Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Latest Regulatory Trends Impacting the Snack Pellets Market

The report "Snack Pellets Market by Type (Potato, Corn, Rice, Tapioca, Multigrain), Form (Laminated, Tridimensional, Die-face, Gelatinized), Technique (Twin-screw extruder, Single-screw extruder), Flavor (Plain, Flavored, Nutritional), and Region – Global Forecast to 2023", The snack pellets market is estimated to account for about USD 2.0 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach a value of about USD 2.5 billion by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2018. The snack pellets market is highly impacted by innovations, as manufacturers are always introducing new ingredients, new variants, and processing techniques to meet the increasing demand and cater to changing consumer demands. The rise in on-the-go consumption has encouraged the savory snack manufacturing industry to produce new products that could meet these rising demands from the working-class consumers. In addition to this, the growing focus on facility expansion, marketing schemes, and information exchange programs for creating awareness to enhance the consumption of snack pellets have contributed to the growth of the market.




By type, the potato segment is estimated to account for the largest share in the snack pellets market in 2018.

On the basis of type, the potato segment is estimated to dominate the snack pellets market in 2018. Potato starch is the most widely used ingredient in the production of snack pellets. Potato starch, to obtain extruded snacks with the desired texture and properties, is used in the rice meal. Potato-based snack pellets are widely consumed due to their long shelf-life, low-cost transport, easy availability, and storage convenience. It also offers high bulk density, various flavors, and choices for consumers of all age groups.

The snack pellets market is witnessing strong growth due to the increasing usage of twin-screw extruders in the snack industry.

Twin-screw extruders consist of two intermeshing and co-rotating screws mounted on splined shafts in a closed barrel. This equipment offers numerous advantages over single-screw extruders. As a result, these extruders witness increasing demand from various manufacturers in the food processing industry. Twin-screw extruders have various possible configurations for producing different shapes of snack pellets with the help of counter-rotating screws, as compared to single-screw extruders. These extruders also offer various advantages, such as extrusion of heat-sensitive products, rapid mixing characteristics, and reduced volatilization of flavors, to end users.


North America is estimated to dominate the snack pellets market in 2018.

North America is estimated to account for the largest market share for snack pellets in 2018. Because of the abundant availability of raw materials and the presence of a strong food processing industry, North America holds the largest share of the snack pellets market, in terms of both volume and value. Additionally, snacks made from potatoes are highly preferred by consumers. These factors are responsible for the largest share of potato-based snack pellets in the region.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of the leading companies in the snack pellets market. It includes the profiles of the leading companies such as Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients (France), Liven S.A. (Spain), Grupo Michel (Mexico), Leng dOr S.A. (Spain), and Pellsnack-Products GmbH (Germany).

Monday, January 17, 2022

Meal Replacement Market Will Hit Big Revenues In Future

According to MarketsandMarkets "Meal Replacement Market by Product Type (Ready-to-Drink, Bars, Powder), Distribution Channel (Offline and Online), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and RoW) - Global Forecast to 2026", the global meal replacement market size is estimated to be valued at USD 11.9 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 15.5 billion by 2026, recording a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period in terms of value. It is driven by increasing prevalence of obesity and diabetes coupled with the increasing population of health-conscious consumers and changing consumer lifestyle and availability of convenient nutritious meal in the form of meal replacement.


The bar segment is projected to grow at a second-high CAGR in the meal replacement market

Based on product type, bar segment is forecasted to grow at a second-high CAGR. Meal replacement bars are an alternative to a complete meal. These bars are fortified with proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals, and fiber in an adequate quantity required by an average person in a day. These bars are an excellent choice for meal-on-the-go and for weight management programs. Bars are convenient to carry and have a longer shelf-life compared to ready-to-drink options. Owing to these factors the segment is projected to grow at a significant rate.

The supermarket & hypermarkets segment in the offline format accounts for the largest market share in the meal replacement market

Based on offline format stores, supermarkets & hypermarkets segment is the largest segment in the overall meal replacement market. This share can be attributed to the large shelf spaces available in supermarkets. Not only in developed countries such as the US, but consumers in many developing countries such as China, Thailand, India, and Indonesia have started opting for grocery shopping from supermarkets since retail chains are becoming highly organized.


The North America region is the largest region in the meal replacement market in the forecast period

North America is the largest region in the global meal replacement market in the forecast period. The presence of major meal replacement product manufacturers such as Abbott Laboratories (US), Amway (US), Herbalife Nutrition (US), Atkins (US), Kellogg Co. (US) among others, further drives the market in the region.

This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies. It consists of profiles of leading companies, such as Abbott Laboratories (US), Glanbia (Ireland), Amway (US), Herbalife Nutrition (US), Nestle (Switzerland), Atkins (US), Huel (UK), Kellogg Co. (US), Skin Enterprises Inc. (US) and USANA Health Sciences Inc. (US).

Sustainable Growth Opportunities in the Grain Alcohol Market

The report "Grain Alcohol Market by Type (Ethanol, Polyols), Application (Food, Beverages, Pharmaceutical & Healthcare), Source (Sugarcane, Grains, Fruits), Functionality (Preservative, Coloring/flavoring agent, Coatings), and by Region - Global Forecast to 2026", According to MarketsandMarkets, the global grain alcohol market size is estimated to be valued at USD 12.2 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 14.9 billion by 2026, recording a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period. The increase in demand for grain alcohol in various industries such as food & beverages and health & personal care is driving the grain alcohol market globally. The grain alcohol market is gaining momentum due to increase in the production of beer and increasing demand of craft beer. The use of ethanol in the beverage industry has resulted in the growth in the market of grain alcohol for beverage applications. Grain alcohol is also used as preservatives, food color, or coatings in the end products.




The beverages segment, by application, is projected to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

The beverages segment includes beer, wine, spirits, and other beverages such as ready-to-drink (RTDs), premixes, cider, and perry. Beer is the worlds most widely consumed alcoholic beverage, and the third-most popular drink overall, after water and tea. Global beer consumption is mainly driven by growing disposable income, improvements in the quality of beer, marketing & advertising activities, and a steadily growing beer-consuming population base. Wine is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grapes or other fruits. Spirits are alcoholic beverages produced by distillation of ethanol obtained by the fermentation of grains, fruits, or vegetables. The ethanol concentration in spirits is increased above that of the original fermented mixture by a method called distillation. With the rapidly rising demand for alcoholic beverages and the increased production of the same, the beverages segment is likely to grow at the highest rate during the forecasted period.

The polyols segment, by type, is projected to witness higher growth during the forecast period.

The various polyols considered for the study include sorbitol, maltitol, xylitol, mannitol, and eythritol, among others. Sorbitol is a low-calorie sugar known as a polyol or sugar alcohol. Naturally, it is found in foods including apricots and prunes. Its uses include retention of moisture in products, bulk sweetener, and an ingredient in sugar-free sweets, chewing gums, and pharmaceuticals. Maltitol is a type of sugar alcohol, which is used as a replacing agent to table sugar as it does not cause tooth decay, has fewer calories, and has lesser effect on blood glucose. The manifold applications of polyols in the food & beverage industry is projected to drive the growth of this segment.


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

The Asia Pacific region is characterized by dense population and urbanization, which has resulted in a rise in consumption of food & beverage products. This has in turn, given an opportunity to the grain alcohol market to secure its position in the food & beverage industry by introducing new innovative alcohol products to cater to the changing demands of the manufacturers and end consumers.

This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies. It consists of profiles of leading companies, ADM (US), Cargill (US), Merck Group (Germany), Roquette Frères (France), MGP Ingredients (US), Cristalco (France), Grain Processing Corporation (US), Wilmar Group (Singapore), Manildra Group (Australia), Glacial Grain Spirits (US).

Friday, January 14, 2022

Upcoming Growth Trends in the Proanthocyanidins Market

The report "Proanthocyanidins Market by Source (Cranberry, Grape Seed, and Pine Bark), Application (Pharmaceuticals & Dietary Supplements, Personal Care & Cosmetics, and Functional Food & Beverages), Type (Type A and Type B), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025", The proanthocyanidins market is estimated at USD 198 million in 2019 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2019 to 2025, to reach USD 280 million by 2025. Proanthocyanidins are rich in antioxidants and provide several health benefits to consumers; for instance, they help in healing wounds, improve bone strength, aid in skin-related issues including skin cancer, and also offer cardiovascular benefits. Hence, they are significantly witnessing high demand among manufacturers in the personal care, food & beverages, and cosmetic industries. Proanthocyanidins are witnessing a surge in demand as it finds various applications in the personal care, dietary supplement, cosmetics, and food & beverage industries. The global proanthocyanidins market is primarily driven by the health benefits and therapeutics effects offered by this ingredient and its increasing applications in the production of personal care and cosmetic products.




The pine bark segment is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the proanthocyanidins market during the forecast period.

Pine bark is loaded with oligomeric proanthocyanidins compounds which act as super antioxidants. It is used in health supplements, mainly due to its antioxidant activity. The antioxidant contents of pine bark extracts help reduce visible signs of aging in the skin, due to which pine bark extracts are used in anti-aging skin cream formulations. The applications of pine bark as an additive in food is gaining acceptance among health-conscious customers. The pine bark extract segment is witnessing a surge in demand due to the nutritional benefits of pine bark extract and an increase in consumer awareness.

Type B Proanthocyanidins derived from grape seed and pine tree bark are projected to record a faster growth due to their increasing demand in pharmaceutical and healthcare applications.

Type B Proanthocyanidins (PAC) are mainly found in grape seed and pine tree bark. They are widely utilized in pharmaceutical and health care applications due to the health benefits offered by type B PAC. For instance, they lower the risk of atherosclerosis, reduce complications related to diabetes, lower cholesterol levels, prevent cancer, and aid in wound healing. Moreover, it is found that type B PAC extracted from grape seeds has better antioxidant property compared to the other antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and â-carotene. Thus, the type B segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR as the prevalence of diseases such as diabetes and cancer is increasing.

The pharmaceuticals & dietary supplements segment is projected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period.

The pharmaceuticals & dietary supplements segment is projected to a leading segment in the proanthocyanidins market during the forecast period. With the rise in aging population, consumers are becoming more conscious and aware of various diseases that can be prevented. This concern has driven the pharmaceuticals & dietary supplements market, particularly in the European and North American countries. Health-conscious consumers prefer balanced diet alternatives such as health supplements. Due to the rising urbanization and busy lifestyles of consumers, there has been a significant increase in self-prescriptions. Consumers now rely more on alternative channels to self-diagnose themselves and also take preventive measures to keep themselves healthy. Such practices are significantly increasing the demand for proanthocyanidins in dietary supplements globally.


The North American region is projected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period.

The North American proanthocyanidins market is projected to account for the largest share by 2025. The region has traditionally been a major consumer of proanthocyanidins. The rise in the aging population, increased consumption of healthy food, and growing demand for pharmaceuticals are the major factors driving the market in North America. Functional foods, which provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, have gained higher importance in the last decade. Typically, food marketed as functional food contains ingredients (such as Proanthocyanidins) with specific health benefits. Consumers are seeking added health benefits from the food consumed, and increasing awareness among them is driving the growth of the functional food & beverage segment in the proanthocyanidins market.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies along with the product portfolios of leading companies in the proanthocyanidins market. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as Naturex (France), Indena SPA (Italy), Nexira Inc. (France), Polyphenolics (US), Xian Yuensun Biological Technology Co.,Ltd. (China), Natac (Spain), and Eevia Health (Finland).

Latest Regulatory Trends Impacting the Snack Pellet Equipment Market

The report "Snack Pellet Equipment Market Product Type (Potato-Based, Corn-Based, Rice-Based, Tapioca-Based, Multigrain-Based), Form (2D, Tridimensional, Die-Faced), Equipment Type (Extrusion, Mixing, Cutting, Drying, Frying, Seasoning), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025", The snack pellet equipment market is estimated to account for nearly USD 1.0 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach a value of nearly USD 1.4 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 5.2% from 2019. Due to busy lifestyles and professional commitments, individuals have limited time to prepare food at home. The snack pellet market is driven by the increasing need for convenience foods due to the busy lifestyles of consumers. Thus, increasing consumer preference for processed foods indirectly contributes to the growing demand for snack pellets as they require less time and efforts to prepare. This, in turn, is projected to drive the growth of the snack pellet equipment market.





By product type, the potato-based segment is estimated to account for the largest share in the snack pellet equipment market in 2019.

On the basis of product type, the potato-based segment is estimated to dominate the snack pellet equipment market in 2019. This is due to the increasing consumer preference for convenience foods, which indirectly drives the increasing demand for snack pellets products, as they require less time and efforts. Currently, snack pellet manufacturers are focusing on adopting advanced technologies and offering GM potatoes to drive the demand for potato pellets. GM potatoes are protein-packed potatoes with approximately 35%–60% protein content, which makes it more preferable. This, in turn, is projected to drive the growth of the snack pellet equipment market.

The snack pellet equipment market is projected to witness strong growth due to the increasing advancements in equipment and technologies.

Earlier, snack pellet manufacturers used different extruders for making pellets based on various raw materials that have different characteristics and cooking time. However, with the upgradation and automation, snack pellet manufacturers are adopting extrusion systems that produce three-dimensional pellets, thus providing better end products to its customers. Moreover, advanced manufacturing processes enhanced the bulk production capacity and shelf life of pellets, prior to frying or puffing. In addition, these improvements in the manufacturing process offer advantages such as innovative designs and capital cost reduction, which is projected to contribute to the market growth.


North America is estimated to dominate the snack pellet equipment market in 2019.

North America is estimated to account for the largest market share in the snack pellet equipment market in 2019. The North American region witnesses the presence of various established snack pellet manufacturing companies that are increasing their production capacity due to the rising demand for ready-to-eat snacks. This is projected to create an opportunity for manufacturers in the snack pellet equipment market to expand in North America. Busy lifestyles of consumers reduce the time available for homemade snacks; this increases the demand for convenience foods. In addition, increasing health consciousness and concerns for food safety have encouraged the production of light and convenient snack foods such as snack pellets. These factors are projected to drive the snack pellet equipment market during the forecast period.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies along with the product portfolios of the leading companies in the snack pellet equipment market. It also includes the profiles of leading companies such as Clextral (France), GEA Group (Germany), Buhler AG (Switzerland), N.P. & Company, Inc. (Japan), Kiremko B.V. (Netherlands), JAS Enterprises (India), Grace Food Processing & Packaging Machinery (India), Tsung Hsing Food Machinery Co., Ltd. (Taiwan), AC Horn Manufacturing (US), Jinan Dayi Extrusion Machinery Co., Ltd (China), Mutchall Engineering Pvt. Ltd (India), and Radhe Equipments India (India).

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Meat Testing Market Growth Opportunities by 2023

The report "Meat Testing Market by Target Tested (Pathogen, Species, Allergen, GMO, Mycotoxin, Heavy Metal, Veterinary Drug Residue), Sample (Meat and Seafood), Technology (PCR, Immunoassay, Chromatography, Spectroscopy), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023", The meat testing market is anticipated to reach a value of USD 11.48 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 7.7%. Growth in the international trade of meat and seafood creates the need for global mandates and regulations on food safety, which is a significant factor that drives the market for meat & seafood testing. Additionally, globalization has a major impact on the global meat supply and has increased the import & export of meat, poultry, and seafood products worldwide. This has increased the risk of unsafe or contaminated products reaching consumers in distant markets, which, in turn, creates a demand for meat testing across the world.




In terms of target tested, the pathogens testing segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the meat testing market in 2018.

On the basis of target tested, the pathogen testing segment is estimated to hold the largest share of the meat testing market in 2018. The level of contamination is at its peak during packaging and processing and due to improper storage practices, such as non-maintenance of a suitable temperature. Highly occurring pathogens in meat & seafood include E. coli, Salmonella, Campylobacter, Shigella, Vibrio, and many others.

Meat testing by PCR technology is estimated to hold the largest market share in 2018.

On the basis of technology, PCR accounted for the largest share of the market in 2018, followed by immunoassay. An advantage of PCR technology is its automated approach to testing, which provides quick results and aids the decision-making process for product recalls. Besides quick results, this technology can detect contamination at a level of 0.1%.

On the basis of sample type, poultry meat is estimated to hold the largest market share in 2018.

On the basis of sample type, poultry meat is estimated to account for the largest market share in 2018. The poultry meat sector provides ready-to-eat products, which should be safe for the consumer and have a long shelf life; thus, ensuring the microbial safety of poultry carcasses and cuts is an important issue. The demand for poultry meat is high as there is no religious barrier is eating poultry meat; also, poultry meat is healthier than red meat. Due to these reasons, the production of the poultry meat products is increasing, and therefore, it is vital to ensure the microbial safety of poultry meat products in the context of increasing consumption and production.


North America is estimated to dominate the meat testing market in 2018.

North America is estimated to be the largest market for meat testing in 2018. This is due to the increased awareness of safe food products among consumers, the growing number of meat product recalls, and stringent food safety regulations in the region. The US is one of the largest meat consuming countries, with stringent regulations to keep a check on the quality of meat products. This leads to the growth of the meat testing services industry; more the production of meat, the more testing will be required.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of the leading companies. It includes profiles of leading companies such as SGS (Switzerland), Eurofins (Luxemburg), Bureau Veritas (France), Intertek (UK), TUV SUD (Germany), ALS (Australia), Mérieux NutriSciences (US), AsureQuality (New Zealand), Romer Labs (Austria), LGC Limited (UK), Genetic ID (US), and Microbac Laboratories (US).

Confectionery Processing Equipment Market to Showcase Continued Growth in the Coming Years

The report "Confectionery Processing Equipment Market by Type (Thermal, Mixers, Blenders, Cutters, Extrusion, Cooling, Coating), Product (Hard Candies, Chewing Gums, Gummies & Jellies, Soft Confectionery), Mode of Operation, and Region - Global Forecast to 2023", The confectionery processing equipment market is estimated to be valued at USD 4.69 Billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 6.55 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 6.90% from 2018. Factors such as growth of the retail industry and increase in demand for confectionery items such as candies, toffees, chocolates, chewing gums, and jellies have driven the growth of the confectionery processing equipment market.





By product, soft confectionery segment to lead the confectionery processing equipment market from 2018 to 2023

The soft confectionery segment dominated the market based on product. It is one of the most consumed confectionery products by almost all age groups in all regions and is a key ingredient in many food products such as candy bars, milkshakes, cookies, and other food products. Increase in awareness regarding the health benefits of chocolate and inclination of consumers toward the functional dark and sugar-free chocolates are the major factors for the growth of this market.

Extrusion segment projected to grow at the highest CAGR, by food product, from 2018 to 2023

Extrusion is becoming an important process during confectionery processing as it has many advantages over conventional food processing; it has flexible equipment which can be used to manufacture different types of products with different physical properties and texture.

Automatic segment projected to grow at a higher CAGR, by mode of operation, from 2018 to 2023

The implementation of automation and robotics in confectionary processing has offered quality assurance and increased productivity so far, which acts as a key driver for the growth of the automatic confectionery equipment market. With the incorporation of automatic machinery, confectionery processing can be carried out for a large number of products, and comparatively lesser employees are required to attend to the machines; as these equipment function automatically, constant monitoring of processes is eliminated.

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Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period

Rise in the middle-class population in the region and the increase in disposable incomes drive the demand for nutritious chocolate bars & candies with new & enhanced flavors, which increases the need for confectionery processing equipment. This provides an opportunity for the major players in the field of confectionery processing to expand their geographical reach in the region.

This report includes a study of business strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies. More than nine developments were tracked for the 13 companies in the confectionery processing equipment market. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany), Bühler AG (Switzerland), GEA Group (Germany), Alfa Laval (Sweden), John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT) (US), Aasted ApS (Denmark), BCH Ltd (England), Tanis Confectionery (Netherlands), Baker Perkins Limited (UK), Sollich KG (Germany), Heat and Control, Inc. (US), and Rieckermann GmbH (Germany).