Sunday, July 11, 2021

Water Soluble Packaging Market to See Major Growth by 2025

The water-soluble packaging market is estimated to be valued at USD 2.8 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 3.7 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period. The increasing demand for sustainable and green packaging drives the market growth for water-soluble packaging.


Key players in this market include Lithey Inc. (India), Mondi Group (Austria), Sekisui Chemicals (Japan), Kuraray Co. Ltd. (Japan), Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings (Japan), Aicello Corporation (Japan), Aquapak Polymer Ltd (UK), Lactips (France), Cortec Corporation (US), Acedag Ltd. (UK), MSD Corporation (China), Prodotti Solutions (US), JRF Technology LLC (US), and Amtopak Inc. (US).


Kuraray Co. Ltd (Japan) is a key supplier, offering products in categories such as resins, chemicals, fibers, and textiles based on polymer and synthetic technologies. Its operations focus on becoming a specialty chemical company, which is growing sustainably by incorporating new foundational platforms into its own technologies. It is pursuing competitive superiority by creating new demand and by developing high-value-added and customized products and applications such as transfer printing technologies and dust abatement technologies based on client requirements. MonoSol, a subsidiary of Kuraray Co. Ltd., led the way with its unit dose technology, collaborating with marketers to develop laundry detergent products and created a new product category, water-soluble film-packaged products in the detergent industry. It encapsulates laundry and dishwasher pods or packs, which would eliminate the need to pour and measure liquids or powders.

In 2018, the company established a water-soluble film manufacturing facility in Indiana, US. The development helped the company to strengthen its market position in the US.

Aquapak Polymer Ltd (UK) is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham and one of the leading developers, manufacturers, and distributors of biodegradable and marine safe polymer films for packaging. The company works in collaboration with the brands and retailers, and packaging manufacturers to design circular economy solutions to replace single-use plastic packaging.

Aquapak Polymer Ltd. offers polymer-based products under the brand, Hydropol. Product is categorized as water-soluble, stable & storable, heat-sealable, electrostatic-resistant, and ultraviolet-resistant.

In October 2019, the company launched garment packaging bags made from Aquapak polymer Ltd. in collaboration with Finisterre (UK), a garment company . The company aims to replace traditional packaging with soluble packaging.


The water soluble packaging market in Asia Pacific is projected to witness high growth due to the strong local and export demand. The rising population and growing number of manufacturing industries in Asia Pacific is the key factor driving the market for water soluble packaging. The manufactured product is used domestically as well as exported. China and Japan are the hubs for water soluble film production. In India, the population is increasing rapidly, and the country is striving for a safe, better, clean, and healthy lifestyle. The water soluble packaging market will grow in these regions at a high rate.

Key Questions Addressed by the Report:
  • What are the growth opportunities in the water soluble packaging market?
  • What are the major raw materials used for manufacturing water soluble packaging?
  • What are the key factors affecting market dynamics?
  • What are some of the significant challenges and restraints that the industry faces?

Pheromones Market Size, Share, Growth, Major Key Players, and Forecast to 2025

The global pheromones market size is estimated to be valued at USD 2.4 billion in 2019 and is projected to be worth USD 5.7 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 15.3% during the forecast period. The increase in sustainable agriculture across the regions and limited regulatory control over pheromone applications are some of the major factors which drive growth in the market.


Key players in this market include Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd (Japan), Koppert Biological Systems (Netherlands), and Suterra LLC (US). New product launches, expansions & investments, mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, agreements & collaborations were some of the core strengths of the leading players in the pheromones 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.

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Some of the other players in the pheromones market include BASF (Germany), Trécé Inc. (US), Rentokil - PCI Pvt Ltd (India), Laboratorios Agrochem, S.L. (Spain), Bio Controle (Brazil), Biobest Group NV (Belgium), Bioline AgroSciences (UK), Isagro Group (Italy), Sumi Agro France (France), Bedoukian Research, Inc. (US), Certis Europe BV (Netherlands), Hercon Environmental (US), Pacific Biocontrol Corporation (US), and Fuji Flavor Co., Ltd (Japan).

Shin-Etsu Chemicals Co., Ltd (Japan)   is a leading manufacturer of agricultural pheromones. The company offers pheromones through its specialty chemicals business. The synthetic pheromones provided by the company are safe and environment-friendly. It serves a major role in the elimination of agricultural pests. The company is a global leader in pheromone formulations.

Koppert Biological Systems (Netherlands) is involved in the production and distribution of biological solutions, which aids in coping with challenges such as pest control, disease control, boosting pollination, and plant growth promotion. The company provides pesticides, pollination systems, distribution appliances (including blowing devices and dispersal systems), and monitoring solutions. It also provides pheromone traps through its monitoring solutions category.

Suterra LLC  (US) has a flagship line of CheckMate agricultural products, which makes effective use of pheromones in disrupting the mating behavior of harmful pests. The products introduced by the company ensure environmental protection through the reduction in groundwater contamination. It has also allowed growers to reduce their use of traditional insecticides.

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The increasing awareness about insect pheromones among IPM practitioners, particularly early adopters in fruit, cotton, and orchard farming such as grapes and pome & stone fruits, is a key factor that is projected to drive the growth of the market. The increasing adoption of pheromones in fruits such as apples, pears, grapes, and peaches in the US and Mexico is due to the need for control codling moth, grape moth, and oriental fruit moth. Through the IPM programs of the US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and the USDA, these practices have gained importance in vegetable and field crops, such as sweet corn and cotton, respectively.

Recent Developments:

  • In June 2019, Koppert Biological Systems acquired Natural Enemies (US), which is a leader in the cannabis industry for chemical-free pest management. This acquisition would help the growers to gain access to Koppert’s high-quality products as well as make efficient use of the company’s knowledge in horticulture.
  • In September 2019, PI Industries (India) acquired Isagro’s India-based subsidiary, Isagro Asia. This acquisition helped in enhancing the PI Industries’ access to the manufacturing capabilities of Isagro Asia, which enabled it to expand its customer base. This acquisition would also reduce Isagro Group’s financial debt.

Friday, July 9, 2021

Growth Strategies Adopted by Major Players in the Food Enzymes Market

The report Food Enzymes Market by Type (Carbohydrases, Proteases, Lipases, Polymerases & Nucleases), Source, Application (Food & Beverages), Formulation, and Region(North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South America) – Global Forecast to 2026”, The food enzymes market is estimated to be valued at USD 2.2 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 3.1 billion by 2026, recording a CAGR of 6.4%, in terms of value. The growing demand for diverse range of food products, clean label trend, and increase in disposable income are the factors that are projected to drive the growth of the food enzymes market globally.

Report Objectives:

  • To describe and forecast the food enzymes market, in terms of type, source, application, formulation, and region
  • To describe and forecast the food enzymes market, in terms of value, by region–North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South America—along with their respective countries
  • To provide detailed information regarding the major factors influencing the market growth (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges)
  • To strategically analyze micro-markets with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the overall market
  • To study the complete value chain of the food enzymes market
  • To analyze opportunities in the market for stakeholders by identifying the high-growth segments of the food enzymes market
  • To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their market positions, in terms of ranking and core competencies, along with details on the competitive landscape of market leaders
  • To analyze strategic approaches, such as acquisitions & divestments, expansions, product launches & approvals, and agreements, in the food enzymes market

Restraints: Restricted temperature and pH operational range

The action of food enzymes is largely influenced by the surrounding environmental conditions. A decrease in temperature causes the reaction rate to drop drastically, while thermal agitation denatures the food enzyme (deteriorates the food enzyme structure), thereby making it non-functional. Varying the pH outside the operational range of the food enzyme also reduces the enzyme activity and can ultimately lead to permanent denaturation. Food enzyme manufacturers are striving to produce enzymes that can operate in a wide temperature and pH range; however, there is still a long way to go if enzyme use has to be universally implemented in all food & beverage manufacturing processes.

Opportunities: Innovative technological platforms

The global food enzymes market has many small-scale manufacturers trying to compete with the market leaders in terms of the application specificity of the food enzymes produced. This, in turn, is dependent upon the quality of production strain developed by manufacturers. Various technology licensors provide small-scale manufacturers with the opportunity to produce programmable enzymes, which can be scaled up to produce large volumes. Dyadic International Inc. (US) is one such licensor that provides its C1 platform technology to smaller players to produce large volumes of high-mobility food enzymes on-site.

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

The increasing purchasing power of consumers due to the economic development in APAC countries has led to an increase in the demand for high-quality processed food. Hence, due to their characteristics as essential healthy food additives, the market for enzymes in food & beverages is projected to grow. The changes in consumer preferences and liberalization of trade have further fueled the demand for foods like meat and meat products in the country.

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Key Market Players:

Key players in the food enzymes market include DuPont (US), Associated British Foods plc (UK), DSM (Netherlands), Novozymes (US), and Kerry Group (Ireland), Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd (India), Amano Enzyme Inc. (Japan) and CHR. Hansen Holdings A/S (Denmark). These major players in this market focus on increasing their presence through expansions, mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, and agreements. These companies have a strong presence in North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. They also have manufacturing facilities, along with strong distribution networks across these regions.

Sustainable Growth Opportunities in the Feed Premix Market



The global Feed Premix Market size is estimated to be valued at USD 24.3 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach a value of USD 32.9 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period. The growth of this market is attributed to the increasing demand for meat and meat products across the globe.

Challenge: Sustainability of feed and livestock chain

The global feed industry focuses on improving feed efficiency by improving the feed conversion rates for all major livestock and farmed fish species. The feed and livestock industries can achieve sustainability by developing a harmonized environmental footprint methodology based on life cycle analysis involving the entire chain. The development of common metrics can also help to calculate a broader range of resource efficiency indicators. The efficient usage of feed ingredients can support the reduction of the environmental impact of livestock farming through resource-efficient feed production. The use of co-products from other processing industries can reduce the pressure on land-grown crops.

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Some requirements of an efficient feed and livestock chain include the following:
  • Access to safe and cost-effective feed and services
  • Clear and transparent legislative framework
  • Improved image (animal welfare, quality, and safety of animal products)
  • Innovating approaches to mitigate the environmental impact of production systems
  • Continuously improving working conditions
  • Bringing innovative science to the marketplace
The poultry segment dominated the market for feed premix by livestock.

The poultry industry consists of four main areas of production—broiler, eggs, pullets, and breeders. It is a fast-evolving industry due to the rapid increase in demand for poultry meat, particularly in India and many Islamic countries. In these countries, the consumption of porcine and livestock meat (India) is projected to be low due to religious beliefs, which, in turn, increases the demand for poultry meat. In addition, the global demand for poultry meat is further set to rise in the coming years due to the increased cost and reduced availability due to the rise in demand for beef and pig meat. Poultry, the most traded meat category, accounts for over 40% of the total meat trade. According to the FAO, global poultry meat production was nearly 111.8 million tons in 2015. Furthermore, the demand for poultry meat is projected to remain high in developing economies.

Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing market during the forecast period in the global Feed premix

The key markets in the Asia Pacific region include China, India, Japan, Australia & New Zealand, Thailand, Vietnam, others, and the Rest of Asia Pacific.

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The Asia Pacific region accounted for the largest share of 35.6% of the global feed premix market in 2020, in terms of value. The market in the region is driven by the presence of a large livestock population

(FAO 2016) and their growth rate. Furthermore, the region has witnessed an increase in the number of feed mills and feed production, particularly in India and Japan. This increase in the number of feed mills in the region reflects the growth in feed production. According to the Alltech Feed Survey of 2018, the region experienced a 7% increase in its feed production, from 356.5 million tons in 2012 to 381.1 million tons in 2017. The largest feed producer, China, contributes significantly to the region’s leading position, with Thailand and Indonesia being the emerging feed-producing countries, while India and Japan are demonstrating constant growth in feed production. According to the same source, among the top 20 feed companies in the world, 16 of them are based in the Asia Pacific region, which makes this a highly competitive market.

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 Feed premix. It consists of the profiles of leading companies such Koninklijke DSM N.V. (Netherlands), Nutreco N.V. (Netherlands), Cargill (US), Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) (US), BEC Feed Solutions (Australia), DLG Group (Denmark), Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (Thailand), Land O’Lakes (US), AB Agri Ltd. (UK).

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Sustainable Growth Opportunities in the Starter Feed Market

 The report Starter Feed Market by Type (Medicated and Non-medicated), Ingredient (Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Oats, and Barley), Livestock (Ruminants, Swine, Poultry, Aquatic, and Equine), Form (Pellets and Crumbles), and Region – Global Forecast Up to 2022″, The global market for starter feed was valued at USD 21.45 Billion in 2015; this is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.57% from 2016, to reach USD 29.15 Billion by 2022. The market is driven by factors such as the need to increase livestock production to cater to the growing demand for animal sourced products, and adoption of precision nutrition techniques.

Based on type, the global market is segmented into medicated and non-medicated. The medicated was the larger segment in 2015. The medicated starter feed segment is also projected to grow at a comparatively higher CAGR during the forecast period.

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The inclusion of oats in starter feed, based on ingredients, is projected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period. Oats are easier to feed to animals than other cereals; they are mainly used in poultry feed of their high fiber and beta-glucan content. This is to drive the oats segment during the forecast period.

Based on livestock, the poultry segment was the largest in 2015; this is also to grow at the highest CAGR from 2016 to 2022. The poultry starter feed is a balanced nutritional formulation and helps poultry to establish a healthy appetite at the initial stage of growth. It also contains coccidiostat, which helps in the treatment of coccidiosis in young chicks. These factors drive the poultry starter feed market.

Based on form, the pellet segment was the largest in 2015; this is also projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2016 to 2022. It is easy to feed to the animals, easy to store, and is the most common preference by the chicken farmers and triggers early feed intake.

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The Asia-Pacific market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The region is heterogeneous, with diversity in income levels, technology, and demand for better quality feed to livestock, leading to enhanced scope for future growth.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolio of leading companies such as Cargill, Incorporated (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), Archer Daniels Midland Company (U.S.), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), and Koninklijke DSM NV (Netherlands).

Upcoming Growth Trends in the Food grade Alcohol Market

 The report "Food-grade Alcohol Market by Type (Ethanol, Polyols), Application (Food, Beverages, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals), Source (Sugarcane & Molasses, Grains, Fruits), Functionality, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022", The food-grade alcohol market is projected to reach USD 12.86 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2017 to 2022. The market is driven increasing global beer production and popularity of craft beer. Also, the increasing consumption of alcoholic beverages in the developing regions supported with the expansion of potential export markets due to demographic and economic reasons, have developed a growing platform for increased alcohol trade which is in turn driving the food-grade alcohol market.


Based on type, the market has been segmented into Polyols and Ethanol. Ethanol accounted for the largest share in Europe’s food grade alcohol market in 2015. While proven health benefits of polyols have resulted in an increase in their use as an ingredient in the health care industry, the increase in production of beer and growth in alcohol trade has resulted in the increased use of ethanol as a major food grade alcohol in the beverage industry. There has also been a surge in the use of ethanol as a preservative in the food industry for increasing the shelf-life of the end products.

Based on application, food grade alcohol is used as a coloring and flavoring agent in the food and pharmaceutical industries. The proven benefits of polyols have resulted in the increase in the usage of food grade alcohol as an ingredient in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. As an excellent solvent, ethanol finds its usage in the manufacturing of antibiotics, tablets, pills, vitamins, and in a variety of medicines.

Based on source, sugarcane accounted for the largest market share in 2015. Sugarcane contains high levels of sucrose; and hence, it is fermented to make alcohol. Low product price associated with raw sugar in the global market has led to the increased use of sugarcane in the production of ethanol.

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Food-grade alcohol is used not only for manufacturing alcoholic beverages but also for food and healthcare & pharmaceutical products. Hence, as the demand for these consumables increases from end users, manufacturers use food-grade alcohol for making innovative food products. Europe has adopted the usage of food-grade alcohol in food, beverages, and pharma applications. The Asia-Pacific region is estimated to drive the market with the increase in demand for food-grade alcohol. The increase in consumption of alcoholic beverages and convenience food products are significantly impacting the growth of the market in this region, with the growing food-processing industry.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolio of key players. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as Archer Daniels Midland Company (U.S.), Cargill Inc. (U.S.), MGP Ingredients (U.S.) Sigma-Aldrich (U.S.), and Roquette Freres S.A. (France).

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Latest Regulatory Trends Impacting the Food Processing & Handling Equipment Market

 The report Food Processing & Handling Equipment Market by Type (Food Processing Equipment, Food Packaging Equipment, and Food Service Equipment), Application, Form (Solid, Liquid, and Semi-Solid), and Region – Global Forecast to 2025″, The global food processing & handling equipment market is estimated to be valued at USD 137.2 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 196.6 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.2%. Advancements in the food processing & packaging equipment industry, innovation in processing technology, and continuous growth in the demand for processed food are some factors that are expected to support the growth of the food & beverage processing equipment market. With the growing preference for healthy food and functional foods, manufacturers are expected to adopt new equipment to fulfill the demand for healthy functional foods & beverages. The expansion of food manufacturing capacities and growth of the food processing industry in emerging economies are also expected to support the growth of the food processing & handling equipment market.

The food processing equipment segment is estimated to dominate the global market in 2019.

By equipment type, the market was dominated by the food processing equipment segment in 2018, in terms of value. Food companies are focusing on product innovations and providing efficient and advanced technologies to food producers who are demanding operationally advanced machinery to cater to the growing demand from the food industry. New technologies such as non-thermal processing are also being developed to support the manufacturing process by reducing production time, ingredient & food waste, and overall cost. The growing health awareness is driving the demand for healthy and convenience food products, which is also expected to drive the food processing & handling market in the food industry.


The bakery & confectionery products segment is estimated to account for the largest share in the market in 2019.

By application, the bakery & confectionery products segment is estimated to account for the largest share in the food processing & handling equipment market in 2019. Processing equipment such as industrial ovens, molders, formers, mixers, blenders, and cutters form an integral part of bakery & confectionery products manufacturing, and their high demand is mainly due to the highly fragmented bakery & confectionery market and high prevalence and demand for these products in both developed and developing countries. The demand for ultra-processed bakery products is high in developed countries such as the UK, Germany, the US, Canada, and Spain. These countries represent an established bakery industry and are experiencing a rise in the popularity of premium and innovative bakery products such as pastries, glazed & chocolate coated donuts, sugar & chocolate coated cookies, and chocolate pies. Such countries are focused on the production of bakery items to meet the increasing demand. This demand for bakery products is facilitating the increasing use of bakery processing equipment.

Asia Pacific is estimated to dominate the food processing & handling equipment market in 2019.

Asia Pacific is estimated to account for the largest market share in the food processing & handling equipment market in 2019. Key factors such as industrialization, growing middle-class population, rising disposable income, changing lifestyles, and the rising consumption of processing and packaged products are expected to drive the demand for food processing & handling equipment market during the forecast period. The increasing disposable incomes, growing population, busy lifestyles, and shift in the focus toward convenience foods and instantly processed foods are some of the key trends influencing the growth of the food processing & handling equipment market in Asia Pacific. As a result, the next few years is likely to see continued growth in the sector’s performance.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of the leading companies in the food processing & handling equipment market. The key players in the food processing & handling equipment market include GEA (Germany), Buhler Ag (Switzerland), Alfa Laval (Sweden), JBT Corporation (US), SPX FLOW (US), Robert Bosch (Germany), IMA Group (Italy), Middleby Corporation (US), and Dover Corporation (US), Robert Bosch (Germany), IMA Group (Italy), Tetra Laval (Switzerland), Multivac (Germany), Middleby Corporation (US), Welbilt, Inc. (US), and Electrolux (Sweden).


Recent Developments:
  • In May 2019, GEA launched a new SmartPacker CX400 packaging machine, which has induction sealing capabilities for meat and poultry manufacturers. In April 2019, GEA also launched CALLIFREEZE system for the GEA S-Tec spiral freezer in the Asian market. This product would help GEA’s customers to meet their Industry 4.0 strategy requirements.
  • In May 2019, Bosch Packaging Technology, a subsidiary of Bosch, launched the Pack 403, a fully-automated, narrow horizontal flow wrapper in the European and Asian markets. The company has been continuously developing innovative products according to the customers’ demands.
  • In April 2019, Tetra Pak launched a connected packaging platform; this would transform juice and milk cartons into interactive information channels, digital tools, and full-scale data carriers.