Thursday, March 4, 2021

Phosphine Fumigation Market to Showcase Continued Growth in the Coming Years

  The global phosphine fumigation market has grown exponentially in the last few years. The market size is projected to reach USD 684.19 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of around 5.46% from 2017. Factors such as increase in awareness about advanced modes of application of fumigation technology, increasing insect population due to climatic changes, and phasing out of methyl bromide fumigants are expected to drive the market growth. There is high growth potential in developing markets such as Brazil and India, which provides new development opportunities for market players.

The phosphine fumigation market, on the basis of type, has been segmented into aluminum phosphide, magnesium phosphide, calcium phosphide, and others. The aluminum phosphide segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. It is used as an alternative for methyl bromide fumigant and is comparatively less costly than methyl bromide. The demand for aluminum phosphide is projected to increase owing to the rapidly growing agrochemical industry. Furthermore, the increased agriculture production has led to increased warehousing facilities, which has fueled the demand and usage of aluminum phosphide to protect the stored agriculture produce.

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The phosphine fumigation market, based on application, has been segmented into stored processed food, raw agricultural commodities, warehouse, and others. The warehouse segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2016. Warehouses are generally used to store food grains or processed food which is highly susceptible to insect infestations and this is one of the main reasons for the usage of phosphine fumigants which has led to warehouse segments being one of the fastest growing segment in the phosphine fumigation industry. The warehouse segment in the phosphine fumigation market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2017 to 2022.

The market has been segmented on the basis of form. The solid segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2017 to 2022. Solid fumigation is carried out by sprinkling tablets, powders, or pellets of measured quantities of fumigants. Solid fumigants are easy to use, safer than gaseous fumigants, and are less harmful to the environment.

The Europe is one of the key region for the phosphine fumigation market. The technological advancements in storage and farming, as well as increase in the production of cereals and grains drives the growth of European phosphine fumigation market. Countries in this region are focusing on sustainable agriculture to meet the demand for high-quality crops.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies. These leading companies include Cytec Solvay Group (U.S.), United Phosphorus Ltd. (U.S.), Nufarm Limited (Australia), and Degesch America, Inc. (U.S).


Target Audience:
  • Government and research organizations
  • Associations and industrial bodies
  • Traders, distributors, and retailers
  • Agriculture & farming industry
  • Phosphine manufacturers and suppliers
  • Regulatory institutions
  • Food safety agencies
  • Pesticide traders/suppliers

Medicated Feed Additives Market: Growth Opportunities and Recent Developments

 The report "Medicated Feed Additives Market by Type (Antioxidants, Antibiotics, Probiotics & Prebiotics, Enzymes, Amino Acids), Livestock (Ruminants, Poultry, Swine, Aquaculture), Mixture Type, Category, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022", The global medicated feed additives market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.41% from 2016 and reach USD 15.32 Billion by 2022. The market is driven by factors such as the growing consumption of meat and dairy products, shift of the livestock industry from an unorganized sector to an organized one and growing concerns about the health of livestock and industrialization of animal processed products. Moreover, the growing global population drives the meat consumption growth over the forecast period in developing countries thereby driving the growth of the medicated feed additives market. As a result, many multinational players have entered into the production of various products of medicated feed additives that protects the health of the animal and provides nutritional ingredients.


On the basis of livestock, the poultry segment is estimated to dominate the medicated feed additives market in 2016. On a global level, the poultry production has been increasing with the rise in consumption of poultry products; it has become important for meat producers to focus more on the quality of additives fed to these birds. This boosts the medicated feed additives market to provide complete nutritional feed for poultry birds.

On the basis of mixture type, the supplements segment accounted for the largest market share in 2015. Supplements include trace elements and micro feeds such as protein supplements, which are included in animal diet to overcome deficiencies.. They are a concentrated source of nutrients and therefore have higher nutritive value than fibrous fodder, making them the most preferred mixture type for medicated food additives.

The Asia Pacific region accounted for the major market share for medicated feed additives between 2016 and 2022. Asia Pacific records the maximum consumption of medicated feed additives due to the increase in population and rise in disposable income. Key players focus on research & developments to develop products conforming to European regulations for medicated feed additives, since these regulations are considered to be benchmarks in terms of certain feed additives such as antibiotics.


This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolio of leading companies. These companies include Archer Daniels Midland Company (U.S.), Cargill (U.S.), CHS Inc. (U.S.), Zoetis Inc. (U.S.), and Purina Animal Nutrition (Land O’ Lakes) (U.S.); these are well-established and financially stable players that have been operating in the industry for several years. Other players include Adisseo France SAS (France), Alltech Inc. (Ridley) (U.S.), Zagro (Singapore), Hipro Animal Nutrition (Turkey), and Biostadt India Ltd. (India).

Targeted Audience:
  • Supply side: Medicated feed ingredients manufacturers, formulators, traders, distributors, and suppliers
  • Demand sideAnimal feed manufacturers, food processing industries, feed producers, large animal husbandry companies, large-scale ranches & poultry farms, and researchers
  • Other related associations, research organizations, and industry bodies: the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Wheat Protein Market to Witness Unprecedented Growth in Coming Years

 The global wheat protein market is estimated at USD 2.04 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 2.58 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2017. The wheat protein market has been largely driven by the growing demand for bakery products, the increasing popularity of plant-based foods, wheat protein being a suitable alternative for non-animal protein among vegans coupled with nutritional benefits for lactose-intolerant consumers.

The wheat gluten segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the wheat protein market in 2017

Based on product, the wheat protein market has been segmented into wheat gluten, wheat protein isolate, textured wheat protein, and hydrolyzed wheat protein. The wheat gluten segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the wheat protein market in 2017. It is used in a variety of applications such as bakery products, meat products, pasta, and pet foods. In bakery, the strength of gluten is a key factor in bread baking. It plays an important role as it contributes to the ability of the dough to rise and maintain texture.


The dry form is estimated to account for the largest share of the wheat protein market in 2017

The dry segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the wheat protein market in 2017. They are the most popular forms of wheat protein preferred by manufacturers due to their several benefits, including better stability and ease of handling & better storage conditions.
The bakery & snacks segment, by application, is estimated to accounted for the largest share of the wheat protein market in 2017

The bakery & snacks segment, by application, is estimated to account for the largest share of the wheat protein market in 2017. Presence of major players offering a wide variety of wheat products having applications in bakery is one of the key drivers for the bakery & snacks segment. This shift in consumer preference toward ready-to-eat products has increased the demand for bakery products. In Europe, rise in the aging population and growing health concerns have urged consumers to opt for healthier alternatives such as value-added baked goods.


Europe is estimated to account for the largest share of the wheat protein market in 2017

In 2017, Europe is estimated to account for the largest share of the wheat protein market. Factors such as the growing investments by major players in the bakery industry, growing trend of vegan diets, and abundant availability raw materials such as wheat in this region have boosted the demand for wheat protein products in the European market. Furthermore, increased demand for bakery items such as cakes, pastries, and cookies will also drive the demand for wheat protein in the region.

This report includes a study of the marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of the leading companies. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as ADM (US), Cargill (US), Agrana (Austria), MGP Ingredients (US), and Manildra Group (Australia). Other players include Roquette (France), Glico Nutrition (Japan), Crespel & Deiters (Germany), Kröner-Stärke (Germany), Tereos Syral (Germany), CropEnergies (Germany), and Gluten y Almidones Industriales (Mexico).

Target Audience:
  • Wheat protein producers, suppliers, distributors, importers, and exporters
  • Food & beverage manufacturers, manufacturers of animal feed products, food ingredient manufacturers, and researcher organizations
  • Related government authorities, commercial research & development (R&D) institutions, and other regulatory bodies
  • Trade associations and industry bodies such as International Wheat Gluten Association (IWGA), and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Pet Food Extrusion Market to Record Steady Growth by 2022

The report "Pet Food Extrusion Market by Extruded Pet Food Products (Type (Complete Diets and Treats), Animal Type (Dogs, Cats, Fish, and Birds), and Ingredient), by Pet Food Extruder Equipment (Type (Single and Twin Screw)), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022", The global pet food extrusion market is estimated to be valued at USD 55.21 Billion in 2017, and expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% to reach USD 72.64 Billion by 2022. The market for pet food extrusion is showing significant growth with a rise in the popularity of pet adoption, pet humanization, and rapid urbanization in developing economies such as China, India, Argentina, and Mexico. The growing pet population across the globe is one of the leading factors that contribute to the demand for extruded pet food products, worldwide. The need to fulfil the growing demand for pet food is simultaneously fueling the growth of the pet food equipment manufacturing industry.

Objectives of the study are as follows:
  • To define, segment, and project the global extruded pet food products market size based on type, ingredient, animal type, and region
  • To define, segment, and project the global pet food extrusion equipment market size based on type, process, and region
  • To provide detailed information about the key factors influencing the growth of the market (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges)
  • To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide the competitive landscape of the market leaders
  • To project the size of the market and its submarkets, in terms of value and volume, with respect to the regions (along with the key countries)
  • To strategically profile key players and comprehensively analyze their market position and core competencies
  • To analyze the competitive developments such as expansions, acquisitions, collaborations, rebranding, and new product developments in the pet food extrusion market

The increasing demand for extruded pet food has fueled the demand for pet food extrusion equipment as these equipment enhance the quality of pet food along with the shaping and sizing benefits, which helps meet the demand for premium and super premium food products for pets with a long shelf life and high bacterial safety. Thus, manufacturers are expanding their capabilities to meet the increasing demand for pet food. The type of extrusion equipment required depends on the extrusion process, type of pet food, ingredient type, amount, and cooking time in relation to the desired maximum capacity.

Based on type, the global market has been segmented into complete diets and treats and other complementary products. The complete diets segment dominated the global extruded pet food products market, and this trend is expected to continue through the forecast period. Complete diets include dry expanded and semi-moist extruded pet food products, which are highly consumed owing to the increase in the demand for premium and super premium pet food products.

Based on animal type, the pet food extrusion market has been segmented into dogs, cats, fish, birds, and others (rabbits and reptiles). The dog and cat segments dominated the global extruded pet food products market, with a majority of share. The dog segment is also projected to grow at the highest CAGR in terms of both, value and volume, during the forecast period. The growing pet adoption rate coupled with increasing disposable income of pet owners is expected to drive the demand for extruded pet food products.

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The South American market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period followed by Asia Pacific region in both the markets. Countries such as Argentina, India, and China are expected to be the major emerging markets for extruded pet food products as well as pet food extrusion equipment. The growth in the number of distribution channels such as e-commerce and rising demand for premium and super premium products coupled with the trend of pet humanization are expected to drive the market growth in these regions.

The market for pet food extrusion equipment is dominated by key players such as Andritz (Austria), Buhler (Switzerland), Clextral (France), Pavan (Italy), Diamond America (US), Lindquist Machine (US), The Bonnot (US), Kahl Group (Germany), Baker Perkins (UK), Coperion (Germany), Doering Systems (US), Brabender (Germany), and American Extrusion International (US) while the market for extruded pet food products is dominated by Mars (US), Nestle (Denmark), and The J.M. Smucker Company (US).

Target Audience:
  • Extrusion machinery, technology, and equipment manufacturers and suppliers
  • Extruded pet food product manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors
  • Extrusion machinery spare part suppliers and distributors
  • Regulatory and research organizations
  • Food and agriculture organizations such as the FAO and USDA
  • Associations and industry bodies such as the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA), and The Europe Pet Food Industry (FEDIAF), The Brazilian Association of Pet Products Industry (ABINPET), The Pet Food Industry Association of Australia (PFIAA), The Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA), Russia, and The Europe Pet Food Industry (FEDIAF)
  • Government agencies and NGOs
  • Food safety agencies

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.

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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.

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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).

Monday, March 1, 2021

Sustainable Growth Opportunities in the Plasma Feed Market

The report Plasma Feed Market by Source (Porcine, Bovine, and Others), Application (Swine Feed, Pet Food, Aquafeed, and Others (Includes Ruminant and Poultry Feed)), Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World) – Global Forecast to 2025″, The plasma feed market is projected to reach USD 2.9 billion by 2025, from USD 2.1 billion in 2019, at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period. The use of animal-derived plasma proteins as the replacement for antibiotics in feed drives the market for plasma feed.

Based on the source, the porcine segment is projected to be the larger contributor to the plasma feed market during the forecast period

The plasma feed market has been segmented, based on source, into porcine, bovine, and others, which includes sheep, goat, and poultry. The market for porcine plasma feed is projected to record a higher market share between 2019 and 2025. Porcine blood meal offers various health benefits to animals and is used significantly in poultry and porcine feed. For instance, as per the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), “pigs fed diets containing porcine plasma had greater average daily feed intake (ADFI) and average daily growth (ADG).”


Plasma feed is projected to be used majorly in pet food during the forecast period

The major factor for the higher adoption of plasma feed in pet food is anticipated because the tendency of people to humanize pets and treat them like their family members has resulted in the high demand for better quality pet food. The trend for the use of natural and bioactive products is very prevalent in the pet food industry. This is attributed to factors such as the expansion of the pet population, customer attitudes toward their pets as companions or family. As per Darling Ingredients, one of the major brand engaged in the production of plasma feed products quoted that plasma protein is a natural and sustainable source for pet food. It has several advantages such as water binding capacity, emulsifying properties, and palatability, which in turn drives the market for plasma feed among pet food manufacturers.

The Asia Pacific is projected to dominate the plasma feed market by 2025.

The Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share in the global plasma feed market for in 2018, and the market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. China is the major reason for the dominance of Asia Pacific in the global plasma feed market, wherein China is one of the largest consumer and producer of overall meat products. China accounted for the highest share in the number of pigs slaughtered in 2017, which makes it the dominant market for porcine-based plasma feed. The Asia Pacific region is projected to be the fastest-growing market for the period considered for this study. The region’s growing concentration of animal slaughtering and increased demand for animal-based food products poses a strong potential for plasma feed manufacturers.

This report includes a study of the development strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies such as Darling Ingredients Inc. (US), The Lauridsen Group Inc. (US), SARIA Group (Germany), Sera Scandia (Denmark), Lican Food (Chile), Puretein Agri LLC. (US), Veos Group (Belgium), Kraeber & Co Gmbh (Germany), Rocky Mountain Biologicals (US), Lihme Protein Solutions (Denmark), EcooFeed LLC (US), and FeedWorks (Australia).


Critical questions the report answers:
  • Where will all these developments take the industry in the mid-to-long term?
  • What are the upcoming commercial prospects for the plasma feed market?
  • What is the impact of high capital investment on the plasma feed market?
  • What are the new technologies introduced in the plasma feed market?
  • What are the latest trends in the plasma feed market?