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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Upcoming Growth Trends in the Pesticide Inert Ingredients Market

The report "Pesticide Inert Ingredients Market by Type (Emulsifiers, Solvents, and Carriers), Source (Synthetic and Bio-based), Form (Dry and Liquid), Pesticide Type (Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides, and Rodenticides), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023 " , The pesticide inert ingredients market is projected to reach USD 4.7 billion by 2023, from USD 3.5 billion in 2018, at a CAGR of 6.14% during the forecast period. The market is driven by factors such as the increasing demand for specific inert ingredients in pesticide formulation and capability of inert ingredients to improve the efficacy of pesticide application.

On the basis of type, the emulsifiers segment is projected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Emulsifiers help in stabilizing the mixture of two liquids and avoid the formation of immiscible liquid phases. Major emulsifiers that are used as inert ingredients are polymers, nonylphenol and alcohol ethoxylates, and alcohol alkoxylates. The demand for emulsifier-based products remains high in the North American region due to the increasing industrialization and decreasing land area for agriculture, which in turn, creates demand for the use of pesticides for ensuring food security and production.

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With the increasing demand for organic fruits and vegetables, the bio-based segment is projected to witness the fastest growth, on the basis of source.

It has been witnessed that some of the inert ingredients used in pesticide formulation are more toxic than the active ingredients. Increasing health hazards associated with the usage of synthetic-based inert ingredients in pesticides creates an opportunity for the market players to develop bio-based inert ingredients from sources such as microbes for the formulation of bio-based pesticides. Governmental bodies and regulatory authorities have introduced regulations for the use of toxic pesticides, which affects the growth of bio-based inert ingredients in the market.

The Asia Pacific is projected to witness the fastest growth in the inert ingredients market through 2023.

Agriculture is one of the largest industries in the Asia Pacific region, with a large share of farmland and good soil fertility. Moreover, the region is rich in plant diversity due to the wide variations in climate across countries. Even though there is a variation in the agriculture system from basic systems in India to the technically advanced ones in Japan, the agenda of food security is supported by local governments in the Asian countries. The Asia Pacific region is one of the leading consumers of pesticides across the globe, although the region mainly depends on imports of pesticide supply.Since inert ingredients are majorly consumed by pesticide manufacturers at the production facility during the formulation stage, and since countries such as India, Thailand, and Vietnam depend on imports for formulations, the market for inert ingredients is projected to be smaller compared to the Americas and Europe. However, with the increasing establishment of production plants in the Asian countries, the use of inert ingredients along with pesticide application is projected to increase in the future.

This report includes a study of development strategies for leading companies. The scope of this report includes a detailed study of major companies such as BASF (Germany), Clariant (Switzerland), DowDuPont (US), Stepan Company (US), and Croda International Plc. (UK). Other players in the market include Eastman Chemicals (US), Solvay SA (Belgium), Evonik (Germany), Huntsman Corporation (US), AkzoNobel (The Netherlands), Royal Dutch Shell (The Netherlands), and LyondellBasell Industries (Netherlands). 

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Key questions addressed by the report:

• Which market segments to focus on in the next two to five years for prioritizing efforts and investments?
• Which region will have the highest share in the pesticide inert ingredients market?
• Which type of pesticide inert ingredients witnesses high demand in each key country market?
• What are the trends and factors responsible for influencing the adoption rate of bio-based inert ingredients in key emerging countries?
• Which are the key players in the market and how intense is the competition?

Growth Opportunities in the Plant Breeding and CRISPR Plants Market

 The plant breeding and CRISPR plants market is estimated to account for USD 7.6 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 14.6 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 13.95% during the forecast period. Strong funding by the private and public sectors toward plant biotechnology such as the development of high-throughput sequencing systems and application of MAS and genomic selection in field and vegetable crops are projected to drive the growth of the market over the next five years.

On the basis of application, the cereals & grains segment is projected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Corn, wheat, and rice are the major cereals bred with advanced technologies such as molecular breeding and genetic techniques. The availability of germplasm for these crops encourages the adoption of advanced techniques for crop breeding. The economic importance of corn due to its application in various sectors and increasing demand for high-quality wheat and rice in the food industry are other reasons for the adoption of hybrid breeding technologies among seed producers.

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On the basis of type, the biotechnological method is projected to witness the fastest growth in the plant breeding and CRISPR plants market during the forecast period

The increasing adoption of hybrid and molecular breeding techniques in developing countries and the growing cultivation of GM crops in the Americas are factors contributing to its high growth. The growing market for crop genetics in various countries of the Americas and the declining cost of genetic procedures in the past decade are factors driving the demand for genetic engineering and genome editing in the region. Unlike genetic techniques, no regulations are implied by the government for molecular breeding across the globe, which is projected to drive the growth of the biotechnological method at a higher rate during the forecast period. Advances in the field of CRISPR gene editing technology have brought about the third revolution in crop improvement and these tools can be used along with existing technologies. Growing innovation would facilitate the growth of CRISPR technology in agriculture, especially in countries such as the US, China, Japan, Brazil, and South Africa.

On the basis of trait, the herbicide tolerance segment is projected to witness the fastest growth in the plant breeding and CRISPR plants market

Increasing regulations on the use of chemical pesticides and rising instances of pest attacks during the early germination phase have increased the need for pesticide-tolerant seeds. Herbicide tolerance has been one of the major traits targeted by plant genetic companies for transgenic and non-transgenic crops. Non-transgenic Clearfield herbicide tolerance technology, developed by BASF and Syngenta, is recognized as one of the groundbreaking innovations in hybrid breeding technology, and more companies have exhibited their interest to enter this industry, which is projected to contribute to the growth in the next five years.

North America is estimated to dominate the market in 2018, while the Asia Pacific is projected to witness the fastest growth through 2023.

The increasing industrial value for corn and soybean in the US has been encouraging breeders to adopt advanced technologies for better yield, owing to which the adoption rate for crop genetics in this country has been high. Also, the limited regulatory control and high promotional support for intellectual property affairs in genetic technology have been extremely favorable toward the adoption of plant biotechnological tools in agriculture. Hence, North America dominated the global plant breeding market in 2017. On the other hand, there has been an ever-increasing demand for commercial seeds in the Asian market, in line with the improving economic conditions. Also, seed manufacturers such as Bayer, Monsanto, and Syngenta have been showing increasing interest in tapping this potential market, wherein the companies have been expanding their R&D centers across the Asia Pacific.

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This report includes a study of development strategies of leading companies. The scope of this report includes a detailed study of major seed manufacturers that have in-house plant breeding facilities; these companies include players such as Bayer (Germany), Syngenta (Switzerland), DowDuPont (US), KWS SAAT (Germany), Limagrain (France), and DLF Trifolium (Denmark), and also major service providers, such as Eurofins (Luxembourg), SGS SA (Switzerland), Pacific Biosciences (US), Benson Hill Systems (US), Hudson River Biotechnology (US), Evogene (Israel), Bioconsortia (US), and Equinom (Israel).

Key questions addressed by the report:

• Which market segments to focus on in the next two to five years for prioritizing efforts and investments?
• Which region will have the highest share in the plant breeding and CRISPR plants market?
• Which type of plant breeding techniques have high demand in each key country market?
• What are the trends and factors responsible for influencing the adoption rate of biotechnological methods in key emerging countries? What is the level of investment preferred by local seed manufacturers to adopt these technologies?
• Which are the key players in the market and how intense is the competition?

Factors Driving 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.

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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?

Feed Packaging Market to Showcase Continued Growth in the Coming Years

 The feed packaging market is further bifurcated into pet food and livestock feed packaging. The market for feed packaging is projected to grow from USD 13.8 billion in 2018 to USD 17.8 billion by 2023, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.2% during the forecast period. This is attributed to the feeding of traditional dry farms leftover to the livestock in the developing regions. However, with the growing demand for quality livestock products and the increasing production of feed and feed additives, this market is expected to grow at a higher rate in the coming years.

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• Determining and projecting the size of the feed packaging market with respect to livestock, pet, type, material, feed type, 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 regions
• Providing detailed information about the key factors influencing the growth of the market (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and industry-specific challenges)
• Analyzing the micro-markets with respect to individual growth trends, future prospects, and their contribution to the total market
• Identifying and profiling key market players in the livestock feed and pet food packaging markets

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The plastic segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR in the global feed packaging market during the forecast period.

The feed packaging (for pets) market has been segmented, on the basis of material, into 4major categories: plastic, paper & paperboards, metals, and others. The market for plastics is driven by advancements such as usage of decomposable and biodegradable plastic in plastic packaging and the growing demand for attractive and see-through packaging for pet food.

The feed packaging (for livestock) market has been segmented, on the basis of material, into 4 major categories: plastic, paper, jute, and others. Plastic packaging is relatively affordable, reusable, convenient, and prevents feed from spoilage. Furthermore, plastic is durable, tensile, and can take any shape or size. It is the most appropriate form of material and helps to retain shelf life extension of feed without degrading its texture and taste.

The plastic segment, by material, is projected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period.

The plastic is among the most used material in the feed packaging market for both pets and livestock. This is owing to the increasing demand for convenient packaging, online pet food shopping, the rise in consumption of single-serve pet food, growing consumption on compound feed along with wet feed additives. The flexible packaging type, wherein the plastic material is highly used, has been playing the major role in the feed packaging market. Further, advancements in the packaging industry-for instance, the usage of decomposable and biodegradable plastic materials and the adoption of recyclable and reusable packaging-are driving the growth of this market. Moreover, compared to other materials, plastic is more durable, tensile, and can take any shape or size. These factors have   boosted the growth of the feed packaging market.

The key markets such as the US have been witnessing an increase in the number of pet dogs. Similarly, in growing markets such as India, pet dog population has grown significantly in the last ten years and is further expected to grow in the coming five to six years. Additionally, pets are being treated as companions in the majority of households in the developed countries. This trend has also been growing in developing countries like Brazil, China, India, and Thailand. This has further stimulated pet owners to spend more on premium pet foods. Such positive trends in pet dog food demand are expected to drive the feed packaging market for dogs.

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North America is projected to hold the largest market share in the feed packaging (for pets) market during the forecast period.

North America is estimated to account for the largest share of the market in 2018. The region is considered the most advanced, in terms of pet adoption and packaging technology. The market for feed packaging (for pets) in this region is mainly driven by high pet ownership, premiumization, the proliferation of innovations, and the introduction of a variety of packaging types for pet food. Increasing demand for premium pet food with high nutritional value, along with pet food safety concerns among pet owners, has helped to improve the quality standards of packaging and labeling in the region, thereby propelling the market growth for pet food packaging.

Major vendors in the feed packaging market include LC Packaging (the Netherlands), El Dorado Packaging, Inc. (US), NPP Group Limited (Ireland), Plasteuropa Group (UK), NYP Corp. (US), ABC Packaging Direct (US), Shenzhen Longma Industrial Co., Limited (China), Amcor Limited (Australia), Mondi Group (Austria), ProAmpac (US), Sonoco Products Company (US), Winpak Ltd., (Canada), NNZ Group (the Netherlands), Constantia Flexible Group (Austria), and Huhtamäki Oyj (Finland).

Recent Developments:

• In August 2018, ProAmpac was awarded a Level-2 Food Safety Management Certification by the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Institute for its facility in Auburn, Washington, US.
• In June 2018, ProAmpac announced a launch of the no.2 Quadflex Pouch. This new pouch will provide synergies to its sustainable packaging solution for pet foods such as cereals and pet treats.
• In January 2018, Huhtamaki expanded its paper bag manufacturing operations in Poland by establishing a joint venture with Smith Anderson Group Limited (UK). Smith Anderson Group Limited is one of Europe's leading paper bag suppliers.