Thursday, June 11, 2020

Seed Treatment Fungicides Market to Showcase Continued Growth in the Coming Years

The seed treatment fungicides market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.24% from 2017, to reach a projected value of USD 1.88 Billion by 2022. Increasing usage of seed treatment solutions on expensive GM seeds, growth in the area under GM crops, increasing crop demand for biofuel and feed, and the use of fungicides as a low-cost crop protection solution are enhancing the market for seed treatment fungicides, globally. The growth in the fungicide seed treatment market is also driven by advanced farming technologies which ensure safe and reliable application of seed treatment formulas.

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The market for cereals & grains is projected to grow at the highest rate due to the rise in demand for agricultural production. Increasing demand from downstream markets in the food & beverage and feed industries has boosted the overall demand for seed treatment fungicides across the globe.

The seed dressing segment accounted for more than half of the total application technique market in 2016. Since it a low-cost technique compared to other techniques (such as coating and pelleting), it is economical to use on low-cost cereals and grains, such as wheat and corn, which are the major crop types dominating the seed treatment fungicides market.

The biological seed treatment market is expected to have a high CAGR during the forecast period, since it is an eco-friendly method for crop protection; consumers also show a preference for these fungicides as they are obtained from natural resources.

South America is one of the largest contributors to the global seed treatment fungicides due to the increase in use of seed treatment fungicides through advanced agricultural techniques and rise in need for food security in the South American countries. Brazil and Argentina constituted the largest country-level markets in the South American region in 2016. High market penetration by the leading seed treatment fungicides companies, for enhancing the agricultural growth and productivity, and the decrease in arable land are the main factors influencing the growth of the seed treatment fungicides market in South America.

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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 BASF SE (Germany), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd (Japan), and Bayer CropScience AG (Germany); these are well-established and financially stable players that have been operating in the industry for several years. Other players include Syngenta AG (Switzerland), Monsanto Company (U.S.), and Nufarm Ltd. (Australia).

Targeted Audience:
  • Seed treatment fungicide manufacturers
  • Seed treatment fungicide importers and exporters
  • Seed treatment fungicide traders, distributors, and suppliers
  • Government and research organizations
  • Commercial research & development (R&D) institutions and financial institutions

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Food Authenticity Testing Market to Witness Unprecedented Growth in Coming Years

The food authenticity testing market, in terms of value, is projected to reach USD 7.50 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.6% from 2016 to 2022. The growing international trade is one of the factors driving this market as compels the manufacturers to comply with the global mandates and regulations for food authenticity due to the growing economically motivated adulterations (EMAs). As international trade increases complexities in the supply chain and the chances of cross-contamination and fraud, the demand for food authentication services is projected to remain high.

The objectives of the report:
  • To define, segment, and project the size of the global food authenticity testing market on the basis of target testing, technology, and food tested
  • To understand the structure of the food authenticity testing market by identifying its various subsegments
  • To provide detailed information about the key factors influencing the growth of the market (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and industry-specific challenges)
  • To strategically analyze micromarkets with respect to individual growth trends, future prospects, and their contribution to the total market
  • To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide a competitive landscape of market trends
  • To project the size of the market and its submarkets, in terms of value, with respect to four regions (along with their respective key countries)–North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW)
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The food authenticity testing market, based on target testing, is segmented as meat speciation, country of origin and aging, adulteration tests, and false labeling. The adulteration tests segment is projected to be largest, and the meat speciation segment is projected to be the fastest growing in the food authenticity testing market through 2022. The increasing number of food frauds due to the complexity of the supply chain also contributed to the market growth.

The food authenticity testing market, on the basis of technology, is segmented into PCR-based, LC-MS/MS, isotope methods, immunoassay-based, and others, which includes NMR spectroscopy, test kits, and chemical tests. The PCR-based technology witnesses an increased use in food authenticity testing. It is a molecular technique that uses DNA for the analysis of meat and food products, providing precise results on testing. The technology amplifies fragments of DNA extracted from the food product samples to accurately identify the DNA of each species in the product. This enables cross-checking of the product’s authenticity and confirmation of product claims. LC-MS/MS represents the second largest technology segment in the market. This technology is used to detect the authenticity in the food products as well. The testing market through PCR-based technologies is largely driven by its wide applicability, accurate determination of adulterant, meat species or GMO in products even at 0.1% levels of detection.

The food authenticity testing market, based on food tested, is categorized into meat & meat products, dairy & dairy products, processed foods, ingredients, cereals, grains, and pulses. The processed food segment is projected to be the largest segment, whereas the meat & meat products segment is projected to witness the fastest growth in the market. The growth of the processed food segment is attributed to a wide number of processing applications of products such as infant formula, packaged food, wine, and other processed food products. Due to the increasing fraud and counterfeit instances in processed food products, the demand for the food authentication testing services remains high in this segment. On account of these factors, the processed food segment is projected to be the largest in the food authenticity testing market.


The Asia-Pacific region is projected to be the fastest-growing market through 2022 due to the increasing food safety concerns among the consumers and the growing market for processed food. France is projected to be fastest-growing country in the European region. European countries have recorded many issues related to food authenticity; as a result, stringent policies have been established to ensure complete food authenticity. Food safety authorities in Europe aim to protect consumer health by ensuring the quality of the food supply chain.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as SGS SA (Switzerland), Intertek Group plc (U.K.), Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg), ALS Limited (Australia), LGC Science Group Ltd (U.K.), Merieux Nutrisciences Corporation (U.S), Microbac Laboratories Inc. (U.S.), EMSL Analytical Inc. (U.S.), Romer Labs Diagnostic GmbH (Austria), and Genetic ID NA, Inc. (U.S.).

Target Audience:
  • Manufacturers, importers & exporters, traders, distributors, and suppliers of equipment, reagents, chemicals, and other related consumables
  • Food authenticity testing solutions providers
  • Food authenticity testing laboratories
  • Food processors
  • Food manufacturers
  • Government and research organizations
  • Trade associations and industry bodies

Growth Strategies Adopted by Major Players in the Antibacterial Market

The global antibacterial market in agriculture is projected to reach USD 11.89 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period. The market growth is driven by multiple factors such as the rise in the need for food security for the growing population, advancement in farming practices and technologies, and ease of application of antibacterial in agriculture. The antibacterial market is further driven by factors such as the increase in demand for fruits & vegetables, increase in acceptance for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) by farmers, and high opportunities in developing countries.

The objectives of the report are as follows:
  • To define, segment, and measure the antibacterial market based on type, crop type, mode of application, form, and region
  • To provide detailed information regarding the crucial factors influencing the growth of the market (drivers, restraints, opportunities, industry-specific challenges, and burning issues)
  • To analyze opportunities in the market for stakeholders and details of the competitive landscape for market leaders
  • To analyze competitive developments such as new product launches, acquisitions, investments, expansions, partnerships, agreements, joint ventures, and collaborations in the agricultural bactericides market
  • Analyzing the demand-side factors based on the impact of macro and microeconomic factors on the market and shifts in demand patterns across different subsegments and regions
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Significant growth expected in the dithiocarbamate segment

Antibacterials in agriculture are highly used to control bacterial disease by specifically inhibiting or killing the bacterial causing the disease. They can be mixed with water, and hence easily applied through foliar spray, soil treatment. The ease in application mode has made these antibacterial products more convenient to use for the farmers. Dithiocarbamate are projected to be the fastest-growing types in the next six years.

The cereals & grains segment projected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period

Cereals & grains dominated the antibacterial market in agriculture in 2015; it is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of from 2016 to 2022. Rise in demand for cereals & grains, owing to the increased awareness regarding their nutritional benefits is driving the cereals & grains segment.

With a global increase in consumption of fruits & vegetables and growth in demand for tropical and exotic fruits & vegetables in the developing countries, this segment is likely to witness a growth by 2022.

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Increase in need for food security, high investment in R&D, and change in farming practices key to success in the European region

Europe is one of the largest contributors to the global antibacterial market in agriculture due to the increase in use of antibacterial products through advanced agricultural techniques and rise in need for food security in the European countries. Italy and France constituted the largest country-level markets in the European region in 2015. High market penetration by the leading antibacterial companies, for enhancing the agricultural growth and productivity, and the decrease in arable land are the main factors influencing the growth of the antibacterial market in agriculture in Europe.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolio of leading companies. These companies include BASF SE (Germany), Dow AgroSciences LLC (U.S.), Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd (Japan), and Bayer CropScience AG (Germany); these are well-established and financially stable players that have been operating in the industry for several years. Other players include Syngenta AG (Switzerland), Nippon Soda Co. Ltd. (Japan), and Nufarm Ltd. (Australia).

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).

Monday, June 8, 2020

Latest Regulatory Trends Impacting the Humectants Market

The report "Humectants Market by Type (Sugar Alcohol, Glycerol, Alpha Hydroxy Acid & Polysaccharides, Glycols), Application (Food & Beverages, Oral & Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Animal Feed), Source (Synthetic, Natural), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022", The humectants market is projected to reach USD 26.27 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.0% from 2017, in terms of value. In terms of volume, the market is projected to reach 14,741.6 KT by 2022, at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2017.

The global humectants market is poised to grow at a significant rate in terms of value, which is evident from the on-going innovations & developments of end-use products in the industry. Growing consumer preference for healthy food, rising concerns about animal health & nutrition, and a rise in demand for superior oral & personal care products are the factors majorly driving the humectants market, worldwide.

The food & beverage segment, by application, dominated the humectants market in 2016. Factors such as rise in health-conscious consumers, growth in aging population, increase in consumer awareness regarding nutritious diet, and rise in consumer health concerns related to the consumption of high-calorie foods are expected to drive the humectants market in food & beverage segment. The oral & personal care products segment is projected to grow at the second-highest CAGR during the forecast period, followed by the pharmaceuticals segment.

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The sugar alcohols segment dominated the market in 2016, by type, owing to its better nutritional profile as humectants and its dominant usage in major end-use applications such as bakery and confectionery products, fruits & vegetables, fruit & vegetable juices, oral & personal care products, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, plastics, and tanneries.

The Asia-Pacific region is projected to be the fastest-growing market for humectants, owing to its growing economy with a large population base ready to spend on functional & nutritional food and the rapidly growing consumer markets of China, India, and Japan.

The eco-friendly production process of bio-based propylene glycol has led to the growth in the usage of propylene glycol. The growing automotive industry in the Asia-Pacific region is also driving the market as propylene glycol is widely used in engine coolants and sheet molding compounds. Glycerine is one of the major humectants used in this region; this growth is due to the rapidly increasing consumption in countries such as China and India for personal care products.

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This report studies marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies such as Cargill (U.S.), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Archer Daniels Midland Company (U.S.), E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (U.S.), and Roquette Frères (France). Other significant players include Ingredion Incorporated (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), Brenntag AG (Germany), Barentz (Netherlands), Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (U.S.), Batory Foods (U.S.), and Corbion (Netherlands).

Target Audience:
  • Humectant manufacturers
  • Government bodies and research organizations
  • Regulatory bodies
  • Organizations such as the FDA, the EFSA, the USDA, and FSANZ
  • Other local & regional government agencies
  • Intermediary suppliers
  • Traders
  • Wholesalers
  • Dealers
  • Consumers

Latest Regulatory Trends Impacting the Organic Acids Market

The global organic acids market was valued at USD 8.27 billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 11.39 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period. The market is growing due to wide scale usage of organic acids in various applications such as food & beverages, personal care products, and pharmaceuticals. Growing demand for convenience food and technological innovations, and production of organic acids from cost effective renewable sources are other factors driving the market growth. Furthermore, increased usage of organic acids in animal feed as a substitute of antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) is another factor that is expected to drive the market for organic acids during the forecast period.

The acetic acid segment, accounted for the largest share in the organic acids market in 2016.

On the basis of type, the acetic acid segment accounted for the largest share in the organic acids market in 2016 followed by citric acid. Acetic acid is used majorly in food & beverage industries due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties. Bakery and confectionery industries use acetic acid and citric acid to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in their products. Citric acid also has applications as a cleaning and chelating agent, water treating solvent, and in the cosmetics industry.

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Food & beverage application segment accounted for the largest share in the organic acids market in 2016

Organic acids are used extensively in food & beverages. Acidic extracts may act as buffers to regulate acidity, antioxidants, preservatives, and flavor enhancers in food-grade products. Although organic acids have been used to counteract pathogens in food for many years, there is an important need to evaluate and improve their continued effectiveness and sustainability. There is also a growing demand for foods that are produced using milder treatments, which include heat, salt, sugar, and chemicals. New technologies to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria are introduced, thereby increasing the demand for organic acids in food & beverages applications.

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

Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest market share for organic acid in 2016, owing to the increase in demand for organic acid in countries such as China and India. Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period, due to the increased awareness related to the health benefits of organic acid. The relatively lower operational costs in this region enable manufacturers to have competitive pricing on a global platform. In this region, countries are less stringent, in terms of regulations, over the trade and domestic marketing of food additives. Organic acids are manufactured on a large scale in China and are exported to international markets.

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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 Cargill (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology Co. Ltd (China), Archer Daniels Midland Company (U.S.), Eastman Chemical Company (U.S.), Corbion (Netherlands), Myriant Corporation (U.S.), Polynt-Reichhold (Italy), Tate & Lyle (U.K.), Koninklijke DSM N.V. (Netherlands), and E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Company (U.S.).

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