Thursday, September 7, 2023

Gummy Supplement Market Will Hit Big Revenues In Future

According to a research report "Gummy Supplements Market by Type (Vitamin Gummies, Omega Fatty Acid Gummies, Collagen Gummies, CBD Gummies), Starch Ingredient (Supplements With Starch, Starchless Systems), Distribution Channel, End User, Functionality Region - Global Forecast to 2028" published by MarketsandMarkets, the global Gummy supplement market is projected to reach USD 48.5 billion by 2028 from USD 24.6 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 14.5% during the forecast period in terms of value. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than two billion people worldwide suffer from micronutrient insufficiency. Iron, vitamin A, and iodine deficiencies are the most prevalent worldwide, particularly in youngsters and pregnant women. Micronutrient deficits are disproportionately prevalent in low- and middle-income counties. Micronutrient deficiencies can induce evident and serious health issues, but they can also produce less clinically noticeable decreases in energy, mental clarity, and overall capacity. This may result in poorer academic performance, decreased productivity at work, and a higher chance of contracting other illnesses and medical disorders. A lot of these inadequacies can be avoided by taking supplements. Thus, consumers are gradually adopting gummy supplements which provide the required number of vitamins, minerals, and other micronutrients in a convenient and tasteful form.

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Vitamin gummies segment is anticipated to have the largest share among gummy types in 2023

The global market for gummy vitamins is currently experiencing tremendous growth. Gummy vitamins typically have delicious fruity flavors and all the necessary micronutrients. Therefore, a lot of individuals choose gummy vitamins over conventional vitamins, especially kids and elder people who have problems swallowing tablets. In the upcoming years, the nutraceutical business is expected to see a significant increase in sales of vitamin gummies. Working-class consumers who seek to balance health factors like folic acid, metabolic health, and glycemic index in an effort to address problems like bone strength, immunity, and vitamin deficiencies will also contribute significantly in the expansion of the gummy supplements market.

The kids segment is projected to grow at the fastest rate among all the other end-users in the Gummy Supplements market in 2023

Gummy supplements have grown in popularity as a convenient way to provide kids with the vitamins and minerals they require without having to consume a range of foods. Gummy supplements meet the changing demands of children. They supply comprehensive nourishment in an uncomplicated way to the kids. They are superior to normal vitamins and more appealing to capture kids' interest and make them easier to ingest. Unlike tablets or pills, gummies are easier for kids to swallow since they are shaped like sweets. Additionally, according to the scientific article titled “Intraindividual double burden of overweight and micronutrient deficiencies or anemia among preschool children”, published in 2020, an estimated 29% of preschool children worldwide are vitamin A deficient, 18% are anemic, and 17% are at danger of low zinc intake. Thus, the soaring rates of micronutrient deficiencies can be reduced with the help of gummy supplements, augmenting its market growth.

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North America region is witnessing the highest growth rate in the Gummy Supplements market

According to a 2022 report from the American Psychological Association, financial troubles, along with a deluge of horrible visuals from Ukraine as Russia, have pushed a majority of Americans to new levels of stress. Hence, although immunity gummies are increasingly popular in the US after the pandemic, interest in gummies that assist mental health and sleep has also been rising.

Additionally, according to the CDC,  the prevalence of metabolic syndrome is estimated at more than 30% in the United States Thus, A vitamin, mineral, or supplement product is normally taken by more than three out of every four Americans to maintain their health. Considering gummies are the most convenient and flavorful form of supplements providing a variety of functionality, the market is rapidly flourishing in this region.

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Latest Regulatory Trends Impacting the Food Inclusions Market

The food inclusions market is projected to reach of USD 18.7 billion by 2027, recording at a CAGR of 6.9%. It was estimated to be valued at USD 13.4 billion in 2022. The changing dynamics, owing to the factors such as the changing consumer requirements, industrial investments, R&D, increasing stringency of food regulations, and greater urge among industry players to attain the market leadership position, have led to continuous innovations in product offerings by market players, which are aligned with consumer demand.

 Food Inclusions Market

Food inclusions have enabled food & beverage manufacturers to improve organoleptic properties, especially in terms of flavor, taste, texture, and appearance. As a result, mass-marketed products and products such as oats and cereal specifically targeted at health-conscious consumers are gaining significant demand from consumers, owing to their inclusion content. The use of inclusion has also aided product manufacturers in adopting and continuing with their marketing strategies and positioning their products as "healthy" without violating the prevailing norms of food labeling.

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Drivers: Functional properties along with product appeal drive consumption of food inclusions

In the constantly changing dynamics of the food industry, where consumer demands are ever-changing and manufacturers are increasingly shifting their attention from offering actual products to augmented products, the introduction of novel ingredients, such as food inclusions, is gaining global significance. Their usage in food & beverage products has enabled manufacturers to overcome some of the challenges faced with products and their formulations in terms of flavor enhancement, appearance & visual appeal, flavor masking, thickening, and textural issues.

Along with the enhancement of these attributes, the addition of food inclusions has added new aspects to food & beverage products that have aligned well with consumer tastes and preferences, resulting in their growing popularity. In response, manufacturers of food & beverage products are focusing and investing significantly in developing products that will enable innovative usage of food inclusions with other ingredients and additives to make their products more appealing to consumers. This has, in turn, encouraged manufacturers of food inclusions to develop their products in a wide variety, functionality, and customized manner to enable their introduction in end products.

By application, the cereals products, snacks & bars segment is projected to dominate the food inclusions market in the forecasted period.

Food inclusions, with their ability to enhance organoleptic properties and nutritional profile, are ideal ingredients for addition in cereal products, snacks & bars, as they enhance product appeal. Consequently, inclusions are significantly consumed for use in products in this category, as their content has become the Unique Selling Proposition (USP) and core factor of product marketing.

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By region, Europe was the largest regional market for the food inclusions industry

The European market accounted for the largest share in 2021. The largest market share of Europe can primarily be attributed to factors such as the region's large-scale production and domestic consumption of food inclusions. Moreover, food & beverage manufacturers urge product innovation with the use of novel ingredients to cater to consumer indulgence. The market in the Asia Pacific is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 9.5%, owing to the rising consumption of inclusions and their innovative usage in line with the flavor profile and other consumer requirements, along with the westernization of diets.

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Food Grade Gases Market to See Major Growth by 2027

The food-grade gases market is anticipated to increase rapidly, rising from a projected value of USD 7.6 billion in 2022 to an astounding USD 10.6 billion by 2027. Over the forecast period, this substantial growth is anticipated to occur at a CAGR of 6.9%. The food-grade gases market is seeing a surge in demand due to several key factors such as the increasing popularity of convenience food and carbonated drinks. Consumers are becoming more concerned about the safety of their food, which has resulted in food manufacturers turning to advanced packaging technologies like oxygen scavenging, MAP, CAP, and active packaging. These technologies create a controlled environment within the packaging, preserving the freshness of food products and reducing the need for additives while ensuring the quality of the food is not compromised.

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Food-grade gas manufacturers find attractive opportunities for growth in the emerging economies of the Asia Pacific and South America. Due to the rising demand for frozen and packaged food products by the youth in these regions, the demand for food-grade gases is witnessing growth. Also, due to the developing retail channels and cold chain infrastructure and rise in disposable incomes and the number of working women, there has been a growing demand for convenience food products in these regions, which, in turn, results in an increased demand for food-grade gases. Also, because of the continuous new product launches and advancements in packaging technologies, there has been a growing need for food-grade gases for various end uses.

Challenges: Need to provide right mixture of gases in controlled environment packaging

The need to provide the right mix of gases in controlled environment packaging technologies such as modified atmosphere packaging and active packaging is a key challenge faced by packaging technology equipment manufacturers. For example, ready-to-eat meals contain a complex mixture of ingredients that require the right mix of different gases to prolong their shelf-life; MAP packaging includes providing the right mix of gases in the packaging. The gases used in MAP include oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. For example, in the packaging of meat products, the mix of 20% carbon dioxide and 80% oxygen is a good proportion that balances the attractive colour of meat and increases the visual appeal; any discrepancy otherwise can deteriorate the product quality.

Technological Advancements for Gas Sensors is one of the Major Trends

Toxic gas sensors play an important role in food production and control. Therefore, researchers have recently devoted significant attention to various gas sensing materials to achieve high-performance gas sensors. The prospects for the use of sensor technology in food production and monitoring are: (1) Development of simple sensors that operate at low temperatures and preferably Real time to save energy consumed during the monitoring process and the lifespan of the sensing material and accordingly, (2) the design of high-precision sensors to monitor the strategic stock of foodstuffs, especially C2H4 gas, to monitor the quality of stored fruits and vegetables and control their ripening. Researchers are interested in obtaining improvements in the sensitivity, selectivity, limit of detection, and operating temperature using a new mixture of nanomaterials that display different shapes.

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North America dominated the food grade gases market

Canada and Mexico witness the largest import of meat, fish, and seafood. In 2018, Canada was the largest export market for US agricultural products and accounted for 17% of the total exports. The major commodities exported to Canada are prepared foods, fresh processed vegetables, fresh processed fruit, meat meat products, snack foods, certain non-alcoholic beverages, chocolate cocoa products, condiments sauces, coffee, wine, beer, and pet food.

Monday, September 4, 2023

Growth Strategies Adopted by Major Players in the Nematicide Market

The nematicide market is projected to reach USD 3.0 billion by 2027, recording a CAGR of 9.9% during the forecast period. The global industry is estimated to be valued at USD 1.9 billion in 2022. Nematodes are non-segmented, bilaterally symmetric worm-like invertebrates that lack respiratory and circulatory systems but have a body cavity and a fully functional digestive system. It is difficult to create chemical countermeasures against worms that infests plants. It is challenging to administer a chemical to a nematode's immediate surroundings since most Phyto-parasitic nematodes spend their whole lives isolated to the soil or inside plant roots.

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Drivers: Economic damage such as crop production losses which leads to monetary losses, caused by Phyto parasitic nematodes continues to maintain the interest of private and public research institutes

According to CropLife India, food crops are damaged by more than 10,000 species of insects, 30,000 species of weeds, 100,000 diseases (caused by fungi, viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms), and 1,000 species of nematodes, globally. The losses caused need to be contained to meet the food requirements to keep crop production from stagnating.

According to the FAO, approximately 20%–40% of crop yield is lost every year due to pest infestation. Crop pests include fungi, bacteria, viruses, insects, nematodes, viroid, and oomycetes. The diversity of crop pests continues to expand, and new strains are continually evolving. The effect of global warming would increase pest infestation further, as most of them thrive in warmer climates. Losses of major crops due to fungi, nematodes, and other such microorganisms are also on the rise. The study suggests that these figures would increase due to an increase in global temperatures, increased cropping intensity, and reduced crop rotations; this will lead to an increased demand for crop protection products such as nematicides.

Opportunities: Providing customized solutions targeted toward specific pests

With the growing environmental and pollution concerns and health hazards from many conventional agrochemicals, the demand for natural biologicals is rising steadily across regions. Customers are witnessing a high demand for new biological products such as bionematicides to use against nematodes on standing crops, which cause crop damages, thereby reducing the overall farm yield and quality. One such innovative method is seed treatment, which is gaining traction due to its less or non-toxic nature, reduced cost of cultivation, and favourable effect on the yield and quality of crops. Moreover, seed treatment is targeted toward the desired pests and improve efficiency in nutrient uptake.

Organic acid-based plant extract biocontrol is one of the major trends

Various key players and start-ups are focusing on developing bionematicides through alternate sources which were previously unexplored. A variety of organic acids, including amino, acetic, butyric, formic, and propionic acids have been shown to be toxic to certain species of plant parasitic nematodes. These are either the result of microbial decomposition of various compounds in the soil or metabolites produced by microorganisms. Several acids, including heptalic acid and hydroxamic acid, have been used successfully against nematodes.

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North America dominated the nematicide market, with a value of USD 0.54 billion in 2021; it is projected to reach USD 0.91 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 9.4 % during the forecast period.

The US is one of the largest soybean producers and its by-products and contributes to a significant share in the oilseeds market. While a major portion of the demand for oilseeds is from the food and feed industries, the regulatory framework for the biofuel sector of Mexico has been changing. The scope for oilseeds in the biofuel sector is also changing. Canada has been experiencing a high demand for grains, stemming from the livestock industry. The countries are not self-sufficient entirely and depend on imports from the South American countries such as Brazil and Argentina.

Biostimulants Market to Showcase Continued Growth in the Coming Years

The global biostimulants market was valued at USD 3.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 6.2 billion by 2027, growing at a cagr 11.8%from 2022 to 2027. Food and agricultural production systems worldwide are facing unprecedented challenges, from the increasing demand for food for a growing population, rising hunger and malnutrition, adverse climate change effects, overexploitation of natural resources, loss of biodiversity, and food loss and waste. These challenges can undermine the world’s capacity to meet its food needs now and in the future.

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Drivers: Increase in need for sustainable agriculture

A high level of hunger and malnutrition is one of the major challenges that the world is facing today. To meet the increasing demand for food from over 9 billion people by 2050, immense pressure on agriculture will be exerted to produce crops with a high-quality yield. Simultaneously, one-third of the total food production is wasted globally throughout the supply chain, incurring enormous environmental and financial costs.

Agricultural producers are required to identify possible ways to be more efficient and effective in the coming decade. Biostimulants can sustainably address this issue by providing protection against stress, thereby stimulating the plant’s growth. The market for biostimulants is expected to grow in the coming years due to the increasing consumer awareness about the benefits of organic foods, the implementation of organic regulations, and the adoption of GLOBALGAP (Global Good Agricultural Practices) policies. A large variety of crops, such as fruits & vegetables and cereals, have been gaining support for organic practices from government subsidies and financial aids as well as research assistance from organizations and regulatory bodies, such as FiBL (Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, Switzerland), and USDA (US).

Opportunities: Growing demands for seed treatment

According to MarketsandMarkets insights, there is a growing demand for biostimulant treated seeds globally. The production of high-quality and effective seeds is essential for obtaining a higher crop yield. Biostimulants facilitate an increase of seed vigor during the crucial growth phases, due to which they are being used globally for seed treatment purposes. In addition, many companies have already started exploring this segment with increased investments in R&D activities. The right combination of synthetic crop protection and biological-based seed treatments is proving to be useful. Cotton seedlings were the first to be treated on a large scale with biological solutions in the US in 1999; the industry has grown since. Seed treatment provides an efficient mechanism for enhancing the activity of seeds in the soil environment, where they are appropriately positioned to colonize seedlings and roots and protect them against soil-borne diseases and pests.

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Europe dominated the biostimulants industry and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.5% during the forecast period

Europe accounted for the largest share in the biostimulants market in 2021. An increase in land degradation, the need for quality parameters, and the need for high product yield have strengthened the European regulatory authorities demand for clean and sustainable input solutions. The concept of organic production has also gained popularity among farmers and consumers in the last decade. The need for organic products, such as biostimulants, has seen a rising trend in the EU. This has boosted various European biostimulant companies expanding their global network to reach the untapped market. The region has also launched the ‘European Green Deal’ initiative, which aims to expand the use of sustainable practices, such as precision agriculture, organic farming, agroecology, agroforestry, and stricter animal welfare standards. The new ‘Farm to Fork’ Strategy aims at reducing the environmental and climate footprint of the EU food system, strengthening its resilience, ensuring food security, facilitating the transition toward competitive sustainability from farm to fork, and making use of new business opportunities.

The key players in this market include BASF SE (Germany), UPL Limited (India), Adama Ltd. (Israel) and FMC Corporation (US).

Friday, September 1, 2023

Food Encapsulation Market to Showcase Continued Growth in the Coming Years

The food encapsulation market was valued at USD 11.5 billion in 2022; it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% to reach USD 17.0 billion by 2027. The market for encapsulation is growing globally at a significant pace due to its numerous applications and multiple advantages over other technologies. Some of the major advantages of encapsulation are that it helps provide enhanced stability and bioavailability to the bioactive ingredients and also helps increase the shelf life of food products and maintains the taste and flavor for a longer period. Encapsulation is increasingly used in various industrial areas such as nutraceuticals and food & beverages.

Food Encapsulation Market

The high growth opportunities in emerging regions are attributed to the growing economies and technological advancements. North America accounts for the largest share of the food encapsulation market, with the US being the largest contributor. This is because of the presence of most of the major players in the market and the availability of advanced technologies. Asia Pacific is projected to grow at the highest rate due to the increase in industrial activities and health consciousness among consumers.

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Drivers: Innovative food encapsulation technologies enhance market penetration.

Food encapsulation technology has evolved from being a fundamental preservation technology to a complex food processing technology. This technology enables many properties such as color and taste-masking and controlled release of bioactive ingredients. The evolution of encapsulation technology has happened through many stages. They have been further classified into microencapsulation, microencapsulation, and nanoencapsulation. Food manufacturers are developing newer encapsulation technologies. The aim to maximize and preserve product taste without environmental degradation. The preservation of potency along with health benefits value addition to the product is pushing manufacturers towards adopting food encapsulation.

Robotic Technology in Food Encapsulation is One of the Major Trends

Robots enhance the process of packaging nutraceutical supplements by being time-efficient and accurate. They increase the shelf life of nutraceutical ingredient products and help them to comply with regulatory guidelines by reducing the risk of contamination. Furthermore, the recent increase in the demand for nutritional supplements requires large-scale production, increasing the demand for robots to optimize production facilities.

Analyzing machine performance, gathering data, and troubleshooting in advance are the key robotics trends in the nutraceutical ingredients market projected to increase technology adoption in the industry. COBOTs are primarily used in the nutraceutical industry for such applications. According to TransAutomation Technologies, the labor expenditures of three people each day can be offset by a single robot that can perform one function for 24 hours per day. This helped several pharmaceutical and nutritional supplement manufacturers increase productivity, reducing their need for human labor and the challenges and costs that go along with it. Collaborative robots enable humans and robots to work together effectively in open or uncaged environments. Through collaborative robots, a human operator and robot can be engaged together in the same process, or the operator can simultaneously manage other tasks that a person might better solve.

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North America dominated the food encapsulation market; it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period.

The food encapsulation market in North America is influenced by factors like health awareness, promotion of nutraceuticals and functional foods and growing expenditure on prevention of chronic non communicable diseases. Food encapsulation adds value to foods and effectively delivers potent bioactives in isolation as supplements or as value addition in functional foods.  The US dominated the market in 2021 and is projected to be the fastest-growing market for food encapsulation in North America. The market in this region is driven by technological advancements in food encapsulation techniques such as liposome compression, inclusion complex and centrifugal extrusion and the growing demand for functional and fortified foods that use encapsulated nutrients and the growing consumption of convenience foods that use encapsulated flavors and colors. Most of the key market players have a presence in the region.

Upcoming Growth Trends in the Cocoa and Chocolate Market

The global chocolate market is projected to reach USD 160.9 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2022 to 2027. The global cocoa market is projected to reach USD 26.3 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2022 to 2027. With the growing awareness about health, an increasing number of consumers are prioritizing their health and following specific diets with specific needs. This propels the demand for dark chocolate with high cocoa and less sugar. Cocoa is the major raw material required to manufacture chocolate. The slightest turbulence in the cocoa market would lead to price fluctuations. According to the International Cocoa Organization, the world’s largest supplier of cocoa is Africa, which accounts for 72% of the global production of cocoa. Ivory Coast and Ghana are the major countries producing cocoa, but these countries are also facing certain issues such as fair trade discrepancies, environmental issues, spells of government unrest, and reducing labor force as more population is leaving farming as an occupation and opting other professions Therefore, measures such as implementation of National Cocoa Development Plan (NCDP) in the member countries of ICCO are being undertaken to improve the production of cocoa. Initiatives like these gives a promising outlook towards fulfilling the rising demand for cocoa globally. The cocoa & chocolate market players are showing trends of pursuing both organic as well as inorganic strategies for their expansion, consolidation, and sustainability in the market. Developments and new product launches in chocolate and rise in the use of cocoa for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals are driving the market and is leading to an increased demand for cocoa.

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Seasonal and Festive-related Sales

Chocolate is considered a traditional gift on special occasions and festivals such as Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and Valentine’s Day in American and European countries, a trend which is now adopted in some Asian countries such as India, China, and Japan. Chocolate sales shoot up during festive seasons. Keeping this seasonal effect of sales in mind, companies trying to venture into developing economies, such as India and China, are focusing on specialty products for traditional festivals such as the Chinese New Year, Raksha Bandhan, and Diwali in India.

Currently, the seasonal and festive sales of chocolate products highly impact the market as a large portion of chocolate products are consumed in this segment. Depending on the situation, they are produced in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and product materials. Thus, this high demand for chocolates and its products during festivals would enhance the market for cocoa and chocolate.

Large Number of Applications

Chocolate is used in several applications, including confectionery, beverages, and baking. Chocolate is setting its foot rapidly in the baking industry, with lots of chocolates being looked upon as a flavor for biscuits, cakes, and pastries. In the global flavor industry, several new product types are being developed, such as energy drinks, yogurt, and dairy beverages. Additionally, chocolate liquor is generally used for applications in the production of bittersweet chocolate and baking applications.

Cocoa is used in the pharmaceutical industry for providing the chocolate essence or flavour to the drugs to improve the palatability or compliance of the dosage forms for consumers. In addition to that, natural cocoa butter is frequently used in cosmetics as a humectant, a lubricant to maintain the moisture, and to enhance the aroma of products. These applications of cocoa and chocolate can drive its market in the coming years.

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Asia Pacific region is witnessing the highest growth rate in chocolate market

The Asia Pacific region is witnessing the fastest growth rate of 5.72% during the forecast period. The Chinese cocoa market, in terms of volume, is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.39%. This is attributed to the strong demand for chocolate in the country. Across Europe, Germany consumed the highest quantity of chocolate in 2021 followed by UK, and Belgium. United States accounted for the largest market share primarily driven by the large consumption of confectionary and bakery items. According to the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC), the US was the seventh largest exporter of chocolate in 2020, with key export destinations being Canada, Mexico, South Korea, Australia, and the UK. Growth in this region is attributed to the growing population, rise in per capita income, growing urbanization, and therefore, an increase in demand for chocolate-based products. Additionally, the nutritional benefits of chocolate are promoting the growth of chocolate in the region.

The key players in cocoa and chocolate market include Mars, Inc.(US), Mondelez International (US), Nestle S.A. (Switzerland), Meiji Holding Co. Ltd.(Japan), Ferrero International(Italy), Barry Callebaut(Switzerland), Cargill Incorporated (US), Cocoa Processing Company (GHANA), Archer Daniel Midland (ADM) Company (U.S.), Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG (Switzerland) and Pladis Global(UK) among others.