Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Microencapsulation Market is Growing Due to Increasing Demand for Fortified Food Products with Health Benefits


The increasing applications of microencapsulated products across various industries, the growing demand for pharmaceutical and agrochemical products, and the increasing demand for functional food products are some of the factors driving the growth of the microencapsulation market. The market is driven by factors such as the increasing demand for fortified food products with health benefits, the increasing demand for agrochemicals due to its controlled release property, growth in construction and construction materials, as well as the widespread application in household & personal care.

The pharmaceuticals and healthcare drugs segment, by application, is estimated to account for the largest share in 2018
Based on application, the microencapsulation market is segmented into pharmaceutical & healthcare products, household & personal care products, food & beverages, agrochemicals, textiles, construction materials, and others. The pharmaceuticals and healthcare drugs segment is estimated to account for the largest market share in 2018. The rising demand for pharmaceutical drugs is expected to drive the demand for the market.
The emulsion technologies segment, by technology, is estimated to witness the fastest growth in the microencapsulation market in 2018
By technology, the microencapsulation market is segmented into spray technologies, emulsion technologies, dripping technologies, and others. The emulsion technologies segment is projected to record the highest CAGR. The demand for emulsion microencapsulation is increasing due to the simplicity of the process, process safety, and its cost efficiency.
North America is estimated to dominate the microencapsulation market in 2018
North America accounted for the largest market share of the microencapsulation market in 2017. The market for microencapsulation in the North American region is driven by the growing demand and awareness for value-added products in various areas such as nutrition, food, healthcare, and personal care. Due to this awareness and increased demand, companies are focusing on manufacturing functional products, with novel technologies such as microencapsulation.
This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with a study on the service portfolios of the leading companies. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as BASF (Germany), Royal FrieslandCampina (Netherlands), Syngenta Crop Protection (Switzerland), Koninklijke DSM (Netherlands), Givaudan (Switzerland), Firmenich (Switzerland), Symrise (Germany), International Flavors & Fragrances (US), Sensient Technologies (US), Lycored Corp. (UK), Balchem Corporation (US), Encapsys (US), Arcade Beauty (US), and Koehler Innovative Solutions (Germany).

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Need for Post-Harvest Protection is Growing Due to Post-Harvest Losses of Fruits & Vegetables


The growth of the post-harvest treatment market for fruits and vegetables is proportionally dependent upon the growth of the fruit & vegetable industry. The market is driven by the increase in demand for fresh fruits & vegetables and exotic fruits & vegetables. Furthermore, factors such as growing awareness and need for the post-harvest losses are expected to increase the demand for post-harvest treatments for fruit and vegetables. 

The post-harvest treatment market for fruits and vegetables is estimated to be valued at USD 1.17 Billion in 2017, and is projected to reach USD 1.67 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.30% from 2017.


The post-harvest treatment market for fruits and vegetables, based on type, has been segmented into coatings, fungicides, cleaners, ethylene blockers, sprout inhibitors, and sanitizers. The coatings segment dominated this market in 2016 as they help in extending the shelf life, enhancing the appearance, and delaying ripening of fruits and vegetables. The market for cleaners is likely to grow at the highest CAGR, due to its wide application on all types of fruits and vegetables.
The post-harvest treatment market for fruits and vegetables, by application, has been segmented into fruits and vegetables. The fruits segment had a larger market share. Fruits are commonly climacteric in nature, and hence are highly perishable, which results in wide-scale usage of post-harvest products in order to increase their shelf life, prevent physiological disorders, and prevent excess ripening to minimize losses. The apple subsegment is expected to lead the post-harvest treatment market for fruits.
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Asia Pacific is the largest and fastest-growing post-harvest treatment market for fruits and vegetables owing to large-scale production of fruits & vegetables and their established export trade. The demand for post-harvest treatment products is likely to grow in this region due to the growing export of fruits and vegetables, shifting focus on reducing post-harvest losses, and growing fruit & vegetable production in countries such as China and India. However, Lack of efficient infrastructure for post-harvest mechanisms in developing regions and stringent government regulations in Europe restrain market growth.
The global market for post-harvest treatment market for fruits and vegetables is dominated by large-scale players such as Decco (US), Pace International (US), Xeda International (France), John Bean Technologies (JBT) (US), and Agrofresh (US). Syngenta (Switzerland), Bayer (Germany), DuPont (US), Nufarm (Australia), and FMC (US) are a few other key market players that also have a significant share in the market.

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Attractive Growth Opportunities in Precision Viticulture Market in Near Future

The precision viticulture market was valued at USD 936.0 Million in 2016 and is projected to reach 1,546.6 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 8.81% during the forecast period. The availability of freeware geographical systems (GIS packages) with sophisticated functionality is expected to fuel the demand for precision viticulture technologies in the near future.

Precision Viticulture Market Driving Factors >>

·         Increase in Focus on Farm Efficiency and Productivity
·         Growth in Adoption of New Technologies in Farming for Maximum Profitability and Production
·         Government Support for the Adoption of Modern Viticulture Techniques
·         Rise in Need for Monitoring Grape Quality
·         Increase in Demand for High-Quality Grapes

The key players in global precision viticulture market include John Deere (US), Trimble(US), Topcon (Japan), Deveron UAS (Canada), and TeeJet Technologies (US). Other players in the market include Groupe ICV (France), Tracmap (New Zealand), QuantisLabs (Hungary), Terranis (France), Ateknea Solutions (Spain), AHA Viticulture (Australia), and AG Leader Technology (US).


Opportunities >>

·         Integration of Smartphones With Agricultural Hardware and Software Applications
·         Increase in Usage of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVS)/Drones in Precision Viticulture

Based on application, the precision viticulture market has been segmented into yield monitoring, crop scouting, field mapping, weather tracking & forecasting, irrigation management, inventory management, farm labor management, financial management, and others which include demand forecasting, customer management, and profit center analysis. The yield monitoring segment accounted for the largest market share of the global precision viticulture market in 2016. Yield monitoring provides winegrowers information about weather conditions, soil properties, and fertilizers which may affect the overall grain production.

By technology, the precision viticulture market has been segmented into guidance systems, remote sensing, and variable rate technology. The guidance systems segment dominated the global precision viticulture market with the largest share in 2016. Guidance systems include global positioning system (GPS) and geographic information system (GIS). GPS is essential for most site-specific practices wherein a specific action is recorded and positioned to use the information for future treatments.


Based on product/service, the precision viticulture market has been segmented into hardware, software, and services. The hardware segment accounted for the largest market share in 2016. The hardware segment is categorized into two types, namely, automation & control system and sensing & monitoring devices. Global positioning system (GPS)/global navigation satellite system (GNSS) devices accounted for the largest share of all the automation & control systems as GPS receivers are among the most widely used devices in many applications such as monitoring, mapping, and variable rate application (VRA). These devices are expected to grow at an average rate owing to their wide adoption in precision farming.

Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share in the global precision viticulture market, in terms of value, in 2016, owing to the increasing awareness about precision viticulture practices. The wide acceptance and availability of guidance systems, especially in countries such as Australia & New Zealand, China, and India along with its growth potential is the major driver contributing to the penetration of the market in the Asia Pacific precision viticulture industry.

Monday, May 6, 2019

Increased Demand for Alternative Meat Proteins to Drive the Growth of Cultured Meat Market in Coming Years


The global cultured meat market for the normal scenario is expected to be valued at USD 15.5 Million in 2021 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0%, to reach USD 20.0 Million by 2027. The forecast period considered for the study is from 2022 to 2027.
The market is primarily driven by factors such as growing meat consumption, increasing interest of manufacturers in producing alternative protein, and growing number of investors including major food industry giants such as Cargill and Tyson Foods investing in cellular agriculture-based technology.
On the basis of source, the cultured meat market is segmented into poultry, pork, beef, and duck. The poultry segment is projected to account for the largest share, followed by pork, in 2022. Currently, cells cultured from poultry meat are preferred for making cultured meat due to consumer preference for chicken, its cost effectiveness, and simplified cell structure as compared to other sources such as beef.
On the basis of end use, cultured meat is expected to be preferred for the preparation of nuggets. The nuggets segment is expected to account for the largest market share by 2022. Developed countries such as the UK, Canada, the US, Germany, and Spain are major consumers of nuggets as snacks and present a positive outlook for the cultured meat during the forecast period. Cultured meat is also expected to be used in making sausages, burgers, meatballs, and hot dogs. The growing demand for clean meat and positive attitude towards cultured meat by consumers in developed countries are some factors expected to the growth of this segment.
The North American region is projected to account for the largest share in the global cultured meat market in 2022. A large meat-eating population, growing investment and research on cultured meat, and the presence of cultured meat manufacturers is expected to provide promising prospects for growth and diversification in the region’s cultured meat market. The Middle East & Africa region is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Israel is expected to be a key country to look out for as it has seen a significant amount of R&D in the cultured meat space.
The market for cultured meat is dominated by key players such as MosaMeat (the Netherlands), Memphis Meats (US), SuperMeat (Israel), Just, Inc. (US), and Integriculture Inc. (Japan).

Friday, May 3, 2019

Increased Demand for Animal Proteins is Projected to Drive the Blood Meal Market in the Coming Years


The report "Blood Meal Market" by Source (Poultry, Porcine, and Ruminant), Application (Poultry Feed, Porcine Feed, Ruminant Feed, and Aquafeed), Process (Solar Drying, Drum Drying, Ring & Flash Drying, and Spray Drying), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025", The market for blood meal is estimated to be valued at USD 1.8 billion in 2019 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.0% from 2019 to 2025, to reach USD 2.1 billion by 2025. The growing feed industry is one of the major factors driving the growth of the blood meal market, as feed plays a major role in the global food industry. The increasing use of blood meal ensures safe and nutritious feed for animals.
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The poultry feed segment is projected to be the largest revenue contributor in the blood meal market during the forecast period.
Poultry blood is one of the most preferred raw materials that is used for the production of blood meal. By source, the poultry feed segment is the largest segment in the global blood meal market, in terms of volume. Consumption of poultry blood is increasing in the emerging countries of the Asia Pacific and South America. This is projected to increase the number of animal slaughter in these regions, thus increasing the blood meal production in these regions.
The porcine feed segment is projected to record the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Blood meal is high in crude protein and is commonly used as a protein source in diets for porcine. In growing pigs, blood meal partially replaces soybean meal in maize- and soybean-based diets. Feeding growing pigs with fermented blood meal, in combination with molasses, allows the same feed intake, growth, and feed conversion efficiency as soybean meal. Dried blood meal is commonly used as a high-quality protein source in nursery pig diets. Thus, the porcine feed segment in the blood meal market is projected to record the fastest growth during the forecast period.
The Asia Pacific region is projected to account for the largest market size during the forecast period.
The Asia Pacific region is projected to account for the largest share in the market during the forecast. The growing population and urbanization have encouraged consumers to opt for animal-source foods, which are some of the key factors that are driving the Asia Pacific blood meal market.
This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies along with the product portfolios of leading companies in the blood meal market. It includes profiles of leading companies such as Darling Ingredients (US), Terramar (Chile), West Coast Reduction (Canada), Valley Proteins, Inc. (US), Ridley Corporation (Australia), Allanasons Private (India), The Boyer Valley Company (US), FASA Group (Brazil), Sanimax (Canada), APC, Inc. (US), and Apelsa Guadalajara (US).