Thursday, January 14, 2021

Sustainable Growth Opportunities in the Slaughtering Equipment Market

The global slaughtering equipment market is estimated at USD 6.62 Billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 8.28 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 4.56% during the forecast period. The market is driven by factors such as the growth of fast food and restaurant chains; increase in demand for processed food; lenient trade policies & increase in meat exports; and technological advancements in the slaughtering equipment industry. The mechanization and automation of processes have become a necessity in order to maintain standard cut-up size and identical fillet size, which are a pre-requisite in the fast food and restaurant businesses. Moreover, slaughtering equipment manufacturers and meat processing companies are collaborating for enhanced technological advancements, thereby driving the growth of the slaughtering equipment market.

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Based on livestock, the slaughtering equipment market has been segmented into poultry, swine, bovine, seafood, and others, which include ovine and caprine. The poultry segment dominated the global market for slaughtering equipment in 2017, and this trend is expected to continue through the forecast period. The demand for poultry has been growing significantly worldwide, which led to an increase in demand for poultry slaughtering equipment such as killing, cut-up, deboning & skinning, and evisceration equipment. Most large-scale poultry meat producers use automated poultry slaughtering line for high capacity production.

On the basis of automation, the slaughtering equipment market has been segmented into fully automated line and semi-automated line. The semi-automated line method segment dominated the global market for slaughtering equipment in 2017. Semi-automatic slaughtering lines consist of some automatic machines as well as manual labor-oriented processes during slaughtering. Semi-automated lines have lower initial investments and require low maintenance costs, which are its main advantages over automated slaughtering equipment.

The Asia Pacific region witnesses a high consumption of meat in urban areas; the increase in demand for processed meat products drives the growth of the market for slaughtering equipment in the region. The market for slaughtering equipment in the Asia Pacific region is projected to be the fastest-growing globally, as economic growth and rapid urbanization increased the demand for slaughtering equipment among meat producers to meet the increasing demand of meat products in the region.


The key players in the global slaughtering equipment market include Marel (Iceland), BADDER Group (Denmark), BAYLE SA (France), Prime Equipment Group (US), CTB (US), Brower Equipment (US), Jarvis Equipment (India), Industries Riopel (Canada), ASENA (Azerbaijan), Dhopeshwar Engineering Private Limited (India), Meatek Food Machineries (India), BANSS (Germany), Limos (Slovenia), Best & Donovan (US), and Blasau (Spain).

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  • Raw material suppliers
  • Traders and distributors of feed processing equipment
  • Feed processing equipment manufacturers
  • Regulatory bodies
  • Intermediary suppliers
  • Feed manufacturers
  • Trade associations and industry bodies
  • Government and research organizations

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Feed Yeast Market to Record Steady Growth by 2025

The global feed yeast market size estimated at USD 1.8 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% to reach USD 2.3 billion by 2025. The market has a promising growth potential due to several factors, including the increasing awareness of yeast-based animal feed products and strict government regulations regarding animal health.

Key players in the feed yeast market include Associated British Foods Inc. (UK), Archers Midland Company (US), Alltech Inc. (US), Cargill (US), Angel Yeast Company (China), Chr. Hansen (Denmark), Lesaffre (France), Nutreco N.V. (Netherlands), Lallemand Inc. (Canada), Novus International (US), Zilor (Biorigin) (Brazil), Kerry Group (Ireland) and Kemin (US).Manufacturers are adopting strategies such as new product launches, expansion & investments, mergers & acquisitions, agreements, collaborations, joint ventures, and partnerships to strengthen their position in the market.

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Associated British Foods PLC (UK) is one of the market leaders in Europe and is trying to increase its global presence by offering various feed grades to fulfill customer needs and demands. The company has entered the retail sector, which has helped it grab opportunities in the market. The company operates with various subsidiaries at the global level but has a wider distributional reach in the European region. The major growth strategies of the company include organic approaches to collaborate and partner with other players such as Lallemand (Canada) for effective operations of the Hutchinson site. The company operates through numerous subsidiaries, such as AB Agri Ltd (UK), AB Mauri (UK), ABF Ingredients (UK), ABITEC Corporation (US), and Ohly (Germany). Of these, AB Mauri, ABF Ingredients, Ohly, and AB Vista produce yeast and yeast extracts. In January 2019, Ohly (UK) and Lallemand (Canada), entered into a strategic partnership for the divestment of Ohly’s Hutchinson Torula Yeast facility and associated Torula whole cell business in the US. The long-term supply partnership between these companies aims at benefitting Ohly by ensuring sustainable security of the Hutchinson site.

Alltech Inc. (US) is engaged in the production and sale of nutritional products and solutions for the feed industry. The company’s core capabilities lie in yeast fermentation, peptide technology, and solid-state fermentation. It has used these technologies to offer a range of natural solutions to the feed industry for improving animal performance and profitability. The company performs research and innovation in various areas such as bioscience centers, nutrigenomics centers, aquaculture centers, community biorefinery, and quality assurance. Alltech is one of the leading animal nutrition companies across the globe. The company has its presence in various countries with 31 manufacturing facilities. It has a great market coverage as the company serves customers in more than 120 countries. Use of inorganic approaches such as the acquisition of WestFeeds Inc. (US) helped the company to strengthen its distribution network and product portfolio in the animal nutrition segment. Owing to its strong financial capabilities and being a global innovator in feed formulations and technologies, the company holds opportunities by investing in R&D for the development of innovative yeast-based ingredients for feed solutions.

Cargill (US) manages its business operations through its business segments, such as agriculture; animal nutrition and protein; food; and financial and industrial. Through its animal nutrition and protein segment, the company offers various animal nutrition products including yeast for beef, dairy, pet, poultry, and pork segments. The company manufactures and supplies feed yeast throughout the world under various brands. Cargill has a very strong product portfolio as compared to its competitors. This would help in positioning the company’s overall position in absorbing investment risks to expand their production capacity as well as their market share. Cargill offers high-quality products to its customers with strong R&D capabilities, which provide it with a strategic advantage over its competitors. The company is focusing immensely on R&D to meet the demands of the feed industry. In terms of animal nutrition, the company has invested in acquiring Diamond V (US), which would help the company in gaining competitive advantage in the animal health and nutrition sector.

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As per the FAO figures of 2019, the consumption rate of meat products in East Asia had witnessed rapid growth. The consumption rate reached 50 kg per person in 2015 from nearly 9 kg per capita in the 1960s. However, the ban on the use of antibiotics as a growth promoter in the livestock sector across the European and North American countries has indirectly impacted the Asia Pacific countries. This has encouraged key companies of feed additives to develop natural growth promoters and health supplements. Since the ban, the livestock producers had identified innovative ways to promote animal production through products with similar benefits by replacing antibiotic growth promoters with microbial-based feed additives, which possess antibiotic properties. Many key players such as Lallemand Inc. (Canada) and Angel Yeast (China) are focusing on tapping the Asia Pacific market by setting up their feed additive manufacturing units.


Soil Conditioners Market Projected to Reach $2.5 Billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 8.3%

 The report "Soil Conditioners Market by Type (Surfactants, Gypsum, Super Absorbent Polymers, and Others), Application (Agriculture, Construction & Mining, and Others), Formulation (Liquid and Dry), Crop Type, Soil Type, and Region - Global Forecast to 2025", The global soil conditioners market is estimated to account for a value of USD 1.7 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2020, to reach a value of USD 2.5 billion by 2025. Increased demand for agricultural crops such as rice, wheat, and soybean, especially from the developing countries and decrease in availability of agricultural land owing to urbanization is among the key factors expected to drive the soil conditioners market.

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By application, the agriculture segment is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the soil conditioners market during the forecast period.

The surplus use of chemicals and fertilizers has led to shrinkage in the fertility and productivity of soil. Soil conditioners act as a valuable tool for the agricultural industry with their ability to enhance soil fertility, texture, and quality. Apart from this, shrinkage in the availability of arable land has urged farmers to enhance crop production in existing land, thus creating an opportunity for soil conditioner manufacturers. In developing countries, population growth and urbanization are the key reasons for the shrinkage of arable land. However, this has also increased the demand for crop production in these developing countries, thereby increasing the demand for soil conditioners in these countries.

By formulation, the liquid segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR in the soil conditioners market during the forecast period.

The liquid forms are applied on a volume basis rather than a weight basis. The liquid form provides various options for crop growers to mix soil conditioners with insecticides, fungicides, or adjuvants. Compared to the dry form, little quantity of liquid soil conditioners is enough to cover larger crop areas, making it a preferable choice among farmers. In South America, the demand for liquid soil conditioners is expected to increase in the years to come, as they are easy to apply, do not require much labor, and increase yield.


North America accounted for the largest share during the forecast period.

The Noth American region accounted for the largest share during the forecast period. The increase in industrial activities is a key factor that has caused soil degradation in the North American region. Also, North America hosts several mining activities, which lead to barren soil that is susceptible to erosion by wind and rain. . In North America, contamination of the surface in farms and mining to extract minerals, coal, oil, or gas has resulted in soil degradation. According to a report published by Cornell study 2017, in the US, soil disappears ten times faster than it is naturally replenished at an estimated rate of nearly 1.7 billion tons of farmland per year. These factors have contributed to rise in demand for soil conditioners in te 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 soil conditioners market. It includes the profiles of leading companies, such as BASF (Germany), Syngenta (Switzerland), Novozymes (Denmark), Solvay (Belgium), UPL (India), Clariant (Switzerland), Evonik Industries (Germany), Eastman Chemical Company (US), Croda International PLC (UK), ADEKA Corporation (Japan), Vantage Specialty Chemicals (US), Aquatrols (US), Rallis India Limited (India), Humintech GmbH (Germany), GreenBest Ltd (UK), Omnia Specialities Australia (Australia), Grow More, Inc. (US), Geoponics Corp. (US), Delbon (France), and FoxFarm Soil & Fertilzer Co. (US).

Factors Driving the Nutraceutical Excipients Market

 The global nutraceutical excipients market size is estimated to account for about USD 3.4 billion in 2020 and projected to reach a value of nearly USD 4.9 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2020 to 2025. The market for nutraceutical excipients market has been growing in accordance with the rise in demand and consumption for nutraceuticals, around the globe. The consumption of dietary supplements in the form of tablets and capsules has been witnessing an upsurge demand in recent times, owing to the growing awareness for health benefits offered by these products that helps to support the wellbeing of the consumers. The key driving factors of the nutraceutical excipients market include increasing consumer concerns regarding maintaining a balanced diet and growing consumer awareness about several diseases caused due to lack of intake of necessary nutrients as a result of imbalanced dietary lifestyles. Food fortification is one of the major trends, which is also fueling the nutraceutical excipients market in the functional food & beverage industry.

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Impact of COVID-19 on the current market size and forecast.

COVID-19 pandemic has led multiple operations to cease. The global nutraceutical excipients market is increasingly impacted due to the uncertain circumstances that have occurred worldwide. The effects of COVID-19 primarily affect the supply chain of final products, as well as raw material ingredients of global manufacturers. As its major applications are concentrated in products belonging to dietary supplements, followed by food & beverages, the market is projected to witness a slow-down until the local and national governments do not ease import and export regulations. Overall, this market is dominated by the global players that have manufacturing facilities in certain regions and operations/supply across countries.

Driver: Advancements in nanotechnology equipped with new features to drive the growth of the nutraceutical excipients market

Nanotechnology-enabled drug delivery systems (NDDS) are used to cater to the issue of drug toxicity. There are two major approaches to use nanotechnology as a drug delivery system (DDS). The first is to reduce the size of nutraceutical drug crystals to ensure enhanced solubility and bioavailability, while the second approach is to use some form of nano-carrier for effective delivery of active ingredients. In March 2009, the scientific committee of the European Food Safety Agency published an opinion on nanoscience and nanotechnology regarding food and feed safety. A document offering guidance on how to assess potential risks associated with certain food-related uses of nanotechnology was followed in May 2011, providing practical recommendations to regulators on how to assess applications that use engineered nanomaterials in food additives, enzymes, flavorings, food contact materials, novel foods, food supplements, feed additives, and pesticides.

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North America is estimated to dominate the nutraceutical excipients market in 2020

North America accounted for the largest market share in 2019. The nutraceutical excipients market in North America is dominating, owing to the concentration of the global players such as DuPont (US), Kerry (Ireland), Cargill (US), and Ingredion (US). The market for nutraceutical excipients here is mature, and hence, the growth is moderate compared to other regions. Other factors contributing to the growth of nutraceutical excipients in North American region include the busy lifestyle of consumers, prevalence of chronic diseases due to hectic lifestyles, and an increase in awareness among consumers regarding the health benefits of nutritional foods, including food supplements, which has driven the demand for functional food products. In addition, the use of technological advancements and new product launches have made excipients available for a wide range of applications in the fortified food & beverage, dietary supplements, and nutraceuticals sectors, which is projected to drive the growth of the market in the region.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of the leading companies in the nutraceutical excipients market. The key players in the nutraceutical excipients market include DuPont (US), BASF SE (Germany), Kerry Group PLC (Ireland), Ingredion Plc (US), Sensient Technologies (US), Associated British Foods (UK), Roquette Freres (France), Meggle Group Wasser (Germany), Cargill Inc (US), Ashland Global Holdings Inc (US), Seppic (France), Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd (Japan), Fuji Chemical Industries Co Ltd (Japan), Pharmatrans Sanaq AG (Switzerland), Pioma Chemicals (India), Gattefosse (India), W.R.Grace & Co (US), Omya (Switzerland), Grain Processing Corp (US), and Gangwal Chemicals Pvt Ltd (India). The nutraceutical excipients market also consists of key start-up players, which include IMCD (Netherlands), Hilmar Ingredients (US), Innophos Holdings Inc (US), JRS Pharma (Germany), Biogrund GmbH (Germany), Pharma Line Intl Corp (South Korea), Jigs Chemical (India), Panchamrut Chemicals (India), Azelis Chemical Ltd (Europe), and Daicel Group (Japan).

Monday, January 11, 2021

Food Extrusion Market to Record Steady Growth by 2022

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

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


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

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

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


This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of the leading companies. It includes profiles of leading companies such as Baker Perkins (UK), Coperion (Germany), Bühler (Switzerland), AKRON TOOL & DIE (US), Groupe Legris Industries (Belgium), Pavan SpA (Italy), Flexicon (US), Triott Group (Netherlands), The Bonnot Company (US), and AMERICAN EXTRUSION INTERNATIONAL (US).

Dairy Testing Market to Witness Unprecedented Growth in Coming Years

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

Latest Regulatory Trends Impacting the Biofortification Market

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?