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Wednesday 29 June 2016

Global Polyphenols Market to Exhibit 6.10% CAGR 2012-2018; Rising Popularity of Green Tea to Be Major Driver

The rising population of geriatrics in Japan and many European countries is the major factor boosting the global market for polyphenols, states a recent market research report by Transparency Market Research. The detailed market research study states that the global polyphenols market will expand at a healthy CAGR of 6.10% from 2012 through 2018. If the prediction holds true, the market will rise to a valuation of US$873.7 mn by 2018 from US$580 mn in 2011.

The report is titled “Polyphenols Market by Product (Grape seed, Green tea, Apple and Others), by Application (Functional beverages, Functional food, Dietary supplements and Others) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 – 2018,” and is available on the company’s website for sale.

Polyphenols refer to plant-based metabolites obtained from sources such as pomegranate, grape seeds, cranberries, green tea, apples, and beetroot. Having excellent anti-inflammatory properties and a high antioxidant content, polyphenols are used for the treatment of diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and several cardiovascular conditions. In addition to these applications, polyphenols are also used for enhancing the rate of absorption of vitamins in the body.

Apart from the high demand from the rising geriatric population in Japan and European countries, the global market for polyphenols is also driven by technological advancements in the field of polyphenol extraction. The rapidly rising set of applications of polyphenols and rising consumer awareness regarding several benefits of these products are also boosting the global polyphenols market. The rapidly popularizing trend of shifting to herbal products from synthetic drugs is also benefitting the market for polyphenols, especially in developed parts of the world.

The report examines the global polyphenols market on the basis of three criteria: Application, product type, and geography.


On the basis of product type, the market is segmented into apple, green tea, grape, seed, and other varieties such as pomegranate, cocoa, and olive. Of these, the grape seeds segment accounted a dominant share of over 50% in the market in 2011, and was followed by the segment of green tea. The segment of green tea polyphenols is expected to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period owing to its increased consumption in Asia Pacific.

Of the key applications for polyphenols examined in the report, the segment of functional beverages held a dominant 40% in the global polyphenols market in 2011. The segment of dietary supplements is expected to gain increased demand from the rising healthcare conscious population in developing parts of Asia Pacific.

From a geographic standpoint, the global polyphenols market has been analyzed for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and Rest of the World (RoW). Asia Pacific dominated, accounting for a share of over 40% in the global market in 2011.

The report also presents a detailed overview of the competitive landscape of the global polyphenols market, providing detailed business profiles of some of the market’s most influential vendors and a variety of other market data. Some of the major vendors in the market are Indena, Danisco, Layn Natural Ingredients, Chr.Hansen, and Naturex.

The market has been segmented as follows:
Segmentation by Application
Functional foods
Functional beverages
Dietary supplements
Others (coloring agents and cosmetics)
Segmentation by Product
Apple
Green tea
Grape seed
Others (cocoa, pomegranate, and olive)
Major geographies analyzed under this research report are:
Europe
North America
Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World


Fortified Foods Market Will See Strong Expansion Through 2023

The global fortified foods market is primarily driven due to increasing awareness of consuming healthy and nutritious foods to maintain a disease free healthy lifestyle. The global fortified foods market is expected to witness steady growth during the forecast period from 2015 to 2021. The fortified foods market is segmented into by product type and geography. On the basis on product type, the market is segmented into vitamins and minerals fortified foods. Geographically the fortified foods market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and rest of the World. The fortified foods market includes a wide range of product lines such as cereals, baby foods and formulas. In recent years, fortified foods have enjoyed huge popularity among health conscious people. This market is extended into a half dozen food categories, hence it is difficult to track and analyze the market with precision. However, the global fortified foods market is highly fragmented and complex, but it is a profitable market.

The global fortified foods category was headed by cereals with high nutrition. The global enriched and fortifies foods market is showing tremendous progress during the forecast period due to growing awareness about a healthy lifestyle. This market is primarily driven due to rising health concern among people and the trend of eating ready to eat foods in daily busy schedules. Growth of this market is depending on the availability and geographical distribution of fortified foods and the benefit awareness among the consumers. In spite of all these advantages offered by fortified foods, there are some restraining factors that prevent the growth of the market such as regulatory issues generated by food safety department in the food industries across the world.

Some of the global players are focusing on product development to explore new application area to ensure success and attain sustainability in the forecast period. Understanding the consumer demand and market opportunities, fortified foods producers are focusing on launching different varieties of vitamins and mineral fortified foods. Furthermore, sensing a lucrative opportunity, major fortified foods manufacturers have focused on purchasing the successful smaller players to create a large competitive industry in this niche market. Merger and acquisitions coupled with rapid product development have made this fortified foods market a confusing, complex though a profitable market place. Moreover, changing regulatory environment and stringent government regulations has restrained the entrance of some new companies in this lucrative market.


In earlier time, the vitamins and minerals were basically fortified and enriched to be used by means of pills but in coming years the vitamin fortified food market is expected to see a promising future. Health conscious people today are becoming more prone to have health benefits enriched food supplements and wellness related products. All these factors boost the growth of the fortified foods market with major market players diversifying into the production of new varieties of fortified food products. Continuously growing demand from health concern consumers are expected to fuel the growth in this market. Success behind the growth of fortified foods market generated from the industry’s tremendous high growth rate of product development that attract the consumers.

Some of the key players operating in the fortified foods market are Abbott Laboratories, The Proctor & Gamble Company, General Mills, Inc., H.J Heinz Company, Land O’Lake, Philip Morris Companies, Kellogg Company and Hain Food Group Inc. among others.


Organic Coconut Water Market Will See Strong Expansion Through 2024

Coconut water, a clear liquid that occurs inside a coconut. Coconut water is a popular beverage in the tropics but its popularity has risen across the world in recent years. The growing demand for coconut water can be ascribed primarily to its refreshing and hydrating properties without the calories associated with many other popular beverages available on the market today. Organic coconut water is an isotonic beverage that is healthy and has a palatable flavor. However, the key differentiator between regular and organic coconut water is that the latter contains lower chemicals. The consumption of organic coconut water is also beneficial as it contains electrolytes.

It comprises the right balance of electrolytes, which help replenish the body after strenuous exercises and workouts. Organic coconut water also contains a variety of minerals such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium, and vitamins (A, B, C), amino acids, and phosphorous.

Many studies have evidenced that organic food typically contains a higher level of antioxidants, which help safeguard against the detrimental health effect of toxic heavy metals. The market for organic coconut water is expanding at a brisk pace because as it the drink is being considered a suitable alternative for sports drinks, many of which contain synthetically formulated ingredients.

It has thus become more common to see organic coconut water on the shelves of supermarkets and convenience stores across the world. Moreover, organic coconut water is also being retailed online, which has helped companies spread their presence worldwide. Customers today are increasingly showing a preference for organic beverages as compared to other conventional types of drinks. The focus, especially, is on consuming low-sugar drinks – organic coconut water fits this changing trend perfectly.


Global Organic Coconut Water Market Dynamics

The global market for organic coconut water is expected to be steered by the many health benefits it offers. Moreover, its other characteristics such as the presence of antioxidants, better taste, and micronutrients content could prompt consumers to choose it over other conventional soft drinks. Also, the drink is regarded as having curative properties for disorders such as vomiting and diarrhea. There are recent reports that suggest the benefits of organic coconut water for the heart, as it contains lower levels of cholesterol.

As compared to regular coconut water, organic coconut water contains fewer unhealthy chemicals or traces of pesticides. These factors will help the demand for organic coconut water rise steadily in the years ahead.

In order to meet the challenges associated with the relatively short shelf life of organic coconut water, several producers are now offering frozen organic coconut water. This enhances its shelf life, allowing it to be transported to regions where coconut water isn’t readily available.

Packaging is proving to be an especially important product differentiator for companies competing in the global organic coconut water market. It is now available in small, easy-to-carry tetra packs and plastic bottles. Emerging evidence about the skin and hair benefits of coconut water are expected to serve as an opportunity for companies in the organic coconut water market. The product is consumed in yoga institutes and health centers as well as in gyms.

Global Organic Coconut Water Market: Segmentation

The global market for organic coconut water can be broadly segmented based on the form, flavors, packaging, applications, and regional market. Based on the type of flavor, organic coconut water can be classified as aloe vera, natural, grape and pear, white grape, mango, pineapple, and coffee.

Similarly, on the basis of its form, organic coconut water is sold in the form of powder (dried) and liquid coconut water.

Segmented based on packaging, the market can be divided into: Plastic bottles, tetra packs, and cans. Basis distribution channel, the market for organic coconut water can be segmented into specialty stores, online stores, and hypermarket/supermarket.

Global Organic Coconut Water Market: Region-wise Outlook

From the geographical standpoint, the global organic coconut water market has been divided into the following segments: Latin America, North America, Asia-Pacific, Western and Eastern Europe, Japan, and the Middle East and Africa. South Africa has been identified as the fastest-growing regional market for packed coconut water. The country is developing briskly and consumers in the country regard packed products as being more hygienic and healthy. In the United Kingdom, the consumption of organic coconut water approximates 25-26 million liters. However, the consumption of coconut water is also remarkably high in tropical countries—such as Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, and Brazil—where coconuts grow in abundance.

Global Organic Coconut Water Market: Leading Players

The leading players in the organic coconut water market are: Harmless Harvest (San Francisco, US), Celebes Coconut Corporation (Philippines, Southeast Asia), VITA COCO (New York, United States), COCOZIA, Coco Libre, The Coca-Cola Company (ZICO), Navitas Naturals, and COPRA Inc., among others


The report offers a comprehensive evaluation of the market. It does so via in-depth qualitative insights, historical data, and verifiable projections about market size. The projections featured in the report have been derived using proven research methodologies and assumptions. By doing so, the research report serves as a repository of analysis and information for every facet of the market, including but not limited to: Regional markets, technology, types, and applications.

Global Flour Market to Exhibit 3.8% CAGR 2014-2020 Owing to Increasing Per Capita Income Consumption of Bakery Products

The global flour market is expected to benefit from factors such as rising global population, shifting consumption choices of consumers, and rising disposable incomes, states a recent market intelligence report by Transparency Market Research. The report states that the market will expand at a moderate, yet positive 3.8% CAGR from 2014 through 2020. Expanding at this rate, the market is expected to rise from a valuation of US$182.66 bn in 2013 to US$245.82 bn by 2020.The market is titled “Flour Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014 - 2020,” and is available on the company website for sale.

Apart from the high demand from the mounting and economically stabilizing global population, the global flour market will also be driven by the rising consumption of bakery products, rising fast food industry, and the increased demand for high protein and gluten-free varieties of flour. The demand for gluten-free flour is expected to be a major driver of the global flour market as the prevalence of gluten-tolerance is on a significant rise across the globe.

Flour milling refers to the process of producing a fine or course powder by grinding grains, cereals, seeds, and roots, utilize either the dry or wet technology for milling. The milling process involves a variety of processes such as conditioning of grains, grain blending, and grain purifying. Flour is the major ingredient of a number of recipes and forms the core of many cuisines across the globe.

The global flour market has been segmented on the basis of four criteria in the report: Raw material, technology, application, and geography. Based on raw material, the market has been examined for rice, maize, wheat, and other varieties such as oat and rye. Technology-wise, the market has been segmented into dry technology and wet technology. Application-wise, the report includes analysis of sectors such as wafers, crackers and biscuits, noodles and pasta, bread and bakery products, animal feed, non-food applications such as glue, biomaterial and bioplastics, and other areas such as baby food and roux.


From a geographic perspective, the flour market has been examined for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and Rest of the World (RoW). Among these, Europe dominated the global flour market in terms of revenue in 2013. The region led the global market owing to the high per capita consumption of a variety of flours and rising average selling price of flour. Asia Pacific, on the other hand, dominated the global flour market in terms of volume in the same year, owing to high population density and decline in average selling price of flour in the region.

The report also gives a thorough overview of the competitive landscape of the global flour market. Detailed business profiles, recent developments, involvement in activities such as mergers and acquisitions, SWOT analysis, and other data pertaining to aspects such as revenues and finances for vendors operating in the market are included in the report.

Some of the market’s key vendors profiled in the report are General Mills Inc., Ardent Mills Canada, ConAgra Foods, Inc., ITC Limited, Associated British Foods plc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Wilmar International Limited, King Arthur Flour Company, Inc., White Wings, Hindustan Unilever Limited, and Hodgson Mill.

The flour market has been segmented as follows:

Flour market, by raw material:
  • Maize (Including corn flour)
  • Rice
  • Wheat (Including durum flour)
  • Others (Including oat flour, rye flour, etc.)
Flour market, by Application:
  • Noodles and pasta
  • Bread and bakery products
  • Wafers, crackers and biscuits
  • Animal feed (Including pet food)
  • Non-food application (Including bioplastics, biomaterials, glue, etc.)
  • Others (Including roux, baby food, etc.)
Flour market, by Technology:
  • Dry technology
  • Wet technology
Flour market, by geography:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Rest of the World (Latin America, Middle East and Africa)

Tuesday 28 June 2016

Brazilian Animal Feed Additives Market to be Driven by Rising Demand for Dairy Products and Meat

The Brazilian animal feed additives market is the focus of research of a recent market intelligence report by Transparency Market Research. The report is titled “Brazilian Animal Feed Additives Market - Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth And Forecast 2011 - 2018,” and is available the company’s website for sale.

It gives a thorough cross-sectional overview of the crucial segments of the market and discusses the past and present state of the market. The report also includes numerous forward-looking statements pertaining to the overall growth prospects of the market over the period between 2011 and 2018, the most profitable segments to be considered for investment, and several other market segments.

Animal feed additives are the ingredients added to animal feed for enhancing its nutritive quotient. Feed additives act as food supplements for agricultural animals that cannot obtain enough nutrients from the meals provided by farmers. Animal feed additives have myriad effects, such as prevention of contagious diseases and encouraging proper physical development of the animals being fed.

The report examines the major factors influencing the Brazilian animal feed additives market and explores the key drivers, restraints, and trends that are expected to have sizeable impact on the overall development of the market over the forecast period. It also examines the major regulatory factors at play in shaping the present and future state of the market.

Being one of the most promising developing economies worldwide, Brazil has presented excellent growth opportunities for a number of industries in the past few years. This market for animal feed additives is also significantly driven by the steadily progressing economy and rising disposable incomes of the population. The Brazil animal feed market has grown substantially in the past few years owing to the rising demand for meat and dairy products in the country. The rising concern regarding the zoonotic diseases is also a major factor driving the Brazilian market for animal feed additives.


However, the market is restrained to a certain extent by the uncertain growth prospects of the Brazilian animal feed industry and rising prices of raw materials in the country.

For enhanced comprehension of the complex market-related facts, the Brazilian animal feed additives market has been examined based on two criteria: Livestock, and product type.

On the basis of livestock, the market has been segmented into aquaculture, swine, poultry, and beef. Product type wise, the market has been segmented into feed enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins, feed acidifiers, amino acids, antibiotics, and other varieties such as trace minerals and non-protein nitrogen (or NPN).

The report also includes detailed business profiles and other market-related data pertaining to some of the most influential vendors in the Brazilian animal feed additives market. With the help of detailed market data about other areas of the market, the report presents a thorough overview of the competitive landscape of the market. Companies in the market profiled in the report include Danisco, Novozymes, DSM, BASF and Evonik.

The market has been segmented as follows:

Animal Feed Additives Market by Livestock:
  • Beef
  • Swine
  • Poultry
  • Aquaculture
Animal Feed Additives Market, by Product Types:

  • Antibiotics
  • Vitamins
  • Antioxidants
  • Amino Acids
  • Feed Enzymes
  • Feed Acidifiers
  • Others (Trace minirals, NPN and so on)

Global Compound Feed Market and Feed Additives Market to Reach US$380.5 bn and US$18.3 bn, respectively by 2017, Increasing Demand for Meat Drives Growth

Transparency Market Research (TMR) has recently published a research report on the global markets for compound feed and feed additives. The report is titled “Compound Feed Market & Feed Additives Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Segment and Geographic Analysis and Forecasts, 2007-2017.”According to the report, the global compound feed market is expected to rise at a CAGR of 3.72% between 2012 and 2017 and the global feed additives market is likely to report a CAGR of 3.86% during the same period. Analysts project the compound feed market and the feed additives market to reach US$380.5 bn and US$18.3 bn, respectively, by 2017.

Compound feed refers to food items produced especially for animals, such as fodder. Feed additives, on the other hand, are food supplements that are mixed in the compound feed to enhance the health and the productivity of animals. These products are important elements in livestock rearing, holding approximately a share of 70% in the total production cost incurred on livestock farming. The utilization of compound feed and feed additives has a significant impact on the production costs as their effective usage improve the quality and quantity of milk, meat, and eggs, ensuring considerable returns.

The demand for compound feed and feed additives has increased significantly in the recent past. The rise in meat consumption, growing demand for eggs and milk, and the increased awareness regarding the benefits offered by compound feed and additives are prompting livestock farmers to include them in the diet of animals, driving significant market growth.

The report presents a comprehensive analysis of the markets for compound feed and feed additives. In this study, both the markets have been separately evaluated on the basis of the type and the region. Based on the type, the global compound feed market has been classified into swine feed, poultry feed, cattle feed, aqua feed, and pet food. The swine feed segment is likely to dominate the overall market in the coming years, expanding at a CAGR of 3.92% during the period from 2012 to 2017. Analysts predict the segment to reach US$81.1 bn by 2017.


North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific including Japan have been identified as the key regional markets for compound feed in this study. North America led this market in 2010, attaining a value of US$72.3 bn in terms of revenue. However, Asia Pacific including Japan is likely to exhibit the most promising growth in the compound feed market over the next few years, owing to the increased consumption of livestock-based products in this region.

Vitamins, enzymes, additives, amino acids, feed acidifiers, antioxidants have been identified as the major types of feed additives available in the global market. The feed acidifiers segment is projected to exhibit the fastest CAGR at 5.98% between 2012 and 2017 and the amino acids segment is expected to reach US$5.7 bn by the end of 2017, states the report.

The competitive landscapes in the global markets for compound feed and feed additives have also been examined in this research report. Analysts have performed SWOT analysis on major market players to weigh out strengths and weaknesses of companies profiled and study opportunities and threats that they could face in the forthcoming years. According to the study, Land O'Lakes Inc., Nutreco, Cargill Inc., and New Hope Group are leading the worldwide markets for compound feed and feed additives.

The global markets for compound feed and feed additives is segmented into:

Global Compound Feed Market
  • Cattle feed
  • Poultry feed
  • Swine feed
  • Aqua feed
  • Pet food
Global Feed Additive Market
  • Antibiotics
  • Vitamins
  • Antioxidants
  • Amino Acids
  • Enzymes
  • Feed Acidifiers
By Region

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific including Japan
  • Middle East and Africa

Nanotechnology in Food Industry – A Defining Trend for Global Food Encapsulation Market

Encapsulation controls and protects the release of bioactive compounds in the food. Food encapsulation stabilizes ingredients to remove unpleasant tastes and retain the original flavor of the food.

Transparency Market Research (TMR), in its new publication, highlights the major driving factors and restraints of the global food encapsulation market. As per the findings of the new report, this market is expected to benefit from the growing consumer preference for convenient and healthy food products. TMR’s expert team answers the following questions connected to the global food encapsulation market:

Q. What could drive and restrict the global food encapsulation market in the future?

A. Changing lifestyles have led to a diversification of food items, allowing functional foods to make inroads into the global market. Functional foods supply essential nutrients and also contain disease-preventing ingredients. The growing need to follow healthy eating habits is expected to drive the demand for functional foods and processed foods in the near future. Thus, healthier eating habits are likely to drive the global food encapsulation market as encapsulation promotes the development of functional food.

It is a big task for food encapsulation industries to maintain the consistency of encapsulated food products. This is one of the major challenges faced by manufacturers of encapsulated food. High cost of manufacturing encapsulated food is another factor, which leading players need to tackle. Stringent government regulations regarding the use of specific materials to manufacture encapsulated food limit the scope for introducing new products.

Q. Is there any connection between food encapsulation and nanotechnology?

A. Yes, nanotechnology is being increasingly implemented in food encapsulation. Nanoencapsulation is a new technology in food encapsulation, favoring the production of functional food. The growing application of nanotechnology in the field of functional food production is expected to increase the scope of research and development activities.


Lately, AVEKA Group, one of the leading companies in the global food encapsulation market was in the news. AVEKA Group provides micro encapsulation, particle food processing, and many other services. The company recently acquired CCE Technologies. With this acquisition, CCE Technologies is predicted to complement the process technologies of AVEKA to expand their food encapsulation processing capabilities.

Following is an overview of nanotechnology applications being currently tested and applied in the food encapsulation technology:
  • Agriculture: Nanocapsules are used to deliver fertilizers, pesticides, and other agri-chemicals efficiently.
  • Food processing: Nanocapsules are being used to improve the bioavailability of nutraceuticals in cooking oils.
  • Food packaging: Nanoclays are used in food products to prevent loss of oxygen and spoilage.
Q. What are the changing trends in the global food encapsulation market?
A. Changing trends in the technology are expected to create many new growth opportunities in the global food encapsulation market.

Renewable materials that can be easily fabricated can be beneficial in the manufacturing process of functional food. This is likely to benefit the global food encapsulation market.

Experts predict that nanotechnology will impact all phases of the food production chain, including processing, packaging, storage, sales, and distribution. As food scientists target specific solutions for manufacturing food, they are aiming to enter the food encapsulation space.

Confectionery food products such as candies and chewing gums require encapsulated sweeteners to maintain their sweetness. The growing demand for candies and chewing gums and their increasing varieties is expected to boost the global food encapsulation market.


Going forward, the global food encapsulation market is anticipated to achieve new milestones. The growing application of food encapsulation in food packaging, food processing, and agriculture is expected to create new growth opportunities in the global market. Key players such as ABCO Laboratories Inc, AVEKA Group, Encapsys Microencapsulation, and Advanced BioNutrition Corporation aim to invest more efforts to study the use of nanotechnology in food encapsulation.

Monday 27 June 2016

Global Food Security Technologies Market to Benefit from Increasing Application in Agriculture Industry

A new market intelligence research report by Transparency Market Research offers a detailed study on the global food security technologies market. According to the report, titled ‘Food Security Technologies Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2015 - 2023,’ the market is expected to benefit from the increasing use of innovative technologies such as pesticides and fertilizers, nanotechnology, and agriculture biotechnologies. The increasing use of chemicals and the rising adoption of micro irrigation techniques are predicted to boost the global market from 2015 to 2023.

Today, food security has become a global issue, given the interconnections in the food system on water availability, soil, climate, and a host of other factors. Food security is also influenced by the rising trading activities, urbanization, changing land use policies, and changing demographics. Adopting new technologies is the best way to assure food security. It is now believed that adopting technology offers a solution to the growing issues of food security.

The global food security technologies market will benefit from the increasing application in the agriculture industry. The increasing government support is also predicted to support leading manufacturers to introduce new food security technologies in the global market. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in 2004, the total area under organic agriculture was 21 million hectares. By 2012, the total area under organic agriculture reached 37 million hectares. Various schemes are being launched by the governments of many nations to promote the use of new food security technologies in agriculture. All these factors are likely to boost the global food security technologies market, predict the analysts.


Even though the global food security technologies market is expected to grow smoothly, leading players would have to tackle a few challenges. As per the research, key companies will have to face the hurdles of the high cost of implementing new technology, limited skilled resources, and technological incompatibilities in certain nations. However, companies are focusing on introducing new technologies such as water harvesting, crop protection technologies, organic agriculture, sprinkler irrigation, no-till technique, and food security technologies with heat-tolerant and drought-tolerant features.

Bayer CropScience AG, Cargill, Incorporated, Mahindra and Mahindra, H.J. Heinz, Nestle, John Deere, Novozymes, DuPont Pioneer, Kraft Foods Inc., and BASF are some of the prominent players operating in the global food security technologies market.

To study the regional coverage of leading players, the global food security technologies market is divided into Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World. As per the findings of the report, currently, Europe and North America are the prominent markets for food security technologies. Improvements in the research and development practices and the rising implementation of advanced technologies have boosted the market for food security technologies in Europe and North America. However, analysts expect that Asia Pacific will witness the highest growth in the years to come. The rising awareness and the increasing acceptance of food security technologies will benefit the Asia Pacific market in the near future.


Foodservice Market to Rise due to Changing Food Preferences of Consumers Globally

A new market research report by Transparency Market Research, titled “Foodservice Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019,” offers an in-depth analysis of the market and also evaluates the growth potential of the market. The study encapsulates the trends, opportunities, and market size of the global foodservice market. The major product developments and the predicted innovations that are poised to take place in this market are also presented in this study.

The major players operating in this market coupled with their product launches, market shares, and key strategies have also been presented under the competitive landscape section of this study. The market for food services is broadly segmented in terms of type of food offered, type of foodservice system, and geography. Hence, this report is a comprehensive document providing answers to distributors, suppliers, and marketing managers in the global foodservice market.

The food service market includes the institutions, hospital and school cafeterias, catering operations, restaurants, businesses, and companies that serve snacks and meals. A number of food service companies have now moved to supermarkets for growing their customer base. The food service companies dominant within supermarkets present cost-effective options for consumers, hence providing good substitutes for home-cooked meals.

The market for food service is experiencing growth owing to the rising count of hotels, quick service operators, and the increasing casual dining globally. In addition, the changing food preferences of consumers and their shift towards greater variety of food choices is also boosting the global food service market. On the other hand, the soaring costs involved in maintaining the hygiene and consistency of food quality coupled with the rising need for labor may impede the growth of the market in forthcoming years.


There are mainly four kinds of food service systems, namely centralized, conventional, ready prepared, and assembly service. Of these, conventional foodservice systems emerged as the most common kind of foodservice system. The market for foodservice is increasingly being implemented in schools, universities, colleges, and restaurants wherein students tend to take their daily meals in cafeterias. These cafeterias work on the conventional foodservice system.

On the basis of geography, the report segments the global foodservice market into Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and Rest of the World (RoW). Of these, North America has the largest count of food chains and restaurants owing to the increasing demand for fast food. Western Europe trailed North America and held the second-largest share in the market. The UK, Germany, Spain, and Italy are the major markets for food service within Western Europe.

Aramark Corporation, Sodexo, Compass Group North America, Centerplate, and Guest Services, among others are the major companies in the global foodservice market, as per this study.


Food Traceability Market - A Defining Trend for Food Safety and Quality Industry; Global Industry Analysis & Forecast 2018

Traceability, a concept which has been in existence for a long time, which was limited to secret services of areas involving high risks or net worth, has seen a rise in application in the food safety and quality industry. Every step of logistics, right from packaging to the end consumer, now uses different techniques of food traceability for varied reasons. However, the core driver of the market has been the growing importance of the ability to track any food item to its origin. This is due to the rise in incidences of food borne diseases and outbreaks and due to complex quality regulations pushing for the need to monitor quality at every step, The market is experiencing steady growth with a healthy growth rate expected in the near future.

The global market for food traceability is technology driven and is seeing introduction of new technologies and applications across different levels such as in packaging, logistics, storage, handling, and retail. The different technologies currently available in the market are barcode, RFID, biometrics, GPS, and infrared. These technologies have different applications across various stages of food movement and for different types of foodstuff. Among all these, a barcode is largely used for packaged foods, while RFID or GPS is used for food involving movement of live feedstock.

The food traceability market can also be analyzed by segmenting it based on applications across different sectors such as dairy products, vegetables and fruits (fresh produce/seeds), canned or bottled food, beverages, meat, poultry, and fish or seafood. However, the extent of adoption of technologies across these application segments largely depends on the size of the firm producing the product and region of trade (destination). For instance, for local trade there is hardly any kind of quality check required, with food from farms directly entering the market. However, the same food when packaged for a regional or international market may require appropriate quality checks or tagging to ensure it is traceable. These regulatory requirements depend on trade regulations and FDA (food and drugs agency) laws of the destination market.


These diverse applications require different gadgets/equipments to carry out appropriate checks. The growing trade involving food items is pushing the demand for such devices. The different devices currently in use are: GPS enabled PDAs (personal digital assistants), sensors (such as chemical sensors), scanners (3D, 2Dand 1D), mobile printers, thermal printers, durable tags and labels, and so on.

On similar lines, there is different software available in the market, which not only eases the complex functions, but also helps in data processing and storage. Software such as ERP (enterprise resource planning), QMS (quality management software), cloud computing, and so on, are seeing rising applications and experiencing push for customization, thereby driving the market growth. As a result many players from different verticals are driven to the market.


Recently IBM was partnered by N2N Global for using the food traceability technology to ensure that food sourced from Cherry Central Co-Op Inc. is handled in accordance with government and company standards. The other renowned players in the market are Barcoding Inc., A2B Tracking Solutions, Motorola Solutions, Inc., and some others.

Friday 24 June 2016

Asia Pacific Beer Market to Exhibit 5.0% CAGR during 2014-2020 due to Growing Demand from China

The research report on the Asia Pacific beer market reveals all market trends and projections that are critical in understanding the market as a whole. The report on the Asia Pacific beer market contains essential information on each segment in it based on multiple criteria.

The key driving factor of the Asia Pacific beer market is the growing disposable income of working class consumers. More consumers are now willing to buy beer either at home or in restaurants. This has especially propelled the sales of premium beer in the Asia Pacific region. The Asia Pacific beer market also continues to receive a growing demand due to the increasing number of convenience stores, malls, retail stores, liquor shops, bars, and restaurants opening up across the region.

The report dissects all factors that might influence the Asia Pacific beer market in the near future. For instance, the growing population of the region, especially in China and India, the two most heavily populated nations in the world: the growing population, coupled with improving economies, gives a greater scope for beer consumption in Asia Pacific. Another feature discussed in the report is the growing acceptance of the Western culture in Asia Pacific.

The report also makes use of proven research techniques such as Porter’s five forces analysis and SWOT analysis in order to enlighten the report’s user about the impact on the Asia Pacific beer market of macro and micro factors as well as the value chain of the market.

Overview of the Asia Pacific Beer Market

The Asia Pacific beer market is growing at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2014 to 2020. The Asia Pacific beer market was valued at US$155.93 bn in 2013. It is predicted to grow to US$220.36 bn.

The key market segments of the Asia Pacific beer market are based on the type of beer. Beer is classified as economy, mainstream, or premium. Each beer type comes with its own set of market trends and target audience.


The countries explored in the report on the Asia Pacific beer market are Singapore, China, India, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Vietnam, and the other Asia Pacific nations grouped together.

The key challenge faced by the Asia Pacific beer market is the growing health concern in the region. Consumers are aware of the health effects of regular consumption of beer and therefore will take measures to reduce it. At the same time, government regulations pertaining to alcohol content and the banning of alcoholic drinks altogether also threatens to impede the Asia Pacific beer market. The restrictions will not, however, excessively hinder the Asia Pacific beer market, which, as mentioned, is growing at a 5.0% CAGR within the report’s forecast. For an important consumer goods market in the global perspective, it will suffice for the Asia Pacific beer market to become a prominent one over the next few years.

Companies mentioned in the research report

The key companies operating in the Asia Pacific beer market include China Resources Enterprise, Beijing Yanjing Brewery, Kirin Holdings, Anheuser-Busch InBev, San Miguel Brewery, Asahi Brewery, and Tsingtao Brewery. Anheuser-Busch InBev, a company that operates in seven regions across the world, is showing substantial profit margins due to the increasing sales of beer in all regions, including Asia Pacific. In another example, the Asia Pacific beer market is currently experiencing a boom in imports of Czech beer, such as beer manufactured by Pivivary Lobkowicz Group, which is partly owned by the Chinese group CEFC.