Food & Agriculture Trends

Using herbicides to eradicate weeds at an early stage helps in increasing the productivity and yield per unit, which has led to increased use among producers across the globe. However, in addition to killing weeds, herbicides also exert toxicity on crops. The rising population is one of the major factors contributing to the increased demand for food. This, in turn, has led to an increase in the area harvested for various crops. Increase in the harvested area would further lead to increased use of agrochemicals such as herbicides, fungicides, herbicide surfactants, and herbicide safeners. Download PDF Brochure Herbicide safeners are used majorly for crops such as corn, soybean, sorghum, wheat, rice, and barley. There has been an increase in the harvested area for crops such as rice, soybean, barley, and wheat, especially in the developing regions. For instance, according to the FAO, the production of corn is expected to increase by nearly 88.3% to reach 1.2 billion MT by 2027. A majorit...

The nutraceutical products market is projected to grow from USD 267.4 billion in 2019 to USD 404.8 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period. This is due to the increasing geriatric population, a rising number of chronic diseases, and growing consumer awareness about nutraceutical products. Download PDF Brochure The beverages segment is projected to be the fastest-growing segment due to the increasing consumer inclination towards healthy beverages fortified with several organic and nutraceutical ingredients, which is projected to drive the demand for functional beverage products. In addition, functional beverages serve the purpose of hydration, energy & rejuvenation, health & wellness, and weight management. Due to these factors, manufacturing companies are focusing on introducing new fortified functional beverages. The Asia Pacific market is projected to record the fastest growth in the market. Factors such as busy lifestyles have led to an incre...

The Gluten-Free Products Market Is Projected To Account for USD 6.5 Billion By 2023 Changing lifestyles of consumers and growing awareness about the celiac disease have led to a surge in demand for FDA-certified health-enriching products. An increasing number of health conditions such as high cholesterol levels, obesity, and low energy levels have encouraged retailers to allocate products that align with the health requirements of consumers. To cater to the increasing demand for fat-free products, manufacturers focus on utilizing gluten-free ingredients in their products. According to MarketsandMarkets, the gluten-free products market is projected to account for a value of USD 6.5 billion by 2023, recording a CAGR of 7.6%. Download PDF Brochure The market, based on type, has been segmented into bakery products, snacks & RTE products, pizzas & pastas, condiments & dressings, and others. The market for bakery products is estimated to dominate in 2018, while the snacks & ...

The feed mycotoxin binders and modifiers market is estimated to account for a value of USD 2.4 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.0% from 2020, to reach a value of USD 2.8 billion by 2025. Increasing need of green adjuvants, improving efficiency and effectiveness of agrochemicals are some of the factors driving the growth of the feed mycotoxin binders and modifiers market.  COVID-19 Impact on the Global Feed mycotoxin binders and modifiers Market Amid the spread of Covid-19 pandemic the demand for meat products fell sharply, due to health concerns in the countries. Thus the production levels and prices of the products fell simultaneously. Regions such as Europe and North America, recorded losses of their feed businesses. China suspended the operation of 5 of its Brazilian swine meat processing units, as confirmed by the US National Pork Producers Council (NPPC).  Download PDF Brochure It also carried out similar operations in the European region and US, i...

Rise in need for food security for the growing population and increase in crop loss due to frequent pest attack, along with change in farming practices (from traditional to conventional), have been of importance to the growth of the global insecticide seed treatment market in agriculture. Insecticide seed treatment are used to achieve high-quality crop yield to cater to the increasing population and the consequently growing food demand. Hence, insecticide seed treatment will be viewed as a business opportunity in the next five years. As a result, many multinational players have entered this market to produce various insecticide seed treatment that can be used for crops. The insecticide seed treatment market was valued at USD 2.73 billion in 2016. It is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.3% from 2017, to reach a projected value of USD 5.04 billion by 2022. Download PDF Brochure Based on type, the chemical segment dominated the market with the largest share in the global insecticide seed...

Increasing preference for products with natural ingredients, rising demand for functional food & beverage products, and growing application in the personal and cosmetic industries are some of the factors driving the growth of the proanthocyanidins market. Manufacturers in this market are focusing on developing proanthocyanidin products that cater to various applications such as healthcare, skincare, functional food & beverages, and pet nutrition. The proanthocyanidins market is estimated to account for a value of USD 198 million in 2019 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2019, to reach a value of USD 280 million by 2025.  Download PDF Brochure The pharmaceuticals & dietary supplements segment is estimated to account for the largest market share, followed by the functional food & beverages and personal care & cosmetics segments. With the rise in the aging population, consumers are becoming more conscious and aware of various diseases that can be pre...

The insecticide seed treatment market was valued at USD 2.73 billion in 2016. It is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.3% from 2017, to reach a projected value of USD 5.04 billion by 2022. The increase in usage of seed treatment solutions on high-priced GM seeds, growth in the area under GM crops, increase in crop demand for biofuel and feed, and the use of insecticides as a low-cost crop protection solution are enhancing the market for insecticide seed treatment, globally. The growth in the insecticide seed treatment market is also driven by advanced farming technologies that ensure safe and reliable application of seed treatment formulas. Download PDF Brochure Based on type, the chemical segment dominated the market with the largest share in the global insecticide seed treatment market in 2016. The biological segment is projected to grow at a relatively higher CAGR from 2017 to 2022. The growth of the organic food market has led to the development of effective technologies for biolog...