Wednesday, July 22, 2020

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

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.


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:
  • Manufacturers, importers & exporters, traders, distributors, and suppliers of ultrasonic food processing equipment
  • Food processing companies
  • Packaged food manufacturers
  • Raw material suppliers
  • Food technologists
  • Government and research organizations
  • Regulatory bodies
  • End users

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Upcoming Growth Trends in the Pesticide Residue Testing Market



The report "Pesticide Residue Testing Market by Type (Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides), Technology (LC-MS/GC-MS, HPLC, Gas Chromatography), Class (Organochlorines, Organophosphates, Organonitrogens & Carbamates), Food Tested, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022", The pesticide residue testing market is projected to reach USD 1.63 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.0% from 2016 to 2022. The market is driven by the implementation of food regulatory laws, advancements in testing technologies, global movement of organic revolution, and international trade of food materials.

The objectives of the Pesticide Residue Testing Market report:
  • To define, segment, and project the size of the global market on the basis of type, technology, food tested, and class
  • To understand the structure of the market for pesticide residue testing by identifying its various subsegments
  • To provide detailed information about the key factors influencing the growth of the market (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and industry-specific challenges)
  • To strategically analyze micromarkets with respect to individual growth trends, future prospects, and their contribution to the total market
  • To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide a competitive landscape of market trends
  • To project the size of the market and its submarkets, in terms of value, with respect to four regions (along with their respective key countries): North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW)

The global market, on the basis of technology, is segmented into LC-MS/GC-MS, HPLC, gas chromatography, and others such as immunoassay and other test kits. The LC-MS/GC-MS and HPLC are the two largest technologies used in the pesticide residue testing. LC-MS, which is a combination of liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry, is a powerful technique that has very high sensitivity, making it useful in many applications. HPLC is the second largest technology used to detect residues in the food. The increase in the convenience and ease of use of chromatography devices is increasing the adoption rate of chromatography instruments in food safety testing.

The global market, based on class, is categorized into organochlorines, organophosphates, organonitrogens & carbamates, and others which include pyrethroids and fumigants. The organochlorines segment is projected to be the largest and the fastest growing class of pesticide residues in the pesticide residue testing market. Organochlorine pesticides include heptachlor, endosulfan, chlordane, and mirex. These pesticides are applied on fruits & vegetables to interfere with the ion channel receptors in insect neurons. The fruits & vegetables segment, based on food tested, is the fastest growing segment for this market.


The Asia-Pacific region is projected to be the fastest growing market through 2022 due to the increasing food safety concerns among the consumers and the growing market for processed food. The region is a significant trading partner with the developed regions such as Europe and North America. China is projected to be fastest growing country in the Asia-Pacific region. The country is required to follow stringent regulations imposed by the importing countries for the food safety testing for pesticide residue. As the country is the largest pesticide producer and exporter in the world, increasing instances of pesticide contamination in the air, water bodies, and soil, and pesticide-induced deaths have also become a serious concern which results in an increase in demand for pesticide residue testing.

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 Eurofins Scientific SE (Luxembourg), Bureau Veritas S.A. (France), SGS S.A. (Switzerland), Intertek Group plc (U.K.), and Silliker, Inc. (U.S.). Other players include ALS Limited (Australia), AsureQuality Ltd (New Zealand), SCS Global Services (U.S.), Microbac Laboratories, Inc (U.S.), and Symbio Laboratories (Australia).

Target Audience
  • The stakeholders for the report are as follows:
  • Pesticide residue testing service providers
  • Pesticide residue testing laboratories
  • Food processors
  • Food manufacturers
  • Government and research organizations
  • Trade associations and industry bodies

Latest Regulatory Trends Impacting the High Pressure Processing Equipment Market

The report "High Pressure Processing Equipment Market by Orientation Type (Horizontal and Vertical), Vessel Volume, Application (Fruits & Vegetables, Meat, Juice & Beverages, Seafood), End User Category, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022", The high pressure processing equipment market is projected to reach a value of USD 500.3 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 11.26% from 2016. The market is driven by factors such as increasing consumption of packaged foods, growing ready to cook meat production, government assistance toward developing food technologies, and widening applicability of high pressure processing equipment.


Depending upon the application of high pressure processing equipment, the market was led by fruits & vegetables, followed by meat and juice & beverages, respectively. Juice & beverages are expected to have the highest growth rate due to the adoption of the technology for processing of packaged beverages by major multi-national companies. Hence, with the growth in the consumption of packaged food and beverages, the use of HPP technology is expected to increase.

In terms of vessel volume, the high pressure processing market was led by the 100 to250L category in 2015. The primary reason behind the large share of this segment is the lower cost of the equipment, which is affordable to food manufacturers operating on a small or medium scale. The fastest-growing segment is expected to be the less than 100L category of equipment, as it requires lesser manpower to operate.

The global market, in terms of end user category, is led by the large production plants segment in 2015. This is due to the presence of a large number of packaged meat producers of this category who adopted this technology in order to minimize the usage of preservatives in their products.

In terms of orientation type, horizontal equipment accounted for the largest-market share in 2015. Horizontal high pressure processing equipment is used to the largest extent globally. This segment is also the fastest growing as it is easy to assemble and disassemble, install, and ensures more throughput. Therefore, most high pressure processing equipment is horizontal. The horizontal segment dominated this market in 2015, owing to its large-scale application in meat, fruits & vegetables, and juice & beverages in the North American region.

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The North American region was the largest market for high pressure processing equipment in 2015. Countries such as the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are prominent users of high pressure processing equipment, as this technology is utilized in the packaged food and beverage market to process fruits, vegetables, and juices. The European manufacturers also preferred HPP preservation technology to preserve food.. The market in Spain is highly developed due to the availability of technical expertise and awareness about high pressure processing. The countries in the European region such as the U.K., Spain, Germany, and Italy have been early adopters of this technology. With the growing awareness among food business operators regarding the benefits of using high processing technology instead of traditional pasteurization techniques, there has been a growth in the supply and demand for this equipment.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of the leading companies. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as Avure Technologies Inc. (U.S.), Bao Tou KeFa High Pressure Technology, Co., Ltd. (China), CHIC FresherTech (China), Hiperbaric Espana (Spain), Kobe Steel Ltd. (Japan), Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller SE & Co. KG (Germany), Stansted Fluid Power Ltd (U.K.), Universal Pasteurization Co. (U.S.), Next HPP (U.S.), and ThyssenKrupp AG (Germany).

This report is targeted at the existing players in the industry, which include the following:
  • Manufacturers and suppliers of HPP equipment
  • Research organizations
  • Raw material suppliers
  • Government authorities

Mixed Tocopherols Market: Growth Opportunities and Recent Developments

The report "Mixed Tocopherols Market by Source (Soybean Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Sunflower Oil, and Corn Oil), Function, Compound, Form, Application (Food & Beverage, Feed, Dietary Supplements, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022", is projected to reach USD 5.27 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2016. The market is driven by factors such as increase in demand for natural sources of nutrients and vitamins, rise in disposable incomes and various health benefits associated with mixed tocopherols. High growth potential in the emerging markets and untapped regions provides new growth opportunities for the market players.


Mixed tocopherols are used by food & beverage and feed manufacturers to meet the global consumer demand for vitamin E-rich products. Mixed tocopherols are widely used as a source of vitamin E by pharmaceutical and dietary supplement manufacturing companies. The mixed tocopherols market is diversified and competitive, with a large number of players, including large conglomerates, mid-tier companies, and start-up firms, though the market is dominated by a few large players. The global market is witnessing a shift, due to rising customer concerns for a balanced diet and growing incidences of chronic diseases. Food & beverage and feed manufacturers have been fortifying their products with mixed tocopherols to enhance their health benefits.

The mixed tocopherols market has been segmented, on the basis of application, into food & beverage, feed, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The market for cosmetics is expected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2017 and 2022. Among all the applications, the feed has the most common mixed tocopherols application. Mixed tocopherols have various functional characteristics; they can function as antioxidants, preservatives, nutrient stabilizer, and flavor protectors. These features increase the demand for mixed tocopherols in various application industries.


Growth in the middle-class population in the region, with increase in disposable incomes and the demand for natural and nutrient foods are propelling the growth of the mixed tocopherols market. The per capita consumption of mixed tocopherols in the Asia-Pacific region is driven by growing economies such as China, India, Australia & New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea. A large number of multinational companies have expanded their footprint in these countries, which has also driven the market for mixed tocopherols.

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 BASF SE (Germany), DSM N.V. (Netherlands), Archer Daniels Midland Company (U.S.), Nutralliance (U.S.). Vitae Caps (Spain), Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC. (U.S.), DuPont Danisco (U.S.), and Cargill.

Target Audience:
  • Bakery food manufacturers
  • Processed food manufacturers
  • Bakery & confectionary importers and exporters
  • Meat product importer and exporters
  • Associations and industry bodies such as the European Union (EU), Eurostat, and UN Comtrade
  • Raw material producers, suppliers, and distributors
  • Research and consulting firms

Monday, July 20, 2020

Biofortification Market Projected to Garner Significant Revenues by 2023

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

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

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


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

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

Asia Pacific to be the dominant region in the biofortification market in 2018

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

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

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

Growth Opportunities in the Deodorization Systems Market

The deodorization systems market is estimated to account for a value of USD 3.4 billion in 2018 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2018, to reach a value of USD 4.3 billion by 2023. Growing industrialization and rapid urbanization, growth in the oil industry, and growing demand for higher nutritional value in edible oil are some of the factors driving the growth of the deodorization systems market. 

Report Objectives:

  • Determining and projecting the size of the deodorization systems market, with respect to component, technology, seed oil, operation, type, refining method, and regional markets, over a five-year period, ranging from 2018 to 2023
  • Identifying attractive opportunities in the market by determining the largest and fastest-growing segments across the key regions
  • Identifying and profiling prominent market players in the deodorization systems market
  • Providing a comparative analysis of the market leaders on the basis of the following:
  1. Product offerings
  2. Business strategies
  3. Strengths and weaknesses
  4. Key financials
  • Understanding the competitive landscape and identifying key growth strategies adopted by the players across the key regions
  • Analyzing the regulatory frameworks across regions and their impact on the prominent market players
  • Providing insights on key innovations, and investments in technology
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By technology, the packed column segment is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the deodorization systems market during the forecast period.

The packed column segment in the deodorization systems market is projected to be the fastest-growing segment as packed column technology employs a dual temperature system, which allows the deodorizer to operate in two different temperatures. This enables the system to achieve a better balance in terms of the residence time for deodorization, thereby allowing the deodorization equipment to process edible oils at various temperature and pressure requirements.

By refining method, the chemical refining segment is projected to dominate the deodorization systems during the forecast period.

The chemical refining segment is projected to hold the largest market share in the deodorization systems during the forecast period as it is relatively an efficient method for reducing the fatty acid content in the crude oil with higher boiling point. This method is used in order to treat the oil with high free fatty acid content.

Middle East & Africa is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period

Middle East & Africa provides the highest potential for growth due to rise in developments in deodorization equipment & technology and increased industrial activities in this region. In South Africa, the increasing number of edible oil refineries is a major factor for the growth of this industry. Easing regulations from the government and improvements in cultivation policies are expected to have a profound impact on the deodorization systems market in this region. In Middle Eastern countries, the edible oil refineries and deodorization columns are being installed as a result of foreign collaborations and local partnerships, undertaken in an effort to reduce costs and scale up production. These all factors are resulting in higher growth in the deodorization systems market in this region.

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 deodorization systems market and offering various deodorization solutions. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as Alfa Laval AB (Sweden), Desmet Ballestra (Belgium), Crown Iron Works (US), Compro International (Canada), Zhengzhou Sunshine Machinery Co. Inc. (China), Luohe Zhonzhiyuan Grains & Oil Machinery Co. Inc (China), Myande Group (China), Goyum Screw Press Pvt. Ltd. (India), HUM Oil and Fat Technologies (Turkey), Andreotti Impianti S.p.A (Italy), DVC Process Technologists Pvt. Ltd. (India), and Gianazza International S.p.A. (Italy).

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Recent Developments:
  • In May 2018, Myande Group launched a 3D design application for its oil and fat engineering products, which included all technologies and derivatives associated with the market. The launch of 3D design applications would ensure a faster and more accurate design process aimed toward eliminating any design errors and improving client interaction to ensure smoother workflow, observe dynamic changes, and highlight future problems.
  • In April 2018, Desmet Ballestra announced its plan to invest in the R&D department to develop new sustainable processes, optimize designs & yields, improve health & safety standards, and test new customer applications.
  • In April 2018, Alfa Laval launched a new series of products for oilseed processing. The new products launched by the company included an enzymatic degumming biological catalyst aimed at improving oil recovery and enhancing efficiency in the process.

Snack Pellets Market to Record Steady Growth by 2023

The snack pellets market is estimated to account for about USD 2.0 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach a value of about USD 2.5 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.3%. The growth of the snack pellets market is driven by the rising demand for prepared and convenience food products. In addition to this, the growing focus on facility expansion, marketing schemes, and information exchange programs for creating awareness to enhance the consumption of snack pellets has contributed to the growth of the market.

The multigrain type segment is projected to be the fastest growing in the snack pellets market during the forecast period.

The multigrain type segment is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the snack pellets market during the forecast period. Multigrain snack pellets are made of various grains that have high nutritional value. Earlier, a single grain type was used to produce snack pellets, due to which the nutritional value of products was limited. Currently, the consumer demand for multigrain snack pellets remains high due to its high-fiber content. With low-fat content, multigrain snack pellets offer various health and taste benefits, as compared to potato- and corn-based snack pellets. Grains such as wheat is mostly used with other types for snack pellets.

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The gelatinized segment is projected to account for the largest market size during the forecast period.

On the basis of form, the snack pellets market is segmented into laminated, die-face, tridimensional, and gelatinized. Gelatinized pellets are uniform in thickness; and are generally flat, with holes on the surface. The thickness is essential for the maintenance of shape definition upon frying or toasting. Gelatinized pellets can be produced by using a specially designed high-speed rotary cutting machine, which sequentially and synchronously punches the holes and cuts the sheet into the desired shape. Hence, the gelatinized form of snack pellets in the food industry is witnessing growth.

North America is estimated to dominate the snack pellets market in 2018.

North America is estimated to account for the largest market share for snack pellets in 2018. Because of the abundant availability of raw materials and the presence of a strong food processing industry, North America holds the largest share of the snack pellets market, in terms of both volume and value. Additionally, snacks made from potatoes are highly preferred by consumers. These factors are responsible for the largest share of potato-based snack pellets in the region.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of the leading companies in the snack pellets market. It includes the profiles of the leading companies such as Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients (France), Liven S.A. (Spain), Grupo Michel (Mexico), Leng dOr S.A. (Spain), and Pellsnack-Products GmbH (Germany).

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