Thursday, February 17, 2022

Upcoming Growth Trends in the Specialty Fertilizers Market

The report "Specialty Fertilizers Market by Type (UAN, CAN, MAP, Potassium Sulfate, and Potassium Nitrate), Application Method (Soil, Foliar, and Fertigation), Form (Dry and Liquid), Crop Type, Technology, and Region – Global Forecast to 2025", The global specialty fertilizers market is estimated to be valued at USD 37.6 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach a value of USD 51.3 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period. Factors such as the rise in demand for high-efficiency fertilizers and an increase in crop varieties are projected to drive the growth of the specialty fertilizers market.





The urea-ammonium nitrate (UAN) segment is projected to be the largest segment in the specialty fertilizers market during the forecast period.

UAN is considered to be an excellent irrigation fertilizer for cereal production and irrigated plant cultivation. It is basically used before plowing the field, which helps in enhancing its degradation. Solutions of urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) are widely used as a source of nitrogen for plant nutrition. In combination with plant protective agents, it is mixed in the irrigation water for irrigated plant cultivation. Fluid fertilizers are blended together to meet the specific needs of a crop.

The fertigation segment is estimated to account for the largest market share, in terms of value, in 2020.

Fertigation is used in the fields of row crops, horticultural crops, fruit crops, vegetable crops, and ornamental & flowering crops. The fertigation method allows the homogenous application of liquid specialty fertilizers in an adequate amount to the wetted zone in the root development, where most of the active roots are concentrated, which helps in enhancing the efficiency of specialty fertilizers. This technique allows specialty fertilizers to be distributed evenly in irrigation. The application of specialty fertilizers through fertigation increases its efficiency by 10%–15%, as compared to conventional fertilization.

The coated & encapsulated segment is projected to witness the fastest growth, in terms of value, in the specialty fertilizers market, on the basis of technology, from 2016 to 2025.

Coated & encapsulated specialty fertilizers are conventional soluble fertilizer materials with increasingly available nutrients, which after granulation, prilling, or crystallization, are given a protective (water-insoluble) coating to control the water penetration, thereby affecting the rate of dissolution and the nutrient release. To further reduce the total fertilizer costs, coated & encapsulated fertilizers are increasingly used with the blend of conventional fertilizers in different ratios. These fertilizers offer greater flexibility in determining the nutrient release pattern.


South America is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

The market for specialty fertilizers in the South America region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2020 to 2025. According to FAOSTAT, Brazil is the largest producer of agricultural products due to the availability of abundant land and rural labor force, followed by Argentina. The growth in South America is majorly attributed to the increase in the adoption of agrochemicals and advancements in farming techniques in Brazil and Argentina with distribution channels established by global agrochemical players. Due to these factors, the market in the South America region is projected to record the highest growth from 2020 to 2025.

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 liquid fertilizers market. It includes the profiles of leading companies, such as Nutrien, Ltd.(Canada), Yara International ASA (Norway), Israel Chemical Ltd. (Israel), K+S Aktiengesellschaft (Germany), Sociedad Química Y Minera De Chile (SQM) (Chile), The Mosaic Company (US), EuroChem Group (Switzerland), CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (US), OCP Group (Morocco), OCI Nitrogen (Netherlands), Wilbur-Ellis (US), Kugler (US), Haifa Group (Israel), COMPO Expert GmbH (Germany), AgroLiquid (US), Plant Food Company, Inc. (US), Coromandel International Ltd (India), and Deepak Fertilizers & Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd. (India), Nufarm (Australia), and Brandt (US).

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Food Processing and Handling Equipment Market Will Hit Big Revenues In Future

According to a research report "Food Processing & Handling Equipment Market by Type (Food Processing, Food Service, Food Packaging), Application (Meat & Poultry, Bakery & Confectionery, Alcoholic, Non-alcoholic Beverages, Dairy), End-product Form, and Region - Global Forecast to 2026" published by MarketsandMarkets, the food processing and handling equipment market is projected to grow from USD 130.6 billion in 2021 to USD 175.1 billion by 2026, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0% during the forecast period. The food processing & handling equipment market is exhibiting strong growth, with the rising demand for prepared food products globally, changes in consumer lifestyles, along with a transformative leap forward in technological capabilities and increasing investment opportunities in the food processing industry. The markets in North America and Europe have been growing consistently due to the established food & beverage processing industry and the presence of international food processing equipment manufacturers. The rise in demand for processed food and convenience food has been supported by the rise in disposable income and rapid urbanization in developing countries, such as India, Brazil, and China.


The food packaging equipment segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

This segment comprises food packaging equipment types, which are highly used in the food packaging industry. The increasing demand of consumers for attractive packaging, especially in premium products, is increasing the demand for this equipment type. COVID-19 is expected to have a favorable overall impact on the packaging sector. People in developing countries, who had formerly favored loose unpackaged food from local sellers, are increasingly converting to bagged food, owing to safety and hygiene concerns. As a result, many small and medium-sized businesses are paying more attention to packaging.

The bakery & confectionery segment is projected to account for the largest share in the food processing and handling equipment market during the forecast period.

The bakery & confectionery application segment dominated the food processing & handling equipment market in terms of application. This is due to the low shelf life of bread and bakery items and rising consumer demand for product freshness, which is increasing the demand for bread and bakery products produced locally. This factor, in turn, is propelling the market for bread-producing equipment. Core equipment, such as coating systems, for confectionery processing has a considerable scope in the confectionery market as the demand for coated candies and confectionery products forms an integral part of the confectionery industry.


The Asia Pacific region to account for the largest market share during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific region accounted for major share in the food processing and handling equipment market during the forecast period. The food packaging industry in the Asia Pacific region is inclined toward automation, digitalization, and sustainable innovations inspired by the exponential growth of online retail and consumer interest in environmental issues. Asia Pacific’s millennial population outnumbers the Baby Boomers, who are earning more than ever, with strong wage growth, and are demanding a more responsive e-commerce business model to transform this industry. Smart packaging embedded with new technology is increasingly implemented for tackling supply chain issues.

The prominent players in this market include GEA Group (Germany), ALFA LAVAL (Sweden), Bühler Holding AG (Switzerland), JBT Corporation (US), SPX Flow (US), Robert Bosch (Germany), IMA Group (Italy), Multivac (Germany), Krones Group (Germany), Tetra Laval International S.A. (Switzerland), Middleby Corporation (US), Dover Corporation (US), Ali Group S.r.l (Italy), Electrolux (Sweden), and Hoshizaki (Japan)

Key Trends Shaping the Coconut Oil Market

The report "Coconut Oil Market by Product Type (RBD, Virgin, and Crude), Source (Dry Coconut and Wet Coconut), Application (Food & Beverages, Cosmetics & Personal Care Products, and Pharmaceuticals), Nature and Region - Global Forecast to 2027", the global coconut oil market size is estimated to be valued at USD 5.7 billion in 2022. It is projected to reach USD 7.4 billion by 2027, recording a CAGR of 5.5%, in terms of value. The Increasing demand of natural ingredients in food and cosmeceutical industry to drive the coconut oil market.



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The RBD segment accounts for the largest market share in the coconut oil market

Based on product types, RBD segment is the largest segment in the overall coconut oil market. RBD coconut oil is also widely used in the cosmetic industry, particularly to make soaps. It enables the soap to lather more to the point that a soap extremely high in coconut oil can lather in saltwater, which is not the case with normal soaps.

The wet coconut segment is projected to grow with the highest CAGR in the coconut oil market

Based on source, wet coconut segment is projected to grow with the highest CAGR in the coconut oil market. The wet process involves the use of raw coconut instead of dried copra. The coconut’s protein content produces an oil and water emulsion, which leads to a process of separating the emulsion to collect only the oil. This process uses techniques such as centrifuges or pre-treatments that apply cold, heat, acids, salts, enzymes, electrolysis, shock waves, or steam distillation. Sometimes, there is a combination of these processes.

The food & beverage segment accounts for the largest market share in the coconut oil market

By application, the coconut oil market is segmented into food & beverage, Cosmetics & personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and other applications. Food & beverages include bakery & confectionery, snacks & cereals, beverages, soups, salads, and sauces, and other food & beverage applications. Coconut oil adds nutritional & functional value to the final food products. It also has a high smoking point which makes it a preferable choice among food product manufacturers.

The organic segment is projected to grow with the highest CAGR in the coconut oil market

By nature, the coconut oil market is segmented into conventional and organic. The main aim of organic coconut farming is the production of quality products that contain no chemical residues and maintain soil fertility. Organic farming of coconut allows the use of organic fertilizers such as compost manure, farmyard manure, fish meal, blood meal, neem cake, groundnut cake, and bone meal. Different countries have different sets of rules to be followed to get coconuts certified as organic produce.

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The Europe region is the second-largest region in the coconut oil market in the forecast period

Europe is the second-largest region in the global coconut oil market in the forecast period. According to the National Starch Food Innovation Europe, part of the Ingredion Group of incorporated companies, demand for ‘clean label’ products has gripped the whole of Europe, rather than select countries. It also stated that EU consumers were paying more attention to all forms of labeling.

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 Cargill Incorporated (US), ADM (US), Bunge Limited (US), Mangga Dua (Indonesia), Greenville Agro Corporation (Philippines), Royce Food Corporation (Philippines), Novel Nutrients Pvt. Ltd. (India), Aromaax International (India), Adams Group (US), and Connoils LLC (US).

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Plant Breeding and CRISPR Plants Market to Showcase Continued Growth in the Coming Years

The report "Plant Breeding and CRISPR Plants Market by Type (Conventional and Biotechnological [Hybrid, Molecular Breeding, GM, Genome Editing]), Trait (Herbicide Tolerance, Disease Resistance, and Yield Improvement), Application, and Region–Global Forecast to 2023" The plant breeding and CRISPR plants market is projected to reach USD 14.6 billion by 2023, from USD 7.6 billion in 2018, at a CAGR of 13.95% during the forecast period. The market is driven by factors such as the growing need for high-quality crops and increased yield, and rising application of plant biotechnology in the agriculture industry.




Plant breeding techniques for the cereals & grains segment are projected to be widely researched during the forecast period.

Various countries have adopted molecular techniques such as marker-assisted selection (MAS) for plant breeding, due to the increasing demand for high yield from field and horticultural crop growers. Corn is a major crop that finds application in various industries across the world; biotechnological techniques such as hybrid and molecular breeding are increasingly adopted for corn by all plant genetic breeders. Also, the genetic data available for corn is higher, followed by wheat.

The higher adoption of genetically modified crops such as corn, wheat, and rice in the US, Brazil, and China (only imported for feed purpose) has been a major factor contributing to the growth of the cereals & grains segment in the plant breeding market.

The molecular breeding segment is projected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Since the cultivation of GM crops has been adopted in all regions except Europe, the genetic engineering technique is projected to exhibit a sluggish growth in the coming years due to strong regulatory control of its practice in many countries. This holds true for CRISPR technology as well. Though, the CRISPR technology in agriculture promised exponential growth while its emergence, regulations by Europe in line with genetic modification, affected the adoption rate of CRISPR gene editing tool. However, since the molecular breeding technique is based on molecular markers for trait selection, it is completely unregulated across the globe; hence, the segment has higher growth potential in comparison with all other breeding techniques.


North America is estimated to dominate the market in 2018, while the Asia Pacific is projected to witness the fastest growth through 2023.

The increasing industrial value for corn and soybean in the US has been encouraging breeders to adopt advanced technologies for better yield, owing to which the adoption rate for crop genetics in this country has been high. Also, the limited regulatory control and high promotional support for intellectual property affairs in genetic technology have been extremely favorable toward the adoption of plant biotechnological tools in agriculture. Hence, North America dominated the global plant breeding market in 2017. On the other hand, there has been an ever-increasing demand for commercial seeds in the Asian market, in line with the improving economic conditions. Also, seed manufacturers such as Bayer, Monsanto, and Syngenta have been showing increasing interest in tapping this potential market, wherein the companies have been expanding their R&D centers across the Asia Pacific.

This report includes a study of development strategies of leading companies. The scope of this report includes a detailed study of major seed manufacturers that have in-house plant breeding facilities; these companies include players such as Bayer (Germany), Syngenta (Switzerland), DowDuPont (US), KWS SAAT (Germany), Limagrain (France), and DLF Trifolium (Denmark), and also major service providers, such as Eurofins (Luxembourg), SGS SA (Switzerland), Pacific Biosciences (US), Benson Hill Systems (US), Hudson River Biotechnology (US), Evogene (Israel), Bioconsortia (US), and Equinom (Israel).

Growth Strategies Adopted by Major Players in the Protective Cultures Market

The report "Protective Cultures Market by Product Form (Freeze-dried and Frozen), Target Microorganism (Yeasts & Molds and Bacteria), Application (Dairy & Dairy Products, Meat & Poultry Products, and Seafood), Composition, and Region - Global Forecast to 2023", The market for protective cultures is estimated at USD 101.1 million in 2018; it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 23.6% to reach USD 292.1 million by 2023.




The yeast & molds segment is estimated to account for a larger market share, in terms of value, in 2018

Microorganisms are recorded as the major contaminants that degrade food products. Fermented products are more prone to spoilage by microorganisms. The common spoilage microorganisms include yeasts, molds, and bacteria. Molds is the primary food spoilage agent in dairy products. Yeasts mainly grow inside a food product, while molds typically grow on the surface. Molds mostly grow at a pH of 3 to 8. The protective cultures market for the growth control of yeasts & molds is projected to witness a faster growth of 23.9% during the forecast period.


The genetically modified segment is estimated to witness the fastest growth in the protective cultures market, in terms of value, in 2018

The genetic modification of protective cultures improves the quality and production of oil. The high demand for competitive and economically priced vegetable oil has led to an increase in the preference for genetically modified seeds. Genetically engineered protective cultures are being used as an important ingredient in the functional foods industry. This widespread demand and an increase in the application areas are some of the factors, due to which the market is projected to witness faster growth.

The dairy & dairy products segment, by application, is estimated to account for the largest market share, by value, in 2018

Based on application, the dairy & dairy products segment is expected to dominate the food and beverage protective cultures market due to the wide consumption of dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, and butter across the globe. The cheese industry is also one of the major application areas of protective cultures. Companies such as Chr Hansen and DuPont Danisco have a significant presence in the dairy & dairy products segment with a wide array of dairy protective cultures.

The freeze-dried segment, by product form, is estimated to account for the largest market share, by value, in 2018

The freeze-dried segment in the protective cultures market is projected to grow at a higher CAGR and account for the largest market share during the forecast period. Protective cultures are highly unstable during storage and need to be preserved well to extend their shelf life. Freeze-dried protective cultures are considered the most convenient form for their application in various industries.


The multi-strain mixed segment, by composition, is estimated to account for the largest market share, by value, in 2018

Based on composition, the market of multi-strain mixed protective cultures is projected to hold the largest market share by 2023, owing to the fact that each microorganism in these cultures performs specific functions, and hence, there is no need to use multiple single-strain cultures. Europe is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 23.5% during the forecast period Europe accounted for the largest share of the protective cultures market and was valued at USD 38.4 million in 2017. The dominant status of Europe can be attributed to the strong dairy industry in the region. The combined output of the EU-28 countries in the global dairy industry contributes 44.0% to the global dairy production. According to the USDA, the European Union produced 115.6 million liters of milk in 2017, marking an increase of 2.0% as compared to the previous year’s output.

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 protective cultures market. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as Chr Hansen (Denmark), DowDuPont (US), Sacco S.R.L (Italy), CSK Food Enrichment B.V. (Netherlands), THT S.A. (Belgium), Dalton Biotechnologies (Italy), Biochem S.R.L (Italy), Meat Cracks Technology GmbH (Germany), Royal DSM N.V. (Netherlands), Bioprox (France), Aristomenis D. Phikas & Co SA. (Greece), and Soyuzsnab Group of Companies (Russia).

Monday, February 14, 2022

Dairy Testing Market: Growth Opportunities and Recent Developments

The report "Dairy Testing Market by Type (Safety (Pathogens, Adulterants, Pesticides), Quality), Technology (Traditional, Rapid), Product (Milk & Milk Powder, Cheese, Butter & Spreads, Infant Foods, ICE Cream & Desserts, Yogurt), and by Region - Global Forecast to 2026", The global dairy testing market is estimated to be valued at USD 5.5 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach a value of USD 8.1 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period. Increase in consumer awareness regarding the safety and quality of food products, stringent regulations imposed by the regulatory bodies, and increase in the global dairy trade, have been driving the global dairy testing market.




The milk & milk powder segment is estimated to witness the largest growth in the dairy testing market, in terms of value, in 2021

Among different types of dairy products, milk & milk powder segment accounted for the largest share in 2021. Milk & milk powder may be contaminated due to poor hygiene conditions during processing, storage, and transportation. Milk powder is a direct substitute for fluid milk; hence, used in varied applications, including bakery, dairy, and infant nutrition. As an after-effect of COVID-19 lockdown, an evident dip in sales and stockpiling of unsold milk powder has been plaguing the dairy industry.

The Campylobacter in the pathogen segment is estimated to account for a larger market share in the dairy testing market, in terms of value, in 2021

The most common pathogens in milk and dairy products include Bacillus cereus, Listeria monocytogenes, Yersinia enterocolitis, Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Yersinia enterocolitis, and Staphylococcus aureus. The contaminated milk or dairy product, upon consumption, can cause several diseases in human beings. Campylobacter is a gram-negative, spiral-shaped, and extremely motile bacterium responsible for food contamination and poisoning. The bacterium is found in the tract of warm-blooded animals such as cattle, sheep, pigs, dogs, and goats, and in birds, especially poultry. In humans, campylobacter can cause diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain, and fever.


The rising demand for dairy testing in the European markets has created opportunities for dairy testing service providers.

The Europe region is the dominant market for dairy testing and is expected to experience the fastest growth only second to Asia-Pacific. The major producers of milk in the EU region are Germany, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain. Together these countries account for around 70% of the total milk production. Globalization has increased the international trade of milk and dairy products and has had a major impact on global dairy supply. However, the increase in trade has resulted in higher risk of contaminated milk and dairy products reaching dairy producers and processors, and end consumers in distant markets due to instances of cross-contamination, exposure to toxins, microorganisms, and other contaminants. Manufacturers have been using dairy testing services to ensure safety and quality of their products and to comply to the international standards.

This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of the leading companies operating in the dairy testing market. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as SGS SA (Switzerland), Bureau Veritas (France), Eurofins (Luxembourg), Intertek (UK), TÜV SÜD (Germany), TÜV NORD GROUP (Germany), ALS Limited (Australia), Mérieux NutriSciences (US), Neogen Corporation (US), Romer Labs (Austria), Microbac Laboratories (US), AsureQuality (New Zealand).

Agricultural Sprayers Market: Growth Opportunities and Recent Developments

The report "Agricultural Sprayers Market by Type (Self-propelled, Tractor-mounted, Trailed, Handheld, Aerial), Capacity, Farm Size, Crop Type, Power Source (Fuel-based, Electric & Battery-driven, Manual, Solar), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025", the global agricultural sprayers market size is estimated to be valued at USD 2.2 billion in 2020. It is projected to reach USD 3.1 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period. Agricultural sprayers have become essential for farmers or growers for spraying pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers in the field pre- and post-harvest as per the requirement. Thus, the market for agricultural sprayers is growing due to extensive changes in farming and spraying technologies.





The self-propelled segment is projected to be the fastest-growing, in terms of value, during the forecast period.

Agricultural sprayers are equipment or devices used by farmers to apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides to the crops. They are used to control pests, weeds, and diseases in crop fields. The increasing awareness and adoption of advanced farming techniques, such as electrostatic spray system and VRT, are fueling the growth of the market.

Self-propelled sprayers are used to meet the large-scale productivity demand of crops. The tanks capacity in such sprayers is much higher than other types of sprayers, which increases its spraying time while reducing the traveling time and the filling downtime of the tank.

The medium-sized farm segment is projected to account for a major share in the market during the forecast period

Mid-sized farms range from 100 to 200 hectares of farm size. These farms employ more people per acre than large, industrialized farms. They are more likely to purchase inputs locally, retaining more money in their local economies. Areas with more moderate-sized farms have lower poverty and unemployment rates, higher average household incomes, and greater socioeconomic stability. In mid-size farms, sprayers such as small self-propelled sprayers, tractor-mounted sprayers, and trailed sprayers are used to apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides to the crops.

The fuel-based segment is projected to account for a major share in the market during the forecast period

Owing to technological advancements, the popularity of fuel-based sprayers on large and medium farms and growing demand for large capacity from farmers with large farms are driving the growth for fuel-based sprayers globally.


The Asia Pacific region is projected to account for a major share in the market during the forecast period

This market is also projected to be the fastest-growing during the forecast period. Agriculture is the major occupation in the Asia Pacific region; it has a huge regional presence, including countries like China, India, Australia, Japan, and the Rest of Asia Pacific. Thus, the increasing agricultural practices, use of advanced technological farm equipment, and requirement of high-quality agricultural produce are expected to drive the agricultural sprayers market in this region.

This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies and the product portfolios of leading companies. It consists of profiles of leading companies, such as John Deere (US), CNH Industrial N.V. (UK), Kubota Corporation (Japan), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (India), STIHL (Germany), AGCO Corporation (US), Yamaha Motor Corp. (Japan), Bucher Industries AG (Switzerland), EXEL Industries (France), AMAZONEN-Werke (Germany), BGROUP S.p.A. (Italy), Agro Chem Inc. (US), Boston Crop Sprayers Ltd. (UK), H&H Farm Machine Co. (US), Buhler Industries Inc. (Canada), AG Spray Equipment, Inc. (US), and John Rhodes AS Ltd (UK).