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Tuesday, 4 September 2018

Amino Acid Based Formula Market Envisaged to Close in on nearly US$ 1,900 Mn by 2026-end

Growing availability of amino acid-based formula in pouches, in tandem with smaller conventional containers such as tubs, their sales have witnessed a remarkable rise. Manufacturers are focusing on employing innovative packaging solutions for infant formulas, such as ready-to-use plastic bottles that facilitate firm grip. This further appeals to convenience of busy parents, who find it hard to prepare multiple bottles while tagging along time-constraints.


A recently published analytical report of Transparency Market Research (TMR) elucidates key companies underpinning growth of the global amino acid-based formula market, which include Nestlé S.A., Mead Johnson Nutrition Company, Danone, Abbott Laboratories, and Ausnutria Dairy Corporation Ltd. A key trend gaining momentum is development of organic infant formulas based on amino acid, such as Earth’s BEST Organic Infant Formula and Baby’s Only Organic Dairy Formula, which meet FDA regulations for infant nutrition.

According to the report, the global market for amino acid based formula will register a splendid volume CAGR of 8.5% between the period 2017 and 2026. Revenues from worldwide sales of amino acid-based formula are envisaged to close in on nearly US$ 1,900 Mn by 2026-end.

With the rise in GHDI of consumers in developing countries such as China, India, and Singapore, discretionary spending of households has gained an uptick. This has significantly reflected on demand for premium products among consumes. Parent want to offer their children with the best provision available in the market, and premium infant formulas are no exception.

Several premium amino acid based infant formula have been introduced in the market, such as PurAmino, and The Honest Company Organic Premium Infant Formula. Penetration of premium amino acid-based infant formula is further expected to gain momentum, with growing cases of hypoallergenic diseases, malabsorption, and malmetabolism among young infants worldwide.

Steady narrowing of gender gap in employment statistics and the labor market has been recorded since the recent past. According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), participation of women in jobs reached nearly 50% in 2015, and the number is likely to exhibit steady surge in the upcoming years. With the lifestyle of these women becoming busier, its influence on birth rate as well as breastfeeding has been remarkable. This is significantly rubbing off on demand for infant formulas, such as amino acid-based infant formula.

With rapid growth in health and wellness industry worldwide, probiotics have gained a paramount importance in food products, and in infant formulas as well. As probiotics enrich beneficial microbes in human stomach for proper gut functioning, they are being considered as vital ingredients in infant formulas. Recent studies have showcased effective management of hypoallergenic diseases and modification of gut microbiota in children when fed with amino acid-based infant formula containing probiotics. Preference for such infant formulas have therefore increased among parents worldwide, which in turn is paving lucrative avenues for infant formula manufacturers.

North America will continue to spearhead the global amino acid-based formula market, in terms of value as well as volume. Asia-Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) will record the fastest expansion in the market through 2026.
On the basis of product type, revenues from sales of amino acid-based formula with lactose content will remain significantly larger than those from its lactose-free counterpart. However, mounting incidences of lactose-intolerance among neonates have meant that, sales of lactose-free amino acid-based formula will register a relatively faster sales expansion through 2026, in terms of both value and volume.
Based on application, amino acid-based formula will continue to seek the highest sales in new born segment. Infants will also prevail as a major application area of amino acid-based formula.


Key Facts About the Global Avocado Market: Read More Below

The global market for avocado is expected to grow astonishingly during the course of 2018 to 2026, as studied by Transparency Market Research (TMR) in its recent report. The outstanding growth is evident due to the increasing preference towards healthy eating among the huge population. Additionally, minimizing complexity of production and exploring new regions for avocado production will significantly boost the supply of avocados in the market. Thus, improved supply will benefit the avocado market to grow during the forecast period. Some of the key companies operating in the global avocado market are The Horton Fruit Company, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., McDaniel Fruit Co., West Pak Avocado, Inc., Del Rey Avocado Co. Inc., Superior Foods Companies, Brooks Tropicals Holding, Inc., Henry Avocado Corporation, Costa Group Holdings Limited, and Calavo Growers, Inc., and Olivado USA.


The financial lookout for the global avocado market given by TMR stated that, it is expected to increase at a CAGR of 5.9% during the tenure. The revenue generated by the avocado market is projected to reach US$ 21.56 bn by the end of 2026, which was US$ 13.64 bn in 2016. Among the ways of production, conventional way of producing avocado is estimated to dominate the market both in terms of value and in terms of volume and in addition to low cost of production and minimal labor input. The regional analysis done in the report shows that Latin America dominates the global avocado market. Moreover, North America and Latin America holds the strongest position by having 60% of the revenue share collectively.

The demand for avocados has increased at a high rate in past few years. One main reason for this high demand is growing preference for healthy food among the huge population is escalating the market. Moreover, developing interest among the younger population or in the millennials for healthy living has also significantly pushed the demand for avocados. Avocados also have high nutritional value and is considered as one of the healthiest fruit. These health benefits are used for the marketing and promotion of avocados and for avocados based products. Additionally, increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables on the regular bases will also flourish the market for avocados. The increasing popularity of avocados among the Pan-Latin and Mexican flavors where avocados are used in the mainstream culinary culture. The use of avocados is highly seen in Mexican and Hispanic food items. It has been seen that almost 73% of the U.S. consumers use Mexican food and ingredients. The increasing sale of Hispanic food and beverages is estimated to touch US$ 10.7 bn by 2017.

Increasing knowledge about the side effects caused by avocados may restrain the market to a certain extent. It is advisable to minimize the intake of avocados during pregnancy and for breast-feeding mothers, as it reduces milk production. Moreover, people suffering from hypersensitivity are also advices to reduce consumption of avocados. Over consumption of avocados may hamper liver, can cause allergy, and reduce cholesterol level. However, appropriate amount of consumption of avocados will not cause any harm, thus increasing the demand for avocados in the global market.



Calcium Propionate Market: Busy Lifestyle Promoting Popularity of Ready-to-eat Foods Proves A Boon for Market

The global calcium propionate market is consolidated with the leading players accounting for a substantial two third share in it. Some such leading players are Niacet Corporation, Perstorp Holding AB, and Kemira. These players have come to hold a prominent position in the market through their solid distribution channels all across the globe. They also hold a sway over the market because of their diversified product portfolios. Most of them, however, are mainly focused on supplying calcium propionate to bakeries.

A report by Transparency Market Research predicts the global calcium propionate market to rise at 4.9% between 2017 and 2023 to become worth US$480.3 mn by 2023-end. The market was valued at US$360.4 mn in 2017-end.


Depending upon applications or end use, bakeries currently generate maximum demand in the global calcium propionate market. As per the TMR report, the segment would clock almost US$270.3 mn in revenue by 2023-end. From a geographical standpoint, Europe has been seeing a steady rise in demand in the calcium propionate market. This is mainly in account of the rising demand for ready-to-eat foods in the U.K., Italy, and France. Demand has also risen on account of curbs on sales of other preservatives. By end of 2023, the Europe calcium propionate market is expected to generate revenue to the tune of US$175.9 mn, states our report.

Foremost demand driver in the global calcium propionate market is the increasingly hectic schedules of people. This has left them with little time to cook elaborate meals in their kitchens thus leading to surging demand for ready-to-eat foods, canned foods, and preserved foods. All such kinds of food require preservatives such as calcium propionate to prolong their shelf lives. The lead analyst of our report explains in details, “Calcium propionate is a useful anti-microbial preservative and is a great solution to the increasing concerns for food-borne illnesses.”

Thus calcium propionate is being used in various areas such as dairy, animal feed, meat processing, packaged food products, beverages, grain protection, and plant pesticides apart from bakery products. Besides, the lesser manufacturing cost is also helping to boost the market.

Despite its numerous uses, the global calcium propionate market is running into headwinds owing to the surging demand for fresh foods sans additives and preservatives. This is because of the rising tribe of health conscious consumers and advice by doctors to consume fresh healthy stuff for good health. Despite such hiccups, the global calcium propionate market is predicted to grow because of its preference over sodium propionate.

A noticeable trend in the global calcium propionate market is the shifting of gaze towards the under tapped and high growth Asia Pacific market by keen players. This would help them overcome the challenge of sluggish sales in saturated advanced markets.


Nisin Market: Increasing Consumer Population Shifting to Products containing Vegetables & Meat Pushes Demand for Nisin

The preservation of food has always been an important factor for the food industry, and has been in practice since ages. Increasing trade of food products across the globe has led to the increasing demand for food preservatives, thus supporting the growth of bio preservatives. Bio preservatives such as bacteriocins are used to inhibit the growth of harmful microbes in a wide variety of food and beverage products.


The preferred use of bacteriocins such as Nisin in these applications is due to their heat-resistant property, since thermal processing is extensively used in food processing. Even at high-temperatures, Nisin and other bacteriocins serve to inhibit the growth of spores and save food products from any kind of spoilage. Apart from Nisin being a heat-resistive preservative, it also acts as a broad spectrum preservative, effective against many gram-positive organisms such as lactic acid bacteria, listeria monocytogenes, staphylococcus aureus, bacillus cereus, and clostridium botulinum, among others, which is expected to drive the growth of the 2018-2026 market over the forecast period.

The global nisin market is, however, currently restrained by precised production; as the production process of nisin is highly sensitive and requires a lot of precision. If, by chance, there is any imbalance in the lactate concentration beyond a standard level, and a decrease in the pH level, it can drastically affect the final end product, which is expected to be a significant restraining factor for the growth of the nisin market over the forecast period.

Revenue generated from nisin market is estimated to be valued at roughly US$ 320.6 Mn by the end of 2018 and is expected to increase at a CAGR of 4.2% over the forecast period. Global nisin market are expected to be valued at approximately US$ 445.6 Mn by the end of 2026.

The application of bio preservative such as nisin is not limited to food products. It can be applied to wine, beer, distilled spirits, and other alcoholic beverages as well. Nisin helps prevent rancidity caused by lactic acid bacteria in alcoholic beverages. It helps in the inhibition of gram positive bacteria during the fermentation process. Nisin also helps extend the shelf life of non-pasteurized beer, and reduces the ripe taste. All these properties are contributing to the growth of nisin over the forecast period.

Moreover, according to the recent past activities in various regions of the world, it can be concluded that, the consumption of alcohol or alcohol-based products has become an accompaniment for a number of reasons, such as celebrations, commiserations, the end of a working day, and others. In many developed regions such as Europe, Canada, and the U.S., alcohol is a socially accepted part of daily life. The younger population of the world is influenced by their peer group or peer thinking, which factor is driving the growth of alcoholic products, hence supporting the growth of the nisin market, which is expected to continue over the forecast period.

Although the demand for clean label food products is increasing with robust growth, that in Eastern European countries is expected to be relatively lower. The major two countries in Eastern Europe have a below average disposable income per capita set by OECD (Organisation de Coopération et de Développement Économiques). Clean label food products are priced in the premium range, and low disposable incomes may act as a restraint to products such as clean label food, organic food, and others, and is expected to restrain the demand for food products manufactured with clean label ingredients such as nisin, as their prices are high as compared to conventional products which contain synthetic preservatives.

By form, the nisin market is segmented into powder and liquid. The powder segment is likely to be the most attractive segment in the forecast. The powder segment is estimated to account for a significant revenue share of 97.9% in 2018 and is expected to reach 97.7% by 2026. On the basis of end use, the nisin market can be segmented into food & beverages, pharmaceutical, animal feed & pet food and others. The food & beverages segment is further sub segmented into beverages, bakery, confectionary, meat, poultry & seafood, dairy products, ready meals, soups & noodles, snacks and others. The food & beverages segment is estimated to account for a significant revenue share of 90.2% in 2018 and is expected to register moderate growth rate during the forecast period.

On the basis of region, the market in the U.S. is expected to dominate over the forecast period followed by Europe. Due to the existence of Chinese players, Asia is expected to become a prominent player by the end of the forecast period with a significant CAGR attributed to increase in the per capita consumption of Nisin in the region.

Some of the major companies operating in the global nisin market are Koninklijke DSM NV, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (Danisco A/S), Merck KGaA, Siveele B.V., Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc., Galactic S.A., Handary S.A. , Shandong Freda Biotechnology Co., Ltd, MAYASAN Food Industries A.S., Cayman Chemical Company, Inc., and Chihon Biotechnology Co., Ltd. among others.



Apple Cider Vinegar Market: Growing demand for Better Nutrition

Transparency Market Research (TMR), in its recent outlook titled, “Apple Cider Vinegar Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2018-2026”, projects that in terms of value, global apple cider vinegar market revenue will expand at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period. In terms of revenue, the global apple cider vinegar market accounted for around US$ 745.8 Mn in 2017 and is anticipated to increase to nearly US$ 1,229.2 Mn by 2026 end.

By type, the apple cider vinegar market is segmented into filtered and unfiltered. The unfiltered type segment is likely to be the most attractive segment in the forecast period owing to presence of mother in the product which stands of proteins, enzymes, and friendly bacteria that give the product a murky appearance.


On the basis of form, the apple cider vinegar market can be segmented into powder, tablets, capsules, and liquid. The liquid segment is estimated to account for a significant revenue share of 87.6% in 2017 and is expected to register significant growth rate during the forecast period. By nature, the apple cider vinegar market is segmented into organic and conventional. The organic apple cider vinegar segment is likely to be the most attractive segment in the forecast period.

On the basis of distribution channel, the apple cider vinegar market is segmented into direct and indirect. Indirect segment is further sub-segmented into store-based retailing and e-Retailers. Amongst these sub-segments, the store-based retailing is anticipated to occupy the largest market share of 80.4% in 2017. The e-Retails sub-segment is expected to register high growth rate during the forecast period.

In terms of value, North America and Europe are likely to account for approximately a share of 67.0% by the end of 2026. Also, North America is expected to dominate the market through 2026 in terms of demand, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific.

Relatively higher internet penetration across the globe has led to the emergence of e-Commerce as an easily accessible and convenient sales channel for a range of products. Many manufacturers and retailers have set up online distribution options on their websites and other popular e-Commerce chains. Through this, consumers are increasingly inclined towards purchasing such products online due to the various discounts offered by e-retailers. For instance, iherb.com, vitacost, grofers, Amazon, and many more are some of the online stores which supply vinegar products, worldwide.

Additionally, an increase in health conscious people, worldwide, has led to a change in the food and wellness market. Consumers are inclining towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which has led to the higher consumption of food and food ingredients with potential health benefits. Annually, millions of products are being developed, globally, to cater to the growing demand for better nutrition. Currently, consumers have become more conscious about their diets, owing to which, they are spending on a holistic approach to health and wellness that includes almost every aspect of life.

However, apple cider vinegar has gained traction in most developed countries such as North American and the European region, which is attributable to various critical health benefits concerning diseases associated with its consumption, such as acid reflux, allergy, acne problems, heartburn, gout, diabetes, weight loss, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, dandruff, and many more. However, in developing countries such as the MEA region, the product is yet to gain demand among its target customers. Consumers are less concerned about the product, which has been hampering the sales of the product in such regions.

Detailed profiles of the providers are also included in the scope of the report to evaluate their long-term and short-term strategies, key offerings and recent developments in the apple cider vinegar space. Apple cider vinegar producer includes PepsiCo, Inc., The Kraft Heinz Company, GNC Holdings, Inc., White House Foods Company, Carl Kühne KG (GmbH & Co.), Castelo Alimentos S/A, Pompeian, Inc., Manzana Products Co., Solana Gold Organics, Aspall Cyder Ltd., Nutraceutical Corporation, Eden Foods, Inc., Higher Nature Limited, Vitane Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bragg Live Food Products, Inc., Swanson Health Products, Inc., Mautner Markhof Feinkost GmbH, Viva Naturals, and others.


Monday, 3 September 2018

Liquid Water Enhancer Market to Register a Healthy CAGR for the Forecast Period, 2017-2025

Liquid water enhancer are products comes in small size containers of concentrated flavored liquid are designed to be mixed with plain water to give different flavor and taste to the plain water. Only a few drops need to be mixed in plain water to give flavor. Liquid water enhancers come in different flavors such as sweet or may be in fruit flavors, and colors, they also give different neon color to the plain water. These liquid water enhancers also come with added minerals and vitamins, and it is claimed to make us drink more water than that of plain water. They are sweetened with artificial or natural sweeteners and natural colors. Consumer demand for innovative beverages and similar products is fueling market demand for liquid water enhancers in the global marketplace.


Liquid water enhancer market is segmented on the basis of five key regions as North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East and Africa. North America and Europe dominates liquid water enhancer market due to increased awareness about this products. Manufacturers are marketing water enhancers in western regions by promoting their health benefits over that of carbonated and other energy drinks. Asia-Pacific is an emerging market for liquid water enhancers in near future, due to rapid urbanization, globalization, and increased adoption of Western culture and trends. Moreover, there is a growing number of health and fitness-conscious people in this region, which is expected to contribute to a higher growth rate of water enhancers in the region.

The growing number of obese population in the Western countries, rejecting of fizzy energy and soft drinks due to health awareness and health issues associated with consumption of carbonated drinks. Thus, to avoid carbonated drinks consumers are preferring water enhancers as a healthy substitute. Further supported by attractive marketing, this has stemmed into a significant expansion of consumer base for health improving foods and beverages, globally. Also, growing number of health conscious consumers in developing countries like Japan and Singapore is another factor expected to fuel market demand in Asia –Pacific region. Even the changing consumer preference towards healthy flavored drinks has driven the water enhancer market. Lack of stringent regulations from regulatory bodies such as the FDA and ESFA are major restraints for the global liquid water enhancer market.

The major key players operating in the liquid water enhancer market includes Dyla LLC, Nestle, PepsiCo, Cott Beverages, The Coco-Cola Company, Kraft Foods, Stur Drinks, and Vitamin Squeeze etc. These companies are in constant expansion of production capacities and product range with a strong marketing strategy have gained a sizeable consumer demand. Start-ups are focused on efficient supply chain management to compete with the big players. In a nutshell, with both major and new players actively contesting for supremacy, the global liquid water enhancer market is anticipated to expand at significant growth rate over the forecast period.


Pregelatinized Starch Market Growth, Trends and Value Chain 2017-2025 by TMR

Pregelatinized starch is highly digestible starch derived from corn, potato, arrowroot and wheat flour. Pregelatinized starch is pre-cooked, dried, and ground for use in various industries. Pregelatinized starch is obtained in flake and powder form which allow products to develop viscosity. Pregelatinized starch is used in products such as baby foods, soups, and baked goods. Pregelatinized starch act as an excipients in food and pharmaceutical industry. Pregelatinized starch absorbs water quickly which helps in easy digestion therefore it is used as disintegrant. Pregelatinized starch acts as food stabilizer to help increases shelf life of food products. Pregelatinized starch is a non-GMO ingredient. Pregelatinized starch is used in industries such as beverage industry, dairy industry, bakery industry etc. which drives market demand.


Depending on geographies global pregelatinized starch market is segmented into five key regions: North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific. North America dominates the global pregelatinized starch market while Asia Pacific is expected to show significant growth over the forecast period. On the basis of consumption North America is leading market and expected to grow over the forecast period. Cosmetic industries are establishing in Europe region which is expected to give boost for demand of pregelatinized starch in global market. Increasing use of pregelatinized starch in pharmaceutical industry is growing therefore gaining interest in global market.

As a result of application of pregelatinized starch in various industries such as food industry, cosmetic industry, pharmaceutical industry etc. is fueling demand for pregelatinized starch in global market. Pregelatinized starch is used in cosmetic as an additive ingredient which is driving market demand for pregelatinized starch in global market. Pregelatinized starch is used in preparation of tablets as binding agent or tablet diluent makes it popular in pharmaceutical manufacturers in turn fueling growth of pregelatinized starch market. Easy availability of corn starch, wheat flour, potato starch is as raw material is reason for increased consumption and production of pregelatinized starch in consumers on daily basis.


Some of the key players identified across the value chain of the global pregelatinized starch market include Cargill Incorporated, Tate & Lyle, Visco Starch, Galam, Grain Processing Corporation, S A Pharmachem Pvt Ltd., Banpong Tapioca Flour Industrial Co Ltd., Crest Cellulose, DFE Pharma, Karandikars Cashell Private Limited etc. are amongst.