Monday, July 27, 2020

Factors Driving the Silage Additives Market

The report Silage Additives Market by Type (Inoculants, Organic Acids, Sugars, Absorbents, NPN Nutrients), Silage Crop (Corn, Alfalfa, Sorghum, Oats, Barley, Rye) Function (Stimulation, Inhibition), Form, and Region – Global Forecast to 2022″, The silage additives market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.40% from an estimated value of USD 1.62 Billion in 2017 to reach USD 2.00 Billion by 2022. The market is driven by factors such as the rise in demand for sustainable farming practices, growth in research on cost-effective silage preparation processes, and the impact of silage additives on silage quality and production costs.

On the basis of type, the inoculants segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR in the market from 2017 to 2022, due to the growth in demand for homofermentative inoculants among silage farmers and the advent of combination products in the market by key manufacturers.


On the basis of silage crop, the corn segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period, as crop growers prefer the efficiency of corn silage over other crops in gaining better results, abundant production of corn silage in North American and European countries, enhanced productivity, and increase in application of corn silage in biofuel industry.

On the basis of form, the liquid segment accounted for the largest market share in 2016, due to the increased preference for liquid additives owing to their ease in handling, storage, and transport. Liquid concentrates are highly preferred for application, owing to the increased use of chemical additives in developing countries.

Rise in export quality requirements for agricultural products and increasing adoption of sustainable agriculture practices in countries such as China, Australia, New Zealand, India, Brazil, and Argentina are expected to drive the demand for silage additives among the silage growers in the Asia Pacific and South American regions during the forecast period. This would increase the inflow of various international manufacturers to set up their business units and distribution networks, thereby leading to a strong market competition.


This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolio of leading companies. These companies include Lallemand (US), DuPont, Pioneer (US), Chr. Hansen (Denmark), Schaumann Bioenergy (Germany), and BASF (Germany), which are some of the well-established and financially stable players that have been operating in the industry for several years. Other players include Volac (UK), Trouw Nutrition (Netherlands), ADDCON (Germany), Micron Bio-Systems (US), Biomin (Germany), American Farm Products (US), and Josera (Germany).

Target Audience:
  • Silage manufacturers
  • Silage additive manufacturers
  • Silage additive importers and exporters
  • Silage traders/distributors/suppliers
  • Cattle farms and associations
  • Inoculants and chemical traders/distributors/suppliers
  • Government regulatory authorities and research organizations
  • Organic certification agencies
  • Crop producers and exporters
  • Raw material suppliers and technology providers to manufacturers

Latest Regulatory Trends Impacting the Bacteriological Testing Market

The report Bacteriological Testing Market by Bacteria (Coliform, Salmonella, Campylobacter, Legionella, Listeria), Technology (Traditional, Rapid), End-use Industry (Food & Beverage, Water, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics), Component, and Region – Global Forecast 2022″, The bacteriological testing market, by services, is estimated to be valued at USD 9.58 Billion in 2017, and is projected to reach USD 13.98 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.8%. The market is driven by a globally observed increase in outbreaks of foodborne illnesses, implementation of stringent food safety regulations in developed economies, and rise in incidences of microbial contamination in water reservoirs, due to increased urban & industrial waste. Lack of food control systems, technologies, infrastructure, and resources in developing countries and reluctance of municipal bodies to adopt new technologies are the main factors restraining the growth of this market.

The objectives of the report:
  • To define, segment, and project the global market size for bacteriological testing
  • To define, segment, and forecast the size of the bacteriological testing market with respect to bacteria, end-use industry, technology, component, and region
  • To analyze the market structure by identifying various subsegments of the global bacteriological testing market
  • 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 a competitive landscape for market leaders
  • To forecast the size of the global bacteriological testing market and its various submarkets with respect to four main regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW), along with their respective key countries
  • To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their core competencies
  • To analyze the competitive developments such as mergers & acquisitions, expansions & investments, and new service & product launches in the bacteriological testing market

The bacteriological testing services market, based on bacteria, has been segmented into Coliforms, Salmonella, Campylobacter, Legionella, Listeria, and others. The market for testing for Salmonella dominated in 2016, and is also projected to be fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. The severity of infection by this pathogen is generating demand for Salmonella testing in food and water samples, which in turn is driving the market for bacteriological testing.

The bacteriological testing services market, by technology, has been segmented into traditional and rapid. The rapid technology segment dominated the market in 2016, and is projected to grow at a higher CAGR by 2022. This is due to low turnaround time, higher accuracy, sensitivity, and ability to test a wide range of bacteria in comparison to traditional technological methods.

The bacteriological testing market, by end-use industry, has been segmented into food & beverage, water, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics. Testing for bacterial contamination in food & beverages is conducted for monitoring and assessment of food quality, and validation of food safety, in order to eliminate the risk of bacterial contamination. Bacteriological testing is performed across the food & beverage industry due to the rising incidence of food spoilage, foodborne illnesses, or food-related intoxication for the detection of various bacterial contaminations. The pharmaceutical segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR in the overall bacteriological testing market during the study period. This is attributed to key factors such as the presence of well-established & globally accepted regulations that govern the evaluation of bacterial contamination during pharmaceutical manufacturing and raw material sourcing (coupled with the increasing volume of pharmaceutical drugs sold every year), increase in safety concerns related to pharmaceutical manufacturing in emerging countries, rise in market demand for safer drugs for disease treatment, and expansion of the drug development pipeline of key pharmaceutical manufacturers.

The bacteriological testing equipment market, by component, has been segmented into instruments, test kits, and consumables & reagents. This market was dominated by the instruments segment in 2016. The dominance of instruments is attributable to the introduction of sophisticated & improved technologies, increased effectiveness of instruments, and high price of such instruments compared to other components. The market for consumables & reagents is projected to be the fastest-growing during the forecast period. Consumables & reagents are vital components to be used to follow the set compliances of equipment. Therefore, increasing technical and regulatory complexity and their wide use in different instruments is driving this market.


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, countries such as China, Australia, and those in Southeast Asia are becoming more aware of food safety and are implementing regulations for their testing, consequently driving the market in the region.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the services & product portfolios of leading companies. It includes the profiles of leading service companies such as SGS (Switzerland), Bureau Veritas (France), Intertek (UK), Eurofins (Luxembourg), TÜV SÜD (Germany), and ALS Limited (Australia). It also includes profiles of leading equipment providing companies such as 3M (US), Thermo Fisher (US), Merck (Germany), Agilent Technologies (US), Bio-Rad (US), and Romer Labs (Austria).

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Growth opportunities and latent adjacency in Agricultural Testing Market

The report "Agricultural Testing Market by Sample (Soil, Water, Seed, Compost, Manure, Biosolids, Plant Tissue), Application (Safety Testing (Toxins, Pathogens, Heavy Metals), Quality Assurance), Technology (Conventional, Rapid), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022",agricultural testing market is estimated to be valued at USD 4.56 Billion in 2017, and is projected to reach USD 6.29 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.64%. The market is driven by stringent safety and quality regulations for agricultural commodities, increase in outbreaks of foodborne illnesses, and rapid industrialization leading to the disposal of untreated industrial waste into the environment. 

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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