Food & Agriculture Trends

The feed packaging market is bifurcated into pet food and livestock feed packaging. The market for feed packaging is projected to grow from USD 13.8 billion in 2018 to USD 17.8 billion by 2023, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.2% during the forecast period. This is attributed to the feeding of traditional dry farms leftover to the livestock in the developing regions. However, with the growing demand for quality livestock products and the increasing production of feed and feed additives, this market is expected to grow at a higher rate in the coming years. Download PDF Brochure The estimated largest market share of poultry feed is attributed to the large-scale production of poultry feed. The large-scale production of poultry feed is a result of its large-scale consumption, as, unlike beef and pork, it is devoid of religious concerns. Thus, the production of poultry for meat is projected to dominate and account for more than half the growth of all the additional meat produced...

The global  nematicides market  size is estimated to account for a value of USD 1.3 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2020, to reach a value of USD 1.6 billion by 2025.  Download PDF Brochure The growing demand for high-value crops alongside the increasing infestation of nematodes on crops are some of the factors driving the growth in the market. North America to be the largest market for nematicides during the forecast period.   The region is a host to some of the major players in the nematicides market such as BASF SE (Germany), Bayer AG (Germany), Syngenta (Switzerland), and Nufarm Ltd (Australia) who actively invest on new product launches that would cater to nematode attacks on field crops such as soybean, corn, and cotton which are majorly produced in countries such as the US and Mexico. The acreage which is being brought under field crops is growing due to increased international and domestic demand for these field crops. The adop...

The  Lactose-Free Products Market   size is estimated to be valued at USD 12.1 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 18.4 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 8.7%, in terms of value. The growth and awareness among lactose intolerant population regarding self-diagnosis all across the globe is causing a rise in the demand of lactose-free products. Download PDF Brochure Based on type, the cheese segment of lactose-free products market is projected to witness significant growth rate during forecast period due to the increase in consumer interest and importance of lactose-free cheese as an ingredient in the food industry, as it offers similar nutritive values to regular cheese. In addition, it is among the popular and preferred breakfast ingredients, which is majorly consumed with breads and offer natural, as well as authentic taste. By form, the lactose-free products market is segmented into organic and inorganic. Low cost of products and ease in the processing of inorgan...

The global drip irrigation market is projected to grow from USD 5.5 billion in 2020 to USD 9.3 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 10.8%. The rise in the popularity of drip irrigation solutions can be attributed to government initiatives, water conservation activities, enhancement of production, and decrease in production cost. Markets such as China and India are among the key markets targeted by drip irrigation manufacturers and distributors due to the large agriculture sector driven by regional demand and exports that are adopting drip irrigation services in the region. Download PDF Brochure The Asia Pacific drip irrigation market is estimated to be the largest between 2020 and 2025 and is projected to grow at the highest CAGR. Asia Pacific was the largest consumer of drip irrigation in 2020. The region is marking a dramatic shift from the installation of basic irrigation facilities to the adoption of precision irrigation systems through technological upgrading. The focus of agriculture ha...

The hydrocolloids market is estimated to be valued at USD 9.7 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 12.6 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period. The demand for hydrocolloids is driven by the rise in demand for convenience food from the food industry. The global market is growing due to the changing lifestyles and eating habits among consumers. The demand for hydrocolloids is also attributed to the consumer awareness on diet, nutrition, and natural products available. Download PDF Brochure The demand for hydrocolloids will rise post-COVID-19. The reason being that there has been an extreme shortage of hydrocolloids catering to the bakery, confectionery, dairy & dairy products, and meat & savory products. Post COVID-19, consumers will be able to buy food & beverage products that consist of hydrocolloids as an ingredient. The increase in consumer preference for convenience foods indirectly contributes to the rise in demand for hydrocolloids requi...

  The Nutraceutical Ingredients Market   is estimated to be valued at USD 162.1 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 227.5 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 7.0%. The growth of the nutraceutical ingredients market is driven by the growth in the demand for fortified food owing to the increasing health consciousness amongst consumers. Download PDF Brochure The nutraceutical ingredients markets, by type, is estimated to be dominated by the probiotic segment in 2020. Probiotic ingredients have witnessed positive effects on the overall human health and are becoming one of the essential ingredients for various health & nutritional applications. Owing to which there is a wide range of probiotic-based applications in the functional food, functional beverage, dietary supplement, and animal nutritional industries. The dietary supplemet segment is projected to be the fastest-growing, by application, during the forecast period. Dietary supplements offer general health benefits su...

The Biofertilizers Market   is projected to reach USD 3.9 billion by 2025, from USD 2.3 billion in 2020, recording a CAGR of 11.6% during the forecast period. Rising awareness about the hazards of chemical fertilizers among consumers, soil degradation, nitrate emissions, along with government initiatives, is projected to witness significant growth during the forecast period. Download PDF Brochure Changing lifestyle and increasing buying power among consumers has increased the demand for biofertilizers. High adoption of advanced irrigation systems such as drip & sprinkler irrigation and widespread acceptance of biofertilizers among the farmers is further propelling the market growth. The farmers in this region are highly skilled in terms of knowledge and machinery. Due to the rampant use of chemical fertilizers, the fertility of the soil is declining. To maintain soil fertility as well as the yield of crops, farmers are sustainably opting for biofertilizers. North American count...