shelf-life by protecting them against environmental changes, by keeping the liquid, gaseous, or solid acidifier substance packed in a tiny millimetric capsule. These acidifiers are encapsulated in such a manner that the digestive tract obtains small quantities of various acids in a progressive manner. As a result, the amount of acidifiers released into the stomach remains low while the amount reaching the intestinal tract is higher, thereby improving operating efficiency. Along with this protection against extreme environmental factors, encapsulation also maintains the key properties of acidifiers, such as the enhancement of palatability, stability in ration, improved digestion, and better livestock performance.

The Propionic Segment Is Projected To Hold the Largest Share in the Feed Acidifiers Market

As consumers become more sensitive to food safety, rearers are focusing on investing in feed additives that enhance the quality of meat and prevent diseases in livestock. Rearers prefer propionic acid as feed additives as they are a rich source of nutrients and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) substances by the FDA. Due to their increasing preference in the livestock industry, the propionic segment is projected to account for the largest share in the feed acidifiers market during the forecast period.

Dry Feed Acidifiers To Outpace the Sales of Liquid Feed Acidifiers in the Market Throughout 2023

To maintain consistency in the application and enhance the nutrient quotient of crops, the dry form of feed acidifiers is utilized extensively. Demand for dry feed acidifiers is preferred as they are convenient to store, transport, and use. Also, the dry form of feed acidifiers can be used efficiently due to their free-flowing structure. Owing to these factors, dry feed acidifiers are projected to outpace the sales of the liquid form during the forecast period.

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The Feed Acidifiers Market To Record the Fastest Growth in South America During the Forecast Period

As governments in the South American region focus on investing in the livestock sector, rearers in various countries of this region are allocating their budget to utilize feed acidifiers. Rearers are mainly focusing on improving the meat quality by utilizing feed acidifiers and offer GRAS-certified produce in the market. The demand for meat and poultry products is also projected to increase in parallel to the population growth and disposable income of consumers in this region. Due to these factors, the market in this region is expected to record the highest growth during the forecast period.

Leading players in the feed acidifiers market are adopting strategies such as product launches, acquisitions, expansions, and collaborations & divestments. Key players identified in this market include Yara International ASA (Norway), Kemira OYJ (Finland), BASF SE (Germany), Biomin Holding GmbH (Austria), and Kemin Industries Inc., (US).

Critical questions the report answers:
  • Where will all these developments take the industry in the long term?
  • What are the upcoming trends for the feed acidifiers 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?

Sustainable Growth Opportunities in the Feed Yeast Market

The feed yeast market is estimated to account for USD 1.7 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 2.1 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.27% during the forecast period. The market is primarily driven by the increasing awareness on health concerns related to the use of antibiotics in feed and preference for yeast-based feed products due to its high nutritional value. In addition, with the ban on the use of antibiotics in feed in most of the regions has led to high demand for feed yeast products.
On the basis of genus, the Saccharomyces Spp. segment is projected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae has been the most widely adopted yeast for various applications, including feed. Majority of the key players such as Associated British Foods plc. (UK), Cargill (US), and Lesaffre (France) have been providing feed yeast with Saccharomyces formulation. According to the FAO, besides Saccharomyces spp., Candida spp. (a part of which was formerly known as Torula) has been gaining traction as a probiotic yeast in feed application in North America. Of the various probiotic strains registered with the FAO in 2017 for animal nutrition, only Saccharomyces and Candida are approved for probiotic application in the feed industry.

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The increasing awareness of health benefits associated with probiotic yeast has widened the scope of growth for the feed yeast market.

The use of probiotic yeast in ruminant feed resulted in improved health and higher milk production. Similarly, in pigs, yeast triggers an immune response to reduce the entry of pathogens in the body and also reduces the occurrence of post-weaning diarrhea. With the increasing use of probiotics for animal nutrition, growth promotion, and gut health development, the probiotic yeast segment is projected to record the fastest growth, on the basis of type, during the forecast period.

With the introduction of stringent regulations, Europe is estimated to dominate the feed yeast market in 2018.

The feed yeast market in Europe is driven by the introduction of stringent regulations pertaining to the use of antibiotics in feed. Increasing awareness about the benefits of feed yeast is projected to contribute to the market growth. The high demand for quality and nutrient-rich feed in the European countries has led to the high demand for feed yeast among farmers. Moreover, the European legislators are also concerned about food and animal safety and thus have implemented many safety laws for the same. With high concerns related to animal health, the EU government has put a ban on the use of antibiotic growth promoters in feed due to its negative impact on animal health as well as on the health of human consumers. For the replacement of those antibiotics,

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This report includes a study of the development strategies of leading companies. The scope of this report includes a detailed study of feed yeast manufacturers such as Associated British Foods PLC. (UK), Archer Daniels Midland Company (US), Alltech Inc. (US), Cargill (US), Lesaffre (France), Angel Yeast Co. Ltd. (China), and Lallemand Inc. (Canada).

Key questions addressed by the report:
  • How would the feed yeast market be dependent on the distilleries and livestock industry, and which livestock would adopt maximum usage of feed yeast?
  • Which region will account for the highest share in the feed yeast market?
  • Which type of feed yeast holds high potential for growth in each key country?
  • What are the trends and factors responsible for influencing the adoption rate of feed yeast in key emerging countries? What is the level of support offered by the government across countries towards the manufacturers to adopt these natural growth promoters in feed?
  • Which are the key players in the market and how intense is the competition?

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).


Target Audience:
  • 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.).