Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Growth Opportunities in the Feed Premix Market

 The report "Feed Premix Market by Ingredient Type (Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids, Antibiotics, Antioxidants, and Others), Livestock (Poultry, Ruminants, Swine, Aquatic Animals, Equine, and Pets), Form (Dry and Liquid), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025", is estimated to be valued at USD 21.6 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach a value of USD 30.9 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period. Feed premixes consist of necessary growth factors that are added as supplements with concentrate feed to provide a wholesome nutritional diet for animals. Owing to the recent disease outbreaks, ingredients in feed premixes have come under focus to strengthen the immunity of livestock. With advancements in technology and awareness among farmers, the emerging markets are obtaining more localized premix products and services.

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By livestock, the poultry segment is projected to dominate the feed premix industry during the forecast period.

The poultry segment is projected to hold the largest feed premix market share during the forecast period. Feed premixes such as vitamins, minerals, and amino acids are some of the significant premixes used in poultry feed for better quality and quantity production. On a global level, the total poultry production has been increasing, and with such growth in poultry production and consumption, it has become essential for meat producers to focus more on the quality of meat. This gives a boost to the feed premix industry, to provide a complete nutritional feed for poultry.

By form, the dry segment is projected to dominate the feed premix market during the forecast period.

The market for crops with other traits is growing significantly in the market due to its convenience in usage, packaging, and several other benefits, such as smooth handling and storage, which is posing challenges with liquid ingredients. Feed premixes in the dry form are easier to mix with animal feed and provide a longer shelf life than in the liquid form, due to which makes them they first witness high preference among feed manufacturers.

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Asia Pacific is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period

With rapid economic growth in the region, high demand is expected for feed products, especially in China, India, South Korea, and Japan. The contribution of the Asia-Pacific region accounted for the largest share of the global meat production in 2018 according to the FAO, and is projected to grow due to increase in consumption of meat. The main reason for the high consumption of feed premixes in the region is the increased focus to enhance poultry and other livestock meat production.

This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with a survey of the product portfolios of the leading companies operating in the feed premix market. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as Nutreco N.V. (The Netherlands), Koninklijke DSM (The Netherlands), Cargill (US), ADM (US), and DLG Group (Denmark).

Starter Cultures Market to Showcase Continued Growth in the Coming Years

According to MarketsandMarkets, The global starter cultures market size is estimated to be valued at USD 1.0 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 1.3 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 5.3%, in terms of value. The growing demand for dairy & dairy-based food and meat & seafood, as well as the increase in consumption of conventional beverages, are propelling the demand for starter cultures. With the advancement of new technologies and innovative experiments in the food and beverage sector, the usage of starter cultures has been dominant in the European market, due to its high consumption of processed food, whereas the Asia Pacific region is growing fastest owing to new technologies and increase in the export of food and beverages.

Market Dynamics:

Drivers: Increasing production of dairy-based products and meat and seafood

The growing production of dairy-based products and meat & seafood has led to an increase in demand for starter cultures. With the rising awareness of the benefits of using starter cultures and the increasing number of manufacturers, the starter culture market has shown consistent growth over the years.

Starter cultures have been used in dairy applications for a long time. During the manufacturing of cheese, yogurt, butter, and kefir, starter cultures are used for the fermentation process to take place. The drop in pH, which takes place when the bacteria ferment lactose to form lactic acid, has a preservative effect on the product, while at the same time improving the digestibility and nutritional capabilities. Yogurt starter cultures are used to ferment (lactose) to produce lactic acid. This process helps in the formation of milk clots, which are a characteristic of yogurt. Cheese starter cultures mostly consist of thermophilic bacteria, which aid in lactic acid production during the industrial manufacturing of cheese. In addition, acid production is the main factor in the expulsion of moisture from the cheese curd and helps in improving the quality and texture of the cheese produced.

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Challenges: Fluctuations in the prices of raw materials

The prices of raw materials for starter cultures are volatile, leading to uncertainty in the food & beverage market. Yeast mainly grows in beet or cane molasses, and these are the main substrates for its production. Since the last few years, the prices of molasses are increasing due to their use in other industrial applications such as feed and bio-ethanol production. Yeast also grows on sugar substrates such as sugar syrups. Thus, an increase in the cost of sugar has a direct impact on the price of yeast starter cultures.

Similarly, in the case of bacteria, the major raw materials include the likes of starch, cellulosic materials, and agricultural wastes. Though agricultural wastes are found in abundance, price fluctuations have been a major issue, along with the quality of these materials. The presence of residues in agricultural wastes has been an area of concern for the manufacturing of lactic acid bacteria. Fluctuations in the prices of starch also affect the production of starter cultures.

The bacteria segment is projected to account for a major share in the starter cultures market during the forecast period

By microorganism, the starter cultures market is dominated by bacteria. Europe is the market leader in the bacteria culture market, mainly due to the large-scale production of dairy & dairy-based products in the region. A majority of the manufacturers of dairy-based starter culture applications are based in the European region, and most of these manufacturers use bacteria such as Lactobacillus and Streptococcus.

Europe is projected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period

European dairy market has played a key role in driving the growth for the starter cultures market, where it holds dominance. Germany and France are key producers of dairy products, ranging from milk to cheese, where they hold the dominant position in the European Union. The production and consumption of cheese in the European Union have had a significant impact on the starter culture market, which plays a key role in extending the shelf-life to support exports to other regions. The different varieties of dairy products in Europe are a key factor contributing to the growth of the market through the deployment of cultures in cheese, fermented milk products, alcoholic beverages, and meat & seafood applications.

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Chr. Hansen (Denmark), DSM (Netherlands), DuPont (US), Genesis Laboratories (Bulgaria), Sacco SRL (Italy), Mediterranea Biotecnologie SRL (Italy), Biochem SRL (Italy), Dalton Biotecnologie SRL (Italy), THT S.A. (Belgium), CSK Food (Netherlands), IGEA SRL (Italy), Codex-ing Biotech Ingredients (US), Bioprox (France), Benny Impex. (US), ABsource Biologics (India), Alliance India (India), Lactina Ltd. (Bulgaria), BDF Natural Ingredients (Spain), GEM Cultures (US), Kultured Wellness (Australia), Benebios Inc. (US), Binea (Canada), and Biolacter Inc. (Italy).

Agricultural Adjuvants Market Will Hit Big Revenues In Future

The global agricultural adjuvants market size is projected to reach USD 4.4 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2020. The growth of the agricultural adjuvants market is driven by factors such as the growing demand for agrochemicals and the adoption of protected agriculture technologies.

Key players in the agricultural adjuvants market include Solvay (Belgium), Evonik Industries (Germany), Nufarm (Australia), and Croda International (UK), Corteva Inc. (US), and BASF (Germany). Product innovation, expansions & investments, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and agreements, collaborations, joint ventures, disinvestments, and partnerships were some of the core strengths of the leading players in the agricultural adjuvants market. These strategies were adopted by the key players to increase their market presence. It also helped them diversify their businesses geographically, strengthen their distribution networks, and enhance their product portfolios. Some of the other leading players in the agricultural adjuvants include Miller Chemical and Fertilizer, LLC (US), Precision Laboratories (US), CHS Inc (US), Winfield United (US), Kalo Inc. (US), Nouryon (Netherlands), Huntsman Corporation (US), Clariant (US), Helena Agri-Enterprises (US), Stepan Company (US), Wilbur-Ellis Company (US), Brandt (US), Plant Health Technologies (US), and Innvictis Crop Care (US).


Evonik Industries (Germany) is one of the leading specialty chemical companies. The company operates through business segments that include nutrition & care, performance materials, resource efficiency, services (technology and infrastructure), and corporate. The nutrition & care segment offers specialty chemicals that include amphoteric surfactants, ceramides, phytosphingosine, oleochemical quaternary derivatives, organically modified silicones, superabsorbents, amino acids and amino acid derivatives, synthesis products, pharmaceutical polymers, and DL-methionine. The company has a major presence in Europe, especially Germany, and other regions such as Asia Pacific, North America, and Central & South America.

Solvay (Belgium) is a chemical and advanced materials company and is involved in delivering innovative sustainable products and solutions. The company offers its products & services to diversified markets, which include agro, feed & food, automotive & aerospace, building & construction, consumer goods & healthcare, electrical & electronics, resources & environment, and industrial applications. It offers surfactants under its agro, feed, and food segment. The company has offices across 58 countries at 139 locations, along with 21 major research and innovation centers across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America; this enables it to have a significant global market presence.

Corteva Agriscience operates as a standalone agriculture company with industry expertise in seed technologies, crop protection, and digital agriculture. Globally, the company operates through eight segments—agriculture, performance materials & coatings, industrial intermediate & infrastructure, packaging & specialty plastics, electronics & imaging, nutrition & biosciences, transportation & advanced polymers, and safety & construction. The agriculture segment has a diverse network worldwide, which markets the brands of the company and distributes its products to customers globally. The company ranks fourth in terms of market revenues in the agricultural adjuvants market in 2018, as per the MarketsandMarkets analysis. Adjuvants, particularly surfactants, are offered by the company under its industrial intermediates and infrastructure business segment, in its crop defense chemicals line. Being one of the leaders in crop protection chemicals, the company has a large consumer base for agricultural adjuvant products, and is hence, one of the global market leaders.


Asia Pacific comprises of developing countries with vast agricultural lands; the per capita income of the region depends on agricultural activities. Agricultural technologies are widely accepted and practiced in this region. In Asia Pacific, the total area under agriculture is shrinking due to the high rate of industrialization and urbanization. As a result, farmers opt for practices such as the use of chemical pesticides, which help to increase the yield or productivity of crops. 

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Food Encapsulation Market to Record Steady Growth by 2025

The global food encapsulation market is estimated to account for USD 9.9 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 14.1 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period. The market is primarily driven by the increasing use of encapsulated flavors in the food and beverage industry and the rising adoption of microencapsulation for functional ingredients.

The polysaccharides segment accounted for the largest share in the North American food encapsulation market in 2019.


The polysaccharides segment accounted for the largest market for shell material in 2018 and is projected to follow the same trend through 2025. Owing to their enormous molecular structure and ability to entrap bioactives, polysaccharides are considered the most-suitable building blocks for delivery systems. On the other hand, the market for the emulsifiers is projected to be the fastest-growing, owing to its ability to provide improved solubility and bioavailability.


The demand for encapsulated vitamins and minerals to remain high during the forecast period.

Vitamins are functional ingredients that are used in food, owing to their specific nutritional properties for varied human body parts. Thus, targeted and controlled release of vitamins often becomes important when added as a food ingredient. Thus, encapsulation is majorly adopted for vitamins for its targeted effect. Also, flavor manufacturers have been adopting this technology at a rapid speed, and hence, the vitamins segment was closely followed by flavors in terms of dominance in the global market.

The physical method of encapsulation is estimated to dominate the market globally for the food industry in 2020.

Food encapsulation demand is targeted by a few ingredient manufacturing companies. With the use of advanced technology, the price of the ingredient rises, and hence, manufacturers prefer low cost-efficient encapsulation methods. Thus, the physical methods are the most in-demand for the encapsulation of food ingredients.

The food encapsulation market in the Asia Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2019 to 2026.

Factors driving the growth of the Asia Pacific market include the increasing adoption of encapsulated flavors and colors in the beverage and premium food industry. With the rising awareness about the benefits of functional food and dietary supplements among consumers and rising disposable income, consumers have been willing to pay a premium price for value-added products. Thus, manufacturers have been grabbing this opportunity in countries such as China and India to expand their business in the encapsulation market. Also, small enterprises have been delivering generic encapsulated products in the market at competitive prices, which has been further boosting awareness.


Many domestic and global players provide food encapsulation of various ingredients across the world. Few players offer encapsulated ingredients, while few companies offer encapsulation as an extended service for their clients. Major players have their presence in the North American and European countries. Key players operating in this market include FrieslandCampina (Netherlands), DSM (Netherlands), Ingredion Incorporated (US), Kerry Group (Ireland), Cargill (US), Lycored Group (Israel), Balchem Corporation (US), Firmenich Incorporated (Switzerland), BASF SE (Germany), International Flavors and Fragrances Inc. (US), DuPont (US), Symrise AG (Germany), Sensient Technologies Corporation (US), Aveka Group (US), Advanced Bionutrition Corp (US), Encapsys (US), Tastetech Encapsulation Solutions (UK), Sphera Encapsulation (Italy), Clextral (France), and Vitasquare (Netherlands).

Recent Developments:
  • In July 2019, DSM (Netherlands) entered into a joint venture with Evonik (Germany) to produce encapsulated omega-3 fatty acids, reducing the pressure on fish stocks, and supporting the aquaculture industry.
  • In May 2017, Lycored (Israel) entered into a joint venture with a biotechnology company, Algatechnologies (Israel), to distribute Algatech's AstaPure in the form of beadlets, which will help in increasing the brand's commercial reach for this product range in the North American market.
  • In January 2017, DSM (Netherlands) launched a new product, MEG-3, with new encapsulation technology.

Upcoming Growth Trends in the Food & Beverage Metal Cans Market

The report "Food & Beverage Metal Cans Market by Material (Aluminum and Steel), Type (2-Piece and 3-Piece), Degree of Internal Pressure (Pressurized Cans and Vacuum Cans), Application (Food and Beverages), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025",  According to MarketsandMarkets, the food & beverage metal cans market is estimated to be valued at USD 27.6 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 37.0 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 6.1%. The rapid growth in awareness toward environmental sustainability and recyclable properties of metal cans are the driving factors for the food & beverage metal cans market.

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By material, the aluminum segment is projected to account for the larger share in the food & beverage metal cans market

The aluminum segment is projected to dominate the market, on the basis of material, during the forecast period. This is attributed to the cost-effectiveness and recycling rates of aluminum. Increasing the use of metal packaging for food & beverages packaging provides a sustainable and environment-friendly solution for packaging in multiple applications. Aluminum cans are convenient to keep in refrigerators and ovens. Changes in consumer preferences are observed for food & beverage packaging. According to the Environmental Protection Agency of the United States (EPA), 1.9 million tons of aluminum packaging was generated for beers and soft drink cans, and 49.2% of aluminum beverage cans were recycled. The metal packaging for the food industry is considered to be safe, which is one of the major factors to support its growth in the market.

By application, the beverages segment accounted for the larger size in the food & beverage metal cans market during the forecast period

Based on the application, the food & beverage metal cans market is segmented into food and beverages. The beverage cans are estimated to account for the larger share, because of the high consumption of carbonated, non-carbonated, and sports & energy drinks. The rise in the consumption of alcoholic beverages leads to the growth of beverage cans market. Moreover, changes in consumer trends toward healthy drinks are driving the market for metal cans during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific region is projected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period

The Asia Pacific food & beverage metal cans market is projected to have higher growth potential in the coming years. A large consumer market and increasing disposable income in India and China are driving the growth of the demand for high-quality metal packaging. Also, China is the hub for the manufacture of metal cans and has sufficient manufacturing plants to meet the demand for food & beverage metal packaging. Moreover, rapid urbanization in countries such as India and China are expected to result in high growth of the food & beverage metal cans market in Southeast Asia during the forecast period.


This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of the leading companies. It consists of the profiles of leading companies such as Crown Holdings, Inc (US), Ball Corporation (US), Silgan Holdings Inc. (US), Ardagh Group (Luxembourg), CAN-PACK S.A. (Poland), Kian Joo Group (Malaysia), CPMC Holdings Limited (China), Huber Packaging Group GmbH (Germany), CCL Industries (US), Toyo Seikan Group Holdings Ltd (Japan), Universal Can Corporation (Japan), Independent Can Company (US), Mauser Packaging Solution LLC (Germany), Visy (Australia), Lageen Food Packaging (Israel), Massilly Holding S.A.S (France), P. Wilkinson Containers Ltd. (UK), Unimpack (Netherlands), Müller und Bauer GmbH (Germany), and Allied Cans (Canada).

Recent Developments:
  • In April 2019, Crown Holdings, Inc. announced the launch of round and square shorter cans in the luxury packaging market. This will help the company to broaden its product portfolio.
  • In August 2019, Ball Corporation signed an agreement to sell its tinplate steel aerosol packaging facilities to Envases del Plata (Argentina), an Argentinian metal packaging company. This agreement will help the company to expand its reach in the South American region.
  • In October 2019, Ball Corporation announced the construction of its new aluminum cups manufacturing plant in Rome, Georgia to cater to the growing demand for beverage packaging in the US. This new plant will help the company expand its presence in the US region.
  • In July 2019, Ardagh Group launched a slimline 187 ml can particularly designed for protecting wine and wine-based drinks. This launch would help the company to expand its product portfolio.

Key Trends Shaping the Technical Enzymes Market

The global technical enzymes market size is projected to grow from USD 1.1 billion in 2019 to USD 1.5 billion by 2026, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0% during the forecast period. The increasing trend of environmental concerns in developing countries and advancements of R&D activities for technical enzymes are the major factors that are projected to drive the growth of this market during the forecast period.

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The microorganism source is projected to account for the largest share in the technical enzymes market during the forecast period.

Microorganisms are the primary source of technical enzymes, as they are cultured in large quantities in a short period, and genetic manipulations can be done on bacterial cells to enhance the enzyme production for usage in various industries such as biofuel, pulp & paper, textile & leather, and starch processing. Additionally, the microbial enzymes are preferred by the manufacturers due to their active and stable nature as compared to enzymes from plants and animals.

The liquid form is projected to account for a larger share in the technical enzymes market during the forecast period.

The liquid form of enzymes is widely used in the biofuel and textile & leather industries, due to better blending properties with the resources used for the production of biofuels. In biofuel, the liquid enzymes augment the supply of liquid fuel; whereas, in textiles, it offers the potential to completely replace the use of other chemicals in textile preparation processes. The enzymatic degreasing process replaces the solvent-based process followed by the leather manufacturers. Since the liquid enzymes interfere less with the skin structure, the enzymatic process also results in a product with improved quality. Due to these factors, the liquid form is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period.

North America is projected to account for the largest share in the technical enzymes market during the forecast period.

The North American market is projected to account for the largest share by 2025, due to various benefits of technical enzymes, as they are an environment-friendly and cost-effective alternative to replace the conventional alkaline or conventional acidic catalysts. Technological advancements have made technical enzymes available for a wide range of applications in biofuel, paper & pulp, textile & leather, starch processing, and other industries, which is estimated to drive the growth in the region. The North American region is estimated to be the largest market for technical enzymes, globally, owing to the development of novel and superior performing products, developed technologies, and global industrialization.

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Key vendors in the global technical enzymes market include BASF (Germany), DuPont (US), Associated British Foods (UK), Novozymes (Denmark), DSM (Netherlands), Dyadic International (US), Advanced Enzymes Technologies (India), Maps Enzymes (India), Epygen Labs (India), Megazyme (Ireland), Aumgene Biosciences (India), Enzymatic Deinking Technologies (US), Tex Biosciences (India), Denykem (UK), MetGen (Finland), and Creative Enzymes (US). These players have a broad industry coverage and high operational and financial strength.

Key questions addressed by the report:
  • Who are the major market players in the technical enzymes market?
  • What are the regional growth trends and the largest revenue-generating regions for the technical enzymes market?
  • What are the key regions and industries that are projected to witness significant growth in the technical enzymes market?
  • What are the major industries of technical enzymes that are projected to account for a major revenue share during the forecast period?
  • In which major forms are technical enzymes majorly used, and which form is projected to dominate during the forecast period?
  • What are the major sources of technical enzymes that are projected to account for a major revenue share during the forecast period?

Post-harvest Treatment Market to Witness Unprecedented Growth in Coming Years

The post-harvest treatment market is projected to grow from USD 1.5 billion in 2019 to USD 2.3 billion by 2026, recording a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period. This is attributed to the increasing trade of perishable products such as fruits and vegetables, which widens the application of post-harvest treatment to increase their shelf life during storage and transportation.

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The fruit segment is projected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period.

The fruit segment, by crop type, is projected to grow at the highest CAGR, in terms of value, during the forecast period. Fruits are highly perishable in nature and are required to be treated with post-harvest solutions to increase their shelf life for longer storage duration and easy transport of these products. Increasing application of natural flavors in the food and beverages industry is also encouraging the trade of fruits, which in turn, has led to a surge in demand for post-harvest treatment solutions in the major fruits and vegetable producing region such as Asia Pacific.

By type, the coatings segment is estimated to account for the largest share in 2019 in the post-harvest treatment market.

Coatings are one of the methods to increase the shelf life of products and decrease the quality and quantity losses. They are mostly applied to fruits & vegetables during the packaging process for maintaining their softness, color, odor, and flavor. The development of edible coatings has made it easier for fruits and vegetable processors to use the produce without any concerns about their harmful effects. Edible coatings help to prevent unnecessary softening and ripening of fruits & vegetables. Coatings form an integral part of the post-harvest treatment process, as fruits & vegetables are stored for longer periods, thereby making it important to maintain their shelf life and quality.

The Asia Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR in the post-harvest treatment market during the forecast period due to the increasing demand for exotic fruits and vegetables from the developed regions. Countries such as India and China are the major producers of fresh fruits and vegetables, which is exported across the globe. This presents profitable opportunities for manufacturers in the post-harvest treatment market in the region.

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The prominent vendors in the post-harvest treatment market include Decco (US), JBT (US), Pace International LLC (US), Xeda International (France), Agrofresh (US), Syngenta (Switzerland), FMC Corporation (US), Nufarm (Australia), Bayer (Germany), and Citrosol (Spain), Fomesa Fruitech (Spain), Futureco Bioscience (Spain), Corteva Agriscience (US), BASF (Germany), Sensitech Inc (US), Post-Harvest Solutions (New Zealand), Janssen PMP (Belgium), Colin Campbell Pty Ltd (Australia), Valent Biosciences (USA), and RPM International (US).

Recent Developments:
  • In September 2019, Bayer launched a new fungicide called “Iblon.” This helped the company to enhance its product portfolio in the post-harvest treatment market.
  • In September 2019, JBT launched Sta-Fresh 2850, which is a certified coating for organic fruits. It provides supershine, blush, and moisture control. This launch would help the company to expand its product portfolio.
  • In September 2019, Syngenta acquired The Cropio Group, an Ag-Tech company with a presence in 50 countries, but with a focus in Eastern Europe. This will enhance the company’s presence in the international market. This acquisition would help the company to enhance its position in digital farm management.